Burn Bulletin
August 2019 Burn Bulletin
The 2019 Outdoor Trip celebrated 15 incredible years of rock climbing, paddle boarding, kayaking and outdoor fun over the weekend of July 26 – 28, 2019.
July 2019 Burn Bulletin
We were excited to welcome 156 burn injured children, including 13 Counselors in Training (CITs), from all over California and beyond to participate in this year’s Champ Camp, which provides a free, safe and fun summer camp environment for children ages 5 to 17 facing one of life’s toughest and most painful challenges: severe burn injuries.
June 2019 Burn Bulletin
On May 4, 2019 all three of our regions hosted our annual Day at the Park event to help young burn survivors prepare for Champ Camp.
May 2019 Burn Bulletin
Over the weekend of March 8–10, 2019, AARBF hosted our Annual Northern CA Ski Trip to Bear Valley Ski Resort. 30 Burn Survivors, ages 7-17, along with 16 volunteers attended this year, one of our largest ski trips yet!
Champ Camp Appeal 2019
Imagine waking up – your body wrapped in bandages, you are in great pain and you have no idea where you are. You are scared, alone, conscious but barely able to speak.
April 2019 Burn Bulletin
Over the weekend of March 8–10, 2019, AARBF hosted our Annual Northern CA Ski Trip to Bear Valley Ski Resort. 30 Burn Survivors, ages 7-17, along with 16 volunteers attended this year, one of our largest ski trips yet!
March 2019 Burn Bulletin
In honor of National Burn Awareness Week in the month of February, Throughout the week, burn survivors that have utilized the the Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundations’ highlighted inspiring stories of burn survivors that have benefited from AARBF programs and services were featured on our social media pages.
February 2019 Burn Bulletin
During January 3 – 4, 2019 the Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation (AARBF) staff came together for our first in-person all staff meeting of the new year.
January 2019 Burn Bulletin
On December 1, 2018, 239 burn survivors and loved ones came together for the annual Central Valley Holiday Party at the Clovis Rodeo Grounds.
December 2018 Burn Bulletin
“I woke up in an inferno in my room and after trying to alert roommates to the situation I succumbed to the smoke and heat and passed out, my last thought being that, this is it I guess.”