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Varshock Fund
In its ongoing mission to support burn survivors and their families, the Burn Institute has created the Varshock Fund, designed to assist 15-year-old burn survivor Richard Varshock with support and special needs. Donate now

Emergency Needs Fund
This ongoing Burn Institute fund provides burn survivors and their families the help they need during their long physical and emotional road to recovery. Donate now

San Diego Heroes Poster
In the aftermath of the 2007 Wildfires, former San Diego Padre and popular artist, Gene Locklear, felt compelled to commemorate local firefighters.

To purchase, call the Burn Institute at (858) 541-2277.

Firefighter Night at the Padres
May 10, 2008

The Padres pay tribute to the fire service with pre-game ceremonies - this includes hundreds of firefighters lining the first and third base paths while a firefighter sings the national anthem. A special fire service tribute video is shown on the Jumbotron and a young burn survivor throws out the first pitch. The Burn Institute sells a select number of Padre tickets and a portion of the proceeds benefit the Burn Institute. more

Give Burns the Boot Drive
May 7, 2008

This countywide firefighter boot drive is sponsored by the San Diego - Imperial County Fire Fighters Advisory Council to the Burn Institute. Firefighters collect donations in their boots during the morning and evening commutes. This is the Burn Institute's largest one-day fundraiser of the year. more