On March 22nd, we had a fantastic day on our Monterey Bay Aquarium Under 5 Trip, bringing together five burn survivors and their family members. The beautiful weather made it even more enjoyable spending time with the Monterey Fire Department, where the Monterey Firefighters Local 3707 and the Monterey Firefighter Foundation hosted our group and provided us with a delicious lunch.
Poppy, our wonderful Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS), facilitated a supportive group for parents and caregivers while the kids played outside with volunteers. Afterward, we all headed to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, where our families explored and learned about marine life, thanks to the Aquarium’s free-to-learn program. We so enjoyed having these wonderful families spend the day with us.
A trip such as this would not be possible without our amazing volunteers: Poppy, Daffodil, Lil Bear, Gidget, Kamikaze, Chipmunk, Mee Mee, Flaca, Karina, Matt, Cartier, and Alex. You made the day unforgettable for our survivors and their families.