North Carolina Jaycee Burn Center

11/14/2025

At World Burn Congress, our group of North Carolina survivors, loved ones, and staff are having an amazing time, taking in motivational speeches, engaging in workshops and support groups, and cheering on some of our own during the talent show.

10/20/2025

Great opportunities from Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors!

Soul on Fire stirred emotions and memories, reminding us of the power of connection within the burn community. Whatever you felt during the film—you are not alone. 💛

Whether you left the theater feeling inspired to live more intentionally, grateful for the people who’ve supported your journey, or reflective about your own healing, we invite you to continue the conversation at one of our post-show meet-ups! ✨

Learn more and RSVP today: https://hubs.ly/Q03PcKVN0

10/20/2025

We would also like to recognize Michael Gardner, of UNC Carolina Air Care, for recently completing the process to become an Advanced Burn Life Support (ABLS) Instructor to support Burn Center outreach education. Thank you, Michael!

The Friends of Epidemiology Award honors UNC Hospitals teammates who are not only exceptional in their own work but without whom Infection Prevention would not be as successful. In 2025, Infection Prevention at UNC Hospitals honored six collaborators with the Friends of Epidemiology Award, listed below. Congratulations!

Michael Gardner, Carolina Air Care

Jennifer “JJ” Mack, Adult Specialty Care Team & Venous Access Team

Ana-Elis Perry, Operations

Char-Norie Poteat, NC Jaycee Burn Center

Dr. Erin Parrish Reade, Pediatric Critical Care

Sonya Whitehead, Radiology

10/20/2025

👏A huge shoutout to all our incredible UNC Health teammates who work tirelessly to uphold infection prevention practices that protect and promote patient healing. We are especially proud of Char-Norie Poteat, Nurse Manager of the Burn ICU and 5-East., for her outstanding leadership at the NC Jaycee Burn Center. Your dedication makes a difference every day!

The Friends of Epidemiology Award honors UNC Hospitals teammates who are not only exceptional in their own work but without whom Infection Prevention would not be as successful. In 2025, Infection Prevention at UNC Hospitals honored six collaborators with the Friends of Epidemiology Award, listed below. Congratulations!

Michael Gardner, Carolina Air Care

Jennifer “JJ” Mack, Adult Specialty Care Team & Venous Access Team

Ana-Elis Perry, Operations

Char-Norie Poteat, NC Jaycee Burn Center

Dr. Erin Parrish Reade, Pediatric Critical Care

Sonya Whitehead, Radiology

10/15/2025

Our second screening of the Soul On Fire Movie was a resounding, impactful success!!

We send so much gratitude to John O'Leary - Live Inspired, Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors and Jim and The Lumina Theater team for serving as such gracious hosts to our group.

👀Peep some of our red carpet pics 🤩

10/14/2025

We’re celebrating Dr. Alex Coward on her one year work anniversary here at the North Carolina Jaycee Burn Center!
More about the impact she makes, in the words of teammates:

👉 “Dr. Coward is awesome to work with, a great collaborator, and big supporter of all elements of healing for our patients.”

👉 “She’s a great teacher and a lifelong learner.”

👉 “She carries both kindness and courage in equal measure — steady in the hard moments, soft in the human ones. Dr. Coward reminds us daily that real strength doesn’t roar; it radiates.”

Thank you, Dr. Coward!

10/10/2025

Good safety info from Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors. Absorb, apply, and pass along!

Learn how to reduce the risk of fire from lithium-ion batteries at home. Discover safe buying, charging, storage, and handling practices to protect your family.”

10/10/2025

We are bummed the event did not work out this fall. We look forward to what Kevin & Denise -- and their army of helpers -- will cook up for the spring. Stay tuned, ya'll!

We are moving the show to a spring event!
April 25,2026

10/03/2025

We had a great time last night at our first screening of Soul On Fire Movie . A big thanks to John O'Leary - Live Inspired, Amy Acton & the Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors for creating the magic. We'd also like to thank Jim (both of them!) and The Lumina Theater team for being gracious hosts, as well as Rich and the PolyNovo team for sponsoring refreshments.

Don't miss out! The next screening in Chapel Hill is at 12:30pm on Saturday, October 11th. Bring a friend--or a whole posse!
Register for free tickets here: https://events.phoenix-society.org/8Q3g4V

10/01/2025

We’re privileged to stand beside burn survivors of all ages and their families as they heal and get back to living.

09/29/2025

Don't miss out on these two (2) FREE screenings of Soul on Fire, sponsored by the North Carolina Jaycee Burn Center on behalf of Phoenix Society and Sony Pictures.

*Thursday, October 2nd at 7:30pm
*Saturday, October 11th at 12:30pm.
At the Lumina Theater, 620 Market Street, Chapel Hill, NC.

Tickets are limited, so use this link to register in advance.
https://events.phoenix-society.org/8Q3g4V

EXCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITY: Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors is partnering with motivational speaker, author and burn survivor John O’Leary along with Sony Pictures and World Wide Technology to bring exclusive FREE screenings of the upcoming feature film Soul on Fire to select cities.

Check out this movie trailer. Share/promote in all your networks. Plan to come, and bring a friend--or a group!
https://youtu.be/CslVGLETWps

Soul On Fire - Official TrailerIn Theaters October 10, 2025https://soulonfiremovie.comFrom Director Sean McNamara (Reagan, Soul Surfer), the film is inspired...

09/25/2025

***Update (9/25): Due to anticipated bad weather this weekend, Kevin & Denise just postponed Wheels and Wings-Cruise in & Fly in to a later rain date: Saturday, October 11th.
The good news? More time for you to gather your posse for a road-trip on 10/11! See you then!