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Camp I Am Me Golf Classic to Take Place September 20th Read Full Article »
Operation Save-A-Life kicked-off its summer 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 115 on the south side of the city, had representatives from each of the collaborating partners to highlight the […]
Operation Save-A-Life Donates 3,000 Smoke Alarms to Protect IL Residents Read Full Article »
Be sure to keep your family and friends safe! The Memorial Day holiday brings with it the excitement of summer’s start and the many outdoor celebrations that happen during warmer weather. These events and activities can also present dangers related to fires, and residents are encouraged to review fire and burn prevention tips, provided by […]
Outdoor Fire & Burn Safety Reminders as Memorial Day Approaches Read Full Article »
In April, Camp I Am Me welcomed new staff member, Leslie Metcalf, to the organization. Leslie most recently spent the past eight years with the Chicago Wolves professional hockey team. While there Leslie collaborated with various groups, including nonprofits such as Camp I Am Me, in order to provide memorable game experiences. During the pandemic, […]
Camp I Am Me Welcomes Program Coordinator, Leslie Metcalf Read Full Article »
This empowering, week-long camp held at YMCA Camp Duncan provides a safe, and judgment-free place for young burn survivors ages 8-20 Mount Prospect, Illinois – For the last 32 years, Camp I Am Me has provided a place of acceptance and healing for young burn survivors throughout Illinois at its yearly Summer Camp, held at […]
Camp I Am Me Summer Camp Offers a Place of Healing for Burn Survivors Read Full Article »
April 1st and 2nd brought two opportunities for survivors and family members to come together for Camp I Am me Family Day events held in Rosemont and Rockford. On Saturday, the Camp I Am Me family joined in Rosemont for a Chicago Wolves game. The event, which was sponsored by 1-800-BoardUp of Rolling Meadows, Andres […]
Two Days, Two Family Days, Two Hockey Games Read Full Article »
Due to the updated Illinois Smoke Alarm Law, residents encouraged to “Change your clock, and check or replace your alarms.” When residents change their clocks to spring ahead one hour for Daylight Saving Time (DST) this coming Sunday, March 12, Illinois’ updated Smoke Alarm Law will now influence how citizens have checked their safety alarms […]
Daylight Saving Time Reminder Carries New Fire Safety Message Read Full Article »
In February, the City of Highland Park hosted a recognition ceremony for their fire department members’ actions and responses in relation to the mass casualty incident in their community on Independence Day last year. One of the members of the Highland Park Fire Department is a longtime Camp I Am Me volunteer and we’d like […]
Camp I Am Me Volunteer Receives Medal of Valor Read Full Article »
“Be Alarmed!,” which began in 2018, is a fire safety education and smoke alarm installation program administered cooperatively between the Illinois Fire Safety Alliance (IFSA) 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. The fire departments then deliver the education and install the smoke alarms in at-risk homes within their communities. Both the educational materials and the smoke alarms are provided to fire departments at no cost as a…
21,000 Smoke Alarms Distributed Since 2018! Read Full Article »
Camp I Am Me truly impacts the lives of children, adults, and families affected by burn-related injuries through a range of free programming that helps burn survivors build self-esteem and confidence, all in a non-judgmental environment.