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Stories of Impact - 2024

The Michael Van Every Burn Fund

Years ago, Michael Van Every's life was saved at the Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (SCVMC) Burn Center after a childhood accident left him with burns over 60% of his body. The journey to recovery was long and challenging, but thanks to the dedicated medical professionals and state-of-the-art facilities at the Burn Center at SCVMC, he fully recovered and now serves as the President and Managing Partner at Republic Urban Properties and is actively engage in his local community. Michael partnered with Valley Health Foundation to create a fund as a way to give back to the people and facility that played such a pivotal role in his life and to ensure others continue to have access to best-in-class care. Since 1970, the Burn Center at SCVMC has been a beacon of hope for burn survivors. Serving counties across Northern California, it is one of only three regional burn centers between Los Angeles and the Oregon border. Utilizing the latest in technology, wound care products, and surgical techniques, the Burn Center at SCVMC offers immediate and exceptional care to those in need. Find out how the Michael Van Every Burn Fund supports the Burn Center at SCVMC in this short video.

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