We are thrilled to announce that, thanks to a generous grant from FEMA, we have distributed over 100,000 copies of Milo and Moxie: Wildfire Prevention to children in six counties across the Western United States, all at no cost to the schools, fire departments, and families! The counties benefiting from this initiative are: Pima County, […]
Camp Courage: Olympics – Go for Gold 2024 has drawn to a close, but the memories and impact of this incredible week will resonate for a lifetime. Our young survivors embarked on a journey filled with adventure, self-discovery, and the power of community. As we reflect on the final days of camp, we’re filled with […]
This week is Camp Courage! Burn survivors aged 6-19 are gathering at Pine Summit Camp Site in Prescott for a week-long adventure filled with archery, arts & crafts, tie-dye, kickball, canoeing, mountain biking, and a host of other activities to keep these campers busy! We’re thrilled to hear all their stories when they return. With […]
Spring 2024 Smoke Alarm season has wrapped up, and what a great season it was! Since January, ABF has installed 1262 smoke alarms, 82 Deaf & Hard of Hearing smoke alarm systems, and educated 1234 residents in 418 homes, all with the help of 378 volunteers. We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to […]
The experience at Camp Courage never disappoints. Young burn survivors who have faced tremendous trauma and sometimes feel alone in their struggles find a safe place to have fun again. During this week, they can also meet many other children facing similar challenges. It is a relief for them in many ways to find support […]
The Arizona Burn Foundation (ABF) is excited to announce the completion of the first year of a three-year partnership with the Cartwright School District and the Phoenix Fire Department. This innovative program brings vital fire safety and burn prevention education directly into first grade classrooms. Over the past school year, ABF staff members, Phoenix firefighters, […]
This past weekend, we at the Arizona Burn Foundation had the honor of hosting our annual Camp Connection event, bringing together burn survivors and their significant others for a powerful couple of days focused on healing, support, and connection. Among the participants were Mia and her husband AJ, still navigating life after Mia suffered burn […]
This weekend, we have Camp Connection in Tucson, Arizona – our camp for burn survivors and their significant others! Couples will have the opportunity to connect with others and will experience group sessions on the topics of the Healing Process, Coping, Approaching Difficult Conversations, Communication Styles, and Rehearsing Your Response. They’ll also have a […]
We’ve just concluded our Spring session of Milo & Moxie classes in partnership with the Cartwright School District, under the auspices of our collaboration with the Phoenix Fire Department. Over the next three years, we’ll be guiding the same group of students through the Milo & Moxie curriculum each semester, meticulously tracking their progress in […]
Summer season is approaching very quickly. I am not going to complain because we have had a mild entry into the hot weather so far and we did enjoy a nice cool and wet winter and spring. But inevitably, we know the heat is coming. But also, summer for ABF means Camp season. And specifically […]
