My name is George Tierney, and I am seeking to raise funds for my longtime friend and brother, Dave Skibinski. Dave recently lost his home in the devastating Los Angeles fires that swept through the Altadena area. If you know Dave like I do, you know he's always the first person to help others in need—he's literally given the shirt off his back many times over.

The funds raised will help Dave with immediate living expenses and help recover some of his losses. As is true for most of us, his home of over 30+ years represented one of his largest assets. With the ongoing crisis in California's insurance market—where major companies have either withdrawn completely or severely limited their coverage—Dave, like many others, faces an uphill battle just to receive basic compensation for his land value, let alone the full extent of his losses.

Every donation, no matter the size, will make a difference in helping Dave. If you're unable to contribute financially, please keep Dave and all the Los Angeles fire victims in your thoughts and prayers during this challenging time.

PLEASE NOTE: I continue to increase the goal amount each time we get close to reaching the goal. More people want to contribute and help, so these incremental increases help to accommodate this.