Time is running out to get tickets for the 14th Annual Dinner & Dance in Clovis. Visit our event page to purchase your tickets at: https://one.bidpal.net/aarbfdinnerdance2024

If you are a Central Valley Volunteer or Student Group looking to support AARBF, volunteer opportunities are available for event set up, day of, and breakdown. If you are interested in supporting in this capacity, please email Katrina at [email protected].

On September 8th, I shared this video message through the Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation social media accounts. For me, September is a time of remembrance of my burn injury and the journey I have taken these past 24 years. It is also a time when I remember the foundation’s namesake, Alisa Ann, as another birthday passes without her. While I’m saddened by the fact that Alisa did not survive her burn injury, I am grateful for the foundation that emerged from the tragedy. My road to recovery was filled with support and love from this foundation. I am honored to be an AARBF volunteer and member of the Board of Directors. Today, I am asking you to make a donation in honor of Alisa Ann and the foundation that has helped countless survivors and their families over the past 53 years. It can be whatever amount is significant for you. Maybe it’s $10 for your 10th burniversary or $64 for how old Alisa would have been.

Click Here to Donate

Thank you for watching my video and making a difference in the lives of burn survivors!

On August 15th, we joined our friends with the UCI Medical Center for their Summer Twilight Picnic. We appreciate their Burn Program Coordinator (and AARBF council member), Ché R. Ochtli for including us.  AARBF’s Martha Banks, joined 35 families for a fun day filled with laugh, games, gifts and super heroes.

On August 21st, AARBF’s Martha Banks was honored to have the opportunity to share about our programs and services to 15 members of the Kiwanis Club at Hermosa Beach. We love being able to share how we impact the lives of burn survivors.

The Getaway Family Camp 2024 was absolutely fantastic. We had a blast making core memories with everyone. AARBF hosted 35 families and 15 staff/volunteers at Camp Oakhurst this past Labor Day weekend, bringing the total to 164 amazing people. We are so thankful to all the families and volunteers who chose to spend their holiday weekend with us.

There were so many exciting outdoor activities like archery, swimming, giant swing, rock climbing, high ropes, support groups, kids/teens club, open mic, bingo, and dancing with families from all over California and Nevada.

Our Community Partners, Firefighters of Southern Nevada Burn Foundation made it possible for Nevada families to join us for this event.

We are so appreciative for our incredible group of volunteers that made this weekend run so smoothly and fun. Thank you; Apollo, D, Buddy, Chop Suey, Moose, Kappa, Viper, Lenny, Pinecone, Figgy, Ricky Rescue, Hydra, Shred, Mee Mee, and Kika. Your hard work and dedication truly made it a weekend to remember.

This year, we are excited to announce our partnership with the SoCal Burn Ride. Join us, along with Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys for the ninth annual event which is a Texas Hold ‘Em style Poker Run happening on Saturday, October 26th, starting and ending in Thousand Oaks.

DATE: Saturday, October 26, 2024

LOCATION: Lakeside Pavillion, Conejo Creek North Park, 1379 E Janss Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362

TIMES: 9AM Registration/ Opening Ceremonies

KSU: 10AM

Afterparty: 12PM

Get your Rider, Passenger and After Party tickets at: www.socalburnride.com

Join us for the 42nd annual SoCal Golf Tournament. This year’s event will be held on Tuesday, October 8 to the Black Gold Country Club in Yorba Linda.

Click here to register or make a donation in support of this event.

The Alameda County Firefighters are hosting their annual golf tournament at the Callippe Reserve Golf Course in Pleasanton, CA on Monday October 28th.

Click here to register.

We have a new schedule for our support groups. Please click here to see what has changed for 2024.

Or, contact us at [email protected] for more information.

Watch for information coming soon about our holiday parties!

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