International Award Received for Life-Saving Impact

April 30, 2026

In recognition of leadership in fire safety and burn prevention, Camp I Am Me has been awarded the prestigious Burn Prevention Award from the American Burn Association. This honor celebrates the organization’s, and partner Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal, measurable impact in reducing burn injuries, specifically through its innovative and far-reaching Be Alarmed! […]

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Camp I Am Me Hosts First-Ever Family Camp

April 27, 2026

At the end of April, Camp I Am Me brought together eight families for the organization’s first-ever family camp. Camp Encourage is for the youngest burn survivors ages 0-6 years of age, their siblings and caregivers/parents. Families gathered in Utica near Starved Rock State Park to participate in learning sessions as well as engage with

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Elk Grove Village FD Installs 1,000 Smoke Alarms Through Be Alarmed! Program

April 10, 2026

Camp I Am Me by Illinois Fire Safety Alliance and the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal recognizes and congratulates the Elk Grove Village Fire Department for their outstanding contributions to fire safety education and the installation of 1,000 10-year battery smoke alarms through active participation in the Be Alarmed! Smoke Alarm Installation Program. In

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Tags: Be Alarmed!, Burn Prevention, Education, Fire Departments, Fire Safety, Smoke Alarms

Summer Camp Volunteer Opportunities for FD Parade, Fun Fair, & More!

March 30, 2026

Are you looking to make a difference in the lives of extraordinary young individuals? Look no further than our Summer Camp, a program that provides hope and happiness for children who have faced the unimaginable challenges of burn injuries. As a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and empowering survivors, Camp I Am Me offers a

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Tags: Burn Survivors, Fire Departments, Summer Camp, Support, Supporters, Volunteers

Top Donors & Volunteer Award Recipients Recognized

March 12, 2026

The Friends of Camp I Am Me Recognition Reception celebrates just some of the many volunteers and donors who make a lasting impact on the mission of Camp I Am Me, Illinois’ support network for burn survivors and their families. Held on March 5th in Woodridge, the event honored the individuals, organizations, and partners whose

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Tags: Burn Survivors, Camp, Donor, Fire Departments, Programs, Support, Supporters, Volunteers

Support Summer Camp by Donating Needs List Items

February 20, 2026

At Camp I Am Me, we are dedicated to supporting young burn survivors and helping them heal both physically and emotionally and our Sumer Camp plays a crucial role in their recovery. One way to ensure the best possible experience for our campers and volunteers is through the generosity provided from in-kind donations off of

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Tags: Burn Survivors, Camp, Donate, Needs List, Support

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

February 10, 2026

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 like 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

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Tags: Burn Survivors, Education, Scholarship, Support

New Grant Opportunity for Illinois Fire Service, Promotes Fire & Burn Prevention Efforts at Local Level

February 4, 2026

Since 1989, Camp I Am Me has been dedicated to empowering burn survivors while preventing burn-related injuries and fire tragedies before they occur. Founded and supported by the Illinois fire service, Camp I Am Me serves as a statewide resource for burn survivor support, fire safety and burn prevention education, and collaboration with fire departments

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Fire Service CAMPaign Supports Young Burn Survivors

February 3, 2026

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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Burn Camp Partnerships Provide Winter Fun for Illinois Survivors

January 30, 2026

In January, Camp I Am Me staff, volunteers, and survivors participated in two separate support programs outside of Illinois. The Thrive Retreat, hosted by the British Columbia Professional Firefighter’s Burn Fund and a Winter Teen Trip put on by Hoosier Burn Camp. With the continued partnership growth with other Burn Camp-like nonprofit organizations across the

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Tags: Burn Survivors, Partnership, Programs, Support