The Burn Institute began in 1972
with the dream of one doctor who wanted to offer specialized care to burn patients at a regional burn center. Dr. Hugh Frank, a San Diego hand surgeon, mobilized a network of community activists to raise the money needed for a specialized treatment center. Today, the Burn Institute continues to: reach thousands of children and adults each year with lifesaving fire
and burn prevention education; fund vital burn research and treatment; and conduct burn survivor support programs that help children and adults cope with the devastating psychological and physical effects of their injuries.