INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- For the sixth
consecutive year, Tyco (NYSE: TYC) will serve as a lead sponsor of
the Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors' World Burn Congress being
held here through Saturday. The annual event provides
hundreds of burn survivors and their families with an opportunity
to share experiences, increase knowledge about recovery and learn
about the growing burn support network.
"Our commitment to the Phoenix Society and its Phoenix World
Burn Congress is one of our most valued partnerships," said
Art Jones, Tyco's Vice President,
Global Public Affairs. "Tyco's core work involves providing
products and systems to save lives and property from fires,
therefore we are proud to support burn survivors and their families
in their recovery and to share their inspiring messages of
hope."
The Phoenix World Burn Congress is among a series of activities
that Tyco is sponsoring around the world in October and November as
part of its "Tyco Cares" initiative.
"The Phoenix Society and Tyco are committed to ensuring that
every burn survivor, their loved ones, and caregivers have the
necessary support on their road to recovery," said Amy Acton, CEO of the Phoenix Society.
Local Tyco employees also volunteer at the World Burn Congress,
which takes place in different cities each year. In 2013,
when the event was held in Providence,
R.I., Jim Maymon, District
General Manager for Tyco SimplexGrinnell in Boston, was so moved by the experience that he
organized a group that raised $28,000
for the Phoenix Society.
"By volunteering for the World Burn Congress and raising funds
for the Phoenix Society, we are helping courageous people in need
and gaining an even deeper appreciation for the work we do everyday
at Tyco," Maymon said. "Our involvement brings a lot of
benefits and gives us a truly inspiring cause to rally around."
Tyco's partnership with the Phoenix Society grew out of the
shared value that no one should be harmed or perish from a
preventable burn or fire-related injury. Through the Phoenix
Society's programs, trained advocates and institutional partners,
such as fire services, from around the U.S. support initiatives at
the local, state and federal levels to advance fire protection
measures. This grassroots advocacy engages burn survivors committed
to influencing positive changes in their lives, their communities
and in their respective governments by making their personal
stories and opinions known.
ABOUT TYCO
Tyco (NYSE: TYC) is the world's largest
pure-play fire protection and security company. Tyco provides more
than three million customers around the globe with the latest fire
protection and security products and services. A company with $10+
billion in annual revenue, Tyco has over 57,000 employees in more
than 900 locations across 50 countries serving various end markets,
including commercial, institutional, governmental, retail,
industrial, energy, residential and small business. For more
information, visit www.tyco.com.
ABOUT THE PHOENIX SOCIETY
FOR BURN SURVIVORS
People who suffer burn injuries often
have a challenging time getting back to living. Phoenix Society for
Burn Survivors helps them do exactly that. Since 1977, the Phoenix
Society has worked with survivors, families, healthcare
professionals, firefighters and donors to support burn recovery,
improve the quality of burn care and prevent burn injuries. We are
the only national non-profit organization helping survivors meet
their challenges with the community support and the tools they need
to thrive again. Phoenix Society, based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, takes its name from
the legendary bird that is consumed by flame but rises again, more
vibrant than before. To learn more, visit
www.phoenix-society.org.
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