Maplewood Fire Chief, Daughters 'Pedal for Prevention'

Maplewood Fire Chief Michael Dingelstedt and his daughters Kristin and Megan will participate in the seventh annual Pedaling for Prevention Bike Ride on Sunday, a fundraiser for The Burn Center at Saint Barnabas Medical Center.

Ranked as one of the top-10 burn centers in the nation and New Jersey's only certified burn treatment facility, the center holds a special place in the hearts of the Dingelstedt family. When daughter Megan was 22 months old, she seriously burned her fingers on a light bulb, requiring three months of outpatient treatment at the Burn Center.

The care and support the family received daily at the Burn Center was second to none, said Dingelstedt. In addition, Dingelstedt has supported Saint Barnabas throughout his thirty-one years as a firefighter and has ridden in this event since its inception. This is the second year his daughters are riding with him as part of "Team Dingel."

Since 1987, The Burn Foundation has been providing fire safety and burn prevention education programs to school children, businesses, community organizations, healthcare professionals, and fire service personnel across the state. Annually, Saint Barnabas Burn Foundation and The Burn Center touch the lives of over 34,000 individuals through either lifesaving prevention and education programs or direct patient care.

Team Dingel has raised over $2,100 so far. To make a pledge, go to the following link http://saintbarnabasfoundation.donordrive.com/team/5288 and click on any of their names to make a donation.

For additional information about the bike ride or to register for the ride, visit The Burn Center at Saint Barnabas website, www.njburncenter.com, or call Saint Barnabas Burn Foundation at 973-322-4344