04
Sep
2015
On Saturday, September 12, the nonprofit Illinois Fire Safety Alliance (IFSA) is hosting its inaugural Family Day event for young burn survivors and their immediate families at Brookfield Zoo in Brookfield, Illinois. Family Day is provided at no cost to Illinois families with children between the ages of infancy and 12 years old who have been adversely affected by a burn injury. It offers parents and children the opportunity to network by sharing stories, suggestions, and ideas amongst one another and to enjoy various activities in a fun atmosphere.
The program will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and includes educational presentations, lunch, and games. Burn unit nurses from University of Chicago Medical Center and Loyola University Medical Center will present on the coping process with a burn injury, while fire service personnel will discuss fire safety and prevention.
