Ways to Give

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Transforming lives together.

Each and every donation – from $25 to $1,000 – impacts our San Diego and Imperial County communities for the better.
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Good Search

When you use Goodsearch to shop online, 50 percent of all ad revenue generated from Good Search is donated to the Burn Institute. Register with Good Shop and designate the Burn Institute as your chosen cause. 

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Host a fundraiser

Organizations and individuals host fundraising events to raise awareness for the Burn Institute and funds for the services and programs the Burn Institute offers to burn survivors and the community.
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How We Help Our Community

Thank you so much for helping my child through this difficult time. He loves going to camp and being able to feel free. He said no one there is going to stare at him because they have the same scars. We are beyond blessed to have you in our lives."
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Camper’s Parent
2017 CBTS
When I was a new survivor, I had a lot of emotional damage and was struggling with how to move forward. I now know my purpose in life is to provide support to other survivors, to ensure they are not going through those same struggles alone."
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Randy
Burn Survivor & Burn Institute Volunteer
The Burn Institute played a huge part of our family by inviting us to attend events and support group sessions where we had the unique opportunity to interact with other burn survivors. The Burn Institute’s guidance helped us face this life-long healing process and will continue to do so."
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Jai
Burn Survivor’s Mother

Give a Monthly Gift.

You can give the Burn Institute steady help with a recurring gift. For instance, if you give $100/month, each month that amount funds a smoke alarm installation for a local senior in need.

With your donation, you give to scholarships for burn survivors, burn survivors services, crucial fire prevention efforts, and more.

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Witness our impact.

Hear burn survivors’ stories. See the numbers. Be inspired.
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Leave a Life-Changing Legacy.

Your legacy can have a meaningful impact with the Burn Institute. We hope you consider leaving a gift with Burn Institute to transform lives today – and many years into the future.

What can your donation do? Each gift of $1,000 can fund one child who has sustained a burn injury to attend Camp Beyond the Scars, our emotionally healing one-week camp for young burn survivors.

How to Plan a Gift to the Burn Institute

Living Will or Trust
Consult with your attorney about the best way to give your gift in these documents.
Appreciated Property
When non-cash property (like stocks) increase in value, you can gift those instead of cash.
Depreciated Property
Even when assets decreases in value, you can donate the proceeds to the Burn Institute.
Life Insurance & Retirement
If your insurance or plans have a significant balance consider dedicating some funds.
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Join Our President’s Circle

Our supporters who give $1,000+ each year gain special recognition and benefits.
Member
$ 1,000 /yr

  • 2 tickets for the Spirit of Courage Awards Banquet
  • Invitation to special Camp Beyond the Scars VIP Day
  • Special recognition in the Burn Institute’s newsletter and website

Patron
$ 2,500 /yr
All of the Member benefits PLUS:

  • 2 tickets to the Chiefs’ Party

Benefactor
$ 5,000 /yr
All of the Member and Patron benefits PLUS:

  • 2 additional tickets to the Chiefs’ Party (4 total)
  • 2 entries to the Fire Chiefs’ Golf Classic
  • Invitations to exclusive Burn Institute events & activities

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Our Current President’s Circle

Thank you for funding our life-changing and life-saving programs, as well as the people who run them!

Members

  • Anonymous
  • Joseph and Joann Asciutto
  • Frank and Evelyn Ault
  • Jorge Balvaneda
  • James Boland and Laura Andranovich
  • Bonnie Burchill
  • Jeffrey and Joi Carle
  • Melissa Crawford
  • Yvonne and John Dill
  • Chris Duke
  • Mitchell Emerson
  • Gina Fortune-Harmon
  • Mr. Peter W. House and Ms. Carol Childs
  • Ms. Elley Klausbruckner
  • Ken Kremensky
  • Jorge Martinez
  • Anna Marie Mestas
  • Scott Miller
  • Jennifer Moallemi
  • Stacy Moskowitz
  • David and Nancy Ott
  • Manan Patel
  • Jeaninne Peabody
  • Bob Pfohl
  • Katie Rooney
  • Gregory and Sharon Ruth
  • Mark Scott
  • Lawrence and Andrea Sher
  • Mike and Andrea Sims
  • Stephanie Soo
  • Alicia and Jayson Summers
  • Michelle Tran
  • Mitch and Elaine Villalpando

Patrons

  • Jeffrey and Janet Berend
  • Kevin Clark
  • Hank Erler
  • Martha Ranson
  • Christina Richardson
  • Derek and Alexia Wilson

Benefactors

  • Larry Armstrong Household
  • Matthew Cunningham
  • Gerald and Carolyn Davee
  • Bonnie Easton
  • Gayle A Gow
  • Lyle E Hall
  • Bruce and Sandra Kerl
  • Walter “Paul” Smoyer

Did you know ... ?

Through our Red Line of Courage Fund, the Burn Institute assists a brave firefighter as they heal from a burn injury. We supplement services already in place to meet our heroes’ immediate and long-term needs.
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