Burn Survivors Caught "The Surf Bug" at Beach Camp

Estero Bay Surf Club joins AARBF participants and volunteers for a photo before heading out to catch a wave. Photo by Gary Edmonson.

Nine burn survivors ages 11-19 wriggled into wetsuits and rode waves in the 2nd annual Surf and Kayak Camp in Morro Bay, September 26-28, 2008.

"My favorite part of the weekend is the excitement the kids get the first time they stand up and ride a wave. A couple of kids got the surf bug and went out again for a couple of hours more after lunch," said Kitty "Kit Kat" Brunner, who organizes the event with her husband Mark "Bru" Brunner. The weekend is hosted by the Central Coast volunteers of the Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation more...

Hook & Ladder Ball Sails with Success

"It was an amazing evening. We had beautiful weather. Lots of people came in costumes - sailors, pirates, Isaac from the 'Love Boat' and a whole table dressed as "Gilligan's Island" characters. It all contributed to a festive evening," said Emily Goldman, emcee at the 6th Annual Hook & Ladder Ball, October 25, 2008 more...