Ohio Fire Safety Coalition

03/24/2020

Dear OFSC Supporter,

Closings of public meeting places and conference centers have caused the cancellation of key events.

As we know, social interaction, not social distancing, is part of the scheduled July 27th OFSC Burn Invitational Event. I regret to inform you that this year’s event will be canceled and rescheduled for July 2021. The rescheduled time will be communicated at a later date. This difficult decision has been made due to the uncertainty of the current pandemic.

I want to thank you for your support throughout the years. I hope and wish all the best for you and your families.

Best regards,
Matthew Kuwatch,
OFSC Burn Invitational Chair

10/24/2019

Today we presented our 15th annual check [$20,500] to the Akron Children's Hospital Burn Center. This totals $350,000 raised for the hospital since 2005. Proceeds will be used to purchase much-needed equipment for the Burn Center. We thank our generous sponsors and supporters for making the OFSC Burn Invitational a continued success!

11/20/2018

http://www.akron.com/akron-ohio-community-news.asp?aID=39345

Akron, Ohio On Oct. 16, the Ohio Fire Safety Coalition (OFSC) presented $23,000 to the Akron Children’s Hospital Paul and Carol David...

10/18/2018

See the Benefit of Residential Fire Sprinklers:
Please see the attached video link of the FoxNews report on the benefit of fire sprinklers, smoke detectors and closing a bedroom door. The National Fire Sprinkler Association did an excellent job of conveying the message. Please share.

'Fox & Friends' gets a demonstration of a fire sprinkler system for National Fire Safety Prevention Week.

10/18/2018

WONDERFUL NEWS!!!

The 2018 OFSC Burn Invitational raised $23,000 for the Akron Children’s Hospital Paul and Carol David Foundation Burn Institute. A check was presented to the Hospital yesterday. This brings the 14-year total amount raised to $329,500 for the Hospital.

A huge thank you goes out to all the event sponsors, attendees, and volunteers. This was our 14th annual event and we could not be successful without you.

Plans are being made for the 2019 OFSC Burn Invitational. Check back soon for details.

The presentation photo caption standing left to right: Bill Sisto (Co-Chairman, OFSC Board), Heather Belacic (Nurse Manager, Burn Institute), Julie Schade (Secretary, OFSC Board), Matthew Kuwatch (Burn Invitational Chairman, OFSC Board Treasurer), Mark Karr (Co-Chairman, OFSC Board), John Crow, MD (Chairman, Dept. of Surgery; Director, Burn Institute; Assoc. Chief Medical Officer), J.R. Fowler (OFSC Board Member), Tim O’Herron (OFSC Board Member).

09/08/2018

Please see the 2018 OFSCBI Event Photos. Thanks for everyone's support! See you next year!

08/20/2018

In case you did not see this morning's Today Show Segment on ACBC Burn Camp for Kids - Akron Children's Hospital

Thank you for your interest in the Aluminum Cans for Burned Children Burn Camp at Akron Children’s Hospital. Each year, Akron Children’s Hospital partners with local first responders to put on this camp and provide a meaningful experience for our burn survivors, who are in various stages of thei...

08/18/2018

Please check out the Today Show on NBC Monday, August 20th at 10AM. There will be a 3-minute segment on The Aluminum Cans for Burned Children (ACBC) Burn Camp for the Paul and Carol David Foundation Burn Institute at Akron Children's Hospital. The OFSC has been a strong supporter and financial contributor of the Burn Camp.

08/18/2018

CONGRATS TO 2018 OFSC BURN INVITATIONAL WINNERS!!!

10/12/2017

$22K donated to Akron Children's Hospital Burn Center. Making our 13 year total $306,500. Thanks to all sponsors, attendees, and supporters of the OFSC Burn Invitational. We could not be successful without you.