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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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 7, 2025, the apparel fundraiser store will be
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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 34 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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Over the past couple months, Family Challenge Days have popped up on the programs calendar and across Illinois. In April, nearly 40 family members from our burn survivor community joined us at First Ascent in Peoria for some indoor wall climbing activities! Family members were also supported by members of the Peoria Firefighters Local 50
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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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Are you looking to make a difference in the lives of extraordinary young individuals? Look no further than Camp I Am Me Summer Camp, a beacon of hope and happiness for children who have faced the unimaginable challenges of burn injuries. As a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and empowering burn survivors, Camp I Am
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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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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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Camp I Am Me accompanied one young adult and three adult burn survivors to California for the annual Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation’s Adult Retreat and Young Adult Summit during the long President’s Day weekend in February. The host camp was in a spectacular setting for healing being perched on a bluff, above the ocean,
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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