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Fuentes Family Barn Fire Recovery

Goal:

 USD $80,000

Raised:

 USD $550

Campaign created by Leora Blackburn

Campaign funds will be received by Sarah Olguin

Fuentes Family Barn Fire Recovery

I am creating this crowd source fund for my friends Rick and Sarah. They work all hours of the day maintaining their New Jersey farm as well as managing Rick’s family farm next door. 
Their farm is a sustainable farm raising vegetables and meat for the local community that is both nutritious and good for the environment. 
The goats and sheep are mainly pets but they donate the wool to some local sisters that make hats and scarves for the homeless. 
They are very attached to many of their animals and take in a lot of rescue animals as well as the animals they raise for meat. They grow their own hay as well.
On the 17th of January their barn caught fire and was almost completely destroyed. Rick went out at 4am to bottle feed a lamb that its mom had rejected. He noticed that the light just outside the barn was blinking. He first assumed that the barn cats had pulled a light down in the loft so he went to investigate. As he went up the stairs, he noticed that the office was on fire, the hoses were all frozen so there was no way to fight it. The fire spread quickly and soon it was out of control. Sarah was coming in to do some work and also noticed the fire. Both Rick and Sarah did everything they could to get the animals out, they saved most but unfortunately lost 13 cats, 5 pigs, 2 goats, and over 60 chickens. Most of these animals were young and bottle baby pets. They also lost all of the milking and hay equipment, walk in refrigerator and several tons of hay.
In the process of rescuing animals Sarah’s coat caught on fire, The only way Rick had of putting it out was to use his hands. Sarah was severely burnt on her legs, hands and inside her boots. Rick was severely burnt on both hands. 
It is going to take a lot of money to repair the barn, replace the hay and all of the tools, equipment, not to mention the medical costs for their injuries and ongoing care. The barn was not listed on the insurance so they will not pay for damages.
They are struggling to heal but soon they would like to rebuild. We would love to help them do that and would appreciate anything you can give to help out. It is so tragic to think of everything they have lost.
Recent Donations
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Anonymous Giver
$ 100.00 USD
2 months ago

I pray that the Lord will restore you and give you peace while it happens

Anonymous Giver
$ 50.00 USD
2 months ago

Reggie Guzman
$ 125.00 USD
2 months ago

Angel
$ 25.00 USD
2 months ago

Praying for you all for healing.

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$ 60.00 USD
2 months ago

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$ 40.00 USD
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Anonymous Giver
$ 50.00 USD
3 months ago

Quentin
$ 50.00 USD
3 months ago

Wishing you all a speedy rebound

Anonymous Giver
$ 50.00 USD
3 months ago

I hope the healing starts soon!

Updates

Update #4

February 22nd, 2025

I am healing, just very slowly. I got most of my right hand back. My middle knuckle and thumb still have issues. Both feet still have burns healing on the toes. My left ankle, and left calf aren't making much progress. My right knee is looking a bit better, but there was no change on my right calf. To help heal better I was told to eat my weight in grams of protein...I can't say I've ever paid attention to how much of anything I've eaten, but I am now lol.


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Update #3

February 15th, 2025

Things are finally starting to progress a little and heal up. There was no mention of surgery, but I do still have 4-5 burns that are pretty deep. I have been unable to sleep well, or much, this week with the pain in my feet and ankle, but I'm told pain is good... Here is to hoping the somewhat good news continues next week.


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Update #2

February 1st, 2025

Unfortunately we had a turn for the worse:( At Sarah’s last Dr. appointment, she found out she has 15-20 burns that aren't healing like the doctor expected. She will find out on Tuesday the 4th whether she will go to the O.R. for surgical cleaning and possible grafts...

Please Pray for Sarah and a healthy full ❤️‍🩹 recovery! Donate! Share! And or Share please! We are so thankful for all of the prayers and help! Godbless!


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Update #1

January 26th, 2025

I want to thank everyone for giving and sharing as our friends are in a time of need🫶🏻 I have got good news! Rick and Sarah are physically healing! Sarah has been released from the hospital and after a check up, Sarah will most likely not need a surgery to correct her burns! Since this is wonderful news I thought I would take a moment to thank all of you and mention this blessing! We still are retaining hope that this will be a full recovery ❤️‍🩹🫶🏻😇😇 Thank you all for your kindness and help!

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