The Burn Institute and Firefighters

The Burn Institute and Firefighters

Have you thanked a firefighter today? At the Burn Institute we have so many reasons to be thankful for our partnerships with firefighters. One day a year, fire departments across the region lend us a hand by holding their boots to collect cash from our generous community. The donations are invested in critical education programs designed to reduce burn injuries and used to empower those affected by burn trauma. This includes Camp Beyond the Scars, a weeklong summer camp for children who have experienced a burn injury.

Thank you firefighters!

Our local fire departments answer the call to ensure our Camp Beyond the Scars is an amazing week for young burn survivors. They enthusiastically volunteer as counselors and this year firefighters will deliver “Camp in a Box” filled with materials to participate in activities, crafts, creative expression, and summer fun!

“It was my daughter’s first Camp Beyond the Scars and she really enjoyed every moment. She was very sad on Friday night when it ended and I hugged her and reassured her that she would go again next year” – 2020 camp parent

Campers follow along with daily videos made by their favorite Camp staff. Each evening everyone logs in to a virtual cabin meeting with fellow burn survivors to share stories, show off their handmade craft projects, and stay connected. The final day of Camp this year culminates with an in-person Day At The Park complete with games, prizes, and firefighters grilling lunch for the crowd.

Thank you firefighters!

Firefighters unfortunately encounter burn-injured individuals on one of the worst days of their lives. But because of their daily heroic actions and big-hearted involvement with the annual Boot Drive, the Burn Institute can carry out our important work and firefighters have a chance to engage with the burn community for fun events and programs.

Thank you firefighters!

As with all Burn Institute support programs, Camp is free of charge. We believe that all burn survivors deserve the best opportunity for recovery. The support we get from generous partners, event proceeds, and the firefighter Boot Drive allow us to offer programs including Camp Beyond the Scars so that young survivors never feel alone in their healing journey.

How can you say, “thank you”?  Show that you value the Burn Institute by making a gift today. The money raised here stays here in our community.

Thank you for your donation and be sure to thank a firefighter when you see them!

P.S. When you make a gift of $1,000 or more, you automatically become a member of the President’s Circle, and sponsor a child to attend Camp Beyond the Scars!