AZ Walk Of Courage
The AZ Walk of Courage is our signature community event honoring burn survivors, their families, and the professionals who support them. Hosted annually by Changed by Fire, this powerful gathering brings together survivors, caregivers, medical teams, and supporters from across Arizona to walk, connect, and celebrate resilience in all its forms.
The walk was created to honor the strength and resilience of burn survivors, raise awareness about life after a burn injury, and support the emotional, psychological, and social recovery that continues long after hospital care ends. Burn injuries change lives in an instant, but healing is a long journey. Survivors and their families often face unseen challenges that are misunderstood or overlooked. This event brings together survivors, caregivers, medical professionals, and supportive community members in a space designed for connection, recognition, and shared understanding. Each step taken represents courage, remembrance, and the power of healing together.
Whether you're a survivor, a supporter, caregiver or simply someone who believes in healing beyond the hospital, this event is for you.
Why We Created the AZ Walk of Courage
Burn injuries change lives in an instant—but recovery lasts far beyond hospital walls. Survivors often face long-term challenges that are invisible to the public: emotional trauma, social isolation, and the ongoing impact on family life. The AZ Walk of Courage was created to shine a light on life after a burn injury.
This annual event was inspired by a deep need in the burn community: the need for visibility, for connection, and for continued healing. It honors the strength and resilience of burn survivors, acknowledges the vital role of caregivers and medical professionals, and brings together the broader community in shared support.
By walking together, we raise awareness, break isolation, and show burn survivors and their families that they are never alone. Each step taken is a symbol of courage, and a commitment to healing, inclusion, and compassion.
Moments from walks past...
Each year, the AZ Walk of Courage grows through shared stories and meaningful moments. From survivor recognition to quiet reflection and joyful connection, these images capture the heart of the event.
2020 - 1st Annual AZ Walk Of Courage
2021 - 2nd Annual AZ Walk Of Courage
2022 - 3rd Annual AZ Walk Of Courage
2023 - 4th Annual AZ Walk Of Courage
2024 - 5th Annual AZ Walk Of Courage
2025 - 6th Annual AZ Walk Of Courage
Continuing the Walk
The AZ Walk of Courage is one of the many ways Changed by Fire builds awareness and community around burn recovery. Each year, the walk helps strengthen connections, expand outreach, and remind survivors that support continues beyond the physical healing process.
To learn more about our work or explore ways to get involved, visit our healing modalities or get involved pages.