- Andrea Grant is a burn survivor and advocate for fellow survivors. She was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida. - In August 2001, when she was 9, Andrea and her 11 year old brother, Kendell, were caught in a tragic gas explosion in their family home. - At Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Florida, Andrea died. Doctors worked frantically to save her life. She survived! Hours later, she and her brother were air-lifted to Shriners Hospital in Galveston, Texas. While there, she endured months of pain, numerous surgeries and extensive physical therapy. - Ultimately, they BOTH survived! - With the help of God and her strong mother, Andrea has blossomed into a beautiful young lady with confidence that you would not believe! - In 2012, at 20 years old, Andrea put together a Christmas giveaway under the name 12 Families, One Movement. She reached out to the local community and helped 12 less fortunate families by providing clothes, shoes, toys-and most of all-love, during the holidays. - In January 2014, Andrea started her foundation, Beyond Scars, with the goal of encouraging kids who are also burn survivors. Beyond Scars focuses on self-esteem, confidence and perseverance. Over the years, Beyond Scars has held many events and monthly support groups for local survivors. - In addition to her role as a mentor, Andrea is a motivational speaker who focuses on confidence and self-esteem. She reminds audiences, Look in the mirror. Find that one thing you love about yourself and build confidence around it. She has since used that phrase to encourage many. - Andrea also started an apparel line that highlights inspirational tees for burn survivors and others. The profits are put directly back into her organization. - Andrea wants every burn survivor around the world to know that there is life beyond scars... - Andrea has overcome many adversities in the 15 years since her tragic accident. She is no longer a burn victim. She is a burn SURVIVOR! By sharing her story, she is making survival attainable for others so that they, too, can live beyond scars...
