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Burn survivors conference to be held in Milwaukee

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MILWAUKEE (WKOW) -- More than 800 burn survivors, their families and other burn care experts will be in the in Milwaukee September 12 through 15.

The Phoenix Society's World Burn Congress will be held at the Frontier Airlines Center in Milwaukee.

Organizers say survivors gather to share experiences, learn about recovery efforts and support networks.

Among the featured speakers is J.R. Martinez, an Iraq War veteran, actor and previous winner of "Dancing with the Stars." He was injured in Iraq when his Humvee hit a land mine.

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