Our Approach

Direct Survivor Support

We provide individualized assistance to burn survivors and families nationwide, addressing urgent medical, financial, and practical needs that extend beyond hospital discharge. Notably, we ensure swift, 24-hour response times to urgent requests from facilities such as Parkland Hospital in Dallas.

Medical Fellowships

We invest in the future of burn care by funding medical and psychological fellowships that advance specialized training and research. Through this commitment, we help elevate clinical expertise and improve long-term outcomes for survivors across the country.

Collaborative Networks

We unite survivors, caregivers, professionals, and advocates to strengthen the burn recovery community. By amplifying survivor voices and fostering collaboration, we help influence policies and practices that advance compassionate care nationwide.

Johnnie Yellock
Landon Shaw
Digital Media Director
Ryan Parrott
Founder
Steve Woods
Former Chairman
Gary Seibel
Chairman of the Board
Mike Pettis
Former Chairman of the Board
Baxter Smith
Israel Del Toro
Melanie Jones
Kelly Massad
Travis Allison

2025 Annual Financial Report

History of Sons of the Flag

Sons of the Flag was founded in 2012 by former Navy SEAL, Ryan “Birdman” Parrott, eager to support fellow military and first responder burn survivors. By funding innovative medical research, training the next generation of burn surgeons, and providing direct survivor support, we’re driving positive change within the burn community and supporting All survivors “Beyond the Burn.”

Going Beyond the Burn

As our mission has grown, so has our identity. Sons of the Flag is evolving to Beyond the Burn, a name that reflects our commitment to supporting survivors through every stage of recovery. While we continue to fund advanced burn fellowships, invest in innovative research, and provide direct assistance to survivors, this new name more clearly represents our vision: empowering individuals to move beyond their injuries and toward healing, resilience, and a fulfilled life.

Survivor Support

Beyond the Burn's Survivor Support service is a beacon of hope, navigating the complex pathways of burn injury recovery. We offer personalized guidance to access financial aid, grants, and essential resources, easing the overwhelming burden that often follows a burn incident. Our service shines especially bright for pediatric burn patients, where both the young ones and their dedicated healthcare teams receive compassionate care and essential items, such as specialized clothing and playful rehabilitation tools. Each child's recovery is enriched through toys that double as therapeutic aids, and comforts like DVDs that transform long hospital days into moments of normalcy and healing.

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Platinum on Candid & Guide Star

Reach Out

Experience tailored solutions for burn recovery. Reach out to explore personalized support and innovative care, forging paths of healing with Beyond the Burn. Contact us today and start your journey.