Dear Humans,

I’m sure you’ve heard it before–and it’s true–people are more important than things. The Marshall Fire that burned just a few miles away from us was a tragic event–two people died and nearly a thousand homes were lost. But it was also a miracle that more lives were not lost. 

And yet we know that things are important. We surround ourselves with stuff that reminds us of the people who are important to us. The objects in our homes hold memories from our past and hopes for our future. Just like great-grandfather’s matchboxes, our possessions–simple as they are–are haunted by the people and memories that make us who we are.

But they can always be replaced. Our memories can survive travel, moving, loss, and tragedy. And that’s why people have raised over $25 million to help the victims do just that.

Sincerely,

Mr. Curt