Chase, like many 13 year old kids, is in love with watching short videos on Tik Tok. It is easy to find videos that include life hacks, recipes, DIY tutorials and so much more. Chase watched a few videos that involved color-changing flames that were produced by lighting an alcohol soaked Q-Tip on fire. Chase […]
As we begin the New Year and reflect on our programming, we would like to take a moment to celebrate the incredible success of our Milo & Moxie: Smart Safety Rangers™ curriculum! Since the program’s targeted launch in 2017, we have seen an overall 31% decrease in the number of pediatric burn admits to the […]
ABF’s ambitious 3-year plan to expand our programs and services throughout the state is closing in on the end of the first year. During this year we have been able to secure over 49% of our 3-year goal of $1.78M dollars and have been able to establish an office in Tucson, hire a Client Care […]
Happy New Year from all of us here at ABF. As we reflect on 2021 we once again see our burn community impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and our programs were held virtually. We feel strongly that we are still delivering opportunities for our families to stay connected and make an impact on their journey […]
In a recent support group meeting hosted by ABF staff counsellors, some family members were in attendance. They were motivated to be part of the burn survivor support group to learn about different resources and learn of different ways they could be of support to their family member who was a burn survivor. At a […]
In October, ABF held our annual Adult Burn Retreat for burn survivors and their caregivers. This year’s retreat was held virtually and connected burn survivors across Arizona not only to each other but to valuable resources and information that may be helpful as they navigate the post-injury journey. Sessions were held focusing on alternative options […]
On Sunday October 3 at approximately 12:30 pm, my life changed forever. I was out testing a new project my father and I had been working on for nearly 2 years and we were both really excited to finally start the engine that we had been working on for so long. We did not anticipate […]
This time of year, the weather starts to feel cooler, the days are shorter, the feeling starts to lean to festive and that can only mean one thing….ABF Annual Festival of Trees must be upcoming. We are looking forward to getting everyone back in person at the Arizona Biltmore on Saturday December 11th. We have […]
It’s turkey time! Thanksgiving is a wonderful holiday to celebrate family and food, but can unfortunately be a dangerous day for cooking mishaps. Here are 3 safety tips to keep your Thanksgiving safe, fun, and memorable for good reasons!
Did you know the Arizona Burn Foundation hosts several different support groups? We understand the importance of providing not only burn survivors but their loved ones and caregivers safe spaces to share their journeys, both the highs and lows, with peers while also empowering them to support each other along the way. These support groups […]
