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Fire Escape Plan There certainly is no time for mistakes when a fire strikes. Create an escape plan for your family and know what should be avoided. more |
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Take the Online Challenge The Burn Institute's Online Challenge is a fun place to test your knowledge about basic fire and burn safety. more |
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Camp Beyond The Scars Camp Beyond The Scars for burn-injured children is one of the Burn Institute's most notable programs - learn how you can be part of this rewarding camp program. more |
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Shop Online and Support the Burn Institute Shop nearly 1,000 merchants from groceries to gifts. For every purchase you make, the Burn Institute will receive 30% of net profits. shop now |
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Burn Institute Multimedia Archive Watch videos on Burn Institute programs, support services, news and events. more |
Download the new Burn Institute's Living with Wildfire guide (PDF) for in depth wildfire information on how to protect your family and your home during a wildfire.
Please visit our wildfire page for general tips.
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Marius Fund
In its ongoing mission to support burn survivors and their families, the Burn Institute has created the Marius Fund, designed to assist 9-year-old Romanian burn survivor Marius Vasile. Marius Vasile is a 9-year-old Romanian boy who was severely burned in a November 2007 fire in his home that killed both of his parents. When he was admitted to the hospital, he had burns (many fourth-degree) covering 75 percent of his body, including his face. Since then, all of his fingers have been amputated because they were so badly damaged. Marius was brought to the U.S. by a caring family to receive treatments at Shriners Hospital in LA, which will take nearly 9 years. The Marius Fund will help cover living expenses, transportation costs, and other expenses related to Marius’s rehabilitation and specialized care. Donate now
Emergency Needs/Special Assistance 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
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Make the New Year Brighter for a Burn-Injured Child
It only takes a second... In January 2009, four-year-old Gideon was visiting his father, watching TV in a make-shift bedroom in the garage. Even though his father was checking in on him from time to time, Gideon found a lighter. That’s when Gideon’s life changed forever…
The fire quickly spread and Gideon was surrounded by smoke and flames. His father found him hiding behind the door on the floor trying to cover his face from the flames.
Gideon suffered severe burns to his hands and face. He was treated at the UCSD Regional Burn Center and during his three month stay Gideon endured many surgical procedures including skin grafts...
Scald Prevention Campaign
Scald burns are the #1 cause of burn injury! Increased awareness is the key to prevention. For important tips about how to prevent scalds, click here.