Help the Rottmans Rebuild

On Monday, February 22nd at roughly 8pm, an electrical fire from a short in an exhaust fan broke out in the master bathroom of the Rottman's home. It didn't take long for thick, black smoke to quickly spread throughout the upper floor and ultimately the entire house.  Thankfully everyone was able to evacuate quickly and firefighters responded within minutes.  (Thank you so much Streamwood Fire Department!)

Unfortunately, it's looking like the house will need to be gutted due to smoke and water damage, and their personal effects will need to be replaced. They do have insurance and are having the damage assessed, but it will likely be at least 6 months before they are able to move back home. Though they are grateful to be safe, healthy, and still able to work, there's no doubt this year will be challenging as they grieve the loss of their home and the life they created in it for the last 20 years.  

There has been an incredible outpouring of love, support, and prayers from family and friends asking what they can do to help.  THANK YOU!  It's all so overwhelming right now and we know they wish they could respond to everyone.  We thought this would be a good way for those who have expressed an interest in helping, to do so. If you would like to contribute in a different way please feel free to contact me and I'd be happy to help organize or arrange something for my sister and her family. Please email me at [email redacted]. 

Sincerest thanks,
Dominic Catrambone (and family)