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 […]
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 […]
Are you ready for Camp Beyond the Scars: Adventure in a Box 2021? This year's camp is 4 days of virtual activities and group sessions and the 5th day of camp (the last day) an in-person activity and get together. We will follow county and state guidelines for our in-person day and more information on […]
Join other burn survivors and their families for an evening watching the Padres vs. the Marlins at Petco Park! Reservations are required and tickets are for burn survivors and their immediate family. Registration is closed. Contact Leilani Stone, Director of Burn Survivors Services at [email protected] with questions.
Join us for this 1-day retreat for burn survivors on August 21 from 10am-5pm. This free retreat will focus on the needs and healing specific to burn survivors. The day will include activities, lunch, and community building. Please fill out the RSVP below if you will attend. This event is intended only for burn survivors […]
Register today for the 2021 Chiefs' Golf Classic Online Auction September 3-10 benefiting the Burn Institute. Click here to register. While we will wait another year to throw a party, you can still participate in the fun of an online auction to support the Burn Institute. Your bids and donations will help us educate our […]
The San Diego County Fire Chiefs’ Association and the Burn Institute Auxiliary have joined together to raise funds for the fire and burn prevention education and burn survivor support programs of the Burn Institute. The Chiefs’ Golf Classic will take place on Monday, September 27th at the Rancho Bernardo Inn Golf Course and is sure […]
The Phoenix Society's World Burn Congress will take place virtually October 22-24. For more information on the conference visit their website. Register online at events.phoenix-society.org If you are a resident of San Diego or Imperial County, The Burn Institute offers scholarships to cover the registration fee for the conference. Start the application below. […]
Join us for this 1-day retreat for burn survivors on November 6 from 10am-5pm. This free retreat is great for new survivors and those currently receiving support. The retreat will have workshops about Discussing emotions with family Poetry as a way to communicate feelings Dealing with stress from strangers Trauma and PTSD Session for caregivers […]
Thank you for your interest in the Burn Survivor Holiday Volunteer Event. Please fill out the information below and a confirmation email will be sent on Friday, December 3rd with detailed information. Event Details Saturday, December 4 9am-11am Location The Burn Institute Conference Room 8825 Aero Drive, San Diego CA 92123
