Help Korey and Mike Rebuild After Fire

On March 22, 2025, a large fire broke out at Korey and Mike's house from the garage of their condo they were renting. They were in the midst of packing up their stuff in preparation for a move scheduled for April 1st. Mike went out to the garage and unplugged the garage freezer to let it thaw and went inside. 5 minutes later, Korey noticed thick, black smoke was billowing into the house from the garage door. She opened it and overcome with smoke. She grabbed Lola, one of their dogs, and Mike grabbed Piper and they ran out. Luckily, their daughter, Emma, was at work safe. Mike grabbed the hose in a desperate attempt to put out the fire while Korey was on the phone with 911. The fire was just too big at that point and they had to shelter across the street from the heat that was overwhelming.

Korey and Mike lost almost everything. Luckily, they have their vehicles, the clothes on their back, their dogs, and their cell phones. Korey was able to secure medications needed for each family member (2 legged and 4 legged), including life-saving transplant medications for Mike. They have rental insurance, but it will only cover part of the cost to replace everything they lost. They are now living paycheck to paycheck covering the expenses of their immediate needs, making trips to Walmart for their very basic needs.

That being said, this is not the only challenge they have had to overcome this year. Mike had a liver transplant this year, and although this was a life-saving medical miracle, the recovery has been very hard on him and the family. In addition, this is Emma's first year at college. Piper, one of their beloved yorkie's, has been battling with epilepsy, which is triggered on by stress. This family has been overwhelmed with life changing events, and they could really use a break.

I have made this GoFundMe to help to cover the costs of their most basic needs. They move into their new home on April 1st and will be making large purchases to make their house a home. Everything from furniture, bedding, silverware, small appliances, clothing, etc. As Korey put it, "We don't have spices... we don't even have a spatula. Thank God I had a bra on." (lol)

Please consider donating any amount you feel you could spare for this family. Thank you in advance.

https://www.wcia.com/news/ford-county/large-townhouse-fire-in-paxton/