Help Alex Rebuild After Storm Devastation

Hey everyone. Many of you all know of my good friend, Alex.

We've been friends for probably 15 years, and he is one of the most hardworking people I know. After beating cancer not once, but twice, he's been plugging away, selling things at gun shows, online, and more. This man lives and breathes his work.

Over the last week, when we here in Columbia, just had high winds and a bit of rain, Alex's property was completely and utterly destroyed. He has nothing left. The one good thing? His dog was found alive and uninjured! But everything else is gone. He's estimating it at $30-40k in loss and damage.

My heart just aches for all that he's lost. His trailer is wrapped around a tree. All of those momentos we keep from our childhood or special events? Gone. Two of the other structures on his property are gone. He also owned an 18 wheeler and shipping container, to house his selling supplies and tools. All is gone.

For a kind hearted, strong, hard working man, who has been through so much already in life, I want to do what I can for him. If anyone could donate anything, I'm sure he'd be extremely grateful.

I'm in the works of attempting to plan a fundraising event as well, if anyone has something to donate for such an event, please let me know. If you have any tools, supplies, or anything else you could care to donate directly to him, please reach out.

Thank you all.