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Meet the Hikers: Conquering the Canyon

Conquering the Canyon is a Rim‑to‑River Grand Canyon hike, hosted by burn survivor and former ABF Board Chair Jason Nelson,…

2 months ago

The Power of Shared Experience After a Burn Injury

For burn survivors, healing doesn’t stop when the wounds close. The Arizona Burn Foundation focuses on what comes next… confidence,…

3 months ago

The Camp That Changed Everything

Recovery from a burn injury isn’t linear. Sometimes, the journey even comes full circle. That’s exactly the case for Rebecca…

4 months ago

Two Paths, One Purpose: Ella & Nikki’s Unforgettable Experience at International Burn Camp

When 15-year-old Ella stepped onto the plane this October with Tempe Firefighter, Nikki, she was carrying more than a suitcase.…

7 months ago

A Family Forever Changed: Terrance’s Journey of Recovery & Healing

“Terrance has been hit by a car!” They’re words no parent ever wants to hear. Just over a year ago,…

8 months ago

Supporter Spotlight: Healing Takes (Angel) Flight – Jacob’s Story

Jacob is a courageous 12-year-old from Northeastern Arizona who was recently injured from a flash burn - a burn caused…

9 months ago

Walking a Familiar Path

For Josh and Malakai Clark, walking a familiar path means facing the same trauma across generations – but with ABF’s…

10 months ago

Healing Together: How Camp Connection Builds Stronger Bonds for Burn Survivors

Diana and Jeff have known each other for 52 years, been together for 32 and married for 23. Like many…

1 year ago

CEO Corner March 2025

Dear ABF Supporters, I recently had the privilege of spending time with some of our young burn survivors and their…

1 year ago

From Survivor to [Peer] Supporter: Hitaxi’s Ongoing Journey

Three years after her initial burn injury, Hitaxi Mistry returned to the Arizona Burn Center, this time to offer peer…

1 year ago