Santa Cruz kiter community fire relief
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Hey everyone –
The Santa Cruz kite community has taken a hit with the fires this week. Several families have already confirmed their homes have been destroyed, and the fires are still raging on with more bad weather predicted ahead. Some folks only had a 30 minute warning to throw some bags in the car and get out. We're all pretty heartbroken with the devastation of our beautiful forests and iconic landmarks.
One of the things we love about kitesurfing is the sense of community and teamwork you encounter from your fellow kiters, no matter where you are in the world. Usually that teamwork involves helping launch or land, rescuing someone from a kitemare, untangling lines, giving advice, sharing a beer. This time we are reaching out on behalf of our friends who have lost their homes. We are hoping to organize some funds to help them get back on their feet with food, clothing, and shelter as they transition through this difficult time.
Our kite family remains strong in spirit, positive, and resilient through it all, and we will rebuild once the ash settles. Your support means the world! Thank you so so much for your thoughts, prayers, donations, time, and any other way in which you have supported our community.
Hope to fly with you all again soon.
Love,
Heather Blake & India Stephenson
Santa Cruz, CA
(photo by Mike Chid)
The Santa Cruz kite community has taken a hit with the fires this week. Several families have already confirmed their homes have been destroyed, and the fires are still raging on with more bad weather predicted ahead. Some folks only had a 30 minute warning to throw some bags in the car and get out. We're all pretty heartbroken with the devastation of our beautiful forests and iconic landmarks.
One of the things we love about kitesurfing is the sense of community and teamwork you encounter from your fellow kiters, no matter where you are in the world. Usually that teamwork involves helping launch or land, rescuing someone from a kitemare, untangling lines, giving advice, sharing a beer. This time we are reaching out on behalf of our friends who have lost their homes. We are hoping to organize some funds to help them get back on their feet with food, clothing, and shelter as they transition through this difficult time.
Our kite family remains strong in spirit, positive, and resilient through it all, and we will rebuild once the ash settles. Your support means the world! Thank you so so much for your thoughts, prayers, donations, time, and any other way in which you have supported our community.
Hope to fly with you all again soon.
Love,
Heather Blake & India Stephenson
Santa Cruz, CA
(photo by Mike Chid)
Organizer
Heather Blake
Organizer
Santa Cruz, CA
