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
Spirit of Courage Award: Davis Benner
Davis Benner is a Corporal with the San Diego Sheriff’s Office. In the late afternoon of January 9th, 2022, Corporal Benner was on his way to work when he came
Spirit of Courage Awards 2023
Join us for our annual Spirit of Courage Awards. Learn more here. For nearly 50 years, the Burn Institute has presented the Spirit of Courage Awards to individuals in the
National Burn Awareness Week February 5th-11th
Scalds: Hot Liquids Burn Like Fire San Diego, CA, Burn injuries continue to be one of the leading causes of accidental death and injury where children, the elderly, and the
Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians Supports the Burn Institute
Thank you to the Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians for your recent support of our Fire Safe Kids program in North San Diego County! With your help we will continue
Malia’s Story
Malia has a loving and active family. As with many siblings, she and her brothers play and goof around with each other. Several years ago, her brother tried to balance
2022 Demolition Derby
On June 12, 2022, 17 firefighters from 13 departments came together to crash cars for the Burn Institute at the Firefighter Demolition Derby! Congrats to our 2022 Firefighter Demolition Derby
Camp Beyond the Scars Amazon Wishlist
We are going wild over Camp Beyond the Scars being back completely in person this summer! Young burn survivors will have the adventure of a lifetime at a week-long sleep