On September 8th, I shared this video message through the Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation social media accounts. For me, September is a time of remembrance of my burn injury and the journey I have taken these past 24 years. It is also a time when I remember the foundation’s namesake, Alisa Ann, as another birthday passes without her. While I’m saddened by the fact that Alisa did not survive her burn injury, I am grateful for the foundation that emerged from the tragedy. My road to recovery was filled with support and love from this foundation. I am honored to be an AARBF volunteer and member of the Board of Directors. Today, I am asking you to make a donation in honor of Alisa Ann and the foundation that has helped countless survivors and their families over the past 53 years. It can be whatever amount is significant for you. Maybe it’s $10 for your 10th burniversary or $64 for how old Alisa would have been.
Thank you for watching my video and making a difference in the lives of burn survivors!