Here
you will find information about the Car Show, a Volunteers area, a growing
List of Auction items, past years Car Show photos, and Links to sites
sharing in the venture to save and change the lives of those afflicted
with one of the most devastating injuries a body can survive, a burn
injury.
West
Michigan Fire Fighters and Car Clubs have joined together over the past
12 years to bring car enthusiasts out to enjoy the car show and auction
while helping to benefit burn survivors.
Image
Enhancement, a program for men and women who have scarring or disfigurement
from burns, trauma, skin disorders, or from the effects of cancer and
its treatment. This program provides cosmetics, hair replacement, color
analysis, and social training for the burn survivor.
West
Michigan Support Group for survivors offering events throughout
the year. for more information email: wmiburnsurvivors@yahoo.com
KIDS
Burn Camp - A camp that unites kids 7-17 from all over Michigan
who have survived burn injuries. Kids play, heal and grow. The summer
session is a week at Camp
Manitou-Lin and winter session is a daylong event each February.
One of
our great local fire departments - The Plainfield Fire Dept. has a KIDS
Burn Camp brochure on their website.
Family
Camp - A
weekend event that brings survivors, families and staff together in
a relaxed, informal setting.
World
Burn Congress
Scholarships
Spectrum Health provides scholarships to burn survivors to attend this
international conference which is presented by the Phoenix
Society. It provides opportunities for burn survivors and families
to meet and discuss common concerns related to burn survivors.
Help
Fund that is used to meet the needs of the burn survivor and their
families when they are not being met by other means. For Example, the
Burn Center is able to help provide clothing, food, etc. to families
who have lost their homes.
Childrens
Miracle Network enhances pediatric patient care programs, facilities,
and education materials for burn survivors. The Child Life Program,
a healing therapy through play program, is one such initiative.