Henry and his friends lost their homes during the Eaton Fire that started on January 8th and spread out to Altadena, California. They are left with the devastating reality of having lost everything they knew and loved. The safety of their bedroom, the toys they received for Christmas, the backyard they used to play in. We are setting up this webpage for the sake of our kids and their future. We’re reaching out humbly for help during this unimaginable time. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for standing with us through this heartbreak. Your kindness reminds us that even in the darkest times, we are not alone.
Henry and his friends are 1st graders attending the Altedena Art Magnets Elementary School, the public school survived the fire miraculously but most likely wont reopen for the rest of the school year. It is uncertain what will happen to the students.
The webpage is under construction and we’ll update it daily. Please bear with us while we add all the information.
How Can I help?
There are many ways to help Henry and his friends.
Amazon Wishlist
We set up a wishlist of toys, books, games, clothes and craft items of various prices on Amazon that will be shipped to a shared warehouse. We will keep track of all the items and share them equally among the kids based on their needs and preferences.
Here is the list. Feel free to share it around you.
Henry and his Friends Amazon Wishlist
Resharing their story
Resharing these kids story will help get more people involved in the challenging task to recreate a normal life for them. Whether you repost the link to this site or share the Amazon wishlist, or write about it, more exposure will bring more means.
The kids
Henry
Bio
Henry, a vibrant 6-year-old boy, has faced unimaginable challenges after losing his home in the devastating Eden Fire on January 7. A student at AAM’s French Immersion Program, Henry is a bright and curious learner with a heart full of compassion.
He finds joy in swimming classes, art projects, and martial arts, and his spirited nature makes him stand out. Known for his outgoing personality and his heart of gold, Henry is always eager to lend a helping hand to those around him. His teacher lovingly describes him as a boy who takes initiative and finds joy in assisting others.
The fire took everything, including Henry’s beloved 3D printer, a prized possession that fueled his creativity, as well as the cherished toys he shared with his younger brother, Lucas. Despite the sadness of losing so much, Henry’s resilience and kindness shine through.
Now, Henry is on a mission to bring joy not just to himself but to others who have also experienced loss. He wants to raise toys to share with friends who, like him, lost everything. Henry’s determination to help others in the face of adversity is a testament to his incredible spirit and caring nature.
Melusine
Bio
Melusine, is a bright 6-year-old girl full of life. She lives at 200%. She’s Henry’s classmate in the AAM’s French Immersion Program. She is full of love, and a big hugger. She’s always the first to go to someone that is hurt to help them stand up.
She never gives up even when things are challenging to her. She likes playing tennis and soccer and participated in her first Martial Art demonstration in Altadena. She loves art and she’s really good at drawing, painting and crafting. She’s also an avid reader and had lots of books and comics. She goes to bed every night reading a book. The fire took her beloved collection of plushies, her books, her Pokemon card collection and all the drawings and paintings she made.
“I know how to go through this, we just need to clean, rebuild and start getting the things we need one step at a time. Look, yesterday you bought me my first plushie, we can do this!” Melusine
Nova
Bio
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Contact Us
If you have questions or other ideas to contribute feel free to reach out to our email address
contact.henryandfriends@gmail.com
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