Save the Date for a AARBF’s Holiday Parties

Santa greeting children at the Central Valley Holiday Party, after arriving on his "fire truck sleigh"

Save the date! In December, Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation hosts six holiday parties for burn survivors, loved ones, firefighters and volunteers. Party activities vary by region, but all are joyful celebrations. Contact your regional office to receive an invitation.

AARBF gives an extra thank you to the following people and organizations for their special efforts: Linda Carrier, Marilyn Erikson, Dan Gaytan, Joe Rosa, Scott Sanders, Jill Sproul, Bank of the West, Children's Burn Foundation, Golden Valley Girl Scout Council, LA Heat and Target.

Party Details:

Southern California
Shriners Hospital Los Angeles
Date: Saturday, December 13, 2008
Time: 1pm-3:30pm
Location: Shriners Hospital, 3160 Geneva Street, Los Angeles, CA

Sherman Oaks
Date: Saturday, December 6, 2008
Time: 11am-2pm
Location: Emergency Parking Lot of the Sherman Oaks Hospital, 4929 Van Nuys Boulevard, Sherman Oaks, CA

Central Valley
Date: Saturday, December 6, 2008
Time: 11am-2:30pm
Location: Clovis Veteran's Memorial Building, 453 Hughes Ave., Clovis, CA

Central Coast
Date: Saturday, December 6, 2008
Time/Location: TBA. See www.aarbf.org/events/events.htm in November.

Bay Area
Santa Clara
Date: Saturday, December 13, 2008
Time: 11am-2:30pm
Location: Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, 2nd Floor Cafeteria, 751 S. Bascom Avenue, San Jose, CA

East Bay
Date: Saturday, December 6, 2008
Time: Noon-3pm
Location: South Berkeley Senior Center, 2939 Ellis St, Berkeley CA

Also in this issue:
AARBF Keeps Kids Safe
Hit the Deck! Get to the Hook & Ladder Ball