Dr. Kevin Foster, MD Chief of Burn Services Arizona Burn Center at Valleywise Health answers: There are really two methods to avoid sun exposure following burn injury. The best way to avoid sun exposure to burn scars and burn wounds is to use sun protective clothing. This is clothing with built-in barriers to ultraviolet radiation. […]
My name is Nelson De La Cruz Santos, this is my little story. On the night of August 23rd of 2021, everything appeared normal and I never imagined that in just a few hours my life would completely change. I normally would get home to our trailer at around 8pm. I always would take some […]
My husband Robert’s illness was unexpected and happened so sudden. He was a full-time working father, who provided for our family. He stayed in the hospital for 3 months. He went through multiple surgeries, including skin grafts, then to rehab to help him regain his strength. We have been struggling financially since that day and […]
Camp Nurture is designed for burn survivors ages 0-6 and their families to better understand and heal physically, emotionally, and socially after a burn injury. This therapeutic camp provides families with a community of support and coping skills to incorporate beyond camp. Breakout session topics include parenting after a traumatic event, parent guilt, bullying, rehearsing […]
Chloe was burned in December of 2021 when boiling water spilled onto her lap. She spent a week in the Arizona Burn Center being treated for her scald burns. Chloe saw posters of fellow burn survivors at Camp Courage and wanted to attend. Chloe was excited, but nervous when she arrived at camp. This was […]
My name is Anthony “Tony” Azzinaro, my wife Kathryn Lindsay and I are three years out from our accident, we both sustained burns and felt a need to give back to the Burn Community. We are newly minted SOAR Volunteers from Summer of 2021. We both retired in 2017 and our accident has thrown a […]
Can you believe it’s already Fall? Holiday season is upon us and we can’t wait to celebrate with you at the Annual Holiday Party for burn survivors! Survivors and their families are invited to join in either Phoenix or Tucson on December 9th for an evening of festive treats, holiday arts and crafts, tree decorating, […]
Thank you to ABF! About a month ago, my father Joe and I were working on the carburetor to my old 84 Chevy Silverado. As my father was holding a cup of gas, pouring into the carburetor, it backfired and caught my father’s hand and arm on fire. When he tried to back away, he […]
Tonya Naughton, MSN,BSN, RN, MACJ Banner University Medical Center answers: For temporary relief of itching you can try these self-care measures: Avoid items or situations that cause you to itch. Try to identify what’s causing your symptoms and avoid it. This might be wool clothing, an overly heated room, too many hot baths or exposure […]
Calling all burn survivors and family members! You’re invited to Bowling Night on Friday, September 16th for free bowling, food, and fun! Come anytime from 6-9pm at either the Phoenix or Tucson location. Phoenix Location: Bowlero Christown, 1919 W. Bethany Home Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85015 Tucson Location: Lucky Strike Bowl, 4015 E. Speedway Blvd., Tucson, […]
