At the end of April, Camp I Am Me brought together eight families for the organization’s first-ever family camp. Camp Encourage is for the youngest burn survivors ages 0-6 years of age, their siblings and caregivers/parents. Families gathered in Utica near Starved Rock State Park to participate in learning sessions as well as engage with
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Are you looking to make a difference in the lives of extraordinary young individuals? Look no further than our Summer Camp, a program that provides hope and happiness for children who have faced the unimaginable challenges of burn injuries. As a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and empowering survivors, Camp I Am Me offers a
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The Friends of Camp I Am Me Recognition Reception celebrates just some of the many volunteers and donors who make a lasting impact on the mission of Camp I Am Me, Illinois’ support network for burn survivors and their families. Held on March 5th in Woodridge, the event honored the individuals, organizations, and partners whose
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At Camp I Am Me, we are dedicated to supporting young burn survivors and helping them heal both physically and emotionally and 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
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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 like 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
Since 1989, Camp I Am Me has been dedicated to empowering burn survivors while preventing burn-related injuries and fire tragedies before they occur. Founded and supported by the Illinois fire service, Camp I Am Me serves as a statewide resource for burn survivor support, fire safety and burn prevention education, and collaboration with fire departments
Fire Service partners! Build a stronger community connection by supporting an Illinois-based nonprofit organization and aligning with the Camp I Am Me mission. The Fire Service T-Shirt CAMPaign helps fund Summer Camp while also providing our campers and volunteers with a special, one-of-a-kind t-shirt that will highlight committed fire service locals and departments. All participating
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In January, Camp I Am Me staff, volunteers, and survivors participated in two separate support programs outside of Illinois. The Thrive Retreat, hosted by the British Columbia Professional Firefighter’s Burn Fund and a Winter Teen Trip put on by Hoosier Burn Camp. With the continued partnership growth with other Burn Camp-like nonprofit organizations across the
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Since 1989, Camp I Am Me has been a place where healing begins, confidence grows, and lives are changed. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, volunteers, partners, and sponsors, thousands of families are safer today and burn survivors of all ages are supported on their journey forward. Because of You: Every number representers a
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More than 398,000 seeking medical care for burns in the U.S. in 2021 Springfield, IL – The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) and Camp I Am Me by Illinois Fire Safety Alliance are partnering to raise awareness about the importance for burn prevention during Burn Awareness Week February 1-7, 2026. This year’s
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