In the News

You are not alone

Written on March 10, 2020

“You are not alone” is more than a phrase, it’s what we stand for. Together, we’re all walking an uncertain path - frankly, a path that burn survivors know all too well.

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COVID-19 Response: Stay Connected

Written on March 14, 2020

As people around the world are affected by COVID-19 (coronavirus), Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors is responding to our community's need to stay connected by doing more of what we do: providing spaces, including virtual ones, for continued growth and healing together.

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Book Review - In This Altered Body: A Survivor's Story of Resilience and Love

Written on May 20, 2025

To celebrate the incredible talent within our community and provide readers with a diverse range of inspiring stories, Journey Magazine highlights books by burn community authors in each edition. In this issue, we're proud to feature a review of In This Altered Body: A Survivor's Story of Resilience and Love by Charlene Pell.

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Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors Announces New Collaboration with Kerecis

Written on March 12, 2025

Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors is excited to welcome our newest Phoenix Partner, Kerecis.

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Announcement: New Location & Dates for Phoenix WBC 2025

Written by Amy Acton, RN, BSN on October 24, 2024

We are excited to announce that the Phoenix World Burn Congress 2025 will take place in a new location with updated dates! This decision allows us to provide an even more enriching and impactful experience for our burn survivors, caregivers, burn care professionals, and supporters. 

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Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors Announces New Partnership with Jensen Hughes

Written on September 24, 2024

Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors is excited to welcome our newest Phoenix Partner, Jensen Hughes.

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Dedicated to Hearing and Amplifying the Survivor Voice

Written on May 23, 2024

Read Amy Acton's opening letter from our latest edition of Journey Magazine, where she discusses how community building, advocacy and research are central to Phoenix Society’s mission.

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Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors Announces New Partnership with Mölnlycke Health Care

Written on March 28, 2024

Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors is excited to welcome our newest Phoenix Partner, Mölnlycke Health Care.

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Meet Our New Sr. Director of Programs and Services

Written on February 08, 2024

We are excited to share that Jill Sproul, MS, RN, will be joining our team in the role of Senior Director of Program and Services.

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Warrior Scar Jewelry Program at Phoenix World Burn Congress: A Post Traumatic Growth Experience

Written on October 24, 2023

Christopher and I arrived at the finely appointed and massive Gaylord Conference Center in National Harbor, Maryland, where we were to spend 4-days at Phoenix World Burn Congress and teach our Warrior Scar Jewelry program. Since this was our first time meeting 700 burn survivors at this event, we were excited, nervous, and anticipated the normal teaching jitters we always get.

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