LAB Programming
*Burn Survivors Support Groups (CBSC)
This group provides a vital community for individuals who have experienced burn injuries. Both in-person gatherings and virtual meetups are led by facilitators with expertise in burn recovery.
When: Held bi-weekly on alternating Saturdays at 8am PST/11am EST and Wednesdays at 5pm PST/8pm EST.
**Winter Holiday Gathering
Register: https://www.lifeafterburns.ca/winter-holiday-gathering
Date: Sunday, November 16th
Time: 2-5pm
Where: Trinity-St.Paul's, 427 Bloor St W (nearest subway station - Spadina)
Cost: Free!
What to Expect: Finger foods, sweet treats, games, activities, crafts, a funny sweater contest, and more!
We encourage you to bring loved ones. All in the burn community are welcome to join the festivities!
Donations are always welcome.
*Burn Survivors Support Group (CBSC)
This group provides a vital community for individuals who have experienced burn injuries. Both in-person gatherings and virtual meetups are led by facilitators with expertise in burn recovery.
When: Held bi-weekly on alternating Saturdays at 8am PST/11am EST and Wednesdays at 5pm PST/8pm EST.
*Loved Ones & Caregivers Support Group
The Loved Ones Peer Support Group is facilitated by Life After Burns for loved ones and caregivers of burn survivors, as well as emergency support workers who have secondhand trauma to connect.
When: Held every last Thursday of the month at 4pm PST/7pm EST.
*Burn Survivors Support Groups (CBSC)
This group provides a vital community for individuals who have experienced burn injuries. Both in-person gatherings and virtual meetups are led by facilitators with expertise in burn recovery.
When: Held bi-weekly on alternating Saturdays at 8am PST/11am EST and Wednesdays at 5pm PST/8pm EST.
*Loved Ones & Caregivers Support Group
The Loved Ones Peer Support Group is facilitated by Life After Burns for loved ones and caregivers of burn survivors, as well as emergency support workers who have secondhand trauma to connect.
When: Held every last Thursday of the month at 4pm PST/7pm EST.
*Burn Survivors Support Group (CBSC)
This group provides a vital community for individuals who have experienced burn injuries. Both in-person gatherings and virtual meetups are led by facilitators with expertise in burn recovery.
When: Held bi-weekly on alternating Saturdays at 8am PST/11am EST and Wednesdays at 5pm PST/8pm EST.
*Loved Ones & Caregivers Support Group
The Loved Ones Peer Support Group is facilitated by Life After Burns for loved ones and caregivers of burn survivors, as well as emergency support workers who have secondhand trauma to connect.
When: Held every last Thursday of the month at 4pm PST/7pm EST.
*Burn Survivors Support Group (CBSC)
This group provides a vital community for individuals who have experienced burn injuries. Both in-person gatherings and virtual meetups are led by facilitators with expertise in burn recovery.
When: Held bi-weekly on alternating Saturdays at 8am PST/11am EST and Wednesdays at 5pm PST/8pm EST.
**Burn Survivor Day
When: Saturday, October 25th, 2025
Registration opens at 8:30 AM
Event: 9 AM – 4 PM
Where: Firefighter Training Centre, 895 Eastern Avenue, Toronto
Free Parking!
Free food and refreshments with registration.
This event is hosted by The Ross Tilley Burn Centre in collaboration with Sick Children's Hospital Burn Unit.
Please reach out to the burn centre for more information:
Email: burnpeersupport@sunnybrook.ca
Tel: 416-480-6100 ext:7018
**Mamingwey Burn Society Conference
Burn Survivor conference in Winnipeg, MB.
Register: https://www.mamingweyburnsocietyconference.ca/event-details/the-life-you-want-the-strength-you-have
*Burn Survivors Support Groups (CBSC)
This group provides a vital community for individuals who have experienced burn injuries. Both in-person gatherings and virtual meetups are led by facilitators with expertise in burn recovery.
When: Held bi-weekly on alternating Saturdays at 8am PST/11am EST and Wednesdays at 5pm PST/8pm EST.
*Burn Survivors Support Group (CBSC)
This group provides a vital community for individuals who have experienced burn injuries. Both in-person gatherings and virtual meetups are led by facilitators with expertise in burn recovery.
When: Held bi-weekly on alternating Saturdays at 8am PST/11am EST and Wednesdays at 5pm PST/8pm EST.
*Loved Ones & Caregivers Support Group
The Loved Ones Peer Support Group is facilitated by Life After Burns for loved ones and caregivers of burn survivors, as well as emergency support workers who have secondhand trauma to connect.
When: Held every last Thursday of the month at 4pm PST/7pm EST.
Loved Ones & Caregivers Support Group
A monthly support group for loved ones, supporters, and caregivers of burn survivors. This group allows the chance to connect and discuss various topics unique to the experience of providing care for a burn survivor at different stages of their healing journey. Be a part of the community by asking questions, sharing your story, and reflecting.
The Loved Ones Peer Support Group is a safe and welcoming space for loved ones, caregivers, and supporters of burn survivors. It provides an opportunity to connect with others who understand the unique challenges and experiences faced by burn survivors and their loved ones.
Facilitator:
Melanie Dignam: an integrative psychotherapist in private practice from Toronto, ON.
Loved Ones & Caregivers Support Group
A monthly support group for loved ones, supporters, and caregivers of burn survivors. This group allows the chance to connect and discuss various topics unique to the experience of providing care for a burn survivor at different stages of their healing journey. Be a part of the community by asking questions, sharing your story, and reflecting.
The Loved Ones Peer Support Group is a safe and welcoming space for loved ones, caregivers, and supporters of burn survivors. It provides an opportunity to connect with others who understand the unique challenges and experiences faced by burn survivors and their loved ones.
Facilitators:
Peggy Tsukamoto: a loving mother of a burn survivor and brings firsthand experience and empathy to the group.
Melanie Dignam: an integrative psychotherapist in private practice from Toronto, ON.
Trivia Night Fundraiser
Think you know your movies, video games, and board games?
Prove it at Ultimate Geek Trivia Night!
📅 Monday, July 28
📍 Goblets & Goblins, Newmarket
💸 $50 per team (2–6 people)
⏰ 6:30–8:30 PM
There’ll be trivia, raffles, and plenty of geeky fun 💚
Big thank you to @gobletsandgoblins for supporting us and fundraising on our behalf!
Register at https://www.gobletsgoblins.com/event-details/ultimate-geek-trivia-1
Yoga: Full Moon Flow
Join us for a 60 minute yoga session. All levels and those from the burn community welcome.
Bring a yoga mat (we have a few available to borrow)
Bring a water bottle
Dress comfortably.
Come by and flow with us.
It’s a light, easygoing class and a great chance to hang out with the community. The event is free, so just bring yourself and enjoy.
As a yoga teacher, meditation guide, and nature connection mentor; Danielle holds space for women who are transforming their lives, guiding them on the path of spiritual growth and self discovery, inspiring reconnection with their true nature.
Danielle travelled to Guatemala to receive her yoga teacher training and has held a devoted spiritual practice for 7+ years. She is a mom to three teenagers, a wildcrafter of flower essence and devotee of the moon.
Danielle believes when we reconnect to cyclical time; by way of following the lunar cycle, and developing a living relationship with nature, we enliven a life of reverence for the unfolding beauty of our lives, connecting with our creative gifts and weathering the changes with more joy and ease.
Danielle is also the mother of a burn survivor, giving back to the burn community is very close to her heart.
Check out Danielle:
Loved Ones & Caregivers Support Group
A monthly support group for loved ones, supporters, and caregivers of burn survivors. This group allows the chance to connect and discuss various topics unique to the experience of providing care for a burn survivor at different stages of their healing journey. Be a part of the community by asking questions, sharing your story, and reflecting.
The Loved Ones Peer Support Group is a safe and welcoming space for loved ones, caregivers, and supporters of burn survivors. It provides an opportunity to connect with others who understand the unique challenges and experiences faced by burn survivors and their loved ones.
Facilitator:
Melanie Dignam: an integrative psychotherapist in private practice from Toronto, ON.
Blooms & Berries Festival
Join us for a day of history, community, and summer vibes at the Benares Historic House & Blooms & Berries Festival! Enjoy food samples, crafts, self-guided tours, and more as we celebrate Clarkson Village’s sweet strawberry past 🌿🍓
🗓️ June 14 | 🕙 Meet us 10AM–1PM (event runs till 4PM)
📍1507 Clarkson Rd N, Mississauga
🎟 Free parking | Local vendors | Historic charm
Bring cash/payment for purchases & food donations if you can! 💵🥫
📧 To register, email events.lifeafterburns@gmail.com
Debbie Ward: Celebration of Life
Join us for a Celebration of Life
Saturday, June 7th, 2025
9:30 AM PST | 12:30 PM EST
Loved Ones & Caregivers Support Group
A monthly support group for loved ones, supporters, and caregivers of burn survivors. This group allows the chance to connect and discuss various topics unique to the experience of providing care for a burn survivor at different stages of their healing journey. Be a part of the community by asking questions, sharing your story, and reflecting.
The Loved Ones Peer Support Group is a safe and welcoming space for loved ones, caregivers, and supporters of burn survivors. It provides an opportunity to connect with others who understand the unique challenges and experiences faced by burn survivors and their loved ones.
Facilitator:
Melanie Dignam: an integrative psychotherapist in private practice from Toronto, ON.
Loved Ones & Caregivers Support Group
A monthly support group for loved ones, supporters, and caregivers of burn survivors. This group allows the chance to connect and discuss various topics unique to the experience of providing care for a burn survivor at different stages of their healing journey. Be a part of the community by asking questions, sharing your story, and reflecting.
The Loved Ones Peer Support Group is a safe and welcoming space for loved ones, caregivers, and supporters of burn survivors. It provides an opportunity to connect with others who understand the unique challenges and experiences faced by burn survivors and their loved ones.
Facilitators:
Peggy Tsukamoto: a loving mother of a burn survivor and brings firsthand experience and empathy to the group.
Melanie Dignam: an integrative psychotherapist in private practice from Toronto, ON.
Thriving After Burns
You are invited to our 3rd annual Thriving After Burns event, a special gathering for burn survivors, loved ones, supporters, and burn professionals to connect, share, and grow together.
Register Here: Thriving After Burns Event Registration
Date: Saturday, April 12, 2025
Location: 95 Jonesville Crescent, Toronto, Ontario
Time: 9AM-5PM
Includes: Hot lunch & refreshments
Early Bird Ticket Prices (Ticket sales end April 1st):
$20 - Burn Survivor Pass
$30 - General Pass
Keynote Speaker: Prince Amponsah
"The Art of Acceptance"
Prince Amponsah is an actor of the stage and screen and has worked in the entertainment industry for nearly two decades. He is also a guest speaker at schools and conventions sharing his experiences as a burn survivor and advocating for disability rights.
The Art of Acceptance
Prince shares his journey of surviving a horrific fire and how accepting what happens to oneself can allow them to grow and embrace life.
Special Workshop Facilitator: Roberta Harris
"Discovering Your Strengths & Resilience Workshop"
Roberta Harris is a Life Coach with over 20 years of experience in trauma support and outdoor education. As the founder of a successful medical company focused on rehabilitation for severe skin injuries, Roberta worked closely with patients, guiding them through both physical and emotional healing. After selling her company, she dedicated herself to coaching, mentoring, and facilitating transformative workshops. Her passion lies in helping individuals discover their unique strengths, empowering them to navigate life’s challenges with confidence and resilience.
Discovering Your Strengths & Resilience Workshop
This interactive, experiential workshop uses art, music, movement, nature awareness, and mindfulness to help participants identify and embrace their core strengths. Designed for both youth and adults, the workshop fosters self-discovery, resilience, and personal empowerment.
What to Expect:
Inspiring keynote & peer support groups
Interactive resilience workshop
Networking with the burn survivor community
A hot lunch & refreshments included!
Learn more & register here:
Thriving After Burns Event Registration
Financial Support Available:
Transportation Reimbursement (for eligible travel expenses)
Event Tickets Covered (passes provided at no cost)
Loved Ones & Caregivers Support Group
A monthly support group for loved ones, supporters, and caregivers of burn survivors. This group allows the chance to connect and discuss various topics unique to the experience of providing care for a burn survivor at different stages of their healing journey. Be a part of the community by asking questions, sharing your story, and reflecting.
The Loved Ones Peer Support Group is a safe and welcoming space for loved ones, caregivers, and supporters of burn survivors. It provides an opportunity to connect with others who understand the unique challenges and experiences faced by burn survivors and their loved ones.
Facilitators:
Peggy Tsukamoto: a loving mother of a burn survivor and brings firsthand experience and empathy to the group.
Melanie Dignam: an integrative psychotherapist in private practice from Toronto, ON.