As we gear up for the upcoming Spring Community Smoke Alarm Walks, there’s no better time to reflect on the profound impact these initiatives have on our communities. This season, we are privileged to share the heartfelt insights of Kelley McAdams, a cherished member of our community in Tucson, whose experiences underscore the importance of […]
Join us as we wish our young adults a fun, safe trip to Park City, Utah for their ski trip in partnership with the University of Utah Burn Center and National Ability Center! Seven burn survivors with the Arizona Burn Foundation will be meeting up with thirteen Utah young adults for a long weekend trip, […]
Happy New Year! Yes, it has arrived, so now, what do we do? The past few weeks, we have all had conversations with our friends, families, and even our own internal monologues about once the New Year begins. I plan to… lose weight, exercise more, eat healthier, etc. We all have a few self-improvement […]
“I was very fortunate to attend the Phoenix World Burn Congress in October of 2023 thanks to Arizona Burn Foundation. I was very excited to go however as the days got closer to the event I was full of anxiety and wasn’t 100% sure if I was ready to attend. Upon arriving at the PWBC […]
In the face of life’s deep challenges, Hitaxi stands out as a symbol of unwavering strength and an unbreakable spirit. Her journey, from a burn survivor with 72% of her body scarred to a master’s degree candidate at Arizona State University’s Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering, is a powerful example of how determination and […]
ABF was thrilled to host our annual Holiday Parties last weekend in Phoenix and Tucson! 287 people joined us for a night of food, crafts, photos, and fun. It was a spectacular evening for our community to kick off the holiday season while connecting with families and other survivors. We loved seeing everyone […]
Our 2023 community smoke alarm walks are all wrapped up! Thanks to our amazing volunteers and community partners, we hosted a total of 19 walks and installed 2,409 smoke alarms in 978 homes. Next year’s smoke alarm walks are already being scheduled; so keep an eye out for a walk near you! We can’t do […]
In the intersection of fitness and philanthropy, Glenn, a burn survivor, emerges as an inspiring force, showcasing the extraordinary impact of one person’s commitment to a cause. Recently completing his “Raise Your Bar” campaign, Glenn conquered an astonishing 2122 pull-ups in 12 hours, raising an impressive $40,000 for the Arizona Burn Foundation. Let’s explore the […]
Happy Holidays!! I hope everyone is enjoying the season of family, friends, gratitude, and overeating. (Maybe that last one is just me?) . This time of year, we feel that chill in the air, the sun setting at 5pm and waking up and mostly still dark skies. We also use this time of year […]
Hello everyone, As we enter the last part of 2023, yes time has flown by that quickly, we look to the opportunities of the cooler weather, the upcoming holiday seasons, and the excitement of all our upcoming events. We are fast approaching our 25th Annual Festival of Trees Gala. As the signature event for ABF […]
