On Sunday night, in the space of a few minutes, Maria Fernanda Galindo's family lost their home and everything in it to a devastating fire. What Fernanda, Sean and Daniel lost is hard to enumerate here. Among the treasures little Daniel lost: his collection of snow globes from around the globe, built over years through gifts from traveling family and friends, his animal encyclopedias, his Magnatiles and Legos, and most tragically, Felix and Clementine, the beloved family cats. Let's come together and help Fernanda, Sean and Daniel put their lives back together! Your in kind and monetary donations will be invaluable. Please click here for in kind donation information. It takes the whole community. Every little bit counts! //// El domingo por la noche, en pocos minutos, Fernanda, Sean y Daniel perdieron su casa y todo lo que había en ella en un devastador incendio. Entre los tesoros que el pequeño Daniel perdió: su colección de globos de nieve de alrededor del mundo, construida a lo largo de los años gracias a los regalos de familiares y amigos viajeros, sus enciclopedias de animales, sus Magnatiles y Legos y, lo más trágico, Felix y Clementine, los queridos gatitos de la familia. ¡Unámonos y ayudemos a Fernanda, Sean y Daniel a reconstruir sus vidas! Sus donaciones en especie y monetarias serán invaluables. Haga click aquí para donaciones en especie. Se necesita toda la comunidad. ¡Cada poquito cuenta!

From Fernanda:

Dear friends, family, and community,

Finding the right words to express our gratitude feels like an impossible task. In mere minutes, our lives were turned upside down, our home and precious cats lost to the flames. What we once took for granted vanished before our eyes. Yet, amid chaos, you offered us light and hope.

In those initial, chaotic moments, you didn't hesitate. With so much compassion, you offered us more than material possessions; you gave us comfort, support, and a sense of belonging. From blankets to kind words, from a simple cup of tea to heartfelt embraces, you showered us with gestures of love and solidarity.

It's amazing how fast you mobilized, rallying behind us with an outpouring of assistance and guidance. With just one call, you formed a formidable network of aid, proving that your collective strength knows no limits– not even the destructive force of fire.

What sets you apart is not just your willingness to uplift us, but your genuine empathy. You didn't demand resilience or false cheer; instead, you allowed us to lean on you, to crumble if need be, knowing that from every fall, there emerges a chance to rise again. Your support is guiding us through the daunting task of rebuilding, restoring our faith in the future.

Though the fear lingers, it is overshadowed by the security of the safety net you have created around us. Never doubt that your generosity and kindness have left an unerasable mark on our hearts. We are forever humbled and grateful to call this community our own and to be raising our child surrounded by you, knowing that together, we can make it out of any storm and emerge stronger.

Thank you, from the depths of our souls, for everything you have done and continue to do.

With deepest appreciation and love,

Fernanda, Sean and Daniel