Support for Fire Survivors' Healing and Recovery

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Family rebuilding after a fatal house fire: funds for surgeries, ICU bills, housing

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Support for Fire Survivors' Healing and Recovery

Support for Fire Survivors' Healing and Recovery

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PLEASE NOTE: This fundraiser is for Aura Lila Reid’s nephews who suffered a horrendous fire in their apartment. As she is the only caregiver in their family in the city, she will be receiving the funds so she can help me find home, clothing, medicine, food etc. In the early hours of February 1st, 2026 a devastating house fire changed everything in an instant.

Three beloved dogs tragically lost their lives in the fire. Two residents were forced to jump from a window to escape. They survived—but with severe burns. One of them will require multiple surgeries, extensive treatment, and a long road to recovery.

A third resident, a 22-year-old, suffered catastrophic burns over most of his body and is currently on life support. His condition is critical, and his fight for survival is ongoing.

In addition to the unimaginable emotional loss, this fire destroyed their home and everything inside it. Right now, they are facing:
   •   Intensive medical care and burn treatment
   •   Multiple upcoming surgeries
   •   ICU and hospital expenses
   •   Rehabilitation and long-term recovery
   •   Loss of housing, clothing, and basic necessities

The financial burden alone is overwhelming—on top of the trauma, grief, and uncertainty they are living with every day.

We are raising funds to help cover medical bills, recovery costs, temporary housing, and basic living expenses so they can focus on healing and survival, not finances.

Every donation—no matter the amount—makes a difference. If you’re unable to donate, please consider sharing this page. Your support, prayers, and kindness mean more than words can express.

Thank you for helping them during the hardest moment of their lives.

En las primeras horas del 1 de Febrero del 2026, un devastador incendio en una vivienda lo cambió todo en un instante.

Tres perros queridos perdieron trágicamente la vida en el incendio. Dos de los residentes se vieron obligados a saltar por una ventana para poder escapar. Sobrevivieron, pero con quemaduras graves. Una de estas personas necesitará múltiples cirugías, tratamientos extensos y un largo proceso de recuperación.

Un tercer residente, un joven de 22 años, sufrió quemaduras catastróficas en la mayor parte de su cuerpo y actualmente se encuentra con soporte vital. Su condición es crítica y su lucha por sobrevivir continúa.

Además de la pérdida emocional inimaginable, el incendio destruyó su hogar y todo lo que había en su interior. En este momento, se enfrentan a:
   •   Atención médica intensiva y tratamiento especializado para quemaduras
   •   Múltiples cirugías próximas
   •   Gastos de UCI y hospitalización
   •   Rehabilitación y recuperación a largo plazo
   •   Pérdida de vivienda, ropa y necesidades básicas

La carga económica por sí sola es abrumadora, sumándose al trauma, el duelo y la incertidumbre que viven día a día.

Estamos recaudando fondos para ayudar a cubrir facturas médicas, costos de recuperación, alojamiento temporal y gastos básicos, para que puedan concentrarse en sanar y sobrevivir, y no en las preocupaciones financieras.

Cada donación, sin importar el monto, marca la diferencia. Si no puede donar, por favor considere compartir esta página. Su apoyo, oraciones y solidaridad significan más de lo que las palabras pueden expresar.

Gracias por ayudarles en el momento más difícil de sus vidas.
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Organizer and beneficiary

Sara Bengel
Organizer
Midlothian, VA
Aura Lila Reid
Beneficiary
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