Resources
Tremone’s Story: From Burn Injury to Burn Survivor Advocate
“The Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation kept me from going over the cliff. I was raised in a bad environment but AARBF exposed me to ...
Senior Prevention and Risk Conversations
SPARC is an acronym for Senior Prevention and Risk Conversations. It is an interactive and customized program designed to engage older adults, ages 55 years and older, in conversations about fire and burn safety, in a comfortable and casual environment. The program is provided at no charge by the Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation.
Burn Safety Tips with Firefighter Patch
Firefighter Patch teaches us how to prevent burns in young children with easy cooking safety and scald prevention tips.
What Now? Going Home: A Guide for Burn Survivors and Their Loved ones
What Now? Going Home: A Guide for Burn Survivors and Their Loved ones
Gratitude Journals
My name is Erika Mendoza, I became involved with the foundation at the age of 5 following my burn injury. I participated in Champ Camp ...
Breathing
When was the last time you paid attention to how you were breathing? You'll be surprised how much it can affect your life...and your energy. ...
Cross Fit At Home
My name is Clark, better known as Grizzie. I became involved with the Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation in 2009 after finding out about it from the late Fire Chief ...
Introduction to Belly Dancing
My name is Nicole "Andalee" Owens, Andalee is my stage name for the belly dance community. I heard about AARBF through one of my students, Erika Mendoza ...
Jam Session with Tum Tum
Hey everyone, TumTum here! I've tried my best to make an impact on the AARBF since I started as a volunteer in 2008, but really it has ...
Combating Isolation: Miki Mathes’ Story
“We don't heal in isolation, but in community.” Kelley Harrell, Best-Selling Author Isolation is a feeling of sadness, loneliness and not feeling connected to the ...