Dr. Lourdes Castanon, MD, FACS Banner University Medical Center Fatigue is a common symptom after a burn injury. Specially acutely, the body is working overtime to try to control the injury. As healing begins to occur the body continues to work above our baseline to try to heal the wounds. the body enters a state […]
Jeff has been involved with the Arizona Burn Foundation (ABF) for over 16 years throughout his career as a firefighter. He had a desire to volunteer at a camp, having grown up attending a summer camp in California, but he couldn’t make the trip back and forth from his childhood camp. His Captain heard his […]
Thank you CSL Plasma for supporting our Tie Dye Run for Fun! CSL Plasma is One of the World’s Largest Collectors of Human Plasma. As a leader in plasma collection, CSL Plasma is committed to excellence and innovation in everything they do. Their work ensures that tens of thousands of people can live normal, healthy […]
Did you know you can learn all about burn and fire prevention with ABF at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix on First Fridays? Join us in the KIDchen on the First Friday of every month to learn about burn prevention, read Milo and Moxie: Smart Safety Ranger activity books, color, and play games that teach […]
Camp Courage applications open March 1st! Camp Courage is ABF’s annual therapeutic camp for burn survivors age 6-20, held in Prescott, AZ from June 4-10, 2023. Activities include horseback riding, tie-dye, rappelling, swimming, canoeing, arts and crafts, therapeutic social activities, and so much more! Thanks to generous donors, all costs are covered for campers, so […]
We are so grateful for all of you that are reading this message today. Because of your support ABF has been able to offer more programs and support more survivors and their families than any other time in our history. Also, we are able to educate more children about burn prevention and fire safety with […]
Last fall, ABF Social Worker Kelsey and Child Life Specialist Danielle, did a school re-entry presentation for Aria’s 2nd grade class at Westwood Elementary. The presentation started with a read through of Milo and Moxie: Smart Safety Rangers, which talks about how to stay safe and avoid burn injuries in the home. Danielle then shared […]
Sunday, February 5th marks the start of 2023’s National Burn Awareness Week! This year’s theme is “Hot Liquids Burn like Fire!”. Take some time in the next coming weeks to practice strategies that will help prevent scald injuries. Need some ideas? Order a Milo & Moxie: Smart Safety Ranger book to read with your family! […]
Thank you to the Willis Towers Watson (WTW) for sponsoring our Camp Thrive. Camp Thrive is designed for burn survivors age 18-25 to enjoy a weekend getaway to network with other young adult burn survivors, make new friends, and create a strong support system! Expertly crafted breakout sessions with topics pertaining to young adulthood, such […]
Camp Nurture was a huge success! Burn survivors age 0-6 years old, and their family members, gathered at Saguaro Lake Ranch Resort January 20-22 for a weekend filled with insightful breakout sessions, yoga, obstacle courses, a magic show, superheroes, arts and crafts, horseback riding, and community! Thank you to all of the families who attended, […]
