Help Matthew Burgtorf Benefit Event

Aug. 27, 2013 - PRLog -- A 6 year old Ozarks boy, Matthew Burgtorf, was severely burned in a fireworks accident in the Kimberling City Area in July 2013.

The fireworks accidentally went off inside the vehicle where Mathew received 3^rd degree burns on both legs, then had to spend a week in the pediatric unit at Mercy Hospital.  He has had 2 skin grafts already and Doctors say he is facing a year of additional medical treatments.

Matthew’s family does not have health insurance and they have incurred mounting medical bills.  The family is in need of the public’s help and has setup and event for fundraising as well as a website.

They will be holding a fundraising event at Reeds Spring High School on Saturday, August 31^st from noon-4pm.  There will be chili, hot dogs, pizza, a raffle, an auction, cakewalk, face painting and live music.  Information about the raffle items can be found on Facebook at Matthew Burgtorf Benefit.

There is a website setup to take donations for the family’s extended medical bills.  If you would like to help, but are unable to attend the fund raising event; donations can be made at http://gofundme.com/Helping-Matthew.

HELP!!! My little cousin Matthew , Tim Burgtorf and Krissy Burgtorf s son was burned badly in a freak fireworks accident recently. Matthew recieved treatment at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Mo and has 3rd degree burns on his legs and has had skin grafts: Matthew is at times in unbearable pain.. My family and I are humbly asking for your help for Matthew and his family as they have medical bills and lost wages to deal with aside from this tragedy and they have no hope to stay afloat without my help and your help. Please help by donating!

You can contact the family via facebook.

( Father ) Tim Burgtorf

https://www.facebook.com/tim.burgtorf