The Dad of Paradise: Craig Ayers

Hello everyone.

Over the last few days, it has been just amazing to hear how much my Dad meant to some of you. Many of you refer to him as your own Dad. He’s just the type of person that pulls you in and makes you feel like you’re at home and loved.



For those of you who don’t know, my sweet 81 year old Dad just lost his home and everything he owns in the recent northern California wild fire. We’re so thankful he was able to get safely out of the fire, even though it was only with the clothes on his back. In the end, he is all that matters. In the midst of losing our childhood home and entire town of Paradise that we loved and grew up in, we are so grateful to still have him.



We have no idea what the coming months will bring. My dad is recovering from a recent heart surgery last month and now he is moving into our one bedroom condo with nothing but a few pairs of clothes. We’re more than happy to share this space, any way we need to, but it will take a lot of resources to get my Dad back on his feet.



The money you donate, will go directly to his needs only. Whether it’s to help put new shoes on his feet, to getting him comfortable and self sufficient again in a new place. We will also be transporting him between Washington and California for potential surgery follow ups, doctors appointments, and to salvage anything we can from his property once they open the roads back up. Anything you help donate will greatly help us take care of all of his needs over the next coming months.



Thank you so much in advance for your donation and for all the love and support we’ve received over the last few days.