Dear friends,

It is with great sadness that we share that, on July 3rd, 2021, Drew's beloved husband of 22 years, Gary, unexpectedly passed away.

When a loss is sudden like this one, an innumerable amount of expenses (medical, funeral, long-term transition, etc.) can arise -- and during a time when financial burden is the last thing that a grieving spouse should need to focus on. Thankfully, Drew's big heart, sense of humor, loyalty, and decade's-worth of work in the fiber industry have afforded him a robust community of people who love him. It's our hope that this GoFundMe campaign will act as a call to action for that community to step up and help.

Thank you in advance for any level of contribution you're able to make during this unbearably heartbreaking time for Drew and his family. We truly appreciate you.

Sincerely,

Jamie Ellman & Vickie Howell