My name is Jim Bowling and I am from West Virginia. 
A great friend and Collectors Universe Message Boards member is currently evacuated from his home(safely) and business due to the devastating fire that has consumed most of Paradise, CA. It would appear his home and business along with so many others have suffered a catastrophic loss. I would like this fund to help them while they are having to live in a hotel 2 hours away(closest one with vacancy) with emergency funds that can help to offset their daily expenses while traversing daily the 2 hour trip back to Paradise, CA to examine their home's destruction and save anything they can. I can only imagine the horrible consequences of losing your home and its contents. Many, many items that can never be replaced. God Bless all the victims of this raging camp fire. I am hoping to raise $1000 or more as needed.  Collectors Universe Message Boards