Donate to Aid Four Students Recover from House Fire

Help Us cover damages After Our House Fire

Dear Friends, Family, and Supporters,

I am reaching out today with a heavy heart to share some heartbreaking news and to ask for your support. On 11/09/2024, my three international roommates and I were affected by a devastating house fire that destroyed part of our home here in Salina, Kansas. This fire caused by an electrical issue has left us with many problems— very few clothes, damaged personal belongings, and obstacles to continuing our everyday lives.

We are four international student-athletes Mateo Hoyos- Colombia, Andres Ruiz- Colombia, Gerardo Garcia- Mexico, and Sebastian Fernandez- Argentina all studying and playing Soccer at Kansas Wesleyan University. Being far from home makes it incredibly difficult to navigate such a shocking moment without the immediate support of family. While we have each other, the emotional and financial burden of the events that occurred feels overwhelming. We’ve lost some important pieces: from school supplies, textbooks, and soccer gear to essential items like clothing, toiletries, electronics, and part of our personal belongings.

We are asking for your help to get back on our feet. Your support will help us replace the basic necessities we need to continue our education and pay for any possible costs this accident may bring. We’re hoping to raise enough funds to cover essential items such as clothing, bedding, furniture, school supplies, and any accident costs.

How You Can Help:

Donate to our GoFundMe page (link to the page)

Share this campaign with your friends, family, and social media networks to spread the word

Send us messages of support—words of encouragement mean more than we can express

We deeply appreciate any help, whether it’s a small donation or simply sharing our story. Every contribution will make a significant impact in helping us move forward. We’ve always considered ourselves a family, and right now, we need the kindness and generosity of our extended community to help us rebuild our lives and sense of stability.

Thank you for taking the time to read this, for considering supporting us during this difficult time, and for helping us overcome this shocking moment. Your support truly means the world to us.

With gratitude,

Mateo Hoyos, Gerardo Garcia, Sebastian Fernandez & Andres Ruiz

Student-Athletes at Kansas Wesleyan University