As the California wildfires continue to burn, thousands have been affected in numerous ways.

Unfortunately, my brother Shaun Bowen has been directly impacted in an evacuation zone, and although his place is still intact at this time, he has been evacuated since day one and unable to return home for an undetermined amount of time.

I’m asking to help raise funds to help Shaun with temporary housing until he can return and the loss of wages due to lack of work at this time, as most Californians affected are trying to figure out what to do and where to go next.

Shaun's one of the hardest working and kindest people I know that would help anyone in need without question. As many know, he is the reason I am alive and was my Bone Marrow Transplant donor. Although I can never repay him for that, I'd like to help ease the stress this has caused with funds going toward temporary housing and general expenses as we all continue to figure out the next steps to move forward from the disruption of everyday life this catastrophic and tragic wildfire has caused.

Any amount of donations are greatly appreciated, and I pray for those that have lost their loved ones and everything this past week in Southern California.