Volunteer Spotlight – Joseph

Our mission to reduce burn injuries and support burn survivors is bolstered by the dedication and hard work of our volunteers. Our wonderful volunteers give their time, skills, and compassion

Volunteer Spotlight – Sophia

Our mission to reduce burn injuries and support burn survivors is bolstered by the dedication and hard work of our volunteers. These volunteers are the backbone of our organization, offering

Meet Carmen

Carmen loves all things sequins and scales – they remind her of her own chain link patterned scars. She calls herself a mermaid! When she was three and a half,

Aria’s Story

Aria lives to make other people laugh. At 8 years old, she makes up her own jokes to bring joy to those around her. She has days and weeks when

Camp Beyond the Scars 2023

“Camp is where I feel the most like ‘me'” Camp Beyond the Scars this year had campers reflect on the word of the day to help EMPOWER them to tell

Spirit of Courage Award: Christian Lara

California Highway Patrol Officer Christian Lara and his partner were driving along I-8 on November 30. By chance they took a different patrol route along the freeway that night. Near

Spirit of Courage Award: Bryce Greschke

Bryce Greschke, Storm Water Supervisor for the City of Poway, was on his way to work after the holiday on July 5. He stopped when he noticed significant debris on

Spirit of Courage Award: Khrystina Gimeno

Corporal Khrystina Gimeno was dispatched from the San Diego Sheriff’s Department to assist with local evacuations from a growing wildfire engulfing homes on a very hot summer afternoon on August

Spirit of Courage Award: Alfredo Berumen

Alfredo Berumen was on his way to work early in the morning on March 7, 2022, on I-8 when he saw smoke on the horizon as the sun was coming