A Chicago Firefighter who himself suffered from second and third degree burns while battling an apartment fire 17 years ago. Thomas Taff organizes annual fundraisers to aid The Illinois Fire Safety Alliance (IFSA) camp for young burn survivors, where children do things they would otherwise would be afraid to in public and where they can build self-esteem. The funds Tom Taff has raised for the camp and other charities has increased Yearly.

Current Residence: Chicago, IL 60655
Marital Status: Married Wife Jennifer
Children: 5 David 16, Michael 15, Madison 5, Tegan and Megan 3
Pets: turtle and angel fish
Hobbies/Interests: Golf/ Cooking
Favorite Movie: “The Natural”
Firefighter: 15 years
Fundraising for Local Charities: Twelve Years

1998- October- First Annual Bucks For Burn Camp Fundrais Monday, May 11, 2009 10:51 AM 1999- October- Second Annual Bucks For Burn Camp Fundraiser. $6,000.00 March -First Annual candlelight Bowl $7,000.00
Total- $13,000.00

2000- June- Third Annual Bucks For Burn Camp Fundraiser March -Second Annual Candlelight Bowl included in total.
Total-$54,000.00

2001- November -United As One Benefit-(New York Police and Fire Widow’s and Children Benefit Fund $45,000.00. August -Diabetes Fundraiser and Volleyball Tournament $15,000.00 June - Fourth Annual Bucks for Burn Camp Fundraiser $80,000.00. March -Third Annual Candlelight Bowl donated to local cancer victim $6,500.00
Total-$146,500.00

2002- June- First Annual Bucks For Burn Camp Softball Tournament included in total June- Fifth Annual Bucks For Burn Camp Fundraiser $83,000.00 May- Given An Honorable Mention award by the Illinois Emergency Medical Services for Children. March- Fourth annual candlelight bowl donated to Gold Badge Society for Chicago’s Memorial Park. $7,000.00
Total -$90,000.00

2003- September- First Annual Burn Camp Family run/walk in Mt. Greenwood. Included in total. July- Honored as Firefighter of the year with a Fire Safety Commendation Award by the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. June- Second Annual Co-Ed Softball Tournament included in total. June- Sixth Annual Bucks For Burn Camp Fundraiser S70,000.00 April- Chicago Rush football Game against Chicago Firemen Half of each ticket donated back included in total. April- Fifth Annual Candlelight Bowl donated to Saint Cajetan’s Athletic Assoc. $6,300.00
Total- $76,300.00

2004- September -Second Annual Burn Camp Family Run/Walk in Mt. Greenwood Included in total. June -Third Annual Bucks For Burn Camp Softball Tournament In total. June - Seventh Annual Bucks For Burn Camp Fundraiser $87,000.00. April -Pass the Boot at Board of trade and options buildings included in total. April -Sixth annual Candlelight Bowl donated to Survive Alive House $10,027.00
Total- $97,027.00

2005- September- Third annual family 5k run/walk included in total. June- Fourth annual Softball Tournament included in total. June- Honored as Man Of The Year by the Mount Greenwood Civic Assoc. June- Eighth annual Bucks For Burn Camp Fundraiser $100,000.00 April- Pass the boot at Board of Trade and CBOE included in total. April- Seventh Annual Candlelight Bowl donated to members of Local 2 fighting overseas.$ 7,000.00 February- Pass the Boot at Chicago Mercantile Exchange included in total.
Total-$107,000.00

2006- October- JDRF-Juvenille Diabetes Research Fundraiser $1,500.00 June- Fifth Annual Softball Tournament included in total. June- Ninth Annual Bucks for burn Camp fundraiser. April – Pass the Boot CBOE. February- Pass the Boot Mercantile Exchange. All included in total.
Total-$66,500.00

2007- October- JDRF-Juvenille Diabetes Research Fundraiser $2,500.00 July- Sixth Annual Softball Tournament. June- 10 th annual Bucks For Burn Camp Fundraiser. April- Pass Boot CBOE . February- Pass Boot Mercantile Exchange.
All included in total $87,500.00

2008- March – Billy Grant Memorial Benefit(amount not disclosed) March-“Ignite The Spirit” “Spirit Award Winner”-In recognition of Selfless dedication and outstanding Contributions not only in service to the community but also for the difference that he has made in countless children’s lives each and every day. April-American Red Cross “Hero Firefighter Award Winner” April- Pass the Boot at Options Exchange $6,258.38 Bucks for Burn Camp Fundraiser and softball Tournament along with pass the boot.

All included in total $72,000.00 To Date $820,258.38 Has been raised for Charity