**SEE UPDATE Below - Campaign Complete**

As you may know, Russ lost his house and all his belongings in the recent wildfires. He and Ella are safe and have a place to stay – that's great! But it's going to be a while before he can get back to normal. If you're able, let's help him get back on his feet.

Now, Russ is lucky to have insurance. But given the scale of the situation, there's no telling how that will play out. This fund would give him the confidence to start rebuilding sooner. If the insurance comes through, this fund will be diverted to others in need as a donation to The Eaton Fire Relief and Recovery Fund run by the Pasadena Community Foundation, site here: https://pasadenacf.org/funds/eaton-canyon-fire-relief-recovery-fund/

Per GoFundMe's request for general accountability: My name is Ian Sampson. Russ Gautier and I have been friends since college and were roommates for years. I live in Philly, but the listed ZIP code here is for Russ's now-burned home. This whole endeavor has of course been approved by Russ. Let me know if you have questions!