Burn Survivor Support Group for Men

The Burn Institute aims to offer many programs for burn survivors. One aspect of our programs is our support groups. Burn survivors and their caregivers are invited to attend group meetings to discuss the triumphs and hardships they may be facing in their life journey. ......More

The Burn Institute aims to offer many programs for burn survivors. One aspect of our programs is our support groups. Burn survivors and their caregivers are invited to attend group meetings to discuss the triumphs and hardships they may be facing in their life journey. Group is held virtually. Attendees are welcome to join us for one meeting or for all and there is no charge to attend. Every second Wednesday of the month starting at 6:30 pm. Update: Meeting are being held via Zoom. Email Whitney (below) for the Zoom meeting link.  For more information, contact:Whitney Cartwright | Director of Burn Survivor ServicesEmail | (858) 541-2277 ext. 119

Women's Burn Survivor Support Group

The Burn Institute offers many programs for burn survivors including support groups. Once a month, burn survivors and their caregivers are invited to discuss the triumphs and challenges they may be facing in their life journey. Attendees are welcome to join for one or a......More

The Burn Institute offers many programs for burn survivors including support groups. Once a month, burn survivors and their caregivers are invited to discuss the triumphs and challenges they may be facing in their life journey. Attendees are welcome to join for one or all. No charge to attend. Every Third Thursday of the month starting at 6:30 pm. Please contact Whitney to RSVP. For more information, contact:Whitney Cartwright Director of Burn Survivor ServicesEmail | (858) 541-2277 ext. 119

Camp Beyond the Scars 2026

REGISTRATION FOR CAMP 2026 in NOW OPENCamp Beyond the Scars is a weeklong sleepaway summer camp for children between the ages of 8–17 who have experienced a burn injury. Our camp provides a relaxed social setting, which supports burn-injured children so they can have fu......More

REGISTRATION FOR CAMP 2026 in NOW OPENCamp Beyond the Scars is a weeklong sleepaway summer camp for children between the ages of 8–17 who have experienced a burn injury. Our camp provides a relaxed social setting, which supports burn-injured children so they can have fun, learn coping skills, and build relationships with other burn survivors. Under the supervision of staff and volunteers, campers get to do what kids do best – have fun! This camp also offers a one-of-a-kind supportive space where campers begin the lifelong conversation about how their burn injury has impacted their lives. Camp activities include swimming, basketball, hiking, archery, crafts, and more!  

Camp Beyond the Scars 2026

REGISTRATION FOR CAMP 2026 in NOW OPENCamp Beyond the Scars is a weeklong sleepaway summer camp for children between the ages of 8–17 who have experienced a burn injury. Our camp provides a relaxed social setting, which supports burn-injured children so they can have fu......More

REGISTRATION FOR CAMP 2026 in NOW OPENCamp Beyond the Scars is a weeklong sleepaway summer camp for children between the ages of 8–17 who have experienced a burn injury. Our camp provides a relaxed social setting, which supports burn-injured children so they can have fun, learn coping skills, and build relationships with other burn survivors. Under the supervision of staff and volunteers, campers get to do what kids do best – have fun! This camp also offers a one-of-a-kind supportive space where campers begin the lifelong conversation about how their burn injury has impacted their lives. Camp activities include swimming, basketball, hiking, archery, crafts, and more!  

Burn Survivor Support Group for Men

The Burn Institute aims to offer many programs for burn survivors. One aspect of our programs is our support groups. Burn survivors and their caregivers are invited to attend group meetings to discuss the triumphs and hardships they may be facing in their life journey. ......More

The Burn Institute aims to offer many programs for burn survivors. One aspect of our programs is our support groups. Burn survivors and their caregivers are invited to attend group meetings to discuss the triumphs and hardships they may be facing in their life journey. Group is held virtually. Attendees are welcome to join us for one meeting or for all and there is no charge to attend. Every second Wednesday of the month starting at 6:30 pm. Update: Meeting are being held via Zoom. Email Whitney (below) for the Zoom meeting link.  For more information, contact:Whitney Cartwright | Director of Burn Survivor ServicesEmail | (858) 541-2277 ext. 119

Women's Burn Survivor Support Group

The Burn Institute offers many programs for burn survivors including support groups. Once a month, burn survivors and their caregivers are invited to discuss the triumphs and challenges they may be facing in their life journey. Attendees are welcome to join for one or a......More

The Burn Institute offers many programs for burn survivors including support groups. Once a month, burn survivors and their caregivers are invited to discuss the triumphs and challenges they may be facing in their life journey. Attendees are welcome to join for one or all. No charge to attend. Every Third Thursday of the month starting at 6:30 pm. Please contact Whitney to RSVP. For more information, contact:Whitney Cartwright Director of Burn Survivor ServicesEmail | (858) 541-2277 ext. 119

Firefighter Demolition Derby & Fire and Safety Expo

The Burn Institute’s annual Firefighter Demolition Derby and Fire & Safety Expo is back for its 34th year! This year’s family-friendly event is Sunday, June 28 , 2026 at the San Diego County Fair. This beloved event includes firefighting and safety demonstrations, a fir......More

The Burn Institute’s annual Firefighter Demolition Derby and Fire & Safety Expo is back for its 34th year! This year’s family-friendly event is Sunday, June 28 , 2026 at the San Diego County Fair. This beloved event includes firefighting and safety demonstrations, a fire-and-burn-prevention pavilion, and of course, the Firefighter Demolition Derby. Simply purchase a pass to the County Fair. Once inside, admission to the Derby is free! The Demo Derby is a blast – literally! Fire departments from across San Diego County modify clunkers to smash head to head with fellow departments. Three initial heats, two last-chance qualifying heats, and then a final round where the last car standing is the champ! In addition to building their cars, each team raises funds for the Burn Institute through car sponsorship. Join us this Father’s Day to cheer the heroes in the community! Interested in sponsoring and/or entering a car? Contact Tiffany at [email protected] or call 858-541-2277. Schedule of Free Events11:00 am – 12:30 pm Free CPR training, safety education, activities for the kids, derby car viewing— Visit teams in the pits 1:00 pm Burn Run Fire Truck Parade & Opening Ceremonies 2:00 pm Firefighter Demolition Derby— Preliminary Heats 4:45 p.m. Last Chance Qualifier Demo Derby Heats 5:00 p.m. Introducing the Derby Finalists 5:30 p.m. Final Heat of the Demolition Derby   Thank you to the 2026 Derby Sponsors! Presenting Sponsor  Major Sponsors  Participating Sponsor Additional Sponsors

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