Healing from the Inside-Out
Whether caused by a house fire, scalding cooking fluid, or an insurgent’s explosive device – burn injuries can have devastating consequences. Physical disfigurement and emotional scars make the recovery process a long and painful one. While the “outside” scars may require several complex surgeries, the “inside” scars are much more difficult to heal.
Love & Support
We believe that Burn Camps are the best way to support young burn survivors, as they learn to cope with their new lives. Our campers build self-confidence, make new friends, and forget about their scars while participating in ballgames, drum circles, surf lessons and unforgettable camp experiences.
A Return to Normalcy
We are currently operating four burn camps, with a planned effort to open a fifth camp in Ukraine by 2023, directly following the conflict. All camps are run by volunteers and funded by donors. We have created the first specialized center for treating scars with lasers. Our camps restore the spirit while lasers heal the scars. Both are essential for a return to a stable and productive life.
WE WILL NOT LET THEM DOWN!
The hardship and isolation of Covid have had a disproportionate effect on children whose lives had already been altered by burn scars. In most cases, access to wound care and physical therapy was reduced, their scars and contractures worsened, compounding this was the isolation. We heard from children who look forward to attending our burn camps as the yearly experience that was even more cherished by them than the celebration of their birthdays. We reassure them that they would be back in camp as soon as the infections have subsided. Sadly, it turned out to be a 2-year hiatus. There are hundreds of former campers yearning to return and dozens who have been more recently burned, who need this life changing experience to get back in the game. With your help, we will not let them down!
ADVOCACY
What we do – Our main focus is on pediatric burn survivors but we also speak for those whose voices are not heard – war veterans, citizens of underdeveloped countries and minorities. Below are some photos of Burn Advocates’ President and Founder, Sam Davis, at the Mass Tort Made Perfect Conference, Las Vegas – October
What you can do – Join the conversation on our social media community and help spread the word.
REHABILITATION
What we do – We operate 3 international burn camps, provide medical supplies and equipment to struggling burn centers, and promote medical training and education.
What you can do – Volunteer at one of our burn camps or support our activities by donating today.
REINTEGRATION
What we do – We assist burn survivors to integrate into the workforce, encourage them to support and guide young burn survivors, and share their painful yet inspiring stories with the world.
What you can do – Promote workplace equality, tolerance and diversity.
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Over 11,000,000 people are moderately or severely burned every year
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95% percent of fire‐related burns occur in low and middle‐income countries where prevention programs are almost nonexistent and open fires for cooking, lighting or heating are commonplace
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The rate of child death from burns is 7 times higher in low income countries than in high income countries
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Over 85% of child burns occur in a residence
- Over 1,000,000 people are moderately or severely burnt every year, 50% percent of them under the age of 5
- Over 450,000 people are moderately or severely burnt every year, 55% of them under the age of 18
- Over 1,500 children under the age of 18 are moderately or severely burnt every year
- There are currently over 60 Burn Camps operating around the world, yet 90% of them take place in the USA.