Update from Kevin & Nichola:

1-15-25

Thank you to everyone who has reached out to us and sent funds or donated items over the last week.

We are moved and overwhelmed by the outpouring of support from our colleagues, friends, school and sports communities, running partners, college and high school buddies, parents, siblings, extended families and more. The love and friendship of others is what is getting us through every day.

It’s been a week since we discovered that our home was lost in the Eaton fire. We are still not able to go see it and we have been told it could be weeks before we are able to. We know from photos taken by a Reuters colleague that it is unlikely we will find anything to salvage.

More than the loss of our house and its belongings, we mourn the loss of our community. Altadena is such a special place. We have many friends and neighbors there who, like us, loved living in such proximity to nature and our beautiful San Gabriel Mountains. Many of our friends have also lost their homes. We hope that one day we will all live there together again.

We are pleased to report that we have secured a place to live in Pasadena for at least the next few months while we look for long-term housing. We know that this will be a long road.

Our kids have been incredible throughout this ordeal. They are all back at school and are happy to see their friends, classmates and swim teammates. We are in awe of their positivity.

Thanks to everyone out there rooting for us. We are very lucky to have you all.

Kevin & Nichola

UPDATE: Thank you to all who have donated to this fundraiser for the Walker family ❤️ they are deeply grateful and look forward to the day when they can “pay it forward.” Right now they are working hard to find a rental house so that the kids can return to school. Please continue to send your thoughts and prayers their way and for all the communities affected by this terrible disaster. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT.

On Jan. 8th, my brother and his family -- Kevin, Nichola, Jack, Cecilia, and Penny -- tragically lost their beautiful Altadena, CA, home and all their possessions in the Eaton Fire. With only five minutes to evacuate, we are blessed that they are physically safe. Now they face the huge task of finding new housing and getting the kids back into a routine.

Those of you who know the Walkers know they are a special family who bring kindness, laughter and creativity to those around them. They are resilient and they don't want to ask for support, but they need it.

If you are interested in contributing to this fundraiser, it will go directly toward helping them with essentials such as food, fuel, clothing, and the various day-to-day needs to rebuild their lives in this incredibly challenging time. If you would prefer to purchase a gift card, Trader Joe's and Target are their go-to for most things. I am happy to share my address. If you are unable to give, please feel free to send them any words of comfort via me and I will gladly pass it along.

Most importantly, thank you for coming together to help support a wonderful family in their time of need.

With love and thanks,

Christy & Scott

Owen & Danny

Reading, MA

(The Walker’s lovely Altadena home)

(Owen and Danny visiting their cousins)