Survivor Stories
Tips from a Burn Survivor
– Cindy Rutter, RN, BSN, LMFT Experiencing a burn injury can be one of the most devastating events to happen to an individual’s body. The physical impact is overwhelming requiring
Meet London – From Camper to Counselor
At Camp Beyond the Scars, we witness remarkable transformations. It’s not just the campers whose lives are changed; our counselors, many of whom are former campers themselves, experience profound growth
Derek’s Journey
2022 marked 50 years of Burn Institute service. As we reflect over the past year, we are reminded of how fortunate we are to have an outstanding cadre of volunteers,
Malia’s Story
Malia has a loving and active family. As with many siblings, she and her brothers play and goof around with each other. Several years ago, her brother tried to balance
Jizelle’s Journey
Jizelle’s burn survivor journey began at 7 years old when her sister prepared a steaming cup of soup and placed it on the sofa armrest where it tipped, and the
Alexis
In August of 2018, Alexis’s life changed. While driving home late one night, she ran into a stalled abandoned vehicle and was immediately hit by another car. Two good Samaritans
Chelsea
11 years ago, Chelsea’s life was changed forever when she was accidentally pushed into an active BBQ pit by her large family dog.