“Terrance has been hit by a car!” They’re words no parent ever wants to hear. Just over a year ago, those were the exact words that Terrance’s family heard when his best friend ran into their house, panicked. The two boys had been playing outside when tragedy struck – nine-year-old Terrance was accidentally run over […]
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 […]
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 […]
Diana and Jeff have known each other for 52 years, been together for 32 and married for 23. Like many long-term couples, they faced challenges that began to pull them apart. Diana’s accident in October 2023 was a turning point. She had been struggling with personal challenges, and one night, while Diana and Jeff were […]
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 […]
Three years after her initial burn injury, Hitaxi Mistry returned to the Arizona Burn Center, this time to offer peer support to another burn survivor. For Hitaxi, this was a chance to give back to a community that has embraced her. Having suffered third-degree burns on 72 percent of her body, she endured seven months […]
From January 10th-12th, ABF hosted our annual Camp Nurture at the beautiful Saguaro Lake Guest Ranch, bringing together five families of young burn survivors, ages 0-6, for a weekend of connection, healing, and fun. Camp Nurture is designed to support burn survivors and their families as they navigate the physical, emotional, and social challenges of […]
Camp Nurture is ABF’s family camp designed for burn survivors ages 0-6 and their family members. This year, ABF hosted 5 families to participate in a unique opportunity to meet other families with young children who sustained a burn injury. Parents took part in a variety of therapeutic sessions over the weekend long camp as […]
We are thrilled to announce the return of our annual Camp Thrive, a unique opportunity for young burn survivors aged 18-25 to come together and enjoy a weekend filled with meaningful connections and personal growth. Hosted in the Flagstaff, Arizona, from March 14th to 16th, this camp is designed to offer participants a safe and […]
The day before his 70th birthday, Mark Dearth found himself facing a life-altering emergency when an explosion on his rural Arizona property led to serious burns on his right leg and hand. Over the last six months, Mark has embraced the healing power of art and channeled his energy to give back to his newfound […]
