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Champy-On Raises $30,000

Champy-On Raises $30,000

The annual Champy-On online fundraiser raised $30,000, which is the equivalent of sending 30 kids to Champ Camp. This year, individuals and teams were able to participate in weekly challenges and earn a discount to the Champ Camp store. Donations of $40 or more were entered into a raffle to win a PlayStation 4 and an Electric Scooter. Two winners were drawn by campers during the Chili Cook-Off and VIP Day. Congratulations to JoAnn Grant and Paul Hanson.

Thank you to our Champy-On Teams and Individuals: AARBF Board and Council, Champ Camp Seniors, Friends of Alisa Ann – Alumni Association, Chop Suey, Feruzi Mwero, Camp Director, Curtis Harper, and Erika Mendoza.

Thank You to our Champ Camp Partners and Sponsors

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We are thankful for our wonderful partners and sponsors who work all year round to support the Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation and our survivors by raising funds to help send campers to Champ Camp or sponsor memories like a new backpack or a fun activity during the week. This year we would like to thank Signature Aviation, Central Valley Firefighters Credit Union, Angel Flight, Firefighters of Southern Nevada Burn Foundation, Wind and Fire Motorcycle Club, and the Bakersfield Firefighters Burn Foundation. Your support and partnerships are greatly appreciated.

Join Us in Clovis

Join Us in Clovis

Tickets are now available for AARBF’s 15th Annual Dinner & Dance in Clovis on Saturday, November 22, 2025. Visit our event page at https://givebutter.com/c/2025AARBFDinnerDance for details. Sponsorships are also available.

If you would like to donate to our silent or live auction, please contact Katrina at karthur@aarbf.org.

Champ Camp Counselor Reunion

Champ Camp Counselor Reunion

We invite you to join us for another All Champ Camp Counselor Reunion.

Date:  Saturday August 16, 2025
Time:   2pm-8pm
Location:  Mike “Colonel” Sanders House at 13595 Sycamore Dr. Morgan Hill CA 95037//408-892-0902         
Cost:  $20 per person, spouses and kids are invited – BY 8/5 to Beanie via VENMO@Sandra-Smith-72 or Zelle 650-438-9173
Food: Hamburgers and hot dogs, water and some soft drinks will be provided.

If you plan on attending, please bring some other kinds of food to share with the group.  (Your choice- appetizer, casserole, salad, dessert, or anything else you might want to share with the group).

Theme: “40 Years!” (Sticking with this year’s camp theme and another reason to celebrate each & every one of you!)

Plan on there being group skits, songs, and several other surprises throughout the event. Please wear an old Champ Camp shirt.

There are several hotels in the area if you want to stay in town.

(Colonel has about 8 acres of flat ground if you wish to bring a trailer, motorhome or whatever you want to sleep in. He does not have power, water or dumping facilities.)

 We are in need of several volunteers for this event.  If you would like to help, let us know.

  *  Set Up tables and chairs (Saturday noon)

  *  1-2 Volunteers to BBQ

  *  Sign in with name tags

  *  Clean up

  *  Donations of plates, forks, napkins, ice, condiments

  *   Activity Games Coordinator

RSVP BY August 5th along with your current contact phone and email info.

Questions?  Contact Colonel 408-892-0902, 2c60ms@gmail.com or Beanie 650-438-9173, SandraEZsmith@gmail.com

If you have contact with any past counselors, please feel free to pass this information to us.

Upcoming Partner Events

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Mark your calendar – our friends with Alameda City Fire are hosting their annual Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, July 27th at Alameda Fire Station #1. We hope to see you there.

Looking for a new challenge? Check out the Hell of a Half Marathon. Held in Exeter in the middle of summer – what more can you ask for? Register today at www.hellofahalf.com.

Celebrating a Record-Breaking Event

Celebrating a Record-Breaking Event

Fresno Urban Run 2025

Fresno Urban Run 2025

PIKE Fresno State Gives Back to Their Community

PIKE Fresno State Gives Back to Their Community

Celebrating Partnerships

Celebrating Partnerships

Fresno Urban Run 2025

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On Sunday May 4th, over 1,000 runners including teams from 14 fire departments ran in the Fresno Urban Run. Amongst the teams the FCC Fire Academy Class 63, COS Fire Academy Class 21-43 and Scott “Pointdexter” Mellon ran to raise funds for Champ Camp 2025. Class 63 were our top fundraisers, helping to send 11 youth burn survivors to camp. This yearly Fresno tradition is a great way for AARBF to share our mission, and we are thankful to all the donors, organizers and runners who brave the stadium, parking garage and the 10-story climb to the top of the Grand. In 2025 you all help raise $19,488, thank you!