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 […]
Continue Reading >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 […]
We are deeply saddened by the recent firework tragedy in Aliamanu, Hawaii, on New Year’s Eve. As our most loyal supporters, I wanted to share an update on ABF’s role in supporting the affected families. Currently, five survivors are receiving expert care at the Diane and Bruce Halle Arizona Burn Center in Phoenix. Over the […]
From January 10th-12th, ABF hosted our annual Camp Nurture at the beautiful Saguaro Lake Guest Ranch, bringing together five families of young burn survivors, ages 0-6, for a weekend of connection, healing, and fun. Camp Nurture is designed to support burn survivors and their families as they navigate the physical, emotional, and social challenges of […]
We’re thrilled to share this amazing ASU smoke alarm video capturing the impact of our recent Chandler Smoke Alarm Walk! This video showcases the dedication of our volunteers as they helped install life-saving smoke alarms and educate families on fire safety. We are incredibly grateful for partnerships like Arizona State University, whose support helps amplify […]
