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Gifts for Camp Fire children

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My parents lost their home and everything in it during the Camp Fire in Paradise, CA.

When the call came in to evacuate, my mom's first thought was to grab crayons, paper and coloring books, because she figured they would be in a shelter and that the kids there would be bored and would want something to entertain themselves.

Just a few minutes later another call came instructing them to evacuate immediately. As a result, my parents barely escaped, without any of our most prized family heirlooms and possessions. She did, however, make it out with crate paper, crayons and coloring books! :)

Several people have asked if I was going to start a fundraiser to help them get through the next several months. I spoke to my parents about it and they have good insurance and loving family to rely on, and they will be fine. They insist that they don't need financial help when so many others have it so much worse.

We decided that a good thing to do in the spirit of my mom's first instinct, would be to raise whatever money people are willing to donate and to use all of it to purchase Christmas gifts for the children of "The Ridge" (which includes Paradise and Magalia among others) who have lost everything. Our family would like to put some smiles on the faces of kids who have lost so much.

Whatever money can be raised will be used either to purchase toys for children, or if I find a better or more organized effort, all money will be donated to that effort. I'll reach out to local toy stores to see if I can work out some matching funds or discounts.

Thanks for all the kind words and wishes we have received. I tell my parents about all of them and they are humbled and grateful to know that so many people care about our family.

Help us give some smiles to the children of The Ridge when they need it most.

Thanks again,

Dave, Gloria, and Dave Jr.

Organizer

Dave Robison
Organizer
Martinez, CA

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