When a loved one is injured in a fire, it can be a traumatic experience for everyone involved. In addition to the physical and emotional pain that the burn survivor is experiencing, their family and friends may also feel a sense of guilt. This guilt can be overwhelming and can make it difficult to cope […]
In 2012, Sandy’s life was turned upside down. While visiting Illinois for her nephew’s wedding, she received a call from her husband. Her son had been in an accident that resulted in his hospitalization. Sandy noticed the concern in her husband’s voice so she quickly contacted her daughter to help her find a flight back […]
Spring sprung and decided to leave it up to summer to take it from here. As we welcomed the new blooms of spring at the beginning of April and rejoiced in what the rains had brought, we then transitioned quickly to what all Arizonians understand all too well, the oncoming heat. So now as we […]
As we celebrated Volunteer Appreciation Month last month, we were astounded with the incredible impact our team of Fire and Burn Prevention volunteers have made this year so far! In this fiscal year alone, 560 ABF volunteers have already educated 129,977 children with Milo and Moxie education materials, installed 2,106 smoke alarms along with 53 […]
Camp Courage is only one month away and we are counting the days! This year’s Camp Courage theme is “Disney – The Most Magical Camp on Earth” and our team of volunteers are actively prepping all of the details to ensure it is truly a magical week for our young burn survivors. If you are […]
Michylle spent over three weeks in the burn center, recovering from her scald burn. When she was finally able to return home, she was concerned about how she would pay her rent and her phone bill, two very important payments! When I told her that ABF would cover those bills for her, she responded with […]
The success of the 25th anniversary of the Festival of Trees holiday gala is dependent on the support and dedication of our planning committee. We are seeking enthusiastic and passionate individuals to join our team and help us make this year’s event the best one yet. As a committee member, you will play a vital […]
The Arizona Burn Foundation is grateful to receive a $50,000 grant from Thunderbirds Charities to support our Helping Others Promoting Empowerment (HOPE) Services. Funding will be used to support HOPE services which begins the moment a burn survivor is admitted to the Burn Unit at Banner University Medical Center Tucson and the Arizona Burn Center at Valleywise. […]
Happy Spring! For those that don’t know me, you should know I love pie! What could be better than a smoked pie ?! Here is a recipe courtesy of Pine-Strawberry Fire District, who won the 2022 Cook Like a Firefighter Competition. Thank you to their amazing chef, Bill Potter, for introducing us to Smoke Peach […]
Recently Maylina attended Camp Thrive with her fellow young adult burn survivors. They spent the weekend connecting with each other and other speakers talking about navigating the world as a young adult with burns. How do you navigate romantic relationships with visible scars and just working through your self image during this time in your […]
