Meet Laura Vey, the dedicated Burn Camp Director from the Alberta Firefighters Burn Camp for Children. In this episode Laura shares the incredible journey and mission of the Edmonton Firefighters Burn Treatment Society. Hear from Shelley Cormier and her children Tristan and Savannah as they recount how the camp has profoundly transformed their lives. Laura walks us through the camp's empowering activities like high ropes courses and whitewater rafting, while Shelley highlights the remarkable boost in Tristan's self-esteem and emotional health. Tristan and Savannah open up about the strong friendships and invaluable sense of belonging they discovered at the camp.

We also spotlight the tremendous support from the Edmonton Firefighters Burn Treatment Unit at the University of Alberta Hospital and the vital role of the University Hospital Foundation in advancing burn care. You'll hear heartfelt testimonials from families and healthcare professionals, emphasizing the camp’s significant impact. This episode is a tapestry of resilience, community support, and inspiring stories that underline the transformative power of compassion and care.

About Our Guests

Laura Vey is a Registered Nurse on the Edmonton FireFighter's Burn Treatment Unit at the University of Alberta Hospital and Burn Camp Director.

Meet the Cormier Family: Mom Shelley, an inspired yoga and meditation teacher, turned her trauma into a mission to give back. Dad Mac works tirelessly to build their family's dreams, while Tristan, a burn survivor, advocates for self-love and enjoys beatboxing and ninja warrior training. Savannah, full of life and creativity, embraces arts, singing, dancing, and ninja warrior activities despite battling juvenile idiopathic arthritis, uveitis, and glaucoma. Together, they enjoy traveling, living minimally, and giving back to the community, always coming back stronger through life's difficulties and ups and downs. 

What is Give Amplify Connect?

There’s a story behind every action. Give Amplify Connect is a podcast from the Wolfe Pack Warriors Foundation that gives a voice to the Alberta-based charitable organizations creating community impact, changing lives, and making a difference. Driven by honest conversations with host Kristy Wolfe, it’s a chance for passionate changemakers to share their story.

Learn more at wolfepackwarriors.com

Podcast music used with artist permission
"Okay" by Ellen Braun