Impact Report
Be Seen. Be Heard. Belong.
During this season of thanks and giving, Phoenix Society is reflecting on the incredible gratitude we have for our supportive community that makes our work possible. Whether you give of your time, talent or treasure, your generosity ensures that survivors, loved ones, and care teams have access to better care, stronger support, and a community that transforms recovery. Together, we believe in the endless potential of what can be.
Virtual Courses held throughout 2021
New Coordinators from 18 burn centers
New Peer Supporters trained so far in 2021
Phoenix SOAR has made me a better nurse and has helped me to understand where to focus my work."
—Anita Fields
Community, Connection, Celebration
at Phoenix World Burn Congress 2021
70% of surveyed attendees felt hopeful and inspired after the conference.
Three Brand New Events
Participants created their own Phoenix Rising artwork at home. This art experience was inspired by reflecting and paying tribute to someone special who has supported your healing journey.
We were pleased to feature emerging survivor voices such as Audra Bryant, Samuel Moore-Sobel, Dr. Lise Deguire, Barbara Kammerer Quayle, and so many more to share excerpts from their published books or works-in-progress. This session showcased the incredible talent of our community and the healing power of storytelling.
Featured Author Information
Niki Averton's writing for kids includes the picture book SARA’S STEPS. Through Sara’s back-to-school story, young burn survivors, siblings, and children of burn survivors can learn to answer questions, respond to staring, and tell their story with confidence.
Get Audra Bryant’s self-help memoir I’VE GOT SCARS, BABY! and learn more about her work on her website.
Get Samuel Moore-Sobel’s memoir CAN YOU SEE MY SCARS on Amazon.
Learn more about Gayle Petrillo’s work and get her memoir THE ACCIDENT / EL ACCIDENTE on her website.
Learn more about Lise Deguire’s work and FLASHBACK GIRL: LESSONS ON RESILIENCE FROM A BURN SURVIVOR on her website.
Visit Nancy Hickson’s website for resources that will help you breathe, feel, and heal.
Get Barbara Kammerer Quayle’s inspirational memoir CHASING MY DREAMS: FROM TRAUMATIC BURNS TO TRIUMPHANT SURVIVAL on Amazon.
“The people who made me feel the most like myself were the nurses who cared for me.” - Brianna Bolinger.
Over 90 participants gathered and shared resources, support, and inspiration on the incredible impact that healthcare professionals make in the survivor journey.
Paying It Forward
Jane Fayer first learned about Phoenix Society from a waiting room poster at the burn center where she received treatment in 2020. She was grateful to get connected to virtual peer support early on in her healing. After participating in Phoenix WBC: Engage in the spring she knew she wanted to pay it forward and help other survivors attend in October.
I would be lost without Phoenix Society. There were times in my life when amounts such as the registration fee were financial obstacles. Burn survivors who come from all financial and social areas should be able to attend.”
—Jane Fayer