Dear Friends of ABF, It’s an honor to step into this role and continue building on the incredible foundation that so many of you have been a part of. For 58 years, the Arizona Burn Foundation has been a source of hope and healing for burn survivors and their families—and 2026 will be no different. […]
Dear Friends of ABF, As we close out the year, I want to take a moment to reflect on what your support has made possible. For 58 years, the Arizona Burn Foundation has stood as a bridge between hospital and home, walking alongside burn survivors and their families through every stage of healing. What begins […]
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 […]
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 […]
Dear Friends of ABF, I’m honored to share that the Arizona Burn Foundation has been named one of this year’s honorees at the Phoenix Business Journal’s Healthcare Hero Awards. ABF was recognized in the Innovator category, which “honors people or organizations that have contributed to healthcare through their research, discoveries or development of new procedures, […]
Dear Friends of ABF, Our mission at the Arizona Burn Foundation has always been clear: to support burn survivors and their families through every stage of healing. While our support and programs often begin at the bedside, their impact reaches far beyond hospital walls – into homes, schools, and communities across the state. Burns don’t […]
Dear Friends of ABF, As extreme heat takes over the Valley, we find ourselves in our busiest time of year. Beds at Arizona’s burn centers in Phoenix and Tucson are filling up as contact burns increase. This time of year, we see a rise in families needing support after loved ones have fallen on hot […]
Dear Friends of ABF, In this month’s newsletter, you will read about a resilient group of individuals wo inspire me every day. While they have always been a source of inspiration, I must admit I was initially hesitant when one of our board members, Jason, approached me with his idea. Jason, a burn survivor himself, […]
