IFSA has great outreach programs for Burn Survivors and their families. I appreciate all they do for those in Illinois
I have worked hand in hand with the Illinois Fire Safety Alliance and they truly have their hearts in the right spot!
The Illinois Fire Safety Alliance has a passion for what they do and it shows. They have helped a countless number of families and children who have been burn victims. They offer many services for youth, including their annual Camp I Am Me. They also have a strong presence in the state of Illinois and have taken the initiative to begin smoke alarm programs throughout the state to aid in fire prevention. The IFSA is a class act organization that will forever have my support.
They have consistently helped fire departments raise awareness of the need for fire safety and burn prevention. Their annual "Burn Camp" allows youth and young adults whose lives were impacted by a serious burn move forward, make friends with similar burn victims, and help others prevent burns.
The IFSA is an incredible organization geared to providing fire safety, burn prevention, and supporting burn survivors. I started off as a volunteer at Camp I Am Me, which is a weeklong overnight camp for children that have experienced significant burn injuries. The camp creates an experience that allows young burn survivors to build their self-esteem in a nonjudgmental community. Words cannot describe how powerful and impactful this camp is. Campers will create memories they will cherish for the rest of their lives. At the end of the week, this camp leaves many in tears but sends people home with love to carry them through the challenging times. It is hard to put in words to someone that has not experienced this camp the impact it makes on everyone's life. Probably the best way I can explain this experience is it is the closest place to heaven on earth. The amazing thing is this camp experience is free thanks to a wonderful network of volunteers and supporters. My 20+ years volunteering with this organization has changed my life for the positive. It makes me a better person and has created a motivation and drive to do the best I can for this wonderful organization.
IFSA was introduced into our lives when my our Bryce was seven years old. Bryce sustained burns in 2013 at the age of 3, and we have never heard of the organization. One day Bryce received an invitation to attend a family day with IFSA. While at this event, I saw how involved they are with burn survivors and their families. It was at this event Bryce learned about "CAMP I AM ME." He was very interested in attending, and we decided to let him go. Bryce came home with a new light on his burns. Before attending this camp, he was embarrassed by his injuries and would hide them. Now he doesn't mind when fellow students ask him what happened. He even tells them he gets to go to events and a camp just for him and other burn survivors. His teachers have asked us what is "CAMP I AM ME" and IFSA. The reason is, his journal writing is about camp and all the IFSA events. They have also told us how he light ups when he speaks of these events. We are genuinely grateful for IFSA, for they helped our son to see that he is like everyone else, even with his burns. We have seen how dedicated they are to helping burn survivors and their families.
Great Organization. I have been able to be a part of a few of their events with my family and its always fun and such a great cause. Great to know such amazing people.
I am a retired Chicago Fireman. While fighting a fire years ago, I fell 30’ in a stairway collapse. I suffered second and third degree burns from that fire. While recovering in the hospital a couple of nurses told me about Burn Camp. I decided to take a ride out to camp that summer and see it for myself. I knew from the first minute I Wa there I needed to be part of this. So many people volunteering to help young burn survivors. All the survivors with big smiles on their face all day long! I know what I went through and could not imagine what these young survivors were thinking about their own injuries. I am now going on my 25th year of fundraising for the camp.
I have been blessed to donate and volunteer at the Burn Camp IFSA puts on and it has been one of the best things I could experience and be a part of. The work they do is remarkable.
As a parent of a burn survivor this program was instrumental in helping my child recover physically, mentally and emotionally from his burn injuries. I am so grateful for all the people involved with IFSA and would highly recommend this organization. All of the volunteers are extremely genuine and committed to fire safety. Getting the word out to promote fire safety is so important and can help prevent future fires or burns.
It is devastating to know someone who has been through the trauma of a fire. I am so grateful that my burn survivor had IFSA on his side. As a result of his experience with IFSA, my son is now himself a volunteer with the program. He is raising awareness of fire safety and helping those who are burn survivors.
IFSA-The Illinois Fire Safety Alliance is a wonderful organization that has done so much for me and so many in illinois. They are passionate about fire safety and dedicated to spreading their message about fire prevention. They provide hot water thermometer kits to every newborn in the state, educational programs, resources, and last but not least IFSA Camp I Am Me.
Starting in 1992 I was a camper for four years and I honestly say that camp had a profound impact on my well-being, my life, and the person I am today. I look forward to camp every summer and see it as a "refueling of the heart and soul". The friendship's and memories I've gained over the years remain strong and I consider them all to be family. I continued to return to camp every year as a counselor in training until I was 21 and next year will be my 15th as a full-counselor. They have done so much for me and I will always do what I can to give back the same love and generosity given to me.