Dear Friends of ABF, Since 2019, when I first joined the Arizona Burn Foundation as CEO, the number of burn survivors and their families that we assist has doubled, expanding our reach significantly. Additionally, we now host six camps and retreats and have increased our team from five to 12. This growth underscores the critical […]
ABF’s prevention and education programs thrive thanks to the incredible generosity of our community partners. From individuals to businesses and private foundations, their support makes all the difference. One standout partner is State Farm, who recently awarded ABF a generous $45,000 grant. This funding will enable ABF to install over 1,200 smoke alarms throughout Maricopa […]
“Several years ago, my family was involved in an explosion, and our lives changed in many ways, including a substantial rise in our daily cost of living. As a family member of a burn victim, I felt called to help the victims of the devastating New Year’s Eve fireworks explosion in Hawaii. This tragic accident […]
The holiday season is in full swing and with that we know seeing friends and family will include travel for some. We also know this time of year, as the weather is cooler some look forward to having fire pits to enjoy the evenings outside and we also know that some will have an opportunity […]
We have turned the corner and cooler weather is upon us. (Thank goodness). Now that we have completed another summer our thoughts turn to outdoor activities as well as the upcoming holiday season. This time of year, our attention turns to outdoor fireplaces, potentially frying our thanksgiving turkey, Christmas lights and then off course New […]
At the end of September, we successfully hosted our Buckeye Community Smoke Alarm Walk, where we installed 91 alarms, assisted 27 families, and educated 98 residents about fire safety. This impactful event made a real difference in our community, all thanks to our 51 volunteers. If you’re passionate about making a positive change and want […]
We have reached the fall season in Arizona and that means we can start to see double digit highs which is a relief. Be mindful of the sun and stay hydrated as you start to venture out to enjoy the weather as it will start to cool down. As ABF sees the seasons change it […]
The summer mercifully is starting to wind down. Arizona heat has once again set records and once again ABF has been there to support the families that have been impacted by these record-breaking hot months. As a supporter of ABF, you have allowed for families that have been impacted by a burn trauma to receive […]
We are excited to announce our upcoming Smoke Alarm Walks, offering a fantastic opportunity to engage with and support our community. This fall, we will be hosting eight walks across various locations in the valley, and we invite you to join us as a volunteer. Schedule: September 28th – Buckeye October 5th – Prescott Valley October 12th – […]
We are thrilled to announce that, thanks to a generous grant from FEMA, we have distributed over 100,000 copies of Milo and Moxie: Wildfire Prevention to children in six counties across the Western United States, all at no cost to the schools, fire departments, and families! The counties benefiting from this initiative are: Pima County, […]
