Frenchay After Burns Club (FAB)
The FAB Club is an independent fundraising charity whose aim is
simple: to provide ongoing support to burn-injured children and
their families from injury through to adulthood.
Each year more than 300 children from all across the region are
admitted to Bristol Royal Hospital for Children's
paediatric burns unit. A burn injury can be a traumatic and
devastating experience, both physically and emotionally. Children
may have to cope with embarrassment and staring, and may also
require frequent hospital admissions and operations until they stop
growing.
Unlike any other injury, burns and scalds may leave a life-long
scar, which reminds everyone of the trauma they have been through.
The children must also grow up knowing their body image is
different, knocking their confidence when growing up is stressful
enough. FAB's support helps the children realise that their hopes
and dreams are still the same as any other child, and just as
achievable. With continued support, positive encouragement and the
courage and determination that has helped them so far, we hope to
see their dreams realised.
What activities do they offer?
- Parties
- Fun family days out and special events
- Weekend camps
- Week camps
- Fundraising events
The days out and the parties are for all members. The camps are
for children aged from 8-18 years old who have suffered burn
injuries.
What are Burns Camps?
Burns camps involve staying away from home for up to five days at
an activity centre, where the children meet up with each other to
talk and share experiences. They also make new friends with
children in a similar situation, but above all they have fun.
Activities may include: Canoeing, cycling, high ropes, climbing,
abseiling, archery, arts and crafts and raft building.
For more information about FAB, please visit www.fabclub.org.uk.
