WBC Attendee Testimonials 

From Survivors and Family Members

  • "We are all heros, we're all in this together, all taking steps to be the best we can be." Cliff Meidl, Olympian and Survivor
  • "It has helped me, taught me, healed me and entertained me." Anonymous
  • "Experiencing that unconditional love that is present throughout the conference is something really special. And besides, WBC is a lot of FUN." Cathy Stroud, MD, Survivor
  • "This is the first time I have talked about what happened with other burn survivors. I'm so glad I came." Joy Magee, Survivor
  • "I came away with a greater sense of strength, courage, and unconditional love that burn survivors share." Patty Tweedle, Survivor
  • "Some of the presenters opened up my closed doors. I am always surprised and elated when I discover something new about myself." Joe Schuckel, Survivor
  • "Well Prepared and delivered breakouts and discussions." Anonymous
  • "I have gone five times to WBC, and keep coming back because it inspires, educates, and renews me each time I go." Cathy Stroud, MD, Survivor
  • "The social activities allow a person to really enjoy life without many of the fears and to share themselves with some very special people." Anthony Gonzales, Survivor
  • "I think of World Burn Congress as a gas station where I can refuel my life with the power, energy, inspiration, and confidence to continue to move forward in my recovery." Anthony Gonzales, Survivor

 

From Burn Care Professionals and Speakers

  • "Thank you for the opportunity to speak at World Burn Congress 2000. You did a wonderful job of organizing and putting together a powerful and healing forum for burn survivors and I was happy and felt honored to be a part of that." Megan Bronson, RN, MSN, CS
  • "Yes, an incredible week! I have not been in a more loving place. Thrivers, survivors, caregivers, staff, volunteers, firefighters, board members- all in loving service to each other. I wept and laughed and quickly made new friends." Richard Page
  • "The panels I attended last year assisted me in answering questions my patients often had after they have been discharged." Candy Cooper, RN
  • "I feel thankful for the opportunity to meet such incredible people, I was truly enriched by the experience." Megan Schopf
  • "I am rejuvenated! The reasons why I am a nurse are here." Anonymous
  • "I came to the World Burn Congress thinking I was primarily there to give support to survivors but I came away feeling that I had been supported by them." Janet Wayne, RN
  • "Seeing survivors leading productive lives was wonderful." Anonymous
  • "You all build an incredible community, a community full of both pain and joy, tears and laughter." Megan Schopf
  • "This was my first WBC and I can't begin to tell you how this touched me and impressed me. Thumbs up for the organization and the speakers for this conference. I have worked in the burn unit for 13 years and have never learned so much about survivors." Audrey Hoerner, RN