Every year at Camp Courage one camper and counselor are nominated to attend the International Burn Camp in Washington DC. in 2022 Jeremy was nominated to attend that year’s international camp along with Jeff as his counselor partner. A year later at Camp Courage 2023 Jeremy came back and was excited to share his experience […]
*Disclaimer: The content you are about to see contains some graphic images. Summary: Jason Nelson, shares his story of a life-changing accident with fire. On February 9, 2014, Jason was in a rental house he owned, replacing carpet and painting. He took a cigarette break in the garage, but when he lit the cigarette, there was […]
I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for the unwavering support and assistance you have provided me since my release from the hospital and even before. Your organization has been an invaluable support system for me and my family, going above and beyond to lend a helping […]
In 2007, our paths at the Arizona Burn Foundation intertwined with Ryan’s, setting him on an extraordinary journey that would forever change his life. Through a series of serendipitous events, Ryan found himself engaged in community service as part of a fire science program at his school. Little did he know that this experience would […]
We are thrilled to announce that Cunningham Law Firm will be returning as the title sponsor for the highly anticipated Festival of Trees Holiday Gala. As we celebrate the event’s momentous 25th anniversary, Cunningham Law Firm’s continued support ensures a memorable and enchanting experience for all attendees. We are grateful for their commitment to our […]
My name is Yvette Urias, mother of 2 and grandmother of 4. Back in April I got a really bad burn on my right leg from extremely hot soup. I was admitted to Banner Hospital in Tucson with first and second degree burns, it is an outstanding Hospital, the best hospital I’ve ever been in. […]
Camp Courage starts this weekend and we are absolutely thrilled to welcome our campers back this year! Camp Courage is an extraordinary therapeutic camp designed exclusively for burn survivors aged 6 to 20 in beautiful Prescott, AZ. It is a week filled with unforgettable experiences, exciting adventures, and lifelong friendships. Best of all, our dedicated […]
The Timber Mesa/Show Low Community Smoke Alarm Walk on May 20th officially closed out the Spring smoke alarm walk season. We are forever grateful to the volunteers, firefighters, and community members who invested time into protecting communities across Arizona through smoke alarm installations. This Spring alone, we were able to install 1,564 smoke alarms in […]
Each summer for the past 32 years we have hosted Camp Courage. This camp has become one of our cornerstone programs to support our children ages 6-18 as they start to overcome the trauma of burn. This year we have over 50 burn survivors joining us once again and they will be able to enjoy […]
When a loved one is injured in a fire, it can be a traumatic experience for everyone involved. In addition to the physical and emotional pain that the burn survivor is experiencing, their family and friends may also feel a sense of guilt. This guilt can be overwhelming and can make it difficult to cope […]
