
Rebuilding Our Lives After a Devastating Fire
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Dear Friends and Supporters,
Last night, our lives were forever changed when a fire swept through our home, taking with it irreplaceable memories, family heirlooms, and cherished mementos. The flames didn't just consume our possessions; they stole our connection to the past and our children's heritage. My 3 year old daughter who just survived a rare childhood cancer Retinoblastoma lost all of her medications and medical equipment/ cleaning supply that we need to keep her safety and also the ashes of deceased daughter and uncle. We lost our family car and along with this all of our identification, SS cards, bank cards, IDs, marriage license, diplomas and degrees where in the home walking out alive was more important than anything, but we now have to repurchase our identity.
We are humbly reaching out to you, our community, in our time of need. With heavy hearts, we ask for your support to help us rebuild what was lost and provide our children with a sense of home again.
The photos, heirlooms, and sentimental items that were passed down through generations are gone, and the weight of that loss is immeasurable. We remain faithful to God and will continue to praise him. We hope to create new memories, but we cannot do it alone. Your contributions will help us find a new place to call home, replace essential items, and preserve the sense of family and tradition that was so tragically taken from us.
No donation is too small, and every bit of support brings us closer to rebuilding our lives. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your kindness, compassion, and generosity during this challenging time.
Please share this GoFundMe campaign with your network so that we can reach as many caring individuals as possible. We are unsure of what the monetary cost will be to restart but we are grateful for everything. Together, we can help our family heal and move forward.
Thank you for being a ray of hope in our darkest hour.
With heartfelt gratitude,
The Francis Family
Organizer and beneficiary
Marlon Francis
Organizer
Lafayette, LA
Shantija Griffin
Beneficiary