Help Stephanie After Devastating Palisades Fire

Dear Friends and Supporters,

I am reaching out on behalf of my dear friend, Stephanie Hackett, who has recently endured an unimaginable loss. In the devastating Palisades fire, Stephanie lost her family home—a place filled with cherished memories and the cornerstone of her family's life. She lost all her personal belongings, along with irreplaceable memories from both her childhood and adulthood.

Stephanie lived with her parents in their home of 40+ years. While balancing her PhD studies, she also took on responsibilities at home to help her parents, who dedicated their lives to teaching. Your support will help cover essential expenses for Stephanie, including clothing, transportation, medical costs for her and her senior rescue dog, Lucy, and research materials for her dissertation that were lost in the fire.

I met Stephanie in college. She was my roommate for several years and quickly became a dear friend who I have now known for 20+ years. She is a genuinely kind soul who has always been willing to lend her time and assistance to others, even when she didn't have much to give. Now, she needs our help to rebuild her life and regain some sense of normalcy during this challenging time.

I understand there are many places to donate and countless individuals in need—especially those affected by these fires. Any contribution, no matter how small, will make a difference.

Thank you for your kindness and generosity.