Please note, some in-person events have been canceled/rescheduled due to COVID-19.
December 2022
San Diego Holiday Party
The Burn Institute is teaming up with San Diego Fire-Rescue Department to bring holiday joy to local burn survivors and their families. Hundreds of survivors and their family members come together for an afternoon of bonding and festive family activities. We’ll have arts and crafts, face painting, dancing, and even a visit from Santa! Firefighters will be grilling up a BBQ lunch for all attendees to enjoy. This event is open to local burn survivors and the immediate family members.…
Find out more »Imperial Valley Burn Survivor Holiday Party
The Burn Institute is teaming up with El Centro Fire Department to bring holiday joy to local burn survivors and their families. Survivors and their family members come together for an afternoon of bonding and festive family activities. We’ll have arts and crafts, face painting, dancing, and even a visit from Santa! We'll have lunch for all attendees to enjoy. This event is open to local burn survivors and the immediate family members. Online registration is required for this event…
Find out more »Burn Survivor Support Group for Men
The Burn Institute aims to offer many programs for burn survivors. One aspect of our programs is our support groups. Burn survivors and their caregivers are invited to attend group meetings to discuss the triumphs and hardships they may be facing in their life journey. Group is held virtually. Attendees are welcome to join us for one meeting or for all and there is no charge to attend. Every second Wednesday of the month starting at 6:30 pm. Update: Person…
Find out more »Women’s Burn Survivor Support Group
The Burn Institute aims to offer many programs for burn survivors. One aspect of our programs is our support groups. Once a month, burn survivors and their caregivers are invited to attend group meetings to discuss the triumphs and hardships they may be facing in their life journey with this group focusing on women. Group is held virtually. Attendees are welcome to join us for one meeting or for all and there is no charge to attend. Every Third Thursday…
Find out more »January 2023
Burn Survivor Day of Giving – Smoke Alarm Installations
Join fellow burn survivors in giving back to our San Diego community with this smoke alarm installation event. Burn Survivors will install smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms with our Fire Safe Seniors program. No Experience Needed: All training for the installations will be provided day of. More information coming soon. Questions? Contact Leilani at 858-541-2277 or lstone@burninstitute.org
Find out more »April 2023
Burn Survivor Women’s Getaway
Join us for this overnight experience (overnight optional) for a day/weekend of healing and connecting with other burn survivors. This gathering is intended for adult women. Limit is 8 people. Location and overnight options provided upon confirmation of application. Please contact Leilani, Director of Burn Survivor Support, with questions: 858-541-2277 or lstone@burninstitute.org
Find out more »July 2023
Camp Beyond the Scars 2023
REGISTRATION FOR CAMP 2023 OPENS MARCH 27 Camp Beyond the Scars is a weeklong sleepaway summer camp for children between the ages of 8–17 who have experienced a burn injury. Our camp provides a relaxed social setting, which supports burn-injured children so they can have fun, learn coping skills, and build relationships with other burn survivors. Under the supervision of staff and volunteers, campers get to do what kids do best – have fun! This camp also offers a one-of-a-kind…
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