survivor

How do you deal with someone staring? Do people stare out you out of pure innocence?

Andrea Leon, BS, CCLS Arizona Burn Center at Valleywise Health Reentering back into the community or school setting can be…

2 years ago

Why am I always exhausted?

Dr. Lourdes Castanon, MD, FACS Banner University Medical Center Fatigue is a common symptom after a burn injury. Specially acutely,…

2 years ago

Camp Courage 2023 Applications are Open

Camp Courage applications open March 1st! Camp Courage is ABF’s annual therapeutic camp for burn survivors age 6-20, held in…

2 years ago

Aria’s School Re-entry

Last fall, ABF Social Worker Kelsey and Child Life Specialist Danielle, did a school re-entry presentation for Aria’s 2nd grade…

2 years ago

Camp Nurture 2023 Success

Camp Nurture was a huge success! Burn survivors age 0-6 years old, and their family members, gathered at Saguaro Lake…

2 years ago

Camp Thrive

Calling all young adults! You are invited to Camp Thrive, taking place February 24-26 at Saguaro Lake Ranch Resort. Camp…

2 years ago

“I Don’t Know Who I’d Be without the Burns”

Chase was burned in September of 2021, while replicating a color changing fire experiment trending on Tik Tok. The bottle of rubbing…

2 years ago

How do you talk to your child about your accident? What does your child share about your story? How do you support them in handling questions or bullying?

  Danielle Ford, MS, CCLS, CPST Arizona Burn Center at Valleywise Health answers: Talking to your child about your accident…

2 years ago

What are some sun protection options?

Dr. Kevin Foster, MD Chief of Burn Services Arizona Burn Center at Valleywise Health answers: There are really two methods…

2 years ago

Road to Recovery

My name is Nelson De La Cruz Santos, this is my little story. On the night of August 23rd of…

2 years ago