Help me rebuild my life destroyed by Lahaina Fire.
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Aloha Friends and Family, I’m Patrick Mannion, or “Macho” by my paddle Ohana - don’t ask— because I don’t know— but I assume it’s affectionate. ☺️
My life in paradise has been interrupted by the catastrophic Lahaina Fires. When the news broadcasts images of the Banyan tree, you can see my home in a mound of ash directly behind it by about 50 yards. I loved it there. It was pure luck that I decided to drive to Safeway for groceries 15 mins before destruction became imminent. I was very fortunate. I have my car, but I lost everything including laptops, musical instruments and CDs (for you Moxi Bridge fans) clothes, furniture, dishes/etc, a small shed worth of tools and work equipment, cameras, waterproof cams, surfboards, construction equipment, sentimental family and religious mementos. My neighbors and friends have been incredible at helping each other as we share our food and swap clothes. As a property manager, I have lost significant income as buildings were lost. Fortunately, none of my tenants lives were lost. I reached out to them and they were able to implement their escape. We still have yet to see the FEMA step up. Our small island with little electricity and cell coverage doesn’t help. However, please don’t go out of your way, but if you can, your funds will go to finding a new home, FOOD, clothes, essentials for me and I am always helping others.
Mahalo and Aloha to all of you. I’m eternally grateful for you even if you are just lending an ear.
❤️❤️❤️
My life in paradise has been interrupted by the catastrophic Lahaina Fires. When the news broadcasts images of the Banyan tree, you can see my home in a mound of ash directly behind it by about 50 yards. I loved it there. It was pure luck that I decided to drive to Safeway for groceries 15 mins before destruction became imminent. I was very fortunate. I have my car, but I lost everything including laptops, musical instruments and CDs (for you Moxi Bridge fans) clothes, furniture, dishes/etc, a small shed worth of tools and work equipment, cameras, waterproof cams, surfboards, construction equipment, sentimental family and religious mementos. My neighbors and friends have been incredible at helping each other as we share our food and swap clothes. As a property manager, I have lost significant income as buildings were lost. Fortunately, none of my tenants lives were lost. I reached out to them and they were able to implement their escape. We still have yet to see the FEMA step up. Our small island with little electricity and cell coverage doesn’t help. However, please don’t go out of your way, but if you can, your funds will go to finding a new home, FOOD, clothes, essentials for me and I am always helping others.
Mahalo and Aloha to all of you. I’m eternally grateful for you even if you are just lending an ear.
❤️❤️❤️
Organizer
Patrick Mannion
Organizer
Lahaina, HI