On the weekend of October 11-14, a group of young adult burn survivors gathered in rustic Mount Carroll for the first ever Strive to Thrive: Beyond the Burns Young Adult Retreat. The long weekend program drew participants from Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Texas, and California and against the beautiful backdrop of rocky bluffs and rolling hillsides, […]
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Camp I Am Me is thrilled to introduce its latest additions to the Board of Directors – Dave Roberts and Kim Payne. These two individuals, with their unique backgrounds and experience, will join the existing nine board members in guiding the organization towards the fulfillment of its mission. Meet Dave Roberts:Bringing over 25 years of
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Camp I Am Me is delighted to announce that four college scholarships have been awarded to their Summer Camp campers through the Phoenix Scholarship Program. This new program 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 burn
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Campers beginning to age out of Summer Camp and other survivors between the ages of 18-22 have a new opportunity to participate in a support program, as the engaging long weekend retreat aims to help young adults build self-esteem and focus on the next stage of their lives. Camp I Am Me is thrilled to
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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!
Camp I Am Me sent two survivors and one caregiver to the Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors World Burn Congress which took place at National Harbor in Maryland, just across the Potomac from Washington, D.C. from October 4-8.
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Camper Tayvon and I had the incredible opportunity to attend a burn camp organized by the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF). It was a week filled with amazing experiences, from visiting fire stations and historical landmarks in Washington, D.C., to bonding with fellow survivors and exploring new friendships.
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