This year’s BURN FOUNDATION fundraiser at the Wildwood Firefighters’ Convention was blessed with great weather, dedicated volunteers, and an enthusiastic crowd. The event was once again coordinated by Burn Foundation Administrator John McCann, whose tireless efforts and long-standing dedication made this year another success for the Foundation. The 2025 fundraising image, titled “A Heroes Reach,” was created by the artist duo Joseph M. Getsinger (semi-retired) of Woodbury Heights, NJ and 3-D artist Jarryd Ley, from West Deptford, N.J. This marks Getsinger’s 45th year supporting the Burn Foundation through his artwork and Ley’s second consecutive year collaborating on the fundraising image. Together, their combined artistic styles have produced a powerful and inspiring image that honors firefighters and their mission of service.

None of this would be possible without the continued generosity of Fire & Safety Services, Ltd. of South Plainfield, N.J., led by President David Russell. Specializing in Pierce fire apparatus, Fire & Safety Services has been a proud sponsor of the Burn Foundation for over 25 years and has already committed to 2026. This year, they once again sponsored the prints, raffle tickets, and the commemorative collector’s pin available at the event.

Thanks to the kindness of attendees and the efforts from the volunteers who worked the gates throughout the two-day convention A total of $8,877.00 was raised with raffle and collector pin sales from a single access on the east gate. Additional contributions included:

Lieutenant Bob Reilly and the Brigantine Fire Department, Station 1, who presented a generous $5,000 donation from their July golf event.

Brantley Eveland, a 6th-grader from National Park, NJ, who raised an incredible $2,500 from his community lemonade stand—building on last year’s $2,500 effort. In three years Brantley has donated $5,500 to the Burn Foundation in support of their mission. We extend heartfelt thanks to all of this year’s volunteers, whose time and dedication make this fundraiser possible.

Gate and Stage Volunteers

Friday, September 12, 2025 Jarryd Ley – Co-Artist, West Deptford, NJ - Alexandria “Ally” Reidel, Blackwood, NJ - Toni Phillips, First Harvest Credit Union, Wenonah, NJ - Deneene Maurer, First Harvest Credit Union, Wenonah, NJ - Melissa Loughan, Temple University Health Wilmington, DE - Lou Tramontana, BF Board Member, Vineland, NJ - John Farrington, Brookhaven, Pa.

Saturday, September 13, 2025 - artist Joseph Getsinger, Woodbury Heights, NJ - Pete McCann, Norwood, Pa. - Joseph Logue, Upper Darby, Pa. - Maureen McCann, Upper Darby, Pa. - Patrick McCann, Upper Darby, Pa. - Christine Gorman, Broomall, Pa. - Bill Roache, Drexel Hill, Pa. - Mary Jane Roache, Drexel Hill, Pa. - Carolyn Roache, Drexel Hill, Pa. - Carol Anne McGruin, Drexel Hill, Pa. - Chuck Grant, Drexel Hill, Pa.

A special note of gratitude goes to the Cinnaminson Fire Department and retired Fire Chief William Kramer, Jr., Fire Chief Philip Drangula, Deputy Chief Ira Schonfeld, and Firefighter Joe Vasquez, who was utilized for the photo-shoot with the artists. Their ongoing support has played a vital role in bringing the Foundation’s artwork to life over the years. Getsinger’s Grandson, Maxwell Getsinger was utilized in the original photoshoot as the child in the image and was gifted a framed Giclee’ canvas

Raffle Winners – “A Heroes Reach” Prints

Winners were drawn on Saturday, September 13, by Administrator John McCann and 3-D Artist Jarryd Ley. Congratulations to all whose names were pulled, and if you haven’t yet received your print, please contact the Burn Foundation.

The following were the lucky winners of a limited edition signed and numbered “A HEROE’S REACH” by Joseph Getsinger and 3-D Artist Jarryd Ley from the raffle drawing on 9-13-2025: Robert Tucker, Warren, NJ - Mary Ann Sulinski, Toms River, NJ - John Furlong, Woodbury, NJ -Mark Sylvester, Stanhope, NJ – William Wood, Croyden, PA – Patrick Newman, Rahway, NJ – Julio Carcamo, Red Bank, NJ – Wayne Crane (no town listed) – Aitor Ostolaza, Landing, NJ – Joe Riley, Hammonton, NJ – Maggie Batia, Medford, NJ – Chelsea Murray, Ocean, NJ – Marlene DeRogatis, West Milford, NJ – Michael Fitzgerald (Ohio area code) – M.L. Graham, Egg Harbor Twsp, NJ – Carl M. Perri, White Plains, NY – Anthony VanSaders, Rockaway, NJ – Chico Alicia, Bayville, NJ – K. Quay, Millville, NJ – Scott Berkenbush, Pequannock, NJ – Lee Krips (no address given) – Dave Lepor, Cape May, NJ – Keith Strason, Cape May Courthouse, NJ – Michelle Roux, Tenafly, NJ 

Grand Prize Winner – #1 Framed Giclée Canvas

The top Winner (drum roll please) for the framed #1, Giclee’ canvas, signed by both artists went to: Tom Luckey of Washington, NJ who was presented to him at home of artist, Joe Getsinger. Tom opted to drive an hour and a half because he wanted to meet the artist personally rather than have it shipped to him.

The Burn Foundation extends its deepest gratitude to every donor, volunteer, sponsor, and supporter who made this year’s fundraiser possible. With your help, we continue to provide assistance to burn survivors and their families.

If you would like to contribute or volunteer at next year’s event, please reach out to Administrator John McCann at jmccann@burnfoundation.org and visit www.burnfoundation.org for more information.