"The burn community is an inclusive, resourceful and welcoming family. A beautiful family that you never even knew was there…” Terresa McKenzie (mom) and burn survivor Keira (daughter)
"The burn community is an inclusive, resourceful and welcoming family. A beautiful family that you never even knew was there; until likely what is one of the hardest times of your life. During quiet moments of reflection years later you may look back on the early days and be humbled and filled with such a sense of gratitude recalling the many ways the Burn Fund Centre, staff, volunteers and other families helped in so many different ways. Having a burn survivor in the family represents many layers throughout the family system, and also intersects with many broader systems. Having others to help navigate all of these systems in this journey is priceless.
Volunteering to me helps promote healing, awareness, systemic change (where necessary) and resilience that fosters hope and connection during each stage of healing. I am grateful to help serve and give back where I can." — Terresa McKenzie. (mom) and burn survivor Keira, Terresa who is volunteer, fundraiser, and passionate advocate for the entire burn survivor community.