Liam’s Incredible Journey
Liam’s journey is a story that reflects the resilience and hope in the lives of burn survivors and their families. In June 2022, a family gathering
Our Impact
I think our students needed to hear that information. I don't think they had been taught this before. They remembered the information because we had a guest firefighter come in the next day and they told him all about stop, drop and roll, back of the hand to the door, and to get out 2 ways."
Teacher Participant
Fire-Safe Kids
My husband and I did not have any working fire alarms or carbon monoxide detectors. We are grateful for those who made it possible for us to have these important safety features in our home now. The installers were very kind. Thank you for your generous help."
Program Participant
Fire-Safe Seniors
Many of our students do not have family structures that prepare them for fire safety. For some of them, this is the only information they have gotten."
Teacher Participant
Fire-Safe Kids
Tips from a Burn Survivor
– Cindy Rutter, RN, BSN, LMFT Experiencing a burn injury can be one of the most devastating events to happen to an individual’s body. The physical
Meet London – From Camper to Counselor
At Camp Beyond the Scars, we witness remarkable transformations. It’s not just the campers whose lives are changed; our counselors, many of whom are former campers
Derek’s Journey
2022 marked 50 years of Burn Institute service. As we reflect over the past year, we are reminded of how fortunate we are to have an
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
Jizelle’s Journey
Jizelle’s burn survivor journey began at 7 years old when her sister prepared a steaming cup of soup and placed it on the sofa armrest where
The transition from the hospital, back into society was a hard one for me. The Burn Institute provided the tools to help me thrive.
Adult Burn Survivor
Because I suffer from severe anxiety, and for me to be able to not even have anxiety about what people are thinking about me, makes camp very special for me."
Camper
CBTS
With support from the Burn Institute and the love of my family, I learned how to smile again."
Alex
Burn Survivor