Camp Courage starts this weekend and we are absolutely thrilled to welcome our campers back this year! Camp Courage is an extraordinary therapeutic camp designed exclusively for burn survivors aged 6 to 20 in beautiful Prescott, AZ. It is a week filled with unforgettable experiences, exciting adventures, and lifelong friendships. Best of all, our dedicated […]
When a loved one is injured in a fire, it can be a traumatic experience for everyone involved. In addition to the physical and emotional pain that the burn survivor is experiencing, their family and friends may also feel a sense of guilt. This guilt can be overwhelming and can make it difficult to cope […]
Camp Courage is only one month away and we are counting the days! This year’s Camp Courage theme is “Disney – The Most Magical Camp on Earth” and our team of volunteers are actively prepping all of the details to ensure it is truly a magical week for our young burn survivors. If you are […]
Michylle spent over three weeks in the burn center, recovering from her scald burn. When she was finally able to return home, she was concerned about how she would pay her rent and her phone bill, two very important payments! When I told her that ABF would cover those bills for her, she responded with […]
Recently Maylina attended Camp Thrive with her fellow young adult burn survivors. They spent the weekend connecting with each other and other speakers talking about navigating the world as a young adult with burns. How do you navigate romantic relationships with visible scars and just working through your self image during this time in your […]
“It was the best trip I’ve ever been to,” said Diana, a young adult burn survivor who attended the Utah Ski Trip a few weeks ago. The Arizona Burn Foundation partnered with University of Utah for the first time to host a ski trip for young adult burn survivors! Arizona and Utah each got to […]
Andrea Leon, BS, CCLS Arizona Burn Center at Valleywise Health Reentering back into the community or school setting can be a difficult transition for burn survivors. Some people may ask questions and others may stare. People often stare because they have not met a burn survivor before. They might be curious or even concerned. Below […]
Dr. Lourdes Castanon, MD, FACS Banner University Medical Center Fatigue is a common symptom after a burn injury. Specially acutely, the body is working overtime to try to control the injury. As healing begins to occur the body continues to work above our baseline to try to heal the wounds. the body enters a state […]
Camp Courage applications open March 1st! Camp Courage is ABF’s annual therapeutic camp for burn survivors age 6-20, held in Prescott, AZ from June 4-10, 2023. Activities include horseback riding, tie-dye, rappelling, swimming, canoeing, arts and crafts, therapeutic social activities, and so much more! Thanks to generous donors, all costs are covered for campers, so […]
Last fall, ABF Social Worker Kelsey and Child Life Specialist Danielle, did a school re-entry presentation for Aria’s 2nd grade class at Westwood Elementary. The presentation started with a read through of Milo and Moxie: Smart Safety Rangers, which talks about how to stay safe and avoid burn injuries in the home. Danielle then shared […]
