CEO Corner August 2025

Dear Friends of ABF,

Our mission at the Arizona Burn Foundation has always been clear: to support burn survivors and their families through every stage of healing. While our support and programs often begin at the bedside, their impact reaches far beyond hospital walls – into homes, schools, and communities across the state.

Burns don’t discriminate, and neither do we. We’re proud that our network of support is as expansive as it is compassionate. Whether it’s installing smoke alarms in rural communities, providing financial assistance to families like the Clarks – who traveled 129 miles roundtrip for burn care and whose story you’ll read in this issue – or helping guide a child back to school after an injury, our belief is that no one should walk this journey alone.

We continue to expand our prevention efforts through strategic partnerships and grow our Thrive programs thanks to generous funders like Mercy Care, whose support you will also read more about below. We are especially proud of the volunteers, donors and partners who make our work possible, as well as the families who fuel our mission every day.

As we look ahead, we remain committed to ensuring that families across Arizona are treated fairly, equitably, and compassionately – so they receive the care they need and deserve. Together, we are creating a safer, more supportive Arizona for all.

With gratitude,

ABF CEO