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Support Chris in Recovering from Fire Loss

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Hi friends and family, I am creating this fundraiser with hopes to help my brother get back on his feet. On the evening of November 29, my oldest brother Chris lost his bus and everything in it to a fire. His wood-burning stove ignited the fire and destroyed everything he’s accumulated and owned, including his cell phone, clothes, photos, etc. Not only was that bus his home but an incredibly sentimental possession for him. He bought the bus at an auction in 2001. It was the school bus that we rode to school from Keystone to Hill City. For years, he worked on making it his home. It was full of so many unique items that were invaluable to him.

He was only mildly injured, burning his hands trying to put out the fire. He is otherwise physically stable. Emotionally he is devastated.

I am very aware that during the holiday season there may not be extra in the budget. But if you are so inclined to donate anything at all, I know he would appreciate it. I intend to designate the donations toward gift cards to help him meet his basic and most immediate needs like clothing and food (Walmart/Goodwill gift cards, etc). Even if you’re unable to donate, please consider sharing this, especially with those who are familiar with him and may have resources to help him recover in the next several weeks/months. Thank you so much for your consideration! ❤️

Below is a fun YouTube video (made by my other brother) showing Chris’s bus before the fire.







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Donations 

  • Dale Bartscher
    • $25
    • 2 mos
  • Sarah Pearson
    • $20
    • 2 mos
  • Dale Bartscher
    • $100
    • 2 mos
  • Ronny Hamed-Troyansky
    • $50
    • 2 mos
  • Laurie Dolson
    • $200
    • 2 mos
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Brooke Poepard
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Hugo, MN

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