North Carolina Jaycee Burn Center

02/04/2026

⚖️ Our verdict has been reached: today was awesome!
We are incredibly thankful to the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin for generously providing lunch for our Burn Center team in honor of National Burn Awareness Week. They also took the time to tour the Burn Center, learn more about the care we provide, and ask thoughtful questions about additional ways to support our programs. We are so grateful to have partners who show up for our patients, families, and staff. 💙

01/31/2026

What happens when a young burn survivor decides to give back to her community?
She organizes a 5K fundraiser... and we show up!💪💛

Join us on Saturday, February 28, at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary to support Stella as she turns her journey into hope for others. Whether you run, walk, or come cheer, every step is a show of support.

Share the word with your family, friends, and first-responder network. All are welcome!

👉 Register here: https://go.unc.edu/strides4survivors

See you there! 👟✨

01/26/2026

Join the fun! Help Stella & family put on an amazing event to support burn survivors!

The Strides for Survivors is on Saturday February 28, 2026.

12/23/2025

We are incredibly thankful for a holiday season overflowing with generosity and giving. ❤️ To ALL our supporters throughout the year — we truly could not serve the burn community without you.

A special highlight with photos of just some of the amazing donations that made their way to the hospital over the past few weeks:

• Rockingham County Fire Department / Firefighters Burned Children Fund — they rolled in with a huge trailer packed full of gifts! (Also check out their post: Https://www.facebook.com/share/v/175PJRxA2D/)

• Lee County Firefighters Burned Children Fund — celebrating their 30th donation visit, plus hosting a beautiful luncheon for staff, patients, and families.

• North Chatham Volunteer Fire Department — making Christmas possible for one pediatric family.

• Orange Grove Volunteer Fire Company — and thank you for the bonus tour of your space for visiting staff.

• Drewry Volunteer Fire Department — delivering an entire pallet of items, from stocking stuffers to cozy pajamas and gift cards.

And to everyone who shipped items from our wish list — your kindness will make a meaningful difference for patients and their loved ones, both now and throughout the year.

Happy Holidays to all. May you be as blessed as you have been a blessing to the burn community. 🎄✨

12/11/2025

💙👉Just over a month ago, we celebrated community and healing at the largest-ever Burn Community Reunion held in North Carolina!
📸📽Check out some of the photos and the program video here: https://go.unc.edu/reunion2025
🗓Save the date for our 35th annual Burn Community Reunion, coming up November 7, 2026!

11/20/2025

👨‍🍳🥄Chili Cookoff Day was a 🌶️ great 🌶️ day!
Thanks to all the staff who joined in the fun to taste and vote on the 7 delicious entries — each with their own unique flavors! Here’s to a new Burn Center tradition!

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!