Tag Archives: SOutheastern Firefighters Burn Foundation.

Counting To Ten Is Easier If You Have All Your Fingers

Posted on July 4, 2017 by Ray V.

The July 4th Holiday is different for those who earn their livings (or volunteer) in emergency services. During my early years, I always offered to work on the 4th as it was likely to be an interesting day. It often … Continue reading →

Posted in 4th of July, Uncategorized | Tagged 4th of July, emergency services, fireworks and alcohol, Fireworks safety, Hill Street Blues, JMS Burn Center, Lets be careful out there, Sgt. Esterhaus, SOutheastern Firefighters Burn Foundation. | 3 Comments

Please Click Here

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Ray V.

Here is a little background. Please help…and it costs nothing. No ice, no bucket, no donation – just one click and you can help Southeastern Firefighters Burn Foundation win $2,500 and be selected as one of the Top-Ten Charities in … Continue reading →

Posted in Southeastern Firefighters Burn Foundation | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, Augusta Charities, burns hurt we help, charities, Ray Visotski, SOutheastern Firefighters Burn Foundation. | Leave a comment

Post Detour, Be A BFF

Posted on September 7, 2014 by Ray V.

I made mention of the detour here. Back on track. It started with a story as I was climbing the ladder. Now I am the immediate past chair of the board and soon to be a member of the “Has … Continue reading →

Posted in Burns Hurt We Help, Uncategorized | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, AIRMED, Augusta Burn Center, BFF Blitz, BFF Blitz 2014, burns hurt we help, JMS, Ray Visotski, SFBF, SOutheastern Firefighters Burn Foundation. | Leave a comment

How Much? …..100%

Posted on March 23, 2014 by Ray V.

I learn something new every day. (Truth be told, I’ve known this for awhile…but did not tell you about it) Remember, you can click on the pictures to make them larger This is an exciting week….Wednesday, March 26, 2014 is … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, Community involvement, giving to your community, Jersey Mike's Subs, Jersey Mike's Subs Culture of giving, Ray Visotski, SOutheastern Firefighters Burn Foundation. | 4 Comments

Five And Out

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Ray V.

Today marked my last day as chair of the advisory board of the Southeastern Firefighters Burn Foundation. This afternoon at our annual meeting, concluding our 25th anniversary year, I received my plaque and a really nice bottle of Scotch in … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, augusta ga, burns hurt we help, Connor McKemey, Dr. Jo Maypole, JMS, JMS Burn Center, Ray Visotski, SOutheastern Firefighters Burn Foundation., Stephen Farmer | 3 Comments

Advanced Notice

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Ray V.

This is for our friends in the CSRA…… I occasionally use this blog to promote the Southeastern Firefighters Burn Foundation, the small charity with a big heart. As chairman of the board, I am able to provide my readers (and … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, augusta events, augusta ga, burns hurt we help, CSRA, JMS Burn Center, Ray Visotski, SOutheastern Firefighters Burn Foundation., storybook brunch | Leave a comment

Any Friends Out There?

Posted on December 13, 2013 by Ray V.

Back in October, I brought it up here: Be a BFF A few of you stepped up and helped and we thank you. (If You did and failed to receive a personal thank you from me, please let me know … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, BFF Blitz, burns hurt we help, Doctors Hospital, JMS, Joseph M. Still Burn Center, Ray Visotski, SOutheastern Firefighters Burn Foundation. | Leave a comment

Be A BFF

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Ray V.

For all my local, CSRA readers….c’mon down on Saturday and say hello. Clear Channel Media and Entertainment and WJBF News Channel 6 are proud to present the BFF Blitz: 2 Hours of Power!, Saturday October 5th from 10 a.m. – … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, BFF Blitz, Burn Foundation, burns hurt we help, JMS, Ray Visotski, SFBF, SOutheastern Firefighters Burn Foundation., WJBF News Channel | 4 Comments

Will You Be A Friend…A BFF?

Posted on July 13, 2013 by Ray V.

I am taking this opportunity on behalf of Southeastern Firefighters Burn Foundation. I proudly serve as board chair for this incredible organization. The Burn Foundation helps families of patients treated at the Joseph M. Still Burn Center in Augusta, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, BFF, JMS, JMS Burn Center, Joseph M. Still Burn Center, Ray Visotski, ronald mcdonald house, SOutheastern Firefighters Burn Foundation., tax deductible donation, The chavis house | 1 Comment

The Chef & The Storm

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Ray V.

A few weeks back, I forewarned of an upcoming, heart warming article. (And of course, it has one of my daughters involved.) Throughout my life, there have been people who because of some simple action, have left an indelible mark … Continue reading →

Posted in The Chef & The Storm, Uncategorized | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, Chef Greg Mueller, Doctors Hospital, Doiug Welch, Executive Chef Greg Mueller, Green Boundary Club, Megan Visotski, Ray Visotski, SOutheastern Firefighters Burn Foundation., Trial by Fire | 6 Comments

Advance Notice

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Ray V.

Wednesday evening was the special screening of Trial By Fire: Lives Re-forged. I wrote about it here. There is a story that I am going to tell from that evening, but I want to wait for a few pictures, which … Continue reading →

Posted in Advance Notice, Uncategorized | Tagged Advance notice, Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, burns hurt we help, doctors hospital in augusta ga, JMS, Ray Visotski, SOutheastern Firefighters Burn Foundation., Trial by Fire | 2 Comments

Short Post Wednesday

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Ray V.

The pictures say it all…. Sorry for the brevity post today; many things to get started on this morning, miles to drive and people to see. Tonight will be capped off by Alicia and I helping to host the Trial … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Post Wednesday, Uncategorized | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, Bill Harris, Hugo Chavez, life starts at conception, megan Smith Harris, pro life, Ray Visotski, SOutheastern Firefighters Burn Foundation., Trial by Fire | 2 Comments

A Lead Up To Wednesday

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Ray V.

On Wednesday, The Southeastern Firefighters Burn Foundation kicks off our 25th anniversary with two special screenings of the movie, “Trial By Fire: Lives Re-Forged. The afternoon event is open to the public. If you are free around 1pm, head over … Continue reading →

Posted in Lead Up to Wednesday | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, ASU, Connor McKemey, Doctors Hospital Burn Center, GRU, JMS, Joseph M. Still Burn Center, Ray Visotski, SC Cremation & Burial Society, SOutheastern Firefighters Burn Foundation., The Augusta Chronicle, Trial by Fire | 4 Comments

“Scars Are Like Tattoos…

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Ray V.

…But with Better Stories”…Karin McKemey. For many people, Monday is the most dreaded day of the week…re-visiting last week’s problems. For some however, it is the opportunity to start anew. Today, I am posting articles about two men who know … Continue reading →

Posted in "Scars are like tattoos...", Uncategorized | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, burns hurt we help, Connor McKemey, Doctors Hospital, JMS, JMS Burn Center, Karin McKemey, Ray Visotski, SOutheastern Firefighters Burn Foundation., Trial by Fire | 5 Comments

Weekend Update Pt. 1, Burn Survivors Reunion

Posted on November 11, 2012 by Ray V.

Yesterday was the annual, “Burn Survivors Reunion” held at the Joseph M. Still Burn Center, (JMS), located at Doctors Hospital, Augusta, GA. For anyone who is a new reader, I serve as the vice-chaiman of the board of the Southeastern … Continue reading →