Meet the founder
Mary Owens
My name is Mary Owens and I am honored to welcome you to The Resilience Project: Facing, Inspiring, Recovering, Enduring (FIRE). This organization is deeply personal to me—not just a mission, but a reflection of my own journey as a burn survivor.
Life has a way of testing us in ways we could never imagine. For me, the flames that changed my body also sparked a transformation within me. At first, I struggled to accept the scars, both visible and unseen. The pain and loss felt overwhelming, and I wondered if I would ever find the strength to move forward. But as time passed, I discovered something extraordinary: resilience.
My recovery was not just about healing my body; it was about learning to embrace my story, to find beauty in my scars, and to rise stronger than I ever thought possible. Along this journey, I’ve encountered incredible individuals—other survivors and warriors—whose courage and determination inspired me to create a space where we could all find support, strength, and solidarity.
