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The Illinois Fire Safety Alliance (IFSA) is a nonprofit organization whose sole mission is fire safety, burn preventions, and supporting burn survivors by providing a wide-variety of programs.
Since 1991, the IFSA has been providing a a safe, non-judgemental evironment for children to have the opportunity to build their self-esteem as they enjoy the varied activites at our signature program, Camp "I Am Me". The program is a special unforgettable one-week over night camping experience for children and teenagers who have experienced injuries from burns. throught the generosity of donors, supporters, and volunteers, the IFSA offers this camping opportunity at no-cost to campers; including lodging, meals, activities, and transportation to and from camp (YMCA Camp Duncan - Ingleside, IL). No other IFSA program has received greater attention for the fire service, medical community, general public and media than Camp "I Am Me". Camp provides the setting for child burn survivors to share their common experiences while being able to play and not feel self-conscious about their scars. The benefits to campers-- physical, psychological, and emotional-- have been enough to inspire a long list of eager volunteers and contributors.
