Burn Institute News

Youth Firesetter Intervention Reboot
The Cushman Foundation Awards $75,000 Grant to Launch Youth Firesetter Intervention and Prevention Program
Maria
Due to a scald burn at 2 years old, 40% of her scalp sustained burns, causing an altered head shape and difficulty in growing hair.
Alex
An erratic driver slammed into Alex’s car sending him and the vehicle tumbling off the freeway. The car, with Alex still in it, burst into flames.
Brooke
Attempting to rescue a father and son from their home, Brooke and her fellow firefighters got trapped, engulfed by fire.
Camp Beyond the Scars 2017
From August 8 to August 13, 44 children and young adult burn survivors came together for Camp Beyond the Scars.
Jai
When her family took a trip to the desert, they didn’t expect to leave their campsite with two children sustaining burn injuries.
Spirit of Courage Awards
On May 4th, 2017 the Burn Institute presented 10 local heroes with the Spirit of Courage Award for their lifesaving efforts.
Firehouse to Donate $10,000
Firehouse is donating $10,000 to the San Diego Burn Institute at the Firehouse World 2017 Conference.