The Young Adult Program (YAP) is a life-skills program for burn survivors ages 18-25. YAP provides an opportunity to gain important and realistic life skills such as resume development, financial literacy, health education and peer to peer empowerment. It's also an opportunity to meet and hang out with other young adult burn survivors who have […]
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 August 28th 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 […]
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. […]
The San Diego County Fire Chiefs’ Association and the Burn Institute Auxiliary joined together to raise funds for the fire and burn prevention education and burn survivor support programs of the Burn Institute. This year’s Nautical themed Party in the Paddock will take place in the Paddock of the Del Mar Fairgrounds on Saturday, October […]
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 the homes of seniors in need. Give back with fellow burn survivors and enjoy complimentary breakfast from the BI. There is no experience necessary to […]
Every year, we host a spirited 5K to support our organization and promote Burn Awareness Week (February 1-7, 2020). This family-friendly run is being held on Saturday, February 1 at De Anza Cove on Mission Bay. The event will showcase community partners, including local fire service, as part of our Burn Prevention Expo and focus […]
What began 20 years ago as a grassroots effort backed by the fire service, the Burn Institute’s countywide Boot Drive has become a hallmark fundraiser for the organization, raising an average $200,000+ for BI programs and services every year. Each year, hundreds of uniformed firefighters from fire departments all over San Diego County come together […]
