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September 2020
Party in the Garden Online Auction
Thank you to all of our sponsors and golfers who helped make the auction a success View Program Here The San Diego County Fire Chiefs’ Association and the Burn Institute Auxiliary joined together to raise funds for the fire and burn prevention education and burn survivor support programs of the Burn Institute. This year’s event, an online auction, will take place from September 4 - 11, 2020. Join us for this fun and festive virtual experience to celebrate and…
Find out more »Chiefs’ Golf Classic
San Diego, CA 92128
Thank you to all of our sponsors and golfers who helped make the Chiefs' Golf Classic a success View Program Here 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 28th at the Rancho Bernardo Inn Golf Course and is sure to be a…
Find out more »June 2021
Firefighter Boot Drive
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 for a common goal, hopping aboard their engines to meet at intersections within their communities. At those traffic lights, they collect donations in their boots…
Find out more »September 2021
2021 Online Auction
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 communities to prevent fires, reduce the resulting burn injuries, and help all burn survivors thrive. You can be a champion for San Diego and Imperial…
Find out more »2021 Chiefs’ Golf Classic
San Diego, CA 92128
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 to be a great day of golf with fire chiefs, as well as corporate and community leaders. Please contact us at thaviland@burninstitute.org or call 858-541-2277…
Find out more »February 2022
POSTPONED- Burn Run 5K
Out of an abundance of caution for our staff, volunteers, burn survivors, and the community, we have made the decision to postpone our 5K. We plan on rescheduling this wonderful event and cannot wait to show everyone the amazing venue at Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center where you can run/walk and help raise funds for the Burn Institute. You can fill out the form below to receive an update once we have a new date! Every year, we host…
Find out more »June 2022
2022 Fire and Safety Expo & Firefighter Demolition Derby
Del Mar, CA 92014
Derby Car Sponsorships Accepted HERE The Burn Institute’s 30th Annual Fire & Safety Expo and Firefighter Demolition Derby will take place Sunday, June 12, 2022 during the San Diego County Fair. This highly anticipated annual event includes firefighting and safety demonstrations, a fire-and-burn-prevention pavilion, and of course, the Firefighter Demolition Derby. Schedule of Free Events 11:00 a.m. Free CPR training, safety education, activities for the kids, derby car viewing— Visit teams in the pits 11am-12:30pm 1:00 p.m. Burn Run Fire…
Find out more »September 2022
2022 Chiefs’ Golf Classic
San Diego, CA 92128
The San Diego County Fire Chiefs’ Association will 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 26th at the Rancho Bernardo Inn Golf Course and is sure to be a great day of golf with fire chiefs, as well as corporate and community leaders. Please contact us at thaviland@burninstitute.org or call 858-541-2277 Check in: 10:30-11:45am Shotgun Start: 12:30pm Banquet Dinner:…
Find out more »October 2022
Burn Institute 50th Birthday Bash
You are invited to the Burn Institute’s 50th Birthday Bash on Sunday, October 2 at the Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach! Join us as we celebrate with live music, a silent auction, appetizers and drinks, birthday cake and more. Guests must be 21+ to attend. Burn Institute’s 50th Birthday Bash Live music from Boogaloo at the Belly Up! Sunday, October 2 1:00-3:30pm Belly Up Tavern 143 S Cedros Ave Solana Beach CA, 92075 Tickets: $125 individual, $200 Couple Guests…
Find out more »March 2023
Firefighter Boot Drive
What began 20 plus 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 for a common goal, hopping aboard their engines to meet at intersections within their communities. At those traffic lights, they collect donations in their…
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