Restore Hope for Tessa, Benji, and Their Boys
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*UPDATE*
WOW, we are completely overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support for Tessa, Benji, Diego, and Rio. In just 72 hours, we've reached our initial goal of $50k! It's been truly heartwarming to see donations pouring in from family, friends, colleagues, acquaintances, and even strangers—all showing up for this family in their darkest moment. We can’t fully express how grateful we are to each of you, and how proud we are of this community.
This is just a moment in time, one they will grow from and rise above, largely because of your support. You've shown them they are not alone, and for that, we are beyond thankful.
Given the long road ahead, we’ve decided to extend our goal. Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference. Whether it’s $5 or $10, it all adds up. The financial challenges they face are real.
So, let’s continue to rally for this family that we love so much! Together, we can show them that they've got this.❤️
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We are heartbroken to share that our friends, Tessa and Benji, have tragically lost their beloved Altadena home in the Eaton Fire. Like so many others in their community, their world has been turned upside down with the complete loss of their belongings, family heirlooms and most importantly, their sense of home and community.
Tessa and Benji, known for their kindness, selflessness, and unwavering support of others, now find themselves in need of help as they begin the journey to rebuild their lives. Balancing the grief they are faced with and gratitude for the safety of their children, they remain resilient and focused on providing Diego (2) and Rio (8mo) with a sense of security and comfort.
Because they would never ask for help themselves, we are asking for your generosity to help provide them with stability and hope. Every dollar will make a difference as they start this journey of healing and moving forward.
Your support, prayers, and love mean the world to them as they work to recover from this unimaginable loss. Let's show our love to Tess, Benji, Didi and Rio!
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Sydney Trigg & Kelli Moline
Fundraising team: Fundraiser Team (2)
Sydney Trigg
Organizer
San Clemente, CA
Tessa Mizokami
Beneficiary
Kelli Moline
Team member