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 Firefighters raise over $200,000 for kids suffering serious burns | Sydney Time and date of Release: 3:00pm on July 03 2024 Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters and administration staff have raised a staggering amount of donations for children suffering serious burns. The volunteer fundraisers today presented a cheque for $215,406 to the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation (SCHF) at FRNSW’s official number ‘002’ Station, The Burns Unit at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead. The significant total is the culmination of year-long efforts by FRNSW’s ‘Beat the Burn’ volunteer group, including dozens of public fundraising events such as the group’s annual five-day event in Jindabyne that allows fundraisers to cycle, mountain bike, run, hike and paddle for the cause. FRNSW Commissioner, Jeremy Fewtrell AFSM, said he is proud of the dedication and effort his people have shown to ease the burden for the kids. ...