The Schuster family suffered a serious fire on April 23, 2025.
Chelsea and Addison (mother and daughter) have severe burns requiring 4-6 weeks hospitalization with multiple surgeries. Chelsea (child welfare advocate) and Scott (NLVFD first responder) have helped others for years. Now they need our support.
This fundraiser covers:
• Medical expenses
• Rehabilitation
• Ongoing care
Your donation helps with medical bills. Please donate or share their story.
All donations will benefit the Schuster family until May 30th, 2025.
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Burn Survivor Support
If you're a burn survivor seeking assistance, we're here to help you connect with our organization. Simply complete the form below, and a team member will reach out to provide support tailored to your needs.
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The Firefighters of Southern Nevada Burn Foundation is led by active firefighters who support victims of fires and disasters. They raise funds to help children attend burn camps, access counseling, and return to school. During the holidays, they also collect toys for children in need.
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Your support helps burn survivors in Southern Nevada heal and thrive. From sending kids to burn camp to providing critical resources like compression garments and local training, your impact runs deep. Volunteers are the heart of our events. With a variety of ways to get involved, your time and energy make a real difference.
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Your donations provide direct support to local families.
If you're a burn survivor seeking assistance, we're here to help you connect with our organization. Simply complete the form below, and a team member will reach out to provide support tailored to your needs.
Rise Up Fun Run 2025
A powerful event dedicated to supporting burn survivors and the Firefighters of Southern Nevada Burn Foundation.
fill the truck Toy Drive
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Your continued support of Operation Make a Kid Smile helped over 30,000 families during the 2024 holiday season.
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The 2025 Firefighter Bachelor Auction is coming June 21! Save the date for a sizzling night of fun, fundraising, and community support.
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The Burn Foundation
The Firefighters of Southern Nevada Burn Foundation, staffed by active firefighters, provides vital support to burn survivors and families affected by fires and catastrophic events.
Through fundraising efforts, they help local children attend burn camps, receive counseling, and participate in school reintegration programs, allowing them to heal both physically and emotionally. The Foundation also organizes annual holiday toy drives, bringing joy to thousands of children across Southern Nevada.
Established as a formal 501(c)(3) charity in 2003, the Burn Foundation continues to make a meaningful impact in the community each year.
ABOUT US
The Burn Foundation
The Firefighters of Southern Nevada Burn Foundation, staffed by active firefighters, provides critical support to burn survivors and families affected by fires and catastrophic events.
Through fundraising efforts, they help local children attend burn camps, receive counseling, and participate in school reintegration programs, enabling them to heal physically and emotionally. Additionally, the Foundation organizes annual holiday toy drives, bringing joy to thousands of disadvantaged children across Southern Nevada.
Established as a formal 501(c)(3) charity in 2003, the Burn Foundation continues to positively impact the community each year.
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Helping Families after the fire is out
Here is your chance to make a difference in your local community!
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Upcoming events
Rise Up Fun Run 2025
9:00 AM - 11: 00 AM
UNLV Myron Partridge Stadium
A community run honoring burn survivors and supporting the Firefighters of Southern Nevada Burn Foundation.
26th
APRIL
2025 Firefighter Bachelor Auction
June 21, 2025
www.theburnfoundation.org
Save the date for a sizzling night of fun, fundraising, and community support.
21st
JUNE
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Upcoming events
26th April
Rise Up Fun Run 2025
9:00 AM - 11: 00 AM
UNLV Myron Partridge Stadium
A community run honoring burn survivors and supporting the Firefighters of Southern Nevada Burn Foundation.
21st June
2025 Firefighter Bachelor Auction
June 21, 2025
www.theburnfoundation.org
Save the date for a sizzling night of fun, fundraising, and community support.
PROGRAMS
How We're Helping
After the fire is out
Our Mission
• Provide assistance to burn victims and their families
• Assist Las Vegas residents after catastrophic events as a resource to fire agencies and the community.
• Support children during the holidays.
• Provide further education and awareness of fire and life safety
Fill the firetruck toy drive
• Support residents of Southern Nevada who are victims of fire after a fire is out via our partnership with the American Red Cross.
• Provide support to victims of a catastrophic event, including assisting families with funeral costs
• Supply burn victims with equipment needed to recover.
Burn Survivor Initiative
Each year, thousands of children receive traumatic burns throughout the USA. In Las Vegas alone, the scars caused by burns affect hundreds of our kids each year. These scars must be worn physically and emotionally for the remainder of their lives. Please join us as the Burn Survivor Initiative raises funds to help more children attend the following upcoming events:
• Champ Camp hosted in California
• World Burn Conference
• Send Las Vegas Valley children to Burn Camp
• Winter Burn Camp
Save A Life
Victims of fire, injury and/or illness receive assistance from the FFSNBF.
"It's so rewarding to give back to the Burn Foundation. Seeing the end results is incredible, whether it's the kids receiving toys during the toy blitz or attending burn camps. I can't describe it any other way—it's truly rewarding to witness."
Barbara
Donor and Volunteer
PORTFOLIO / GALLERY
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How can we help?
Are you passionate about what we're doing? Let us know! We are always looking for volunteers to help us make our vision a reality. We'll help you find a way to volunteer that best suits you. We're excited to have you join the team!
How can we donate?
You can donate to the Burn Foundation in several ways:
Donate online using PayPal or a credit card in our donation box.
Donate by cash, check, or cashiers check.
Mail your donation to:
Firefighters of Southern Nevada Burn Foundation
3111 S. Valley View Blvd, Suite B-111 Las Vegas, NV 89102
Please make checks payable to: Firefighters of Southern Nevada Burn Foundation
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If non emergency email us [email protected]. If it is an emergency call 911 and we will be notified if assistance is needed.
Our family, helping yours.
The Firefighters of Southern Nevada Burn Foundation consists of active fire department personnel providing support to victims of fires & catastrophic events. The Burn Survivor Initiative raises funds to help more children attend seasonal burn camps, receive counseling and attend school reintegration programs. The Burn Foundation also collects toys for the disadvantaged children throughout the valley, and have provided at least one toy to thousands of children in need during the holidays.
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