Family surviving house fire
Donation protected
Awoke late at night on 3/24 to our dog barking and the smoke detectors going off on the main level. Were able to get our 3 kids ages 9,7, and 4 out by an upstairs window than exited onto a front porch roof as the main floor was blocked with fire and smoke. It was a 15' drop/jump down from the porch to the ground. The porch was on fire so we had little time and had to jump. We suffered minor burns, smoke inhalation, and bone breaks but all of us survived. Including visiting grandma and grandpa who were in the guest room located in the basement and exited an lower door unharmed. We had only seconds and lost everything, but God saved our family which is the most important. We are so blessed. Our 3yr old chocolate lab sampson saved us valuable time by waking us up with his barking. Money will go to get items the family needs like clothing, school supplies, and hygene items. Also provide help with transition housing, transportation, and long term with counseling and support for brave kids.
We lost our hero, Sampson. He is with God who sent him to us for protection. He will be dearly missed and always loved his children.
Organizer
Thomas Heffner
Organizer
Woodbridge, VA