The Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation (AARBF) mission is to significantly reduce the number of burn injuries through prevention education and to enhance the quality of life for those who have been affected by burn injuries in California. AARBF serves survivors of all ages, beginning with in hospital support, burn support groups, and a school re-entry program. It provides ongoing support through annual therapeutic camps, retreats, and gatherings. In addition, AARBF teaches burn prevention in elementary schools using life-saving curricula taught by active firefighters. To date, the organization has helped thousands of burn survivors recover from their physical and emotional injuries.
