Last fall, ABF Social Worker Kelsey and Child Life Specialist Danielle, did a school re-entry presentation for Aria’s 2nd grade class at Westwood Elementary. The presentation started with a read through of Milo and Moxie: Smart Safety Rangers, which talks about how to stay safe and avoid burn injuries in the home. Danielle then shared […]
Sunday, February 5th marks the start of 2023’s National Burn Awareness Week! This year’s theme is “Hot Liquids Burn like Fire!”. Take some time in the next coming weeks to practice strategies that will help prevent scald injuries. Need some ideas? Order a Milo & Moxie: Smart Safety Ranger book to read with your family! […]
Thank you to the Willis Towers Watson (WTW) for sponsoring our Camp Thrive. Camp Thrive is designed for burn survivors age 18-25 to enjoy a weekend getaway to network with other young adult burn survivors, make new friends, and create a strong support system! Expertly crafted breakout sessions with topics pertaining to young adulthood, such […]
Camp Nurture was a huge success! Burn survivors age 0-6 years old, and their family members, gathered at Saguaro Lake Ranch Resort January 20-22 for a weekend filled with insightful breakout sessions, yoga, obstacle courses, a magic show, superheroes, arts and crafts, horseback riding, and community! Thank you to all of the families who attended, […]
Thank you to the Saguaros for sponsoring our Camp Nurture. Camp Nurture is designed for burn survivors ages 0-6 and their families to better understand and heal physically, emotionally, and socially after a burn injury. This therapeutic camp provides families with a community of support and coping skills to incorporate beyond camp. Breakout session topics include […]
Calling all young adults! You are invited to Camp Thrive, taking place February 24-26 at Saguaro Lake Ranch Resort. Camp Thrive is designed for burn survivors age 18-25 to enjoy a weekend getaway to network with other young adult burn survivors, make new friends, and create a strong support system! Space is limited, so be sure […]
A new year means new smoke alarm walks! We are excited to team up with 11 fire departments across the state this spring to install free smoke alarms in low income neighborhoods! Dates start in early February and run all the way through late May. Visit our website to look at the calendar and sign […]
Happy New Year! Each new year brings with it the excitement of what is possible. It’s a fresh start as you start a new calendar year, you learn to write the correct year when dating documents, you make your new year’s resolutions and then you count the days until you forget what those resolutions were. […]
Join us for the inaugural Tie Dye Run for Fun! You can enjoy the fresh morning air while supporting a great cause! Tie Dye Run for Fun 10K, 5K, 1K Family Fun Run Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Rillito Park in Tucson, AZ! When families who have been through similar trauma come together, they are […]
Chase was burned in September of 2021, while replicating a color changing fire experiment trending on Tik Tok. The bottle of rubbing alcohol used in the experiment exploded, leaving Chase with burns to 31% of his body. He spent the next three and half weeks in the Arizona Burn Center being treated for his burns. Once released, Chase struggled with strangers looking at him. […]
