Brookfield Zoo was the destination for our annual Winter Gathering as families and volunteers welcomed one another with warm hugs in the Savannah Room for a dinner of burgers, hot dogs, and delicious sides, with freshly baked cookies for dessert. Knit hats were given out to everyone and were a well-received gift as the temperature […]
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Camp I Am Me sent two survivors and one caregiver to the Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors World Burn Congress which took place at National Harbor in Maryland, just across the Potomac from Washington, D.C. from October 4-8.
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Camp I Am Me by Illinois Fire Safety Alliance and the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal recognizes and congratulates the Peoria Fire Department for their outstanding contributions to fire safety education and the installation of 1,000 10-year battery smoke alarms through active participation in the Be Alarmed! Smoke Alarm Installation Program. In doing so,
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Specialized smoke alarms distributed to protect children across Lake County Vernon Hills, IL – In a collaborative effort between the nonprofit Camp I Am Me by Illinois Fire Safety Alliance, Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal, local fire departments, and John Powers Center, specialized smoke alarm devices are being distributed to families with young
At the end of October, Camp I Am Me Families braved chilly and damp weather recently to participate in the Full zipline course at Lake Geneva Ziplines & Adventures. Due to the size of the group, multiple launches happened throughout the day with individuals and families conquering their fears. Young people and adults spent hours
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The annual Camp I Am Me Young Adult Retreat was held again at YMCA Camp Benson in Mount Carroll the weekend of October 10th-13th. Camp Benson is home for three nights for this experience. While most of the Thrivers and Mentors were from Illinois, guests came from Indiana, Kansas, and California, too. Everyone worked together
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Camp I Am Me by the Illinois Fire Safety Alliance honored several fire safety and prevention advocates at the 82nd annual Fire Prevention Week Luncheon on October 12th. The event, which took place in Woodridge, included award presentations to the Arlington Heights Fire Department, Niles Fire Department, Carm Welsh of the Beecher Fire Protection District, and Commissioner Annette Nance-Holt of the Chicago Fire Department.
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Even though the 33rd annual Summer Camp will not be taking place until June of 2024, Camp I Am Me is already beginning to prepare for the signature event. Camp I Am Me’s Summer Camp is Illinois’ camp for young burn survivors which provides a special and unforgettable one-week experience for approximately 60 children a year.
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Camp I Am Me programs and events cannot succeed without the support of so many dedicated volunteers and groups. The priceless contributions provided have allowed the organization to support those affected by burn-related injuries for more than 30 years. To acknowledge these deserving individuals and groups for their volunteerism and service with Camp I Am Me, “Above & Beyond” Volunteer Award nominations are received throughout the year
Camp I Am Me Family Day events continue to fill the calendar with fun and excitement. Earlier in September Camp families and volunteers spent a beautiful day at Rock Cut State Park in Loves Park, kayaking on Lake Pierce. It was an adventurous program that had more than 50 family members choosing tandem or single
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