BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund has supported more than 1,000 burn survivors like Downey with a one week camp near Squamish every July for the past 26 years.
Campers get to have fun while being supported by counsellors and medical professionals for free.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]“Everyone at Burn Camp just really cares about not just helping you through your burn injury recovery but seeing you succeed in the rest of your life,” said Downey.But this year the camp and several fundraising events that support it have been cancelled due to the pandemic. “It’s devastating for the kids and for all of us because we look forward to it every year,” said Gayanne Pacholzuk B.C.