Projects

Our projects have helped thousands of burn victims in social, emotional, and physical instances. Continuous support is given to loved ones from your shared views. Please, take a moment to review our projects on the left-hand corner of the webpage to take a glimpse of what Burn Advocates Network has planned for future projects.

Burn Camp Music Program

Performing around the campfire in front of 30 campers can be an unforgettable experience for any child. Learning to play an instrument can help repair an altered self-image by boosting self-confidence and promoting interaction with peers. Despite these positive effects, many burn survivors have never had the opportunity or resources to own a guitar or a drum set.
After witnessing the transformative power of music, we initiated the Burn Camp Music Program, and partnered with several Burn Camps across the USA in order to provide percussion instruments. We have also introduced the Strumstick, an easy to learn 3 stringed guitar, along with a series of educational videos.

“The ability to play an instrument helps burn survivors break through the wall of the isolation and depression that many of them face every day.” – Samuel Davis, BAN Founder

US Burn Veterans Rally

In November 2008, over 1,000 participants and spectators came to Liberty State Park Flag Plaza to show their support for the hundreds of burn survivors injured in Iraq and Afghanistan, and other veterans who have not received the benefits and care that they deserve.
After pedaling around the Statue of Liberty, the veterans returned to land and heard Congressman Albio Sires, Dr. Hani Mansour and BAN Founder Samuel Davis address the serious issues facing the country’s veterans. By raising awareness about the plight of these veterans, we hope to increase funding that is desperately needed for programs offering support and rehabilitation.

By harnessing the power of volunteerism, we have been reaching out to veteran burn survivors to serve as positive mentors for children at burn camps. The universal lesson that transforms burn victims into survivors is simply that there is life after burns – a lesson that only those who have lived through the experience can convincingly express.

“As a burn survivor, I look forward to volunteering at burn camp. After being burned in Iraq, my recovery has been difficult and at times frightening. I look forward to working with kids and helping them overcome the obstacles that I faced. I am the best messenger to convince kids that there is life after burns.” – Staff Sergeant Chris Edwards

Future Camps & Projects

In the next 10 years, our goal is to bring the psychosocial benefits of burn camp and the cosmetic and functional improvement of laser therapy to the children in many  other countries. These include:

Greece

South Korea

Nigeria

Turkey

Philippines

Colombia