On August 15th, we joined our friends with the UCI Medical Center for their Summer Twilight Picnic. We appreciate their Burn Program Coordinator (and AARBF council member), Ché R. Ochtli for including us. AARBF’s Martha Banks, joined 35 families for a fun day filled with laugh, games, gifts and super heroes.
On August 21st, AARBF’s Martha Banks was honored to have the opportunity to share about our programs and services to 15 members of the Kiwanis Club at Hermosa Beach. We love being able to share how we impact the lives of burn survivors.
The Getaway Family Camp 2024 was absolutely fantastic. We had a blast making core memories with everyone. AARBF hosted 35 families and 15 staff/volunteers at Camp Oakhurst this past Labor Day weekend, bringing the total to 164 amazing people. We are so thankful to all the families and volunteers who chose to spend their holiday weekend with us.
There were so many exciting outdoor activities like archery, swimming, giant swing, rock climbing, high ropes, support groups, kids/teens club, open mic, bingo, and dancing with families from all over California and Nevada.
Our Community Partners, Firefighters of Southern Nevada Burn Foundation made it possible for Nevada families to join us for this event.
We are so appreciative for our incredible group of volunteers that made this weekend run so smoothly and fun. Thank you; Apollo, D, Buddy, Chop Suey, Moose, Kappa, Viper, Lenny, Pinecone, Figgy, Ricky Rescue, Hydra, Shred, Mee Mee, and Kika. Your hard work and dedication truly made it a weekend to remember.
This year, we are excited to announce our partnership with the SoCal Burn Ride. Join us, along with Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys for the ninth annual event which is a Texas Hold ‘Em style Poker Run happening on Saturday, October 26th, starting and ending in Thousand Oaks.
DATE: Saturday, October 26, 2024
LOCATION: Lakeside Pavillion, Conejo Creek North Park, 1379 E Janss Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
TIMES: 9AM Registration/ Opening Ceremonies
KSU: 10AM
Afterparty: 12PMGet your Rider, Passenger and After Party tickets at: www.socalburnride.com
Join us for the 42nd annual SoCal Golf Tournament. This year’s event will be held on Tuesday, October 8 to the Black Gold Country Club in Yorba Linda.
Click here to register or make a donation in support of this event.
The Alameda County Firefighters are hosting their annual golf tournament at the Callippe Reserve Golf Course in Pleasanton, CA on Monday October 28th.
Click here to register.
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Back by popular demand we will be holding another “ALL CHAMP CAMP COUNSELOR REUNION”.
The event will start at 2pm and end around 8pm.
Date: Saturday August 24, 2024
Time: 2pm-8pm
Location: Morgan Hill, CA
Cost: $20 per person, spouses and kids are invited.
Additional information: 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. We are in need of several volunteers for this event. If you would like to help, let us know. If you have contact with any past counselors, please feel free to pass this information to us.
RSVP BY August 20th along with your current contact phone and email info.Contact Beanie 650-438-9173, SandraEZsmith@gmail.com
Friday, September 13: The NorCal Fire Prevention Officers Association’s 14th Annual Golf Tournament & Banquet will be held at the Paradise Valley Golf Course in Fairfield, CA.
Tuesday, October 8: The SoCal Golf Tournament returns to the Black Gold Country Club in Yorba Linda, CA.
Watch our social media for registration announcements.
In June, we welcomed 112 campers and CITs to our 39th Champ Camp, held at the Wonder Valley Ranch Resort in Sanger, CA. Throughout the week, campers enjoyed numerous activities, including the fan-favorite visit from Reptile Ron, scavenger hunts, horseback riding, paintball, ropes course, swimming and waterpark activities, and campfires.
Our Senior campers got to attend a special Outcamp which is an overnight experience. Daytime activities included spending time on Shaver Lake where they had an amazing time, riding jet skis, learning how to wakeboard, riding inner tubes, catching some air, and cruising on a boat. For some of our campers, it was their first time trying these activities, and every single one of them had a huge smile on their face! This amazing time was made possible by Camp Edison, Clovis Fire, Fresno Fire, Wind & Fire, Sierra Marina, and Rally Rentals. Their volunteers helped to create unforgettable memories for our Senior group.
