My name is Tom Bauer and asking for donations for a long-time high school friend who recently lost virtually all his possessions and home to the floods on the North Shore of Oahu. Clem Camou has lived on the North Shore since the 1970's and is a well know member of the Waialua community. Clem grew up surfing is Southern California and visited Oahu after high school graduation. Clem never left and has made a frugal living in paradise shaping and making custom surfboards.
Earlier this month in March the rains wouldn't stop and eventually wiped out the small community of Otake Camp where Clem lived. He lost his home and his livelihood.
My relationship with Clem dates back to elementary and high school and were close neighbors growing up. Eventually Clem found his calling in Hawaii while I continued my schooling and career in the food business.
The funds donated for Clem will be used to provide:
Temporary housing
Replacement of essential surfboard shaping tools and equipment
Basic necessities after losing nearly all his personal belongings
Rebuilding his shaping shop so he can return to work.
Transparency:
Clem is currently displaced and may not have access to a bank account
All donations will be withdrawn from my account and transferred directly to Clem to cover housing, essential needs and tool replacement. Every dollar will go where its intended.
Any donation large or small will help Clem begin rebuilding his life. If you can donate, sharing the fundraiser is equally appreciated.
Mahalo nui loa for your compassion and generosity.
Aloha- Tom and Anita Bauer
Donors- please understand the donation process will automatically add a tip which is voluntary and can be edited.
Thanks for understanding
PS: Clem Camou and I were high school friends and neighbors for many years while growing up in Torrance, Ca. We've stayed in touch with many visits to Hawaii and spent time once again reminiscing the old surf days and family changes.
Clem current has Venmo and we'll begin sending 100% of all donations once GoFundMe completes the transfers.
Please preview this link to see the actual Otake Camp devastation.