UNC football head coach Larry Fedora was among the visitors to the NC Jaycee Burn Center in Chapel Hill.

North Carolina’s electric cooperatives, whose linemen face dangers on the job every day, have supported the essential work of the Burn Center in Chapel Hill for more than 40 years. In total, the electric cooperatives have given more than $1 million.

Beyond financial support, the co-ops facilitate an uplifting visit by UNC athletes to patients at the Burn Center each year. More than 30 athletes and Tar Heel football coach Larry Fedora took part in the visit earlier this month. This visit was captured on video and shown at a UNC football game and on social media to raise awareness of the world-class Burn Center.