In 2021, the From Tragedy to Triumph Foundation (FTTTF) created a school scholarship opportunity for the burn survivor community. The Caper Brown Memorial Scholarship, supported by Camp I Am Me, provides funds for those with financial need when they are accepted into an accredited post-secondary institution. This opportunity is made available to only those who […]
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Camp I Am Me is excited to announce that four college scholarships have been awarded to their Summer Camp campers through the Phoenix Scholarship Program. This second year initiative aims to provide financial assistance to college-aged students who face significant economic barriers to post-secondary education. Camp I Am Me is committed to providing opportunities for
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An engaging weekend for young adults ages 18-22 who have experienced injuries from burns. At Strive to Thrive, young adults will have the opportunity to build their self-esteem as they focus on the next stage of their lives. We will have open conversations about what adulthood may be like, and the challenges faced by any
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Illinois fire service, join Camp I Am Me, Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal, and Illinois Community Risk Reduction Coalition Taskforce for the second annual Be Alarmed! Smoke Alarm Installation Statewide Blitz. Join hundreds of departments from across the state to educate residents on the dangers of fire in the home and to ensure
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Over the past month, Camp I Am Me staff, volunteers, and former campers have participated in a couple podcasts to help highlight the mission of the organization and provide insight to the important work happening across Illinois throughout the year. To learn more about all of the opportunities Camp I Am Me has to offer,
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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 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 survivors
Mount Prospect, IL – As part of National Burn Awareness Week 2025, with the theme “Burn Prevention Starts Where You Live”, the nonprofit Camp I Am Me by Illinois Fire Safety Alliance emphasizes the crucial importance of burn prevention education in households and communities across the state. This annual campaign, taking place from February 2-8,
Since 2013, Camp I Am Me has been providing various programming opportunities to prepare and assist participants for the challenges ahead of them not only as burn survivors, but as adults. Through partnerships with other like-minded nonprofit organizations, survivors from Illinois have the opportunity to receive support through programs that are held across the country.
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Camp I Am Me by Illinois Fire Safety Alliance is proud to announce that it has been awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through the Assistance to Firefighter Grant (AFG) program. This $299,047 grant will enable Camp I Am Me to purchase 16,000 10-year sealed battery
