A unique event in Bakersfield will bring together burn survivors and the community to “roll for resilience” as part of National Burn Awareness Week.
Mike Lopez, a burn survivor and the man behind “Make a Move,” is hosting the event at Rio Bravo Jiu-jitsu Club to combine his passion for martial arts with a commitment to giving back to fellow survivors.
Lopez has been involved in grappling for over 20 years, starting with wrestling in high school before discovering jiu-jitsu. His journey took a dramatic turn in 2007 when he suffered life-threatening burns in an accident…