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 […]
Each year, the Burn Institute invites burn survivors and their immediate families to attend a San Diego Padres baseball game. Typically, around 500 BI participants attend this event! This year's Padres game will be on Friday, April 10 at 7:10pm. Tickets are free for Burn Survivors and qualifying direct dependents. Additional tickets may be purchased […]
This program is a 4-day and 3-night supportive retreat for young adult burn survivors ages 18–25. In collaboration with the Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation, attendees will travel to Camp Dream in Warm Springs, GA, for a unique opportunity to participate in peer-focused support – and embark on an empowering journey towards self-discovery. Apply for Young […]
Family Retreat is a support-based program designed for burn survivors, ages 0-7 years old and their immediate family members. This unique two-day and overnight program helps children along with their families understand and cope with the physical and emotional challenges associated with burn recovery. Family Retreat will provide an opportunity for families to spend time […]
Our friends at the San Diego Canoe Kayak Team are coming together to offer burn survivors ages 8-14 years old a hands-on learning experience on Fiesta Island in Mission Bay! Members of the club will be teaching attendees the basics of Olympic Sprint Kayaking and Canoeing. Each child will also learn about water safety and […]
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 […]
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 […]
We invite burn survivors and their caregivers to enjoy dinner on us! We will be hosting an evening of food, music and friends for our July 22nd support group. Make new friends, develop new connections and learn more about our burn survivor support community. This group session will be casual and a great first step […]
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 […]
The Burn Institute is excited to announce a new Burn Survivor event. On February 23 we will hold a Burn Survivor Poetry Workshop class hosted by Michael Williamson. Time is TBD. This event will be virtual. Please contact Leilani at lstone@burninstitute.org for registration information. This event is open to burn survivors and caregivers. More information […]
