For burn survivors, healing doesn’t stop when the wounds close. The Arizona Burn Foundation focuses on what comes next… confidence, connection and community. Recently, we welcomed eight young adult burn survivors to Sedona, Arizona for Camp Thrive. From yoga sessions and vision board workshops to shared meals and open conversations, Camp Thrive offers these survivors […]
“Anything for the kids.” It’s Reva Edgerton Pallone’s motto, so to speak. Born and raised in Elmira, New York, Reva and her partner, Mary, visited Cottonwood, Arizona, a decade ago—and, as they say, the rest is history. A Heart for Kids Coming from a large family with 39 cousins, all of whom had children of […]
This week, the Arizona Burn Foundation (ABF) was proud to serve as the nonprofit beneficiary of SRP’s Annual Water Stewardship Safety Summit. Held for more than 400 SRP employees, this year’s summit centered on burn awareness and provided a meaningful opportunity for ABF to share how our programs improve the lives of burn survivors and […]
Building Community, One Family at a Time When Dora Henry first started volunteering with the Arizona Burn Foundation, she and her husband were entering a new season of life. With their children grown and in college, they had more time to give, and they wanted to use that time meaningfully. Because her husband had spent […]
Recovery from a burn injury isn’t linear. Sometimes, the journey even comes full circle. That’s exactly the case for Rebecca Riffel. A Life-changing Injury – and an Unexpected Invitation As a middle schooler, Becca’s pajamas caught on fire from a nearby candle, leaving her with third-degree burns on 17% of her body. During her recovery, […]
In 2025, your support showed up when it mattered most—in the aftermath of emergencies, during recovery, and through prevention partnerships. Together, we made a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities across our region. Here’s a snapshot of what you helped make possible. Lives Touched When help was needed most: 632 families […]
Dear Friends of ABF, It’s an honor to step into this role and continue building on the incredible foundation that so many of you have been a part of. For 58 years, the Arizona Burn Foundation has been a source of hope and healing for burn survivors and their families—and 2026 will be no different. […]
From Camper to Camp Staff: A Full-Circle Story of Hope For ABF volunteer Hannah Elzer coming to Camp Courage this year represented a full circle moment. The first time she arrived at camp, Hannah was just six years old. As a young burn survivor who was still recovering from a kitchen accident, she wasn’t sure […]
Dear Friends of ABF, As we close out the year, I want to take a moment to reflect on what your support has made possible. For 58 years, the Arizona Burn Foundation has stood as a bridge between hospital and home, walking alongside burn survivors and their families through every stage of healing. What begins […]
At this year’s Festival of Trees, we were honored to present Matt Cunningham with the Legacy Award, recognizing a lifetime of advocacy and compassion for burn survivors and their loved ones. Since 2001, Cunningham Law Firm has donated more than $2 million to the Arizona Burn Foundation. Their ongoing support makes it possible for ABF […]
