Hello Family and Friends.

I am reaching out to you all on behalf of my brother Shaun Kates and his family.

This past Wednesday, February 12, Shaun, his wife Tina, and their 3 children were victims of a devastating house fire. He was awakened by the smell of smoke as the fire had already engulfed most of their 2nd-floor apartment. Shaun was able to wake the family and escape the flames with only the clothes they had on their backs. They were unable to get shoes, coats, or normal clothing as they fought through the smoke and flames.

All items have been lost in this unpredictable event and have left Shaun, Tina, and the kids, ages 9, 13, and 18, homeless. As many of you can imagine, the difficulty of being school-aged children with no clean clothes or shoes and trying to attend class.

The family did have 7 (seven) cats. Sadly, all 7 cats perished in the fire. The loss of their beloved cats has hit them the hardest as some of these cats grew up with the kids.

Many of you know of the community work Shaun does with his "Club 1000" community outreach program.

I am asking that all of you please reach down into your hearts and be a blessing to Shaun and his family.

If you're more comfortable sending to Shaun directly, his CashApp is $Katesshakey1000.

Again, please find it in your hearts to support this amazing brother who would give any of you the shirt off his back.