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September 2021

2021 Online Auction

September 3, 2021 @ 8:00 am - September 10, 2021 @ 7:00 pm
Bid

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…

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2021 Chiefs’ Golf Classic

September 27, 2021 @ 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Rancho Bernardo Inn, 17550 Bernardo Oaks Dr
San Diego, CA 92128
Golf

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 [email protected] or call 858-541-2277…

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February 2022

POSTPONED- Burn Run 5K

February 5, 2022
$30
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…

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June 2022

Fire And Safety Expo Firefighter Demolition Derby

2022 Fire and Safety Expo & Firefighter Demolition Derby

June 12, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 6:30 pm
Del Mar Arena, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd
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…

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September 2022

2022 Chiefs’ Golf Classic

September 26, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Rancho Bernardo Inn, 17550 Bernardo Oaks Dr
San Diego, CA 92128
Golf

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 [email protected] or call 858-541-2277 Check in: 10:30-11:45am Shotgun Start: 12:30pm Banquet Dinner:…

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October 2022

Burn Institute 50th Birthday Bash

October 2, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
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…

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March 2023

Firefighter Boot Drive

March 9
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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May 2023

Spirit of Courage Awards

May 4
Burn Institute Awards 2022

Each year, the Burn Institute pays tribute to a special set of local heroes. These heroes risked their lives in an effort to save another person from burn injury or death. In 1974, members of a local support group for burn survivors, Burns Recovered, approached the Burn Institute with the idea of honoring these courageous citizens. Many of the burn survivors were rescued by such brave individuals. Naturally, they wanted to express their strong appreciation publicly. The Burn Institute supported…

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June 2023

2023 Fire and Safety Expo & Firefighter Demolition Derby

June 11 @ 11:00 am - 6:30 pm
Del Mar Arena, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd
Del Mar, CA 92014
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The Burn Institute’s 31st Annual Fire & Safety Expo and Firefighter Demolition Derby will take place Sunday, June 11, 2023 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. Tickets may be purchased at the SD Fair's website for June 11 to attend this event. Schedule of Free Events 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Free CPR training, safety education, activities for the kids, derby…

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September 2023

2023 Chiefs’ Golf Classic

September 25 @ 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Rancho Bernardo Inn, 17550 Bernardo Oaks Dr
San Diego, CA 92128
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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 25th 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. Check in: 10:30am-12pm Shotgun Start: 12:30pm Banquet Dinner: 5:30pm Cash and Credit accepted for player packs,…

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