Future Nurses and Community Champions This year, nursing students from Arizona State University’s Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation are stepping outside the classroom, and beyond the walls of the hospital, to put their training into action where it matters most: in the homes of Arizona families. From Peoria to Tempe to Buckeye, more […]
Dear Friends of ABF, As I reflect on this past year, Ella and Nikki’s time together at IAFF’s International Burn Camp reminds me why our work matters. Two people, brought together by chance—Ella’s accident and Nikki’s passion for helping others—now united through the burn community and the support made possible by you. Their experience is […]
When 15-year-old Ella stepped onto the plane this October with Tempe Firefighter, Nikki, she was carrying more than a suitcase. She carried the resilience and courage that earned her the title of the Arizona Burn Foundation’s 2025 Camper of the Year and the perfect representative for ABF at the International Association of Firefighter’s (IAFF) International […]
The Arizona Burn Foundation (ABF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of burn survivors and their families while promoting burn prevention advocacy and education, is proud to announce the appointment of Ashley Hower as Chair of its Board of Directors. Ashley, chief marketing officer at Plexus Worldwide, spearheads global marketing initiatives […]
The Arizona Burn Foundation (ABF) is proud to announce the appointment of Ashley Hower as Chair of its Board of Directors. A longtime advocate and supporter of ABF’s mission, Ashley brings both professional expertise and personal passion to this leadership role. As Chief Marketing Officer at Plexus Worldwide, Ashley leads global marketing strategy, brand development, […]
Together for Safer Homes For years, the Arizona Burn Foundation (ABF) and the American Red Cross have partnered on a shared mission to prevent home fire tragedies and protect families across Arizona. This collaboration combines resources and volunteers to amplify efforts and impact, utilizing the strengths of both organizations—ABF’s community reach and the Red Cross’s […]
Armed with drills, ladders, and compassion, ABF, our partners and volunteers spend their Saturday mornings knocking on doors, installing alarms, and empowering their neighbors to keep their community safe. Each new smoke alarm represents not just safety — but hope. Hope that spreads from doorstep to doorstep as ABF and partners hit the ground in […]
We’re proud to share that the Arizona Burn Foundation was recently featured on Arizona Horizon, a public affairs program on Arizona PBS. The segment spotlighted our new partnership with Mercy Care, made possible through a generous $125,000 Community Reinvestment Grant. This grant supports our Thrive Programs—services that help burn survivors and their families move from […]
“Terrance has been hit by a car!” They’re words no parent ever wants to hear. Just over a year ago, those were the exact words that Terrance’s family heard when his best friend ran into their house, panicked. The two boys had been playing outside when tragedy struck – nine-year-old Terrance was accidentally run over […]
Dear Friends of ABF, October has been a powerful month of action at ABF. Through our Plan. Prepare. Prevent. Initiative as part of Fire Prevention Month, we’ve led statewide efforts to raise awareness about fire safety and empower families with life-saving education. As part of this campaign, I shared a timely op-ed, Fire Prevention Starts […]
