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World Burn Congress 2023
“This was my first time, I’ve participated before in adult retreats in San Diego, and I always have felt very welcomed by my burn peers, but when I saw tons![Aria’s Story](https://burninstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Burn-Institute-Photos-1233-628x550.jpg)
Aria’s Story
Aria lives to make other people laugh. At 8 years old, she makes up her own jokes to bring joy to those around her. She has days and weeks when![Camp Beyond the Scars 2023](https://burninstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Camp-Collage-23-550x550.jpg)
Camp Beyond the Scars 2023
“Camp is where I feel the most like ‘me'” Camp Beyond the Scars this year had campers reflect on the word of the day to help EMPOWER them to tell![Camp Beyond the Scars Wishlist](https://burninstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/CBtS-2-23.png)
Camp Beyond the Scars Wishlist
Planning out your summer activities? We are getting ready for Camp Beyond the Scars in July and we could use your help! Check out our Amazon Wishlist for our camp![Spirit of Courage Award: Christian Lara](https://burninstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Lara-750x522.png)
Spirit of Courage Award: Christian Lara
California Highway Patrol Officer Christian Lara and his partner were driving along I-8 on November 30. By chance they took a different patrol route along the freeway that night. Near![Spirit of Courage Award: Bryce Greschke](https://burninstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Greschke-750x503.png)
Spirit of Courage Award: Bryce Greschke
Bryce Greschke, Storm Water Supervisor for the City of Poway, was on his way to work after the holiday on July 5. He stopped when he noticed significant debris on![Spirit of Courage Award: Khrystina Gimeno](https://burninstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Gimeno-750x494.png)
Spirit of Courage Award: Khrystina Gimeno
Corporal Khrystina Gimeno was dispatched from the San Diego Sheriff’s Department to assist with local evacuations from a growing wildfire engulfing homes on a very hot summer afternoon on August![Spirit of Courage Award: Alfredo Berumen](https://burninstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Berumen-750x496.png)