At Camp I Am Me, we are dedicated to supporting young burn survivors and helping them heal both physically and emotionally. Our Sumer Camp plays a crucial role in their recovery. One way to ensure the best possible experience for our campers and volunteers is through the generosity provided from in-kind donations off of the […]
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Education is an essential aspect of personal growth and success. However, for burn survivors, the journey towards academic achievement often comes with additional challenges and financial burdens. Fortunately, organizations From Tragedy to Triumph Foundation offer assistance through scholarships such as the Caper Brown Memorial Scholarship. The Caper Brown Memorial Scholarship, is designed to support survivors
Four young adult burn survivors had the opportunity to attend the Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation’s Young Adult Summit. This long weekend retreat is held at Ocean Pines Camp in beautiful Cambria, CA. The weekend’s theme was ‘Survivor – Connect, Lead, Thrive”. Survivors engaged in reality game show inspired challenges that gave the young adults the chance for to
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Fire Service partners! Camp I Am Me is excited to introduce a new, fun, and simple way to align with us, a fire service-oriented nonprofit while also directly supporting young burn survivors from across the state! Join our Fire Service T-Shirt Campaign to make a difference in survivors’ lives and highlight your Department, FF Union,
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Camp I Am Me is excited to announce its newest resource, the Lending Library. At Camp I Am Me, it is believed that knowledge is power, especially when it comes to healing from trauma. This can be a complex and challenging process, which is why Camp I Am Me recognizes the importance of providing burn
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Operation Save A Life kicked-off its annual fire safety initiative with the support of the Chicago Fire Department, ABC 7 News, Kidde, The Home Depot, and Camp I Am Me. The media event, which was held at Engine Company 13 in the heart of downtown, had representatives from each of the collaborating partners to highlight
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“Be Alarmed!,” which began in 2018, is a fire safety education and smoke alarm installation program administered cooperatively between Camp I Am Me (CIAM) and the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM). The program distributes fire safety education materials and 10-year sealed battery smoke alarms to fire departments in the state of Illinois.
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Mount Prospect, Illinois – National Burn Awareness Week is February 4-10, and this year’s theme is “Handle with Care, Flammable Liquids Beware.” Camp I Am Me by Illinois Fire Safety Alliance, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering children and adults with severe burn injuries, is highlighting the awareness campaign to support its core mission to
It is with great excitement that Camp I Am Me announces a new and enhanced level of opportunities to businesses looking to align themselves with an impactful nonprofit organization. By supporting Camp I Am Me, businesses have the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of burn survivors and their families, while also
You are cordially invited to join Camp I Am Me in celebrating and acknowledging the incredible contributions of our top volunteers and donors. These outstanding individuals and organizations have made a significant difference in our mission of supporting burn survivors and promoting fire safety across the state. Their dedication and generosity deserve to be recognized,
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