Jacob is a courageous 12-year-old from Northeastern Arizona who was recently injured from a flash burn – a burn caused from sudden, intense heat – while burning trash. He suffered burns on his face, ear, and hands, and faced every step of recovery with strength. His treatment took him and his stepdad more than […]
It was a sweltering summer day when Nicole, ABF’s Client Care Programs Administrator, arrived at an East Valley elementary school with a special guest: Alan the sloth. They were there to meet a group of second graders as part of ABF’s school re-entry program, which helps young burn survivors reintegrate into school life with confidence […]
For Josh and Malakai Clark, walking a familiar path means facing the same trauma across generations – but with ABF’s support, that path leads towards healing for both. A Thanksgiving Turned Tragic It was Thanksgiving Day, and Josh Clark had just sat down for dinner when his phone rang. Seeing it was his boys’ mother […]
One-by-one, cars pulled up early on a Sunday morning as kids with backpacks and pillows spilled out. The bus to Camp Courage was filling up fast. For the past 34 years, dozens of campers and volunteers have gathered in Prescott for a week of skill-building, connection, and pure enjoyment! This year was no exception. Camp […]
You know that special thing you love that you can’t wait to do again? For Bob, 72, it’s riding his motorcycle on Arizona’s scenic byways. The engine’s roar and the wind in his face remind him of flying F-14 Tomcat jet fighters in the Navy. But an accident in his backyard put all that at […]
Every year, camp is filled with unique and memorable moments. This year, one of ABF’s six-year-old campers was climbing a 30-foot ladder on the ropes course, and an eight-year-old camper was right behind her. The course, designed to build trust and connection, had both girls harnessed in with a team of safety volunteers on hand. […]
In the early hours before sunrise on May 16, eleven determined individuals embarked on an extraordinary journey. At 2:30 AM, they set out to conquer the Grand Canyon’s North Rim to South Rim, a grueling 24-mile trek in just one day. While many groups from around the world attempt the Rim-to-Rim (R2R) hike, this group […]
Dear ABF Supporters, I recently had the privilege of spending time with some of our young burn survivors and their families at our newest camp, Camp Cousteau in Loreto, Mexico. One evening at dinner, I was deeply moved by a conversation with one of the survivor’s fathers. He shared how special this time away with […]
This past April 5-year-old Mia and her family were in a tragic car accident where two of her siblings and grandfather passed away. Mia, another sibling, and her mom were taken to the hospital for medical care. Mia sustained a broken leg as well as burns, going down her backside from her neck down to […]
We are still beaming with pride over the success of Camp Courage! This year’s theme, “Olympics – Go for Gold,” inspired our campers to reach for the stars and strive for excellence in every aspect of their lives. Over 100 dedicated volunteers devoted their time to serving our young burn survivors, aged 6-19, through a […]
