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 […]
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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 […]
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This year’s theme, “Hot liquids burn like fire!” complements the organization’s core mission to support burn survivors and help prevent fires and burn-related injuries Mount Prospect, Illinois– National Burn Awareness Week is February 5-11, and this year’s theme is “Hot liquids burn like fire!” Formerly the Illinois Fire Safety Alliance, the newly rebranded Camp I […]
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Camp I Am Me has been providing a scholarship opportunity to burn survivors and their family members from Illinois for numerous years. The scholarship covers the costs involved in participating in the four-day conference including conference registration fees, travel accommodations to and from the event, and lodging.
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Since 2013, the Illinois Fire Safety Alliance has been providing programs to prepare and assist participants for the challenges ahead of them not only as burn survivors, but as young adults. Through partnerships with other like-minded nonprofit organizations, survivors from Illinois have the opportunity to receive support through programs held…
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The Illinois Fire Safety Alliance is excited to announce the dates for 2023's Camp I Am Me! The 32nd annual "Burn Camp" will be taking place from Sunday, June 18th to Saturday, June 24th at YMCA Camp Duncan in Ingleside.
Even though the 32nd annual Camp “I Am Me” will not be taking place until June of 2023, the Illinois Fire Safety Alliance is already beginning to prepare for the signature event. Camp “I Am Me” is Illinois’ camp for young burn survivors which provides a special and unforgettable one-week experience for approximately 70 children…
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A great day from sun-up to sun-down. Campers began the day with a one-mile Rocky Run (or walk) through the campgrounds. There was great participation and all that completed the course received a Rocky Raccoon medal for their efforts! Temperatures reached the low 90’s so the afternoon water activities really helped keep everyone cool.
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Boy o’ boy, just another gorgeous day today. There was a single cloud in the sky, humidity was low, and fun and laughs a plenty. There hasn’t been a drop of ra….. (we don’t use that word around here – it’s bad luck). The morning was a sleep in day as everyone took in a lot of a sun during the long day yesterday – there were zero complaints about the extra hour of sleep!
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What a wonderful day today! The return of a “normal” Fire Apparatus Parade (presented by Northern Illinois Fire Sprinkler Initiative), Appreciation Day, and Fun Fair was a joy for everyone involved! Dozens of fire trucks, engines, and command vehicles descended on Camp Duncan early in the morning as campers participated in their first activity period.
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