08 May 2023
May 2023 Burn Bulletin
Over the first weekend in April, we took 26 burn survivor kids on our first ever state-wide ski trip up to Bear Valley.
Who We Are
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The Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation (AARBF) is a California-based nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing burns and fires and providing services to those who have been affected by a burn injury.
Volunteer
Contribute your time and energy into making a difference with AARBF as a volunteer.
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Get Help
AARBF supports burn survivors and family members with a variety of supportive services.
Learn MoreSurvivor Services
Recreational Events
We are wholeheartedly dedicated to providing services to those who have been affected by burn injuries.
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Emotional Support
Burn survivors and their families need a special kind of support, and AARBF is prepared to help.
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Financial Assistance
AARBF offers emergency financial, food, and transportation assistance for burn survivors and their families.
Learn MoreMore important than what we do is why we do it. Here are last year’s numbers.
2,651
Burn survivors and family members who received services
656
Burn survivors and family members visited in the hospital
35,728
Community members reached for burn prevention
29,328
Students reached via Firefighters in Safety Education
Latest Burn Bulletins
The Burn Bulletin is a monthly electronic newsletter with articles on upcoming and past AARBF events and programs and news of interest to fire fighters, burn survivors, the medical community, donors and volunteers.
10 Apr 2023
April 2023 Burn Bulletin
For over 50 years, AARBF has served California through fire prevention programs and burn survivor support. As we continue into our next 50 years, we are making changes to serve our community more effectively.
13 Mar 2023
March 2023 Burn Bulletin
From February 17th -20th, AARBF had the pleasure of welcoming twenty-five amazing young adults to Camp Ocean Pines in Cambria for the annual Young Adult Summit.