Help the Foster Family Recover After the Palisades Fire

Our dear friends, the Foster family, have lost their home to the devastating fires that have ravaged through the Palisades and destroyed the community they loved and called home for over a decade.

There has been an outpouring of love for Todd, KC, Waverly, Lotus, and Boba, so while they are finding their feet and processing what next steps to take, we're opening this GoFundMe campaign to return their limitless kindness.

Todd and KC grow friends everywhere they go. Personally speaking, working with Todd for nearly 13 years and counting has been an incredible experience. From my earliest days at Naughty Dog, Todd was so kind and welcoming, with open invitations to Waverly's birthday parties, and our first ever trick or treat with our son. He's the kind of leader everyone dreams of; one who builds community and trust, and is always there to support the team with his calm demeanor. He never forgets a friend, and I genuinely think he might be friends with every single person in the game industry.

KC is a beacon of light with an innate ability to organize people to accomplish great things. Much like Todd, she's a community builder. She brings people together and leaves a lasting, positive impact on all those around her. It's no wonder these two are a perfect match, who, by the way, made a pretty perfect little person, Waverly. She's an excellent student who was thriving at Pali High, and we want to lift her up and support her as she pursues her education, somehow, someway, during these uncertain times.

RJ has said that the Foster family is one of the most loving, caring, and unselfish families he has ever met, and I think everyone who has met them would agree. If they ever found out coworkers or friends were spending holidays alone, you can guarantee they would make room at their table.

Thank you for your kindness and support as they endure and survive this tragedy,

RJ Ranola and Jon Schmidt

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Some quick Q&A that GoFundMe recommended:

1. Who started this campaign? RJ reached out to me looking for a way to support Todd and his family, and we made sure they were comfortable with us doing so.

2. Where are we from? RJ is located up in Seattle and I'm down here in Torrance.

3. What is your relationship to the parties you're raising funds for? RJ and I are lucky to have been family friends and coworkers of Todd's for many, many years.

4. How will the funds will be spent? All proceeds will go directly to the Foster family to help them get back on their feet.