Earlier this year, Arthena suffered a burn injury to both her feet after coming into contact with hot water. Her mom, Jemenesha, immediately called for emergency services and quickly found herself and Arthena in a plane, being flown down to the Arizona Burn Center. Arthena’s wounds were treated and thankfully the pair didn’t have to […]
As we roll into August and witness the recent monsoon weather here in Arizona, it has brought to mind how quickly the weather, and our lives can change. I am sure you have all received alerts in the past few days about severe thunderstorms, heat advisories, dust storms, and flash floods, sometimes all within the […]
Arizona Burn Foundation’s community smoke alarm walks are back! We are thrilled to partner with 8 fire departments this fall to install FREE smoke alarms in Arizona homes. We would love to welcome you, your family, and your friends at these rewarding volunteer events! Working smoke alarms are the first-line of defense for a house […]
Are you a burn survivor or a Camp Courage volunteer? If so, you and your family are invited to an outdoor social gathering on Saturday, October 15th in Cottonwood, AZ! The Cottonwood Fire Department has generously partnered with ABF to provide lunch, guided horseback riding, fishing, kayaking, hiking, and more at no charge to you! […]
On Saturday, July 16th, I wrapped up my 4,200 mile Trans-American bike race across the US which started in Astoria, OR and ended in Yorktown, VA. It’s very difficult to summarize an experience like this. I can tell you that there were many moments that I doubted myself, my ability and my resolve to see […]
In 1988, Chriss Carr was returning from a trip to Sedona with his family. Their plane was landing at the Scottsdale airport when a malfunction occurred and a fire erupted. As a result, Chriss and his nephew were burned, his wife suffered a collapsed lung, his sister-in-law was uninjured, and devastatingly, his brother-in-law passed away. […]
You’re currently 5 months from Christmas Day 2022. Maybe the Holiday Festival of Trees is part of your Christmas tradition? Maybe you’re looking to start a new holiday tradition? This year, we will be celebrating our 24th annual Festival of Trees Holiday Gala. This event will feature an engaging program, mission moments, and live auction […]
“I had never met another burn survivor my age. I thought I was the only one.” – Twyla, 9-year-old burn survivor At Camp Courage this year, the very first camper who arrived was Twyla, a 9-year-old burn survivor. I had the privilege of being the first person to greet Twyla and her family upon arrival. […]
Calling all burn survivor baseball fans! We would like to invite you and your family to join us at the Diamondbacks vs. Rockies game at Chase Field on Sunday, August 7th. Tickets are available to you, at no charge, on a first-come, first-serve basis. Check out our flyer and scan the QR code or email [email protected] […]
When 21 year old Rick Meinig lay in a burn unit following a chemical explosion in a Boston lab in 1979 his overwhelmed mother had no knowledge of any support groups for burn survivors or their families. Years later when Kathy Meinig filled in as a physical therapist in burn units in Denver and Iowa […]
