“Several years ago, my family was involved in an explosion, and our lives changed in many ways, including a substantial rise in our daily cost of living. As a family member of a burn victim, I felt called to help the victims of the devastating New Year’s Eve fireworks explosion in Hawaii. This tragic accident […]
Our 2025 Tie Dye Run for Fun was an incredible success, thanks to our amazing community and fantastic sponsors – Scheels, Banner Health, Right Toyota, and Hanger Orthotics & Prosthetics! We are thrilled to announce that we doubled the amount raised in 2024 thanks to our sponsors and 475 runners! Cherished memories were made with […]
We are deeply saddened by the recent firework tragedy in Aliamanu, Hawaii, on New Year’s Eve. As our most loyal supporters, I wanted to share an update on ABF’s role in supporting the affected families. Currently, five survivors are receiving expert care at the Diane and Bruce Halle Arizona Burn Center in Phoenix. Over the […]
From January 10th-12th, ABF hosted our annual Camp Nurture at the beautiful Saguaro Lake Guest Ranch, bringing together five families of young burn survivors, ages 0-6, for a weekend of connection, healing, and fun. Camp Nurture is designed to support burn survivors and their families as they navigate the physical, emotional, and social challenges of […]
We’re thrilled to share this amazing ASU smoke alarm video capturing the impact of our recent Chandler Smoke Alarm Walk! This video showcases the dedication of our volunteers as they helped install life-saving smoke alarms and educate families on fire safety. We are incredibly grateful for partnerships like Arizona State University, whose support helps amplify […]
Camp Nurture is ABF’s family camp designed for burn survivors ages 0-6 and their family members. This year, ABF hosted 5 families to participate in a unique opportunity to meet other families with young children who sustained a burn injury. Parents took part in a variety of therapeutic sessions over the weekend long camp as […]
We are thrilled to announce the return of our annual Camp Thrive, a unique opportunity for young burn survivors aged 18-25 to come together and enjoy a weekend filled with meaningful connections and personal growth. Hosted in the Flagstaff, Arizona, from March 14th to 16th, this camp is designed to offer participants a safe and […]
As we step into the new year, we’re excited to announce the Spring 2025 smoke alarm walks in collaboration with local fire departments and the Red Cross. These walks help high-risk neighborhoods by checking and installing smoke alarms at no cost to the resident! Here’s the schedule for the upcoming walks: January 25th – Chandler […]
Happy New Year! I hope everyone was able to have fun with family and friends which filled the holiday season with warmth and joy. As we look forward into 2025, we are ABF see “Hope” for our burn community in Arizona. With the opportunity for our survivors to receive the support of ABF because of […]
The day before his 70th birthday, Mark Dearth found himself facing a life-altering emergency when an explosion on his rural Arizona property led to serious burns on his right leg and hand. Over the last six months, Mark has embraced the healing power of art and channeled his energy to give back to his newfound […]
