Diana and Jeff have known each other for 52 years, been together for 32 and married for 23. Like many long-term couples, they faced challenges that began to pull them apart. Diana’s accident in October 2023 was a turning point. She had been struggling with personal challenges, and one night, while Diana and Jeff were […]
Continue Reading >We are delighted to share that Vanessa Moore, one of ABF’s Burn Care Support Coordinators, has been honored as one of PHOENIX Magazine’s Healthcare Heroes! Vanessa was recognized for the pivotal role she plays in connecting burn survivors and their families to vital services and resources during times of crisis, recovery and beyond. As part […]
Dear Friends of ABF, Since 2019, when I first joined the Arizona Burn Foundation as CEO, the number of burn survivors and their families that we assist has doubled, expanding our reach significantly. Additionally, we now host six camps and retreats and have increased our team from five to 12. This growth underscores the critical […]
When Jo McNall greeted Arizona Burn Foundation’s (ABF) volunteers at her door last Friday, it was with tears in her eyes. She had been waiting for years for a specialized smoke alarm that would meet her needs. Reena Banerjee is not surprised. As the Community Engagement Coordinator for the Arizona Commission for the Deaf and […]
Dear Friends of ABF, I am incredibly proud of the Arizona Burn Foundation and the work we do. If we’ve ever spoken, you know how enthusiastic I am about our mission. Every week, I am inspired by our team, volunteers, and partners as they go door-to-door installing smoke alarms in vulnerable communities across Arizona. This […]
ABF’s prevention and education programs thrive thanks to the incredible generosity of our community partners. From individuals to businesses and private foundations, their support makes all the difference. One standout partner is State Farm, who recently awarded ABF a generous $45,000 grant. This funding will enable ABF to install over 1,200 smoke alarms throughout Maricopa […]
Dear ABF Supporters, I recently had the privilege of spending time with some of our young burn survivors and their families at our newest camp, Camp Cousteau in Loreto, Mexico. One evening at dinner, I was deeply moved by a conversation with one of the survivor’s fathers. He shared how special this time away with […]
Three years after her initial burn injury, Hitaxi Mistry returned to the Arizona Burn Center, this time to offer peer support to another burn survivor. For Hitaxi, this was a chance to give back to a community that has embraced her. Having suffered third-degree burns on 72 percent of her body, she endured seven months […]
“Several years ago, my family was involved in an explosion, and our lives changed in many ways, including a substantial rise in our daily cost of living. As a family member of a burn victim, I felt called to help the victims of the devastating New Year’s Eve fireworks explosion in Hawaii. This tragic accident […]
Our 2025 Tie Dye Run for Fun was an incredible success, thanks to our amazing community and fantastic sponsors – Scheels, Banner Health, Right Toyota, and Hanger Orthotics & Prosthetics! We are thrilled to announce that we doubled the amount raised in 2024 thanks to our sponsors and 475 runners! Cherished memories were made with […]
