On March 5, hundreds of firefighters from 30+ departments throughout the county collected donations for the Burn Institute’s burn survivor support services and ongoing fire and burn prevention education. Celebrating 26 Years of this hallmark event that benefits our entire community. Thank you!

Thanks to our community the drive was a great success. You can still give at this LINK.

Proceeds benefit support programs such as “Camp Beyond the Scars” – summer camp for burn-injured children. This invaluable camp program has provided a joyous place for hundreds of young burn survivors to thrive in a supportive and nurturing environment.

“Thanks to our community’s generosity and our incredible fire departments, our annual Boot Drive was a tremendous success. All funds raised stay local and support burn victims and provide proactive education to prevent future trauma,” shares Peter Callstrom, Executive Director.

Burn Institute services include…

• Many ongoing support services and programs for burn victims and their families.
• Uplifting those impacted by burn trauma – providing hope, empathy, and care.
• Fire Safe Kids – engaging in-school education reaching 40K+ youth annually alone.
• Safe Seniors – FREE smoke and CO alarm installations: 1,000+ per year.
• Free home and wildfire prevention guides and resources for everyone.

About: Since 1972, the Burn Institute has served and supported burn survivors and their families (San Diego and Imperial Valley) to recover and prosper. Our programs and services help individuals and families cope with the devastating psychological and physical effects of their burn injuries. The Burn Institute provides ongoing proactive and extensive fire and burn prevention education and resources to tens of thousands annually. Our work reduces injuries, saves lives, and protects our communities. We are a nonprofit public benefit 501c3.