Alden, 72, is now hospitalized — recovering not only from burns caused by a condo fire August 5th , but also from severe toxic mold illness after months of exposure in his home. His health has declined significantly, and he urgently needs our help to recover, rebuild, and return to a safe environment.

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Alden’s life has been turned upside down in the past few months.

In April, a water leak from an upstairs unit caused mold to spread in his condo. Alden filed a claim and waited for the other party’s insurance to decide whether they would cover the damage. In the meantime, he had no choice but to live in the unit, exposed daily to mold.

The remediation company rescheduled three separate times, forcing Alden to pay nearly $4,000 out of pocket just to start cleanup. But while waiting, he became increasingly sick — exhausted, weak, and struggling to breathe.

Then, in early August, disaster struck again: a kitchen fire destroyed his stove, microwave, cabinets, and countertops, while smoke and water from the sprinklers damaged the rest of the condo. Alden suffered smoke inhalation and burn injuries and had to be rushed to the hospital.

To make matters worse, most of his furniture, clothing, and shoes had to be discarded because they were contaminated by mold or smoke and couldn’t be properly cleaned. He’s left with almost nothing.

Today, Alden remains hospitalized. He cannot return home until his condo is remediated, repaired, and refurnished with the essentials of daily living.

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Challenges Alden Faces

• Toxic Mold Exposure — 2.5 months of illness from ongoing mold contamination.

• Hospitalization — Recovering from burn injuries and worsening health.

• Mobility Issues — He is a major fall risk and avoids bathing because he cannot step into his current tub.

• Loss of Belongings — Most clothing, shoes, and furniture had to be thrown away.

• No Homeowners Insurance — Leaving him without financial support for repairs or replacements.

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What Your Support Will Do

1. Mold Remediation & Fire Repairs – Final cleanup of toxic mold, plus smoke and water damage restoration.

2. Kitchen Restoration – Replacing destroyed appliances, cabinets, and countertops.

3. Bathroom Accessibility Renovation – Installing a walk-in or roll-in shower so Alden can bathe safely and with dignity.

4. Furniture, Clothing & Essentials – A bed, chairs, clothing, and shoes to replace what was lost.

5. Recovery Support – Helping him transition from hospital care back into a safe, healthy, accessible home.

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Estimated Cost Breakdown

• Mold remediation & smoke/water cleanup: $5,500

• Kitchen appliances & cabinets: $4,500

• Accessible shower installation: $6,500

• Mattress, furniture, clothing & essentials: $2,500

• Total goal: $19,000

How You Can Help

• Donate — Any amount helps Alden take one step closer to safety and stability.

• Share — Please share Alden’s story widely to help us reach more hearts.

• Offer Help — If you have services, skills, or materials to donate, please reach out through this page.

Alden has endured months of hardship — toxic mold illness, financial strain, a devastating fire, loss of nearly all his belongings, and now hospitalization. With your support, we can give him a chance to heal and return to a home that is safe, healthy, and dignified. Thank you for standing with him !

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