October 2019
Party in the Paddock
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 Nautical themed Party in the Paddock will take place in the Paddock of the Del Mar Fairgrounds on Saturday, October 19. Join us for this fun and festive evening to celebrate and raise funds for the important work of the Burn Institute. We will kick…
Find out more »February 2020
Burn Run 5K
Every year, we host a spirited 5K to support our organization and promote Burn Awareness Week (February 1-7, 2020). This family-friendly run is being held on Saturday, February 1 at De Anza Cove on Mission Bay. The event will showcase community partners, including local fire service, as part of our Burn Prevention Expo and focus on raising awareness for contact burns--when skin comes in contact with a hot object like coals from a fire-pit or a hot iron. Once you've…
Find out more »March 2020
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 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
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…
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