In need of a rebuild after arson
Donation protected
As GoFundMe's often go, this one starts with a tragedy in hopes of ending in something a bit more uplifting. My aunt Martha, a role model to many and a genuine "give you the shirt off my back" kind of woman, lost her home and ALL of her belongings to a senseless act.
Last night her home was set on fire just moments after she fled from two very belligerent young men with unknown intentions. And in a blink of an eye, there it was- flames 50 feet high, choking on the smoke of loved ones photos and running to our families near by home to have them evacuate themselves.
My aunt, my mother, my sister and my father spent the next several hours at the bottom of our long driveway staring toward plooms of smoke through the trees, watching blazing embers jump through the sky and listening to the sounds of fireman over an intercom, saying "It's spreading".
Fortunately, the amazing work of the firemen with a little luck from mother nature herself kept the fire contained to just my aunt's house. My aunt's house which has served as a home for five generations of family. My aunt's house where my sister was born. My aunt's house which provided a safe haven for family, friends and those down on their luck.
So, here we are. On the other side of a GoFundMe, reaching out to our friends, our family and our community- WITHOUT the blessing of my aunt. I'm not stupid-we didn't ask permission because we KNOW she wouldn't allow us to ask on her behalf. Because that's who she is. A strong, independent, tough as nails woman who is now without a roof and everything that once resided under it.
All donated funds will be given to my aunt to obtain basic necessities and to perhaps re-build tiny home. Her home was uninsured due to the fact that it saw five generations grow & had wear and tear as a result.
We are starting at ground zero and hope that you can spread the word. I hope you can take a moment to share this or put a few dollars toward the cause. We are forever grateful even if you only share love or put a few kind thoughts her way. In this crazy world, all we have is each other and the hope for a better way. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
- Gaia and Alia Manning and family
Last night her home was set on fire just moments after she fled from two very belligerent young men with unknown intentions. And in a blink of an eye, there it was- flames 50 feet high, choking on the smoke of loved ones photos and running to our families near by home to have them evacuate themselves.
My aunt, my mother, my sister and my father spent the next several hours at the bottom of our long driveway staring toward plooms of smoke through the trees, watching blazing embers jump through the sky and listening to the sounds of fireman over an intercom, saying "It's spreading".
Fortunately, the amazing work of the firemen with a little luck from mother nature herself kept the fire contained to just my aunt's house. My aunt's house which has served as a home for five generations of family. My aunt's house where my sister was born. My aunt's house which provided a safe haven for family, friends and those down on their luck.
So, here we are. On the other side of a GoFundMe, reaching out to our friends, our family and our community- WITHOUT the blessing of my aunt. I'm not stupid-we didn't ask permission because we KNOW she wouldn't allow us to ask on her behalf. Because that's who she is. A strong, independent, tough as nails woman who is now without a roof and everything that once resided under it.
All donated funds will be given to my aunt to obtain basic necessities and to perhaps re-build tiny home. Her home was uninsured due to the fact that it saw five generations grow & had wear and tear as a result.
We are starting at ground zero and hope that you can spread the word. I hope you can take a moment to share this or put a few dollars toward the cause. We are forever grateful even if you only share love or put a few kind thoughts her way. In this crazy world, all we have is each other and the hope for a better way. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
- Gaia and Alia Manning and family
Organizer and beneficiary
Gaia Manning
Organizer
Seattle, WA
Martha Moore
Beneficiary
