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Lake Tahoe Trip Schedule for Adult Survivors in May
 Join Camp I Am Me as we head to Lake Tahoe for a healing adventure that helps us rediscover our voice. This trip is scheduled from May 16-22 and is available for burn survivors, ages 23 and older. The week will challenge you, help find your voice, and encourage you to grow forward into who you would most like to become... read more. |
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New Fire Service Grant, Promoting Prevention at the Local Level
 The Prevention Matters Grant program directly reflects Camp I Am Me's commitment to prevention by investing in local, department-led initiatives that address community-specific fire and burn risks throughout Illinois. This new initiative supports fire departments implementing or expanding effective fire safety and burn prevention... read more. |
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Fire Service CAMPaign Supports Young Burn Survivors
 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. Join us for this fun, simple way to directly support young burn survivors from across the state... read more.
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Support Summer & Family Camps by Donating Needs List Items
 Just around the corner is Camp I Am Me's first-ever Family Camp (for pre-Summer Camp burn survivors and their family members) and Summer Camp. One way to support these programs is by purchasing and donating items from the Camp Needs List... read more.
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Bloomington Challenge Park Family Day Set for April 11th
 From thrilling ninja warrior obstacles and high ropes courses to climbing walls, zip lines, and family-friendly fun for all ages, Iron Coyote is for everyone who wants to play, climb, and conquer. Join Camp I Am Me on Saturday, April 11th for a fun and lunch as we bring families together to meet, chat, and adventure... read more. |
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Caper Brown Memorial Scholarship Application Now Available
 Education is an essential aspect of personal growth and success. However, for a burn survivor, the journey towards academic achievement often comes with additional burdens. Now, foundations like From Tragedy to Triumph offer assistance through scholarships... read more.
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35th Anniversary Camp License Plates Now Available
 2026 Camp I Am Me license plates are now available for $50 per set. Help support the 35th anniversary of Illinois' camp for young burn survivors by purchasing these one-of-a-kind vehicle plates, that can then be kept as a collector's item... read more.
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Burn Camp Partnerships Provide Winter fun for IL Survivors
 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 Firefighters Burn Fund and a Winter Teen Trip put on by Hoosier Burn Camp... read more. |
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Upcoming Programs
(online)
March 12, 2026
(Maywood)
March 17, 2026
(Bloomington)
April 11, 2026
(Utica)
April 24-26, 2026
(Lake Tahoe, NV)
May 16-22, 2026
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Last Month's Top Supporters
BluSky Restoration
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Upcoming Fundraisers
Through June 1, 2026
(Bartlett)
March 15, 2026
(Statewide)
May 5-7, 2026
May 22, 2026
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Survivor Support
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