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The Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors, Inc.

The Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors, Inc.

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States of America

About:
More than 35 Years of Supporting Burn Survivors Founded in 1977, the Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors is the leading national nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering anyone affected by a burn injury. The name comes from the legendary bird that lives 500 years and is consumed by flame, but rises again—reborn from its ashes - more brilliant than it was before.

History:
The Phoenix Society was founded by Alan Breslau, who was extensively burned in the crash of a commercial airliner in 1963. Following a visit to a young boy in a burn center, Alan realized the importance of peer support for those with burn injuries, and was inspired to establish one of the first burn support organizations in the United States. After many years of working with burn survivors, Alan officially incorporated The Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors in 1977.

Vision:
Uniting the voice of the burn community across the globe to profoundly advance lifelong healing, optimal recovery, and burn prevention.
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