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 Hi, my name is Nicki and I live on the road in Sandy where 3, possibly 4, homes were devastated by fire today.
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 I am starting this as a neighbour, with support from friends and the community of the families. Thankfully everyone and their pets got out safely, but the families in those homes have lost everything - homes, clothes, furniture, and irreplaceable memories, photos and keepsakes. One couple are due to be married and have lost everything.
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 On top of that, many other homes on our street have been left with severe smoke damage and can't be properly lived in until they have had a deep clean.
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 I previously owned a cleaning company and we did many post-fire cleans, so I am volunteering to help clean the smoke-damaged homes, and coordinating other volunteers who have come forward.
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 The community support has been incredible - my post today has reached over 25,000 people - with so many asking how they can donate.
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 This GoFundMe is for ALL affected households - the 3-4 houses that have been lost, plus any homes with smoke damage.
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 How funds will be used:
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 100% of funds (minus GoFundMe transaction fee) will go to the affected households. The majority will be split equally between the 3-4 families who lost their homes to help with immediate essentials - emergency clothing, toiletries, food, temporary accommodation costs, and basics for children and pets. A portion will also help the smoke-damaged homes with specialist cleaning costs and replacement of items ruined by smoke like bedding, curtains and soft furnishings.
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 I will add a nominated family contact as the beneficiary so money goes directly to them, not via me, and I will post updates for transparency.
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 The cause of the fire is with the fire investigation team, so please do not speculate in the comments.
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 If you can't donate, please share. Every £5 helps. Thank you so much from our street.
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Support the families of Sandy due to a fire

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