The San Marino Firefighter’s Association will host its annual Pancake Breakfast in Lacy Park on Saturday, May 20 from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon.
Proceeds from the event will benefit the Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation, Firefighters Quest for Burn Survivors and the Childrens Burn Foundation, according to San Marino Firefighter/Paramedic Jeff Tsay, who chairs the annual community fundraiser.
The Ruch Burn Foundation puts the money it receives toward providing a variety of services to enhance the lives of burn survivors—both firefighters and civilians—and educate communities across California about burn prevention.
“Most of the injuries we see are from burns,” Tsay said of the injuries faced by firefighters. “They do so much with the fire service to raise money.”
In recent years, the philanthropic reach of this event has grown. Local groups, like Boy Scout Troops and San Marino National Little League, have been added to the list of donation recipients.
Tsay also told The Tribune that the Huntington Middle School Concert Band has recently agreed to perform at this year’s event.
A vendor’s row at the park’s entrance provides an opportunity for local businesses to advertise their goods and services.
Tickets are $10 per person for the “all you can eat” event that includes pancakes, sausage, juice and coffee and can be purchased at the San Marino Fire Dept., at the door on May 20 or at www.eventbrite.com.
