Every year, the Phoenix Society’s World Burn Congress – an annual, international conference – welcomes hundreds of burn survivors, their families, caregivers, burn-care professionals, and firefighters. The Burn Institute offers scholarships to send burn survivors from San Diego and Imperial Counties to this supportive and transformative 4-day event. Currently, all 2019 Scholarships have been fulfilled. […]

This empowering three-day weekend revolves around self-discovery and peer-based support. The Adult Retreat is available for burn survivors 25 years and older. This retreat provides a venue where participants can: Talk openly and honestly about their challenges and triumphs living with a burn injury Overcome self-doubt Understand their true abilities Connect about coping skills with […]

As we wind down the Summer, the Burn Institute will be having an End of Summer Picnic Potluck open to all burn survivors and their families. Join us for a relaxing afternoon at the park where you can connect and get to know fellow burn survivors here in San Diego. The picnic will take place […]

The Burn Institute is teaming up with San Diego Fire-Rescue Department to bring holiday joy to local burn survivors and their families. If you are interested in registering for our 2021 holiday party, please click here  

Join us for our first burn survivor meet-up of the year! We invite you to make a difference in our community by installing smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors in […]

Each year, the Imperial Valley Expo extends free admission to local burn survivors and their families. We invite you to meet and bond with fellow survivors while having fun at the fair! Interested families can reach out to Paola Rangel at [email protected] or call 760-355-3175 to learn more and RSVP.

The Burn Institute invites adult burn survivors 25 years and older, as well as their caregiver, to this empowering one-day overnight retreat revolving around self-discovery and peer-based support. Participants will participate in support groups, art-based activities, mindfulness, and more! All food, lodging, and program costs are covered by the Burn Institute. Transportation to and from […]

Burn survivors of all ages are invited to watch the San Diego Seals Lacrosse team take on the Georgia Swarm at Pechanga Arena! Complimentary tickets are being offered to local burn survivor families courtesy of Balfour Beatty. We will be sitting in a group section so you'll have the chance to get to know fellow […]