Hey everyone — I wanted to take a moment to share something deeply personal and incredibly difficult that happened recently. Our family experienced a devastating house fire that not only destroyed our home, but also took the life of my brother. The loss, the shock, and the pain have been overwhelming in ways I can’t fully put into words. We’re still trying to process everything while figuring out how to rebuild our lives from the ground up.

In the middle of all this, many people have asked how they can help or support us. After a lot of thought, I decided to create a GoFundMe to help cover my brother’s funeral expenses and to begin the long process of finding and rebuilding a new place to call home. It’s something I never imagined having to do, but right now, every bit of support truly makes a difference.

If you’re able to contribute, no matter the amount, it would mean more to us than you can imagine. Even the smallest donation helps lighten a burden during a time when everything feels heavy. And if you can’t donate, simply sharing the fundraiser or keeping our family in your thoughts and prayers is equally appreciated.

Thank you so much for taking the time to read this, for caring, and for offering any kind of support during one of the hardest moments of our lives. Your kindness and compassion are helping us hold on to hope as we take things one day at a time.