Adult Burn Survivors getaway to "The Get A Way"

"The Get A Way" just wrapped up its 14th successful year. The Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation organizes the weekend retreat for adult burn survivors and their loved ones annually over Labor Day weekend.

"We loved the arts and crafts! There was a great bubble show that kids and adults loved. My favorite thing was watching my two kids crawl through the high ropes course. My son's favorite thing is paintball," said Sandra Hishida, who has been attending The Get A Way with her family for seven years. "The things we didn't get to do this year, we plan to do next. There is always something to look forward to." more...

Central Coast Takes Prevention on the Road

California Central Coast fire departments take prevention on the road during Fire Prevention Week. On Oct. 9, all 18 San Luis Obispo County fire departments will combine mobile prevention presentations and fundraising into the Central Coast Relay.

This year, 25 engines will visit 16 schools. The departments will travel more than 200 miles to reach 5,800 children. After presenting prevention education to the children, the departments present checks to the Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation more...

AARBF Bids a Fond Farewell and Adds New Faces

There have been quite a number of changes here at the Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation more...