Fazed Escape Room Emergency Funding due to Water Intrusion

Hi everyone. I'm Phil, owner of Fazed Escape Room. On the morning of Oct 6th, 2024 my business unfortunately had the ceiling and rooms damaged by water. Not just a little bit of water. It was a continuous shower for 5 hours. A water line from the business above blew a line and leaked overnight. All 3 of my themed rooms were damaged including all the floors, drywall and furniture. Oct 5th we had a grand opening our newest themed room which took me the better part of 4 years to hand-build and design. It took time away from my family so I could build us a better future. It also took what Fazed had left to offer regarding financial support.

Where I am at today is nothing short of bad luck and timing. My insurance company dropped my contents insurance without my knowledge 2 years ago. The hopes of recovering lost revenue is pretty much out the window. I am currently in talks with my broker to rectify the situation but the damage is done and we are now closed until the rooms are repaired. As you guessed, I had to cancel parties, events, bookings, and respond to phone calls and emails about our closure.

I cannot pay any bills, leftover wages, rent, and some replacement pieces until whenever Insurance, and whoever else gets settled. All those who know me I never ask for help financially but I am struggling, stressed, not sleeping, and the like. It has been a terrible 2024 and I would like to put it all behind me in hopes of a better year ending.

Any support will be going to keep my bills paid, rent, and the last week of wages for my now displaced employees. I feel ashamed for asking but I don't have a choice. Thank you for taking the time to read this. I'm sorry.