The impact of burn camp reaches far beyond a single week. Camp Courage Camper of the Year Angel and Firefighter of the Year Matt, of Sedona Fire District, recently represented Arizona at the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) International Burn Camp in Edgewater, Maryland. Each year, the program brings together young burn survivors and firefighter […]
Continue Reading >Milestone reached during the Florence Smoke Alarm Walk with Town of Florence Fire Department FLORENCE, AZ (Tuesday, October 20) – The Arizona Burn Foundation (ABF) installed its 40,000th no-cost smoke alarm on Friday, October 16, during a Community Smoke Alarm Walk in Florence. The milestone alarm was installed in the home of 83-year-old Florence resident Paula. […]
This fall, we’re visiting neighborhoods across the state to help make Arizona families safer, and we need your help. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), working smoke alarms can reduce the risk of dying in a home fire by about 60%, yet many fire deaths still occur in homes without working alarms. Through […]
In last month’s newsletter, we introduced supporters to Joe Burnside, whose journey with ABF began with a baseball accident. Jason Webb’s story also involves a baseball… a flaming baseball that caused burns to 35% of his body and led to a 35-day stay in the burn center when he was just 13 years old. “My […]
Recently, the Kingman Fire Department and Kingman Firefighters Association supported Glenn Jordan’s Pull-Up Challenge through both participation and a $1,500 donation. Their involvement, however, was rooted in a connection that began nearly 40 years ago. In 1988, while working in radio in Kingman, Glenn broadcast a Thanksgiving morning program from the home of a local […]
Investing in Prevention and Community Safety The Arizona Burn Foundation is proud to recognize State Farm for its continued investment in fire prevention and community safety throughout Arizona. Through its charitable giving initiatives, State Farm supports programs that help people stay safe at home, at school, and in their communities. Since 2021, State Farm has […]
Creating safer families and stronger communities begins with prevention. While the Arizona Burn Foundation is committed to supporting burn survivors and their families throughout recovery, we also believe one of the most powerful ways to make a difference is to prevent burn injuries before they happen. A Three-Year Partnership This spring, ABF completed a three-year […]
The Arizona Burn Foundation was once known as the Foundation for Burns and Trauma—and for Joe Burnside, that distinction matters. Joe was just 12 years old when he suffered a severe leg injury while playing baseball. After sliding into home plate, the pitcher—and his cleat—landed on Joe’s leg, slicing it open. Joe remembers seeing his […]
“What people don’t understand is that when you’re in that much pain, it’s hard to even talk,” said Michelle, reflecting on when she first met the ABF team. Much of that time is still a blur due to the amount of medication she was on. She remembers not wanting visitors—and the isolation of being hospitalized […]
This spring, the Arizona Burn Foundation’s Community Smoke Alarm Walk program once again brought communities together across the state with one shared goal: preventing home fire tragedies before they happen. Thanks to the incredible support of our fire department partners, the American Red Cross, and community volunteers, this season made a life-saving impact across Arizona. […]
