As the holiday season nears, a feeling of warmth and togetherness envelops Arizona. A significant part of this annual anticipation is the Festival of Trees holiday gala, now in its 25th year, generously presented by Cunningham Law Firm. This beloved tradition unites people of all backgrounds for an evening of holiday joy, heartwarming stories, and […]
In Tucson, Arizona, a young athlete named Mariah Cruz, a freshman distance runner at Pima College, was preparing for a significant race—the AC C conference championships. Her story of resilience and determination stood out, and it’s a tale worth sharing. Mariah’s connection with running began in the third grade and grew stronger during middle school. […]
Hello everyone, I trust this message finds you well as we transition from an exceptionally hot summer. Your support has been instrumental in our mission to deliver hope to those affected by burns, and we are deeply grateful. In times of burn trauma, hope is the guiding light that helps families towards a successful recovery. […]
In September, we took proactive steps to enhance community fire safety through two impactful smoke alarm walks in collaboration with The Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority in Prescott Valley and The Mesa Fire and Medical Department. With the unwavering support of dedicated volunteers from organizations such as Red Cross, ASU’s Edson College of Nursing […]
Mark your calendars for October 21st as the Arizona Burn Foundation (ABF) prepares to host the highly anticipated Second Annual Cottonwood Social Gathering. In partnership with the Cottonwood Fire and Medical Department, this event promises to be a remarkable day for burn survivors and their families, filled with outdoor activities and the opportunity to forge […]
Working Smoke Alarms save lives! Smoke Alarm Walk season kicks off in Prescott Valley this year on September 9th! This is our first time hosting a Smoke Alarm Walk here, and we are so excited to partner with a new fire department in preventing home fires. We are aiming to visit 200 homes in the […]
Camp Community, a camp designed for the burn survivor and their entire family, is taking place this weekend from September 9th – 10th! At full capacity, this camp will allow multiple families the opportunity to connect with each other and other families at different stages in recovery. They’ll experience music therapy, confidence building sessions, and […]
We all knew it and felt it but now it is official, this has been the hottest summer on record, locally and worldwide. Congratulations to all in Arizona that have been able to weather the storm. With this heat it has presented ABF with new challenges as well as compounding existing ones. The families being […]
Samantha is a burn survivor who has been awarded the MacDonald Wood Scholarship for the second semester in a row. Here is her testimonial: When I was 14 years old, I was tested to see where I was academically speaking in comparison to my peers. I found out that although I was a freshman in […]
Hello all of you hanging in there with this current heat wave. As residents of Arizona have all come to expect the summers to be hot. This year I think we can all agree that is really HOT! This heat has come to remind us of the importance of understanding what a contact burn can […]
