The Burn Institute is the beneficiary of many special events throughout the year. Each event provides unique opportunities for your sponsorship and support. Please call Rick Ochocki for sponsorship details at 858-541-2277.
Following is a list of sponsorship opportunities:
Share Your Heart - February
Hosted each February by the Burn Institute Auxiliary, proceeds from this elegant affair benefit Burn Institute programs and services. The galas planned have varied from a Sunday afternoon soiree, casino and wine tasting, to an upscale Mardi Gras party. You can support the Burn Institute Auxiliary’s fundraising efforts with sponsorships or underwriting, by donating an auction item or opportunity drawing prizes, cash donations, volunteer your time and attend the event. Contact the Burn Institute for the Sponsorship Opportunity form.
Fire Ball - April
The Burn Institute’s Imperial Valley Advisory Board hosts this annual dinner, dance and silent auction to benefit the Burn Institute’s programs and services. This lively evening includes a silent auction, a delicious dinner, and an Exceptional Service Award presentation, followed by dancing.
You can help support this fun event by underwriting pieces of the event (wine, invitations, event program, music, etc.) or through a donation of a unique and valuable gift to the silent auction or by attending the actual event. Contact the Burn Institute for Sponsorship opportunities.
Spirit of Courage Awards Banquet – May
Since 1973, the Burn Institute has held the annual Spirit of Courage Awards Banquet to pay tribute to individuals who have risked their own lives to save others from death or injury by fire. Since its inception, hundreds of law enforcement and fire service personnel have been honored with this prestigious award. Also, in memory of fire prevention officer Pam Kelly, the Institute established the Pamela R. Kelly Volunteer of the Year Award honoring fire service personnel for their continued, dedicated volunteer efforts to the Institute. Contact the Burn Institute for sponsorship opportunities.
Burn Run/Fire Expo - July
FIRE EXPO is a FREE family-oriented event to heighten public awareness of modern emergency services. FIRE EXPO, hosted by the Fire Fighters Advisory Council to the Burn Institute to raise funds for the Burn Institute programs and services, follows a caravan of fire engines with lights and sirens – the Burn Run – from fire stations throughout the county converging at Qualcomm Stadium. FIRE EXPO takes place on the old Chargers practice field at Qualcomm Stadium, featuring fire engine rides, Mercy Air helicopter fly-overs, firefighters rappelling, auto extrications, emergency service vehicle tours, "Kiddy Karnival," fire and burn prevention puppet shows, "Stop, Drop and Roll."
Open to the public, EXPO also features food, beverages, live music, Smokey the Bear, fire service characters and other local celebrities. The day is topped off with Fire Fighters Night at the Padres baseball game.
San Diego County Fire Chiefs’ Association Golf Tournament - September
This year marks the 16th year for this annual golf tournament hosted by the San Diego County Fire Chiefs’ Association to benefit the Burn Institute programs and services. Contact the Burn Institute for Sponsorship opportunities.
Please call Rick Ochocki for sponsorship details.
858-541-2277.
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