This will be short. But know that we have been planning to write an update because Claire turned 18 at the end of 2024, which has warranted an update for those of you that have been with us for the long haul, as well as other caregiver families that have joined along the way. We have information to share, particularly around the process of guardianship.
But first Altadena. We grieve with the rest of the country as we watch the urban wildfires decimate communities, homes, and senses of security.
It has hit close to home for us because my sister and her family lost their home in the Eaton Canyon fire this week. A friend of theirs began a GoFundMe on their behalf to help bridge the immediate uncertainty.
We are asking anyone to follow their own leading in making financial assistance available to anyone they know that has been affected, or to trustworthy organizations who can help with humanitarian efforts. We also understand it is early, and the sense of urgency to help is great, but very little can be done in the immediate aftermath (and in some areas, where devastation continues to advance).
We have in excess of 10,000 supporters, and if you are feeling the leading to help, we are posting the link to the GoFundMe for my sister’s family below. The back of the napkin math: if each supporter here gave $1.00, the GoFundMe goal would be met.
Thank you in advance and look for an update on Claire and our family in early March.
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