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$20k in College Scholarships Awarded to Summer Camp Campers

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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Young Adult Retreat Scheduled for October 10-13 in Mt. Carroll

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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Summer Camp Offers a Place of Healing for Burn Survivors

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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Challenge Accepted: Survivors Tackle Wall Climbing & Rollercoasters

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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Camp I Am Me Making the Podcast Rounds

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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Summer Camp Volunteer Opportunities for FD Parade, Fun Fair, & More!

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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Group shot at World Burn Congress Scholarship award ceremony

Applications Available to Receive World Burn Congress Scholarship

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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Support Summer Camp by Donating Needs List Items

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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IL Survivors Attend California Support Programs

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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