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Apache firefighter in stable but critical condition
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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4, 2003 Rick Lupe, a fuels specialist for the White Mountain Apache Tribe of Arizona, remains in stable but critical condition at the Arizona Burn Unit in Phoenix the tribe reported on Tuesday. Lupe was seriously burned in a prescribed fire burnover on May 14 near Whiteriver on the Fort Apache Reservation. He has undergone three successful skin graft surgeries on his hands, arms and legs but remains in a drug-induced coma. A benefit cookout was held in Show Low City Park on May 31 to raise funds for Rick that will be used for his medical and recovery expenses. Evelyn Lupe, Rick's wife, expressed her sincere appreciation and gratitude to all of those who participated and shared in the prayers for his quick recovery, the tribe said. Donations may be made for the Lupe family at any Wells Fargo Bank in the WMAT-Rick Lupe Donation Fund, account #3828332563. Credit card donations can be made in Rick Lupe's name on the Internet at http://www.azfcu.org Relevant Links:
White Mountain Apache Tribe - http://www.wmat.nsn.us Related Stories:
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