The Caper Brown Memorial Scholarship: Empowering Survivors to Pursue their Education

February 11, 2025

Education is an essential aspect of personal growth and success. However, for burn survivors, the journey towards academic achievement often comes with additional challenges and financial burdens. Fortunately, organizations From Tragedy to Triumph Foundation offer assistance through scholarships such as the Caper Brown Memorial Scholarship. The Caper Brown Memorial Scholarship, is designed to support survivors […]

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Fire Service CAMPaign Supports Young Burn Survivors

January 31, 2025

Fire Service partners! Build a stronger community connection by supporting an Illinois-based nonprofit organization and aligning with the Camp I Am Me mission. The Fire Service T-Shirt CAMPaign helps fund Summer Camp while also providing our campers and volunteers with a special, one-of-a-kind t-shirt that will highlight committed fire service locals and departments. All participating

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40,000 Smoke Alarms Distributed Since 2018!

January 29, 2025

“Be Alarmed!,” which began in 2018, is a fire safety education and smoke alarm installation program administered cooperatively between Camp I Am Me (CIAM) and the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM). The program distributes fire safety education materials and 10-year sealed battery smoke alarms to fire departments in the state of Illinois.

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Tags: Be Alarmed!, Fire Departments, Fire Escape Plan, Fire Prevention, Fire Safety, Resource, Smoke Alarms

Burn Prevention Starts Where You Live: 2025 National Burn Awareness Week Promotes Safety & Prevention

January 28, 2025

Mount Prospect, IL – As part of National Burn Awareness Week 2025, with the theme “Burn Prevention Starts Where You Live”, the nonprofit Camp I Am Me by Illinois Fire Safety Alliance emphasizes the crucial importance of burn prevention education in households and communities across the state. This annual campaign, taking place from February 2-8,

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Tags: Burn Awareness Week, Burn Prevention, Burn Survivors, Education

Celebrating our Top Volunteers & Donors!

January 13, 2025

You are cordially invited to join Camp I Am Me in celebrating and acknowledging the incredible contributions of our top volunteers and donors. These outstanding individuals and organizations have made a significant difference in our mission of supporting burn survivors and promoting fire safety across the state. Their dedication and generosity deserve to be recognized,

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Tags: Awards, Donor, Recognition, Supporters, Volunteers

Enhanced Sponsorship Opportunities Available to Align with the Camp I Am Me Mission

January 2, 2025

It is with great excitement that Camp I Am Me announces a new and enhanced level of opportunities to businesses looking to align themselves with an impactful nonprofit organization. By supporting Camp I Am Me, businesses have the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of burn survivors and their families, while also

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Two California Support Programs Available in February

December 16, 2024

Since 2013, Camp I Am Me has been providing various programming opportunities to prepare and assist participants for the challenges ahead of them not only as burn survivors, but as adults. Through partnerships with other like-minded nonprofit organizations, survivors from Illinois have the opportunity to receive support through programs that are held across the country.

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Tags: Burn Survivors, Education, Retreat, Support

2025 Camp I Am Me Summer Camp Dates!

November 25, 2024

Camp I Am Me is excited to announce the dates for 2025 Summer Camp! The 34th annual “Burn Camp” will be taking place from Sunday, June 15th to Saturday, June 21st at YMCA Camp Duncan in Ingleside. Illinois’ camp for young burn survivors provides a special and unforgettable one-week experience for children and teenagers, ages 7-20, who

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Tags: Appreciation Day, Burn Survivors, Camp, Fire Apparatus Parade, Fun Fair, Support, Volunteers

Harness the Power of Social Media to Promote Fire Safety and Burn Prevention

November 20, 2024

In the digital age, social media has emerged as a powerful tool for spreading awareness and promoting causes. When it comes to fire safety and burn prevention, leveraging social media platforms can have a significant impact on reaching a wider audience.

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Tags: Burn Prevention, Fire Safety, Resources, Social Media

First-Ever Statewide Smoke Alarm Installation Blitz Sees 5,000 Units Distributed to 70 FDs Across Illinois

November 13, 2024

In conjunction with the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) and the Illinois Community Risk Reduction Coalition Taskforce, Camp I Am Me launched the first-ever statewide smoke alarm installation blitz during the week of October 20th to align with Fire Prevention Month. From Highland Park to Du Quoin and Rock Island to Champaign,

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Tags: Be Alarmed!, Fire & Life Safety, Fire Departments, Public Education, Smoke Alarms