Freitas Family Fundraiser 11/13/2018 - 12/9/2018

Good afternoon NCKA,

I know everyone is aware of the devastation that the Camp Fire did to Paradise Ca. This fire is going to end up being the most devastating forest fires in Ca history. The speed which this fire overtook Paradise was like the perfect storm. The winds coming from the east pushing the flames upon all the victims faster than anyone could’ve imagined.

One of my dear friends Bret Freitas and his family (Christina & Jack Jack) barely made it out of Paradise with pretty much the clothes on their backs. They literally drove through the flames to escape. I will post the video at some point. As they were leaving the fire was moving in the direction of his house. Ultimately they got word their home was gone.

Bret is an avid Kayak Angler who loves to target trophy trout up in the Sierras. He also is grooming his young son Jack Jack to be an amazing little outdoorsman and Kayak Angler. With the limited time Bret had to get his family out he was unable to grab any of his fishing gear or kayaks before leaving. Imagine losing your kayaks let alone all your fishing gear. Bret won’t tell us how much gear he lost for fear Christina will find out. LOL.

Through all of this Bret has started posting daily videos to document this tragic event in their life. The Freitas family’s positive attitude towards all they have been through is truly inspiring. Bret’s positive role as a father will help sculpt their son Jack Jack into a strong and positive man as he witness’s his father ability to accept and adapt the their situation. Through all of this the Freitas family has asked for only one thing and it would be HUGS.

I have reached out to Adventure Sports Kayak City to help me put together a fundraiser for the Freitas family and they’ve come through. Thank you Brandon and Carl.

So I will be doing a digital raffle for a 2019 Camo Hobie Outback that will include shipping to your location if you are unable to pick it up from one of their locations. I want to be 100% transparent in this fundraiser so everyone knows where every dime that gets donated goes. The deal
I asked for from Adventure sport was a kayak at cost and shipping. So once I have concluded the digital raffle for the 2019 Camo Hobie Outback I will be paying Adventure Sports for the kayak and shipping. Once this is done 100% of the remaining funds will go to the Freitas Family. 

If you’d like to enter for a chance to win a 2019 Camo Hobie Outback plus shipping  and help the Freitas family out we will be accepting donation of $20.00 per entry. This will be done through PayPal - bretfreitas@gmail.com **FRIENDS AND FAMILY** When submitting your donation **DO NOT PUT RAFFLE IN COMMENTS**. Please just put Freitas Family in the comments. I will be updating totals from the donations frequently.

On December 9, 2018 at 12:00pm I will stop all donations so I have a chance to organize everyone’s  entries. The drawing for this will be December 10, 2018 at 5:00pm at Adventure Sports in Citrus Heights, Ca. We welcome anyone who is local to come down see the Freitas family and be apart of the drawing of the winner of this awesome prize. The more the merrier. The reason I chose December 10 was it’s a special day to me, it’s my Son Bryce’s birthday and it will hopefully give us time if shipping is needed to get it to the winner by Christmas(not guaranteed) Wouldn’t rhat be awesome to win for Christmas?!? 

I know there are so many people that were effected and need assistance from this tragedy that struck Paradise. I just spoke to an extended family member who we haven’t been able to reach thank god. I have another friend who is still missing, who I’m sending out prayers he and his family are okay.  I know there are a lot of avenues for people to donate and I’ve donated money myself to help others from the Camp Fire already. I hope you can find this to be a worthy cause to help out such a great family.

Thank you for you time and I will be updating everyone throughout this campaign.

James

James,

Thank you for setting this up.

Best wishes, thoughts and prayers for Bret and his family. I'm so glad you got out of there safely.

Al

This awesome James, thank you for helping the Freitas family out. They have a long road ahead of them.

Thank you for setting this up James!

Best wishes to the Freitas family.  Thanks for setting this up, James.  Just donated.   

It's terrible that they lost everything, but it's awesome that you set this up. I'm in for multiple tries in this non-raffle event...

Donation sent.  Sending good vibes out.

Donation sent, thanks for doing this.

Done!

sent!

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donation sent.  best wishes for this family. 

Thank you for setting this up James!!!
Money sent.

Naoaki, Ashley & Skylar


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Done. Thanks for doing this James!
Hang in there Bret and Family.

Glad y'all are safe Bret!
It'll be tough, but you will persevere.

Well done James, donation sent!
Hope the best for Bret and his family!