The Phoenix Society

Phoenix World Burn Congress Held in National Harbor, Maryland October 4-7th

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Thursday, October 27, 2022
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A burn injury is a life-changing event that impacts all aspects of human life, from the physical to emotional aspects of healing. Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors, a national nonprofit dedicated to supporting survivors' healing journeys, knows firsthand how peer-to-peer support can positively impact that healing. The opportunity of connection brings hope and healing to survivors and their loved ones at any stage of recovery. Phoenix World Burn Congress began in 1985 and has helped over 20,000 people since its inception. Phoenix Society is proud to announce the return of the Phoenix WBC to the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Habor, MD, on October 4-7th! 

Key Points: 
  • Phoenix World Burn Congress began in 1985 and has helped over 20,000 people since its inception.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Phoenix World Burn Congress to our neck of the woods,"said Jeffrey Shupp, MD, director of the Burn Center at MedStar Washington Hospital Center.
  • Phoenix World Burn Congress offers opportunities for burn survivors, families, medical teams, and healthcare professionals alike.
  • Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors is the leading national nonprofit dedicated to empowering burn survivors and their families at all healing points.

Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors Announces Return of Phoenix World Burn Congress

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors, the leading national nonprofit supporting burn survivors, announces the return of its foundational event, Phoenix World Burn Congress. The in-person event was paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic and Phoenix Society took the time to conduct extensive community research to further understand sustainability of the event. Phoenix Society decided to bring back the event in person in a "Reimagined" format in 2023. An official date and location for the long-anticipated 2023 event will be announced on Tuesday, October 25th, 2022, at noon EST. Join the live-streamed announcement on October 25th on Facebook or Youtube. 

Key Points: 
  • GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors, the leading national nonprofit supporting burn survivors, announces the return of its foundational event, Phoenix World Burn Congress.
  • Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors announces the return of Phoenix World Burn Congress in Fall of 2023.
  • Phoenix World Burn Congress (WBC) began in 1985, developed by burn survivors, for burn survivors, to identify and understand the issues that impact the daily lives of those associated with burn trauma.
  • However, it was renamed National Burn Congress in 1986, World Burn Congress in 1989, and World Burn Congress III in 1990, before being renamed Phoenix World Burn Congress in 2013.

SmartBug Media® Earns Coveted Communitas Award for Work With Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors

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Thursday, July 14, 2022
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IRVINE, Calif., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SmartBug Media® — a leading Intelligent Inbound® marketing agency that assists B2B businesses, B2C organizations and D2C e-commerce businesses in growing revenue by generating leads, scaling revenue operations and building market awareness through inbound marketing, digital strategy, design, marketing automation, revenue operations, public relations, paid media and web development — has been named a Communitas Award winner for excellence in community service in the skills-based service, pro bono category for the company's SEO work for the Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors.

Key Points: 
  • SmartBug employees nominate groups they think could benefit from agency support for a quarter-long "contract" during the calendar year.
  • Past recipients of the company's deep bench of experience SEO, marketing, blogging, design and training include Girls in Tech , Luminary and PLAY Phoenix .
  • Phoenix Society is a nonprofit organization focused on support, advocacy and research for burn survivors and their loved ones, burn care professionals, researchers and others committed to empowering the burn community.
  • The work ultimately provided a valuable blueprint, tools and resources that Phoenix Society can use in order to meet its goals and reach burn survivors around the world.

Amy Acton, CEO, 2022 American Burn Association Special Achievement Recipient

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Thursday, June 23, 2022
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors — a leading resource for supporting the lifelong healing of burn survivors and their loved ones — today announced that CEO, Amy Acton, was named the 2022 recipient of the American Burn Association's Special Achievement Award. The American Burn Association's Special Achievement Award is awarded periodically to members of the burn community, acknowledging their stellar contribution to the field of thermal and non-thermal injuries.

Key Points: 
  • Leader of the Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors receives 2022 award for her outstanding achievements and support in the burn community.
  • GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors a leading resource for supporting the lifelong healing of burn survivors and their loved ones today announced that CEO, Amy Acton, was named the 2022 recipient of the American Burn Association's Special Achievement Award.
  • The American Burn Association's Special Achievement Award is awarded periodically to members of the burn community, acknowledging their stellar contribution to the field of thermal and non-thermal injuries.
  • -Kimberly Hoarle, MBA, CAE, American Burn Association Executive Director
    In the U.S., 40,000 people are hospitalized with burn injuries each year.

2021 Fire Season Results in Collaboration Between West Coast Burn Centers, the National Fire Protection Association and Fire Rescue Organizations

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Thursday, September 2, 2021
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ANAHEIM, Calif., Sept. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors , the leading national non-profit dedicated to supporting burn survivors, launched a national campaign in conjunction with nine west coast burn centers, the National Fire Protection Association, and fire rescue organizations nationwide.

Key Points: 
  • ANAHEIM, Calif., Sept. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors , the leading national non-profit dedicated to supporting burn survivors, launched a national campaign in conjunction with nine west coast burn centers, the National Fire Protection Association, and fire rescue organizations nationwide.
  • Outreach focuses on wildfire safety, burn prevention, and first aid to prepare the public for a severe wildfire season following 2020's catastrophic season.
  • Campaign partners include Anaheim Fire & Rescue, Legacy Oregon Burn Center, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Santa Clara Valley Medical Center's Burn Center, UC Davis FFBI Regional Burn Center, UC Irvine Regional Burn Center, UW Medicine Regional Burn Center at Harborview Medical Center and Western States Burn Center at North Colorado Medical Center.
  • For more information on Phoenix Society, the Wildfire Safety and Burn Prevention campaign, and current programs, visit https://www.phoenix-society.org/wildfire21 .

AlloSource Commits Multi-Year Financial Support to Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors

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Tuesday, December 22, 2020
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"We are proud to support Phoenix Society in their mission to empower anyone affected by a burn injury," said Thomas Cycyota, President and CEO of AlloSource.

Key Points: 
  • "We are proud to support Phoenix Society in their mission to empower anyone affected by a burn injury," said Thomas Cycyota, President and CEO of AlloSource.
  • AlloSource is a long-standing provider of life-saving skin products to help burn survivors physically heal, and the organization's partnership with Phoenix Society provides an opportunity to support emotional healing as they leave the hospital setting.
  • "For more than 40 years, Phoenix Society has grown from a single person, Alan Breslau, to an industry-leading organization supporting thousands of burn survivors around the world," said Amy Acton, CEO of Phoenix Society.
  • "Through the support of organizations like AlloSource, we will ensure his legacy lives on through our continued work with burn survivors and their families."

World’s Largest Burn Survivor Conference to Take Place October 2-5th

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Tuesday, August 20, 2019
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Understanding that survival is not enough, Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors , the leading national non-profit dedicated to empowering burn survivors, will welcome over 1,000 members of the burn survivor community and their families for the Phoenix World Burn Congress, October 2-5, 2019 in Anaheim, California.

Key Points: 
  • Understanding that survival is not enough, Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors , the leading national non-profit dedicated to empowering burn survivors, will welcome over 1,000 members of the burn survivor community and their families for the Phoenix World Burn Congress, October 2-5, 2019 in Anaheim, California.
  • The Phoenix World Burn Congress, which is the worlds largest gathering of the burn community, is a life-changing event that connects burn survivors, their families, medical professionals, and first responders to share stories, provide support, and increase knowledge of burn recovery.
  • This years Phoenix World Burn Congress will feature powerful keynote speeches from burn survivors and those who have overcome difficult life challenges.
  • Since 1977, Phoenix Society has worked with survivors, families, healthcare professionals, and first responders to support burn recovery, improve the quality of burn care, and prevent burn injuries.

World's Largest Burn Survivor Conference to Take Place September 12-15th

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Thursday, August 9, 2018
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Understanding that survival is not enough, Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors, the leading national non-profit dedicated to empowering burn survivors, will be welcoming over 1,000 members of the burn survivor community for the Phoenix World Burn Congress from September 12-15, 2018 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Key Points: 
  • Understanding that survival is not enough, Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors, the leading national non-profit dedicated to empowering burn survivors, will be welcoming over 1,000 members of the burn survivor community for the Phoenix World Burn Congress from September 12-15, 2018 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
  • The Phoenix World Burn Congress, which is the world's largest gathering of the burn community, is a life-changing event that unites burn survivors, their families, medical professionals, and first responders to share stories, provide support, and increase knowledge of burn recovery.
  • This year's Phoenix World Burn Congress will feature powerful keynote speeches from burn survivors and those who have overcome difficult life challenges.
  • Since 1977, Phoenix Society has worked with survivors, families, healthcare professionals, and first responders to support burn recovery, improve the quality of burn care, and prevent burn injuries.