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06/03/2026

At Care Plans for Life, LLC., we recognize that healing from a burn injury extends far beyond physical recovery.

An important article authored by our own Ruth Brubaker Rimmer, PhD, CLCP, “The Science of Connection: How Social Support Helps Burn Survivors Heal,” published through the Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors provides burn survivors with several different ways to find community post-injury. The article highlights the powerful role social connection, peer support, and community play in the life-long healing journey of burn survivors.

As Dr. Rimmer discusses, burn recovery is not only about medical care—it also includes the emotional, psychological, and social aspects of healing that can continue long after discharge from the hospital. Programs such as burn camps, survivor peer groups, and mentorship opportunities often provide invaluable support, helping survivors build confidence, resilience, and a sense of belonging. You are not alone.

At Care Plans for Life, we frequently see the lifelong impact of burn injuries and understand the importance of addressing the whole person in recovery. We are honored to have Dr. Rimmer contributing to these meaningful conversations and advancing awareness surrounding the long-term needs of burn survivors.

Read Dr. Rimmer’s article here:

https://www.phoenix-society.org/resources/the-science-of-connection-how-social-support-helps-burn-survivors-heal

05/19/2026

Last week, Raj Sood MD, FACS, LCP-C spoke at the II Congreso Regional de Quemaduras de Centroamérica y el Caribe 2026 in El Salvador presenting on Advances in Pediatric burn care - reconstruction and recovery.

His presentation underscored a key reality in burn care: successful outcomes require more than surgical intervention alone. Long-term function, rehabilitation, and quality of life must be part of the conversation from the beginning.

These are the conversations that continue to move the field forward.

05/14/2026

Camp 'Can' Do

My name is Stephanie Julazadeh, and I'm the Coordinator for the SC Burned Children's Fund and I'm here today to talk about our flagship program Camp 'Can' Do.

Camp 'Can' Do started in 1997 and its mission is to provide South Carolina burned children with a transformative experiences that build friendships, develop life skills, and foster a can-do attitude. Camp 'Can' Do provides a unique opportunity to connect with peers and mentors in the burn survivor community.

Campers are welcomed at the gate to camp by me with a big smile and a wave of excitement. They are welcomed by camp staff, introduced to other campers, and meet their counselor for the week. Then it's time to break the ice with lots of fun activities together. By the end of the week, everyone is 'in the camp groove' and want to stay longer to experience more fun, expand those new friendships, and keep the magic of camp going. I think young burn survivors' emotional and psychological challenges are very similar to any other new camper.

Typically, the biggest unknown in a new environment is how they will fit in with others. Sharing a life-altering event like getting burned starts them on a similar journey. Unknowingly, the kids learn a lot from each other. From how to react to a stranger's stare to talking about how the scars still hurt. They help one another accomplish new things. Many are experiencing classic camp activities like fishing, kayaking, and archery for the first time. There is nothing like seeing a camper hesitant to try something new, overcome that anxiety, and enjoy the moment and embrace the fun! They build a lot of burn survivor identify when they are together, that I believe ultimately builds individual resilience. Its a great process to be a part of.

This year, Camp 'Can' Do is July 12 - 17, 2026. Camp is completely FREE (we can even provide transportation to/from camp).

Last day for camper registration is June 15, 2026. SC burn survivors ages 6 to 17 can find info about Camp 'Can' Do and register here:

https://lnkd.in/e9frVkMe

Items needed for Camp 'Can' Do on our Amazon Wishlist:

https://lnkd.in/e2q5_j3E Camp sponsor information can be found here: https://lnkd.in/eNvMy5rc

05/04/2026

On International Firefighters' Day, Care Plans for Life, LLC. recognizes the firefighters who stand at the very beginning of so many survival stories. For burn survivors, their role is immediate and critical—entering dangerous environments, providing lifesaving care, and ensuring rapid transport to definitive treatment. The decisions made in those first moments can shape outcomes for years to come.
But their impact extends far beyond burn injuries. Firefighters respond to medical emergencies, disasters, and accidents, often meeting individuals on the worst day of their lives with calm, skill, and compassion. They are not just fire suppression specialists—they are first responders, protectors, and a vital link between crisis and care.
At Care Plans for Life, we see the long-term journey after injury. Firefighters make that journey possible. Their courage doesn’t just save lives—it helps begin the path toward recovery.
Today, we honor the first chapter they write in every survivor’s story.

04/21/2026

Registration for this year’s Champ Camp Chili Cook-Off is now open! Time to dust off your best Chili recipe and join us to see who will take home the coveted award for BEST Chili!

Register today at: https://www.aarbf.org/champ-camp-chili-cook-off/

04/20/2026

This past week, the American Burn Association hosted its Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida, bringing together burn care professionals from across the country to share research, clinical insight, and evolving standards of care.
We are proud to share that Dr. Ruth Brubaker Rimmer, PhD, CLCP contributed to this year’s meeting with one oral presentation on shame in burn recovery, presented with Daniel Chacon and two poster presentations focused on the long-term psychosocial outcomes of burn injury.
Her first poster collaboration, Self-Esteem Impacted by Scars and Fear of Future Reconstructive Surgeries in Female Burn-Injured Adolescents, highlights the relationship between visible scarring, fear of additional surgery, and decreased self-esteem—particularly in adolescent females. The findings reinforce the importance of addressing not only physical recovery, but the psychological burden that can persist long after initial healing .
Her second poster collaboration, Burn Camp Attendance – A Vital Extension of the Burn Care Continuum, underscores the role of burn camps as more than recreational experiences. The research demonstrates that these environments provide a judgment-free space where survivors build connections, improve confidence, and develop acceptance of their injuries—outcomes that are critical to long-term recovery .
Meetings like this are more than academic—they are an opportunity for professionals across disciplines to learn from one another, challenge assumptions, and refine how we care for burn victims across their lifespan.
At Care Plans for Life, this type of ongoing engagement ensures that our life care plans reflect not only current standards, but the real-world, lived experience of burn survivors—physically, psychologically, and socially.
Grateful to be part of a field that continues to evolve in how it understands and supports recovery helping individuals move from the status of burn victims and their families to that of burn survivors.

11/04/2025

Last week, Ruth Brubaker Rimmer, PhD, CLCP, of Care Plans for Life, LLC, joined veteran fire investigators Patrick Andler and Sean Gnant in this powerful episode of Fire on Trial - Forgotten Souls, episode 3 of the series.

Together, they unpack the Long case—a haunting fire investigation that left two young children with catastrophic burn injuries. Dr. Rimmer brings over three decades of expertise in burn rehabilitation, trauma recovery, and life care planning, offering a rare inside look at how compassion, science, and law intersect when tragedy strikes.

🎧 Listen now: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7AexEJfys3YgRWTvrIlesf?si=UOkOJ_GYQyGzfICJVMoFcQ

Fire on Trial · Episode

05/08/2025

Celebrating 40 Years of Champ Camp – Why Community Matters for Healing

An interview with Erika Mendoza - Camps and Recreation Manager, Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation

“The Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation started in 1971 after a tragic barbecue accident took the life of Alisa Ann. Her mom, Diane, didn’t want this to happen to other families. She partnered with the local Burn Center and the local fire department to create a foundation focused on burn prevention—'Stop, Drop, and Roll' started here.

But what was missing was support for life after the hospital stay—especially regarding the emotional side of burn injury recovery.

That’s why Champ Camp was created in 1985. This year is our 40th anniversary, and we’re celebrating 40 years of helping young burn survivors ages 5–17 build confidence and community. Kids come from all over California and Southern Nevada, and we even have a program called Angel Flight where volunteer pilots can fly campers in for free.

Champ Camp is now one of the largest and longest-running camps for burn survivors in the country. Other programs look to us for guidance, and our research shows how important this is for emotional healing.

We see kids come in nervous and quiet on day one—but by that night, and especially by the end of the week, they’ve come out of their shell. They feel safe, supported, and seen. Some of our campers grow up and come back as counselors in training because camp meant so much to them. As a burn survivor and former camper myself, I know how important Champ Camp is for building confidence, courage, and close friends after a life changing burn injury.

Having a place where you can feel seen and supported is crucial for young people to heal and thrive.

Even during the pandemic, when we couldn’t gather in person, we made sure Champ Camp showed up virtually—because consistency in support systems is crucial.

Right now, we’re running our annual fundraiser—this year the goal is $40,000 in honor of 40 years. Camp is June 7–14 and we’re on track for 150 campers, all at no cost to their families, because every burn survivor deserves to thrive—and to know they’re not alone.”



Give Here:

https://givebutter.com/ChampyOn2025

10/07/2024

Hi everyone! We had to create a new page. Please follow our new account, Arizona Burn Foundation. This one will no longer be active. Thank you for being a part of our mission and supporting our Burn Survivors!

04/23/2024

Proud to support initiatives like Women’s Empowerment with Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation!