Support is an essential piece of healing and often the best support comes from those who have similar experiences. ABF recognizes the importance of peer lead support and offers a group for burn survivors to come together and share their stories. In the fall of 2020, ABF decided to extend this model of peer support […]
“It’s been 2 years since Enrique’s accident. I can say so many things about my hero! The number one that I am so proud of is the self-confidence that he has. At first, it was confusing and hard to process, but then it became something that he is PROUD of his healing! He has been […]
The second annual AZ Walk of Courage is coming up! When: 03.07.2021 starting at 8:00am Where: Rio Vista Community Park, Peoria, AZ Cost: $30.00 Visit www.azwalkofcourage.com to sign up and reserve a spot.
Have you ever been to the Hall of Flame Museum? Established in 1961, this Phoenix based Firefighting Museum has six exhibit galleries that contain over 130 wheeled pieces and more than 10,000 smaller objects, all of which relate to firefighting history. In early February, the Hall of Flame Museum will also contain an extensive and […]
Adopt-a-Family Over this last holiday season ABF paired 23 families with sponsors for our annual Adopt-a-Family program. Here is what a few of the families had to say about their experience: The Ray Family: We would like to thank you for adopting our family and making this Christmas extra special for all of us. The […]
As legend goes, the mythical creature the Phoenix resurrects from the flames and ashes after undue trauma, and so rises even more beautiful than before. Such is often the case of people that have faced immense trauma and hardship in life, and learned to face it, shift into their healing needs, and rise above their […]
Arizona Burn Foundation is grateful it has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the ON Semiconductor Foundation for its Client Care Services. These funds will be used to help with the therapeutic and emotional healing of burn survivors and tier families. They help to provide support for families when a loved one is in one […]
Connor and Christina were married in March of 2020, right around the time that COVID restrictions were limiting large gatherings, cancelling events, and changing plans. Aspects of their wedding day and future honeymoon plans had to be changed and re-assessed but the love between Connor and Christina never wavered. Their lives were changed a few […]
The little things that happen in supportive care make a big impact for future rebuilding. Peter was injured a year ago, he spent months in the hospital and in a nursing facility to help him learn to walk again. His recovery was complicated and being separated from his family was difficult. He was overwhelmed, frustrated, […]
Thank you for support of the Cook Like a Firefighter competition! Our winners were: First Place: Chandler Fire Department- Green Salsa Second Place: Pine Strawberry Fire District- Bacon Biscuits and Gravy Third Place: Scottsdale Fire Department- Thai Basil Chicken AZ Family- Channel 3 was with us as we presented Chandler Fire Department with their first place […]
