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Spirit of Courage Awards 2024
Join us for our annual Spirit of Courage Awards on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Learn more here. For nearly 50 years, the Burn Institute has presented the Spirit of Courage![25th Annual Firefighter Boot Drive – March 7, 2024](https://burninstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/featured-image-750x449.jpg)
25th Annual Firefighter Boot Drive – March 7, 2024
Celebrating 25 Years of Courage and Care! What began as a grassroots effort backed by the fire service, the Burn Institute’s countywide Boot Drive has become a hallmark fundraiser for![Volunteer Spotlight – Joseph Chen](https://burninstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Joseph-Chen-2023-3_lowres-413x550.jpg)
Volunteer Spotlight – Joseph Chen
Our mission to reduce burn injuries and support burn survivors is bolstered by the dedication and hard work of our volunteers. These volunteers are the backbone of our organization, offering![Volunteer Spotlight – Sophia Dellisanti](https://burninstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/SophieHoldingDetector-306x550.jpg)
Volunteer Spotlight – Sophia Dellisanti
Our mission to reduce burn injuries and support burn survivors is bolstered by the dedication and hard work of our volunteers. These volunteers are the backbone of our organization, offering![Meet Carlos Olivares](https://burninstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Carlos_Resized--550x550.jpg)
Meet Carlos Olivares
All of us at the Burn Institute are pleased to introduce Carlos Olivares, who takes over as the Director of Burn Survivor Services as our dear friend Leilani eases into![Meet Carmen](https://burninstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Carmen-413x550.png)
Meet Carmen
Carmen loves all things sequins and scales – they remind her of her own chain link patterned scars. She calls herself a mermaid! When she was three and a half,![Burn Survivor Family Holiday Party Wishlist](https://burninstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Red-and-Pink-Festive-Flat-Illustration-Southern-Hemisphere-Holiday-Greeting-Facebook-Post-656x550.png)
Burn Survivor Family Holiday Party Wishlist
Our annual Burn Survivor Holiday Parties in San Diego and Imperial are coming up in early December. You can help bring joy to our burn survivor community this season as![October: Fire Prevention Month](https://burninstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Fire-Prevention-Month-550x550.png)