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We are thrilled to welcome Carley DalPezzo to the Burn Prevention Network team as our new LV Prevention Outreach Coordinator! Carley comes to BPN with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education from DeSales, Pennsylvania State Teaching Certification (K-4), and a strong background in education, working for public school districts and in early childhood curriculum and […]

The Burn Prevention Network (BPN) is proud to welcome our newest board member, Bryan Evans. Bryan serves as the Director of MedEvac and Critical Care Transport for Jefferson Health- Lehigh Valley, joining the MedEvac team in 2015.  MedEvac is a long time and proud supporter as a silver sponsor of VPSOC.  Bryan is a first […]

In 2024, Chad’s life changed in an instant. A campfire accident left Chad with severe burn injuries covering more than 30% of his body. At just 11 years old, he suddenly found himself facing a long road of pain, healing, surgeries, therapy, and the emotional weight that comes with recovery. He was treated at the […]

The Burn Prevention Network (BPN) is proud to welcome our newest board members—Jonathan Rossi, John Storey, and the return of John Bast! These dedicated individuals bring a wealth of experience, insight, and passion to our mission of burn prevention, education, and survivor support. Get to know more about them below! Jonathan Rossi Jonathan brings over […]

We are thrilled to welcome Steph Cruz to the Burn Prevention Network team as our new NEPA Prevention Outreach Coordinator! Steph comes to BPN with a rich background in Early Childhood Education and Sociology, inspired by her mother, who was a director and teacher in the field. Watching her mother work with children sparked Steph’s […]

We are thrilled to welcome Evangelina Shelly as the newest member of our Burn Prevention Network family! Evangelina joins us as Administrative Assistant, bringing her experience, enthusiasm, and passion for making a difference. Evangelina has spent years working in the nonprofit sector, cultivating her skills and dedication to causes that matter. “This opportunity came about […]

There’s exciting news: Flick’s Fire and Burn Safety Program for grades K-5 has been completely revamped—and it’s ready to roll out in classrooms across Pennsylvania! For over a decade, Flick the Firefly has helped teach kids how to stay safe from burns and fire hazards. Now, the Burn Prevention Network is proud to introduce a […]

The saying “Getting there is half the fun” doesn’t apply to most bus rides. It’s more about getting the trip over with. We pop in our earbuds and hope someone will “wake me when it’s over.” But for youth burn survivors attending Camp Susquehanna—and the many volunteers helping out along the way—the bus ride to […]

The Burn Prevention Network (BPN) is proud to introduce our newest board members—Cheryl Johnson, Beau Crowding, Chas McGarvey, and the return of Steve Schneider! These dedicated professionals bring a wealth of experience and passion to our mission of burn prevention, education, and survivor support. Get to know more about them below! Steve Schneider Steve is […]

 Burn Awareness Week Social Media Graphics Available! Burn Awareness Week is February 2-9, and this year’s theme is “Burn Prevention Where You Live, Work, and Play: Safety at Home.” To help you spread the message, we’ve created free, shareable social media graphics focused on preventing burns in everyday spaces. Download and share these visuals to […]