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Cristian is a 14 year old burn survivor who has been attending our Camp Beyond the Scars since 2006. During one of our camps, he spoke about his parent’s recent divorce and how it has affected him. Following camp, we followed up with the family to offer free counseling services to him and/or his family. We also have him enrolled in our Mentorship Program (based off the Big Brother Big Sister Program). We have him matched with an adult burn survivor. In this program we require that both the mentor (adult) and mentee (child & parent) submit a log after each visit via e-mail reporting about their adventures. After learning that his family does not have a computer or internet access, it is our goal to help seek this out for Cristian and his family. Not only to participate in our Mentorship Program but to assist Cristian in his educational needs.

My Story The Burn Institute is a non-profit agency dedicated to reducing burn injuries and deaths in San Diego County. One of the Institute’s first accomplishments was the establishment of the UCSD Regional Burn Center. The Institute reaches thousands of children and adults each year with lifesaving fire and burn prevention education; and conducts burn survivor support programs that help children and adults cope with the devastating psychological and physical effects of their injuries. Support Program include: Camp Beyond the Scars Summer and Winter, monthly Adult Burn Survivor and Caregiver Peer Support Groups, Mentorship Program, Leaders-In-Training Program, Peer Support Program, Emergency Needs/Special Assistance Program, Scholarships, and Counseling/Therapy Services.