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Help David Rebuild After Losing Everything in the Eaton Fire

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Dear friends, family, and compassionate strangers,

David has spent years pouring his heart into his work, serving up delicious meals from his food cart catering business since 2017. He built his life near Eaton Canyon, working tirelessly to bring people together through food and music. But in a matter of moments, the Eaton Fire took everything.

Forced to evacuate, David not only lost his home of eight years—his landlord had to move back in, leaving him displaced—but he also suffered serious injuries while fleeing the smoke. He fell and injured his knee, shoulder, neck, and back, leaving him dependent on a cane and wheelchair as he struggles to recover.

As if losing his home and health weren’t enough, looters took what little remained. His catering equipment—his cart, pots and pans, chef knives, and utensils—was stolen. Everything he needed to make a living is gone. And beyond his livelihood, David also lost something deeply personal: his garden, guitar, saxophone, violin, and his beloved skateboard—his sources of joy and creative expression.

David has always given so much to those around him. Now it’s our turn. Every donation, share, and word of encouragement means the world. Let’s help David rebuild his life, one step at a time.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. ❤️

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  • Anonymous
    • $200
    • 43 mins
  • Vanessa Smith
    • $50
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    • $25
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    • $1,000
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  • Anonymous
    • $70
    • 6 d
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David Esquivel
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Pasadena, CA

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