On Wednesday, July 16th, 2025, just weeks after moving into their new home, John Lyons and Christal Manniel experienced the unthinkable - a devastating house fire that destroyed everything they owned. In mere moments, their new beginning turned into a heartbreaking loss. Tragically, they also lost their beloved pets in the fire, making the pain even deeper.

John and Christal are truly some of the brightest lights in this world. If you know them, you know their joy is infectious, their outlook is always positive, and their love for others radiates in everything they do. They’re the kind of people who uplift everyone around them - and now they’re facing an unimaginable moment of darkness.

This GoFundMe is to help them with emergency needs as they begin to piece their lives back together—from clothing and toiletries to temporary shelter and replacing essentials. Insurance may help down the line, but right now they need immediate support.

Please consider donating whatever you can. Even the smallest gift makes a difference. If you can’t give, sharing this page means the world too.

Let’s come together and help John and Christal begin to heal and rebuild. They’ve poured so much light into others—let’s return that light to them now!