Wildfires in Portugal – Support for Firemen & Families
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Dear wine lovers, nature enthusiasts, and supporters,
Portugal is currently facing a massive challenge. Severe wildfires are raging across the country, with central and northern regions being hit the hardest, particularly the wine-growing areas around Viseu, Lamego, and the Serra da Estrela. These beautiful landscapes are not only home to many vineyards but also to people whose lives depend on the land. The flames are destroying homes, harvests, and threatening livelihoods.
As people who cherish the deep connection with nature and the Portuguese wine world, we want to take action. This fundraiser is not just symbolic – it aims to provide real, tangible help!
Our brave firefighters are tirelessly battling the flames day and night, often under extremely tough conditions. With your help, we want to support them directly. The funds we raise will go towards purchasing essential items to keep the firefighters strong and healthy:
- Energy bars that provide a quick boost of energy
- Isotonic drinks to help replenish lost minerals
- Water, which is crucial in these hot and exhausting conditions
- Snacks that can be consumed quickly and easily to keep the firefighters going
But our mission doesn’t stop there. Many families have lost their homes or are seeing their livelihoods threatened by the fires. The remaining funds will be used to support those most affected – providing food, clothing, and other essential daily supplies.
Why is this important?
The wine world thrives on nature, and in Portugal, winemakers are directly impacted by these fires. We are in close contact with winemakers and others from the region who depend on the land for their survival. This is a crisis that affects us all, and we want to show that the wine community, and all friends of Portugal, stand in solidarity together.
How can you help?
Every donation, no matter how big or small, will make a difference! Your contribution will be directly used to give the brave firefighters on the ground the support they urgently need. And it will help families affected by the fires on their road to recovery.
Please share this campaign within your networks so that we can send a message of hope together. Let’s show that we stand united and that our friends in Portugal are not alone!
Thank you so much for your solidarity and support,
Alyssa von Hugo and the Winemakers of Portugal
Organizer
Alyssa Von Hugo
Organizer
Regensburg, Bayern