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December 14, 2022

How do you talk to your child about your accident? What does your child share about your story? How do you support them in handling questions or bullying?

Danielle Ford, MS, CCLS, CPST Arizona Burn Center at Valleywise Health answers: Talking to your child about your accident can be intimidating and sometimes scary. Parents will express that they are afraid of saying the wrong thing and want to protect their child. Through honesty and family support, we find that children have a […]

December 14, 2022

What are some sun protection options?

Dr. Kevin Foster, MD Chief of Burn Services Arizona Burn Center at Valleywise Health answers: There are really two methods to avoid sun exposure following burn injury. The best way to avoid sun exposure to burn scars and burn wounds is to use sun protective clothing. This is clothing with built-in barriers to ultraviolet radiation. […]

December 14, 2022

Road to Recovery

My name is Nelson De La Cruz Santos, this is my little story. On the night of August 23rd of 2021, everything appeared normal and I never imagined that in just a few hours my life would completely change. I normally would get home to our trailer at around 8pm. I always would take some […]

December 7, 2022

Fall 2022 Smoke Alarm Walk Conclusion

Another incredible community smoke alarm walk season has come to an end. We would like to extend a HUGE THANK YOU to the 7 fire departments and 229 volunteers that helped make our fall 2022 smoke alarm walks possible. We were able to install 673 smoke alarms in 200 high-risk homes across 7 different cities, […]

December 7, 2022

Adopt-a-Family 2022

My husband Robert’s illness was unexpected and happened so sudden. He was a full-time working father, who provided for our family. He stayed in the hospital for 3 months. He went through multiple surgeries, including skin grafts, then to rehab to help him regain his strength. We have been struggling financially since that day and […]

December 7, 2022

Join us for Camp Nurture

Camp Nurture is designed for burn survivors ages 0-6 and their families to better understand and heal physically, emotionally, and socially after a burn injury. This therapeutic camp provides families with a community of support and coping skills to incorporate beyond camp. Breakout session topics include parenting after a traumatic event, parent guilt, bullying, rehearsing […]

December 7, 2022

CEO Message December 2022

The Holiday Season is such a great time to celebrate this year full of memories with family and friends. Here at ABF we are also in a celebrating mood. Our year has been filled with activities and support for the burn community and it is because of all of the support you have been providing. […]

December 5, 2022

You’re Invited to the Festival of Trees

This year for our 24th annual Festival of Trees, we wanted to do something special for the holidays! From live snow to Santa and his magical elves, the feeling of the holidays will be all around you. Our live auction trees will conjure up cozy memories and transport you to a woodsy winter wonderland! John […]

November 28, 2022

We’re Celebrating GivingTuesday

GivingTuesday was launched in 2012 to create a day that encourages people to do good. Over the past ten years, this global movement that inspires millions of people to collaborate, give, and celebrate generosity. On November 29, 2022, GivingTuesday will kick off the season of giving by inspiring people to make a positive change in […]

November 21, 2022

Finding Courage at Camp

Chloe was burned in December of 2021 when boiling water spilled onto her lap. She spent a week in the Arizona Burn Center being treated for her scald burns. Chloe saw posters of fellow burn survivors at Camp Courage and wanted to attend. Chloe was excited, but nervous when she arrived at camp. This was […]

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