About ACBC

donors and volunteers in front of the Aluminum Cans for Burned Children can collection truck

Our History

Established in 1986 by the Northern Ohio Fire Fighters, the Northeast Fire Chief’s Association, and MetroHealth Medical Center of Cleveland, the Aluminum Cans for Burned Children Foundation (ACBC) aids children with severe burn injuries.

ACBC covers the cost of medical equipment, offers individualized support, and sponsors the free, four-day retreat, Camp Phoenix, for burn survivors aged 5 to 16 at Camp Cheerful in Strongsville, Ohio. This therapeutic camp encourages interaction among around fifty burned children, fostering coping and recovery.

ACBC also provides scholarships to pediatric patients from the Burn Center and promotes fire safety through Fire Safety Houses, 28-foot trailers operated by firefighters, reaching over 3,000 Northeast Ohio school children annually with essential fire safety education.

Our Mission

The mission of the Aluminum Cans for Burned Children of Northeast Ohio (ACBC) is to prevent burn injuries through fire education and to impact the physical and emotional rehabilitation of pediatric burn survivors.

We've been able to:

Educate over 3000 children in fire safety so they know how to be proactive and protect themselves
Bring 250+ young burn survivors to camp where they can be themselves and thrive
Recycle over 65,000 pounds of aluminum recycled per year to keep our earth clean

…all with the help of our communities! Donate or join our mission today to help us continue our efforts.

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