Cindy's After-The-Fire Fund

My dear friend, Cindy Fernandez, lost everything in an apartment fire  that began just before midnight on July 20. 

I am hoping we can all contribute towards rebuilding Cindy's life after this devastating loss. 

I first met Cindy when she was my yoga instructor and we have since become great friends. In her yoga classes, she has helped me and countless others to find their voice, to overcome adversity, and to find their inner strength. She has enriched our lives through her teaching and her friendship. 

She would never ask for help directly, but I know she needs our support right now. Your gift will help Cindy find a new apartment, purchase clothes and other basic necessities, and start rebuilding her life after the fire. Rent in the San Francisco area is extremely expensive so paying for first and last month's rent is a major expense.

If you know Cindy personally, you know how much Cindy has given to her friends and her students. This is an opportunity to give back to a friend in serious need. 

If you don't know Cindy personally, I can tell you that a gift during this crisis will not only help Cindy rebuild, but that Cindy is the type of person who will pay this favor forward ten-fold through her students as she inspires and motivates others to be true to their heart and find their own path. 

Thank you for your donation and helping a friend in need. Every gift counts - $25, $50, $100, $250 or more if you're able to do so. Thank you! 

I'll post more updates as I learn more. Currently, Cindy is safe, but very distraught as you can imagine. 

GoFundMe takes a small percentage for administration and processing (8% total) so 93% of your gift will support Cindy's rebuilding efforts. 

News about the fire can be found here:

http://www.myfoxny.com/story/29595219/10-displaced-after-fire-destroys-vallejo-duplexes

http://kron4.com/2015/07/21/3-alarm-vallejo-duplex-fire-displaces-ten/