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Heroes, Hops & Hot Rods

Bertolucci’s Auto Body Shop, SacYard Community Tap House and the Firefighters Burn Institute presents Heroes, Hops & Hotrods: A celebration of Sacramento history, culture, and the first responders that help to keep our community safe.

Join us on Saturday November 4th, 2023 from 2PM to 7PM at 33rd Street between Stockton and P Street.

Highlights of the event include:

  • Local brews poured by our local Firefighter Beertenders!
  • Food Trucks
  • Hot Rod Car Exhibit
  • Games
  • Raffle
  • Live music & dancing
  • and more!

Tickets include: Admission to event, unlimited beer & wine tasting, 1 meal ticket from a selection of food trucks, and the American Muscle car show exhibit! 

Have a classic car? Contact Kristen Graham for information on entering your car into the car show! email kristen@ffburn.org or call 916-739-8525 

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS!

General Admission:

$40/Adult    $15/20yrs & under

2yrs & under, no charge 

Prices increase at the door

Family Friendly Event! 

Regrets, no pets

FAQs

 

What do tickets include?

Tickets will include access to the event and hot rod show, unlimited beer and wine tasting, small bites food ticket to local food trucks, and live music & dancing.

Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?

No. This is a family friendly event! 

What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?

Biking and ubering is highly recommended. Parking will be available at nearby lots. 

Will SacYard Community Tap House be open during the event?

Yes! The Community Tap House will still be open to the public and accessible through a separate entrance. If you’d like to enjoy the event with us, simply ask your friendly beertender to see how you can purchase tickets! 

What should I bring into the event?

ID’s and tickets will be checked at the door so please make sure to have these on hand with you. Most importantly, bring your friends!

What’s not allowed at the event? 

Outside alcohol will not be allowed at the event. Service dogs will be allowed but other four legged friends will unfortunately not be permitted. 

 

BurnNet Survivors Meeting

The BurnNet Survivors Meeting is a twice monthly meeting where burn survivors and survivors of necrotizing fasciitis, families and significant others discuss issues and raise questions related to their injury.

The meeting is facilitated by the Firefighters Burn Institute Regional Burn Center Burn Outreach Coordinator and a SOAR peer. They provide a relaxed, safe and undisturbed atmosphere, conducive to the needs of all those who attend. UC Davis Medical Center is a Survivors Offering Assistance in Recovery (SOAR) — designated facility, some of our peer support volunteers will serve as a source of hope and inspiration to those impacted by a burn injury. Questions are answered and anxieties related to the injuries can be diminished or alleviated in this safe haven. Useful topics are discussed each month to aid in the participants’ understanding of the various stages of injury, rehabilitation and recovery.
 
Other specialists are featured in Lunch Bunch sessions, held the second Thursday of each month from 12:00 to 12:30 p.m. They speak to topics like cosmetics, vocational rehabilitation and physical therapy, and reconstructive options. Sign up through our Google Form.
 
The Firefighters Burn Institute also occasionally hosts a Yoga + Mindfulness, journaling, or light exercise session during some months. Email valorie@ffburn.org for more information or call (916) 739-8525 and ask for Valorie. During the Fall and Spring, Walk and Talk Wednesdays are an in-person offering held at Tahoe Park in Sacramento on the third Wednesday of each month from 10:00 – 11:30 AM (weather permitting). In summer months, Sit & Sip replaces Walk & Talk at 9:00 – 10:30 AM at Old Soul Co. coffee shop. No RSVP required; snacks and drinks provided.
 
Caregiver Support Meetings are scheduled for 2023 and will be posted here. Caregiver Support meetings will be held on Thursdays, March 30, June 29, and August 31 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. via Zoom, register here. Email valorie@ffburn.org for more information or call (916) 739-8525 and ask for Valorie.
 
More information is available at UCD BurnNet Survivor Meeting.

Meetings

Upcoming Peer Support Group Meetings

6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Pacific Time / 9:00-7:30 p.m. Eastern, first Thursday of every month *NEW TIME*

Thursday, November 2, 2023
Thursday, December 7, 2023
Thursday, January 4, 2024

11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Pacific Time / 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. Eastern, third Thursday of every month

Thursday, November 16, 2023 
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Thursday, January 18, 2024

To sign up for virtual BurnNet Survivors Meetings, please follow the link and complete the online form here: https://forms.gle/saLzDViLBwmCHSiV8

In-Person Meetings

In-person meetings resumed in March 2023 for first Thursdays only at our host location, UC Davis Medical Center, with a hybrid meeting option. Participants are still able to access meetings online thanks to the hybrid format (in-person or virtual access). Register for the meeting for more information. Please visit UCD BurnNet for the most up-to-date information about in-person Survivor Meetings. Meetings are held in Sacramento, CA.

 

Little Heroes Family Burn Camp

Click to Apply Online!

“Come Play & Grow Together!”

November 3-5, 2023
Apply NOW!

2023 Little Heroes Camp Applications & Links

 Family Application – English

• Solicitud Familiar – Español

• Staff Application – English

Little Heroes Family Burn Camp is a burn recovery program designed for young burn survivors, ages one to six years old and their families. This unique, three-day program helps families understand and cope with physical and emotional challenges associated with burn recovery. In a supportive camp environment, families have the opportunity to meet other families who are overcoming similar challenges.

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World Burn Congress Scholarship Program

APPLICATION FOR BURN SURVIVORS
APPLICATION FOR HEALTH CARE PROS

Provided by the Firefighters Burn Institute

The Firefighters Burn Institute provides a limited number of scholarships for burn survivors and the medical professionals that care for them to attend the Phoenix Society’s “World Burn Congress.”  The scholarship typically includes round-trip airfare, hotel costs for approved conference nights and conference registration.

World Burn Congress (WBC) can be a life changing experience, not only for burn survivors, but for their family, friends and caregivers as well. WBC offers a supportive environment for transformational healing and gives those affected by burn injuries the tools to thrive again. Each year hundreds of burn survivors from all over the world come together to share their stories, find resources for their recovery and build a network for support. World Burn Congress is the world’s largest gathering of the burn community, connecting attendees with resources, support, and each other.

The Firefighters Burn Institute is honored to provide scholarships to those in need who would not otherwise be able to experience this life changing conference.  The conference helps burn survivors and their families understand and cope with the physical and emotional challenges associated with burn recovery.  WBC not only offers burn survivors the chance to meet others overcoming similar challenges, but also gives the hope and encouragement to go beyond merely surviving.

Conference Dates

2023 Phoenix World Burn Congress
October 4 – 7, 2023 in National Harbor, Maryland
This is a multi-day in-person connection opportunity featuring a variety of sessions including Open Mic, learning sessions, and sharing opportunities.  
Scholarship Application Deadline: August 20, 2023

Phoenix World Burn Congress
The Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors announced that going forward, a World Burn Congress event (in-person) will be held every other year. 

How to apply for a scholarship:

In order to be considered for a scholarship through the FFBI, please review the Phoenix World Burn Congress Scholarship Application for instructions and requirements (buttons above) for burn survivors and burn care professionals.