Big Thank You’s!: All the participating fire departments and others that joined us to make for a great parade, Toy Box Connection, Lowes of Arlington Heights, Kona Ice of McHenry County, Contech (Parade Sponsor), Johnson Controls (Fun Fair Sponsor), Illinois Fire Service Administrative Professional (IFSAP), Illinois MABAS, The 501st, The Johnson Family, Zion Woman’s Club, Illinois […]
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Big Thank You’s!: Canine Therapy Corps, Culligan of Wheeling To view all of the photographs from today, visit the Camp I Am Me Facebook page – and if you haven’t already – “Like” us!
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Big Thank You’s!: All of our camp volunteers who make the magic happen! To view all of the photographs from today, visit the Camp I Am Me Facebook page – and if you haven’t already – “Like” us!
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Big Thank You’s!: Transportation volunteers (Chicago F.D., Rockford F.D., Stephen Clayton & co.), Camper Check-In Volunteers (IFSAP), the McAndrew Family, Burbank Food & Liquors, The Yard Foundation, Culligan Water (Wheeling), Leopardo Construction, Logistics Crew (Hoffman Estates FD), Health Center Staff, Snack Coordinator (Mr. Hospitality), Project Linus, EltaMD, Summer Camp Corporate Sponsors (Contech, Johnson Controls, ATI
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Are you passionate about fire safety education? Do you want to make a difference across the state? Then mark your calendars for Friday, August 16, 2024, and join us for a special event at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield! Every year, Camp I Am Me organizes a “Day at the Illinois State Fair,” where
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An empowering, week-long summer camp provides a safe, and judgement-free place for young burn survivors Mount Prospect, Illinois – For the past 33 years, Camp I Am Me by Illinois Fire Safety Alliance has helped young burn survivors throughout Illinois by providing a place of acceptance and healing at its yearly Summer Camp held at
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Are you looking to update your wardrobe while also making a positive impact? Camp I Am Me is delighted to present the Apparel Fundraising Store – a unique opportunity to support burn survivors while adding some stylish new pieces to your collection. From June 3 to July 3, 2024, the apparel fundraiser store will be
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Listen in as Camp I Am Me volunteers Dave Hoppe and Steve Brandt join Chicago’s Bravest Stories Podcast to chat about the upcoming Summer Camp, the fire service, volunteering, supporting, and Uncrustables!
The Be Alarmed! Smoke Alarm Installation Program, a joint effort between Camp I Am Me and the Office of the State Fire Marshal, has received a donation of 20 Lifetone HL Bedside Fire Alarm units from Vision 20/20. These state-of-the-art devices work alongside existing smoke alarms in homes to alert deaf and hard of hearing
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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