California self-storage operator A-1 Self Storage recently donated money to the Surgical Weekend hosted by Fresh Start Surgical Gifts. During July 16-17, Fresh Start provided free reconstructive plastic surgery to more than 20 disadvantaged children suffering from physical deformities. The children, who come from around the world, were each matched with a surgeon and surgical team, undergoing a flurry of pre-exams, tests and orientation before their procedures.

Fresh Start transforms the lives of disadvantaged infants, children and teens suffering from physical deformities caused by birth defects, accidents, abuse or disease through the gift of reconstructive surgery and related healthcare services. The organizations surgeons, medical teams and other volunteers coordinate six surgical weekends per year.

A-1 Self Storage has 16 locations in the San Diego County area and more than 40 locations statewide. It is the self-storage division of the Caster Cos., a third-generation, family-owned company headquartered in South California since 1959. Caster Cos. develops and manages A-1 Self Storage, A-1 Car Storage and other commercial properties in California. Its portfolio includes more than 4 million square feet of real estate.