307 Packetts Landing Fairport, NY 14450 tel: 585.414.2922 www.flrba.com The Gateway to Healing: Art Showcase and Auction presented by Paley Studios, Ltd. A burn is one of the most painful injuries a person can endure... especially for children. Renowned artist and sculptor, Albert Paley knows too well the pain and suffering of surviving a traumatic burn. On July 26, 2002, Paley, 30 feet in the air, was cutting a piece of metal with a blowtorch when a gas line burst engulfing him in flames. He was rushed to Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester with third degree burns over 30% of his body. I came close to dying and was put on life support. After a month in the Burn Unit and two operations for skin grafts I came home to begin the arduous process of physical therapy accompanied by several other minor surgeries. It was a long road to healing. The experience was humbling and the journey life changing. It made Albert and his wife, Frances, realize the importance of helping the victims and families who have endured the painful physical and psychological suffering of burn injury treatment. On May 2, 2015, from 7 to 9pm, Albert Paley will join the Finger Lakes Regional Burn Association (FLRBA) in presenting the 5th Annual Finger Lakes Region Gateway to Healing Art Showcase and Auction featuring the works of Albert and Frances Paley! Proceeds will benefit the Burn Association’s programs and services. Founded by firefighters in 1987, and celebrating more than 28 years of service to the community, the Burn Association is the local 501(c) (3) nonprofit agency dedicated to reducing burn injuries and deaths in Western New York and the Finger Lakes Region. Donations and corporate sponsorships enable FLRBA to fund vital burn research and treatment, educate thousands of children and adults each year about fire and burn prevention, provide support services for young adult and adult burn survivors, and conduct FLRBA’s annual Children’s Camp Courage for children recovering from severe burn injuries. The Gateway to Healing event will take place at Paley Studios. The event will highlight Albert and Frances Paley’s work and creative process and include a silent and live auction. Paley Studios Ltd. is contributing art pieces to the auction along with many other regional artists. The auction will also include jewelry, special weekend getaway packages, baskets of wines and other donated gift items. Jazz artist Dave Mancini (former drummer for Doc Severinsen, Maynard Ferguson and Chuck Mangione) will perform with his trio. The event will also feature food by Tasteful Connections, wine, beer and a custom cocktail. Tickets for emergency service personnel are $75 per person and $125 per couple and can be obtained on the website at: www.flrba.com or by contacting the Finger Lakes Regional Burn Association at 585-414-2922.
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