News Search

burger burn

(Right to left): Major Brian Mikus, 7th Munitions Squadron commander, and Lt. Col. Clarence Janson, 317th Airlift Group, cook out at the annual Combined Federal Campaign burger burn Oct. 18 at the parade grounds. The burger burn this year raised more than $20,000 for local and global charities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Carolyn Viss)

Dyess personnel support the CFC burger burn

Published Oct. 30, 2007
By 7th Bomb Wing Public Affairs

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- For the second year in a row, Dyess personnel showed their support and generosity at the Combined Federal Campaign burger burn Oct. 18 by donating $23,504 to local and international charities.

The burger burn is the annual kick off of the CFC, a fundraising event that normally spans a six-week period. This year's four-week campaign theme is "Help Our World Forward."

Last year, Dyess raised $28,300 at the burger - the highest amount in one event in CFC history.

"I am overwhelmed by the number of participants and the generosity shown by Team Dyess personnel," said John Ruzinsky, the CFC chairman. He applauded the outstanding efforts of all of the volunteer personnel behind the scenes. "Without their time and tireless efforts, none of this would be possible," he said.

About a dozen local charities were present at the event, including Dyess' Youth Center and the We Care Team. The Dyess Commissary, Chapel, Outdoor Recreation, Officer's and Officer's Spouses Clubs, together with Abilene organizations, also extended generosity to make the burger burn possible.

"Dyess personnel really stepped up to the challenge," Mr. Ruzinsky said. "Their excellence in support of the daily mission is also evident in their fund raising, making the world a better place. In light of the present tragedy out in California, with the wildfires and the devastation to the homes and property to hundreds of thousands of families, the need this year has increased dramatically."

Those who were unable to attend the burger burn or have not yet had the opportunity to make a contribution to the CFC may contact a unit representative.