Bridget’s appointment was recently featured in the Phoenix Business Journal. [View the coverage] [PHOENIX, AZ – MAY 19, 2026] – The Arizona Burn Foundation (ABF) today announced that Bridget Doherty has been appointed chief executive officer. Doherty has served as interim CEO since December 2025 following the retirement of Rex Albright and will now lead […]
ABF is thrilled to bring innovative Rescue Retriever strobe-based alarms to pet owners in an effort to help firefighters locate pets while keeping families out of harm’s way. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (PHOENIX, AZ – May 13. 2026) – The Arizona Burn Foundation (ABF) is expanding its community smoke alarm walk program to better protect entire […]
In 2025, your support showed up when it mattered most—in the aftermath of emergencies, during recovery, and through prevention partnerships. Together, we made a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities across our region. Here’s a snapshot of what you helped make possible. Lives Touched When help was needed most: 632 families […]
At this year’s Festival of Trees, we were honored to present Matt Cunningham with the Legacy Award, recognizing a lifetime of advocacy and compassion for burn survivors and their loved ones. Since 2001, Cunningham Law Firm has donated more than $2 million to the Arizona Burn Foundation. Their ongoing support makes it possible for ABF […]
The Arizona Burn Foundation (ABF), a leading nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of burn survivors and their families, announces the retirement of its respected Chief Executive Officer, Rex Albright, effective Tuesday, December 16, 2025. After seven years of visionary leadership, Albright will step down, leaving a legacy of growth, innovation, and unwavering commitment to […]
The Arizona Burn Foundation (ABF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of burn survivors and their families while promoting burn prevention advocacy and education, is proud to announce the appointment of Ashley Hower as Chair of its Board of Directors. Ashley, chief marketing officer at Plexus Worldwide, spearheads global marketing initiatives […]
The Arizona Burn Foundation (ABF) is proud to announce the appointment of Ashley Hower as Chair of its Board of Directors. A longtime advocate and supporter of ABF’s mission, Ashley brings both professional expertise and personal passion to this leadership role. As Chief Marketing Officer at Plexus Worldwide, Ashley leads global marketing strategy, brand development, […]
We’re proud to share that the Arizona Burn Foundation was recently featured on Arizona Horizon, a public affairs program on Arizona PBS. The segment spotlighted our new partnership with Mercy Care, made possible through a generous $125,000 Community Reinvestment Grant. This grant supports our Thrive Programs—services that help burn survivors and their families move from […]
Earlier this month, ABF participated in the annual Fireworks Safety Media Event alongside the Phoenix Fire Department and several community partners. The event, part of a broader initiative by the City of Phoenix, which has established a new task force in collaboration with the Phoenix Fire and Phoenix Police Department to address the use and dangers […]
Recently, ABF, in partnership with the Diane & Bruce Halle Arizona Burn Center – Valleywise Health, hosted the Western Region Burn Conference in Seattle, WA. The three-day event gathered more than 150 burn care professionals and industry experts from 13 western states. Renowned for its pioneering spirit and dedication to excellence, the Western United States […]
