Lost my home in wildfire

Hi everyone,

I never imagined I’d be in this position, but here I am, reaching out for help. As many of you know, TikTok recently shut down, and that platform was where I shared my story and found a lot of support. My last video was close to 107k views before the shutdown, and it felt like we were finally getting the help we needed.

I’m here because my family and I are facing unimaginable loss. My sister, Trish, passed away in the Eaton, California wildfire. The wildfire destroyed our home, and we’ve lost everything. We’re not celebrities or people with large networks—just normal folks trying to navigate this devastating tragedy.

My sister Trish was the heart of our family. She had autism and Down syndrome, and she was such a kind, vibrant soul. Unfortunately, the wildfire smoke proved too toxic for her already brittle lungs, and she passed away due to complications from carbon monoxide poisoning. She worked at PetSmart and absolutely loved animals.

On the night of the fire, our dog, who was scared and hiding, caused Trish to lag behind as we evacuated. While she wasn’t burned, the toxic smoke took her from us just hours later. We’re devastated.

This fundraiser is being organized by my mom, who has been doing everything she can to hold us together while we grieve. She’s always been our rock, and now she’s trying to navigate this unimaginable situation, including covering the costs of Trish’s funeral.

We’re asking for any help you can provide, even $5, to assist us in giving Trish a proper goodbye and rebuilding our lives after losing everything. Your support, whether it’s a donation or simply sharing this post, means the world to us.

Thank you for taking the time to read this.