Help David and Debi Rebuild DD Collectables

Greetings Facebook Friends,

While my family in Florida escaped Hurricanes Helene and Milton unharmed, Rocco's grandparents (David and Debi) lost their cars, and their family-run small business, DD Collectables, suffered substantial loss.

DD Collectables is a well-known staple in the St. Petersburg area. DD's been around for decades, drawing professional athletes and high-profile musicians alike. Many moons ago I dubbed DD the "Anti-Tourist Trap," because that's exactly what it was. From a Beatles piece with all four signatures, signed sporting goods, and one-of-a-kind memorabilia, DD has everything all the other novelty stores don't. My favorite in-house celebrity photo is Rocco's mom, Keljean, with Page and Mike of Phish.

David and Debi have dedicated their lives to DD Collectables. From working out of a trunk to operating a retail store at John's Pass, they exemplify living "The American Dream." Unfortunately, Helene & Milton shattered their dream, but they didn't destroy it.

That said, I humbly ask you to help David and Debi keep their dream alive. Starting over in their mid-seventies will not be an easy task. The recovery effort is arduous and heartbreaking, to say the least. As of now, they have to borrow a car and make daily trips to salvage and store whatever they can until they find a new location.

Please help me make it a little bit easier for them.

Thank you.