Supporting connection, healing, and resilience for couples navigating the burn recovery journey. “I just want to thank you so much for this special connection with other burn survivors. You guys are a true blessing.” “This weekend means more than you will ever know.” “Thank you for everything you’ve done to bring us all together. It […]
Conquering the Canyon is a Rim‑to‑River Grand Canyon hike, hosted by burn survivor and former ABF Board Chair Jason Nelson, where participants take on one of nature’s toughest challenges to raise funds and awareness for burn survivors and their families. Each step of this journey is fueled by purpose. Meet the ten incredible hikers taking […]
Recovery from a burn injury isn’t linear. Sometimes, the journey even comes full circle. That’s exactly the case for Rebecca Riffel. A Life-changing Injury – and an Unexpected Invitation As a middle schooler, Becca’s pajamas caught on fire from a nearby candle, leaving her with third-degree burns on 17% of her body. During her recovery, […]
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 […]
Earlier this month, ABF participated in the annual Fireworks Safety Media Event alongside the Phoenix Fire Department and several community partners. The event, part of a broader initiative by the City of Phoenix, which has established a new task force in collaboration with the Phoenix Fire and Phoenix Police Department to address the use and dangers […]
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 […]
Join us for an exciting social gathering in Cottonwood, AZ on October 26th from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM! We welcome survivors and their families to participate in a day filled with fun activities, including horseback riding, canoeing, bike riding, games, and a delicious lunch. A huge thanks to the Cottonwood Fire Department for generously […]
Plexus Worldwide is sponsoring our Festival of Tree’s this year! The Plexus team joined in our 2024 Lake Day for Camp Courage this summer, seeing all the amazing staff and campers. Arizona Burn Foundation is grateful for their engagement this year for the Festival of Tree’s – Video Sponsor- helping us to tell our story! […]
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 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 […]
