Help Jesse and Steven in devastating house fire
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In the early hours on Easter Sunday, Jesse Clark and Steven Imeson woke up to smoke and fire alarms at 4am. They quickly escaped through their family room window. Jesse's daughter Charleigh was not home at the time.
The devastating fire began at the hot water heater in the basement, where they stored collections, musical instruments, personal items from their childhood, and more. It spread to the family room, kitchen, and dining room, destroying nearly everything.
Sarnia Fire Rescue Services arrived on the scene approximately 10 minutes after their escape. Despite their best efforts, they were not able to save their family pet Cleo, whom they had adopted from the Sarnia Humane Society 7 years ago. Cremation has taken place.
The house was boarded up and locked, and while waiting to be told it was safe to enter and collect any surviving items, monsters came to prey on their vulnerability. Thieves entered the home and stole anything that remained of value. They emptied backpacks and purses, totes, boxes, and drawers, creating a huge mess and causing even more pain for the family. Electronics, skateboards, jewelry and cash were missing among other things they cannot account for.
Although they do have contents insurance, this is not enough to even come close to their loss. They are seeking community help to raise funds and rebuild their lives.
You can help Jesse & Steven by donating to our campaign!
Thank you so much for your compassion and kindness.
Note: Jesse and Steven did previously have a gofundme campaign and thanks everyone for their generosity, raising just over $1500 as of writing. They will receive this money, but unfortunately we had administrative issues and were not able to modify the campaign.
The room below was covered in vintage posters, and the entire contents of the room burned away.
The devastating fire began at the hot water heater in the basement, where they stored collections, musical instruments, personal items from their childhood, and more. It spread to the family room, kitchen, and dining room, destroying nearly everything.
Sarnia Fire Rescue Services arrived on the scene approximately 10 minutes after their escape. Despite their best efforts, they were not able to save their family pet Cleo, whom they had adopted from the Sarnia Humane Society 7 years ago. Cremation has taken place.
The house was boarded up and locked, and while waiting to be told it was safe to enter and collect any surviving items, monsters came to prey on their vulnerability. Thieves entered the home and stole anything that remained of value. They emptied backpacks and purses, totes, boxes, and drawers, creating a huge mess and causing even more pain for the family. Electronics, skateboards, jewelry and cash were missing among other things they cannot account for.
Although they do have contents insurance, this is not enough to even come close to their loss. They are seeking community help to raise funds and rebuild their lives.
You can help Jesse & Steven by donating to our campaign!
Thank you so much for your compassion and kindness.
Note: Jesse and Steven did previously have a gofundme campaign and thanks everyone for their generosity, raising just over $1500 as of writing. They will receive this money, but unfortunately we had administrative issues and were not able to modify the campaign.
The room below was covered in vintage posters, and the entire contents of the room burned away.
Organizer and beneficiary
Eric Scouler
Organizer
Sarnia, ON
Jesse Clark
Beneficiary
