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Grow The Love: Supporting the Chelan Fire Victims

Gathering relief for the victims of the Chelan Fire Complex in Washington State

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Grow The Love: Supporting the Chelan Fire Victims

Grow The Love: Supporting the Chelan Fire Victims

Grow The Love: Supporting the Chelan Fire Victims

Grow The Love: Supporting the Chelan Fire Victims

Grow The Love: Supporting the Chelan Fire Victims

Gathering relief for the victims of the Chelan Fire Complex in Washington State

Gathering relief for the victims of the Chelan Fire Complex in Washington State

Gathering relief for the victims of the Chelan Fire Complex in Washington State

Gathering relief for the victims of the Chelan Fire Complex in Washington State

Murial Barkley-Aylmer
Murial Barkley-Aylmer
Murial Barkley-Aylmer
Murial Barkley-Aylmer
1 Campaign |
Chelan, United States
$7,045 USD 96 backers
46% of $15,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

Grow The Love: Global Community Support for Chelan Fire Victims


If you have tuned into the news recently, you know what I do: the Pacific Northwest is on fire. 

Heralded as an unprecedented wild disaster and a national emergency, this summer's terrifying blazes spark, detour, explode and converge at the whim of the dry summer wind.  Firefighters have been working around the clock, joined now by the National Guard, Army, International aid and, for the first time in Washington state history, official civilian volunteers. 

There, at the center of this anonymous terror, there are communities: agricultural hubs, pristine tourist destinations, and homesteaders working raw land. I hail from one of these magical places. 

I am a grown child of Lake Chelan. 


When you grow up in place like my hometown, you grow up knowing that you live and love alongside the risk of wildfire. There is a local vigilance; people generally have fire hoses and a list of "most-valuables" in case of evacuation. They maintain greenbelts around their homes as best they can in the crisp high desert. 

But sometimes, the might of mother nature trumps all. On August 14th, five lightning bolts reached down to touch the mountaintops, literally surrounding my hometown with flames. What came next was mayhem: power, landlines, cell phones, and water pumps failed as infrastructure dissolved into ash. Homes and businesses were overtaken almost immediately, whole families fleeing. Many evacuated toward somewhere safer, only to have another fire rush toward their perceived safe-place, forcing them to run again. Within days, over 100 structures had burned, 32 of those confirmed residences. 


The North Central Washington fires (Chelan Complex, Okanogan Complex and many smaller fires) now make up the largest burn in Washington State history, burning more than 400 square miles to date, with winter's snow as the only definitive end in sight. Homes lost now number over 250--statistics are still shaky and divided by county. Community members have leapt into action to support one another. Within days, collections had surfaced for those who had lost everything. The safest homes began taking in groups of evacuees and ragged evacuees began cooking meals for even rougher firefighters.


As a Chelan native living in the SF Bay Area, my heart both bloomed and broke as I watched my familial motley crew through social media, giving each other everything they had, just surviving together. As I started to brainstorm ways to be of service, I realized: there are a veritable army of us traversing the world, grown children of Lake Chelan, longing to be with our families in our home community in such tragic times. As the fires raged, we reached out to each other to wail, to worry, and to pool our sparse information. Now, as some of our families begin to return home, and others wonder how they will rebuild, we are banding together to garner resources and assistance from our larger global communities. 

Thank you for your time, and for joining me to support the people who made me who I am. 

All my heart,

Murial



F.A.Q.

How can I help?

My social bubble is saturated with humans in need--but yours is likely brimming with folks who are homed and safe. By inviting your greater social networks into this conversation, you are helping me to disperse a heavy burden for few into a featherlight load for many! If you are touched by our posts, you can help us immensely by sharing through Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! 
And of course, you can donate! To make that more fun, we've added heaps of grateful incentives from Chelan locals and friends! I will be posting regularly to highlight the amazing offerings we have to share. 

How will these funds be used?

To ensure that all funds raised are allocated in the best possible ways, I have partnered with Give Naked (http://givenaked.org), an amazing Chelan-specific organization that is able to guarantee that 100% of donations reach those who need them. They exist under the 501c3 umbrella of Chelan Valley Hope, which means all donations are tax deductible. The donations will be used in two distinct ways. Some community members who have experienced profound loss will need immediate help. Many others will not know the extent of their loss for some time. Families and individuals can apply to Chelan Valley Hope for funds as they assess their needs. Chelan Valley Hope serves alongside and co-communicates with other local aid organizations, to ensure optimal resourcing and to prevent fraud. Questions about allocation of funds can be directed to CherylAnn at Give Naked: http://givenaked.org/get-in-touch/


Who the heck are you?

My name is Murial Barkley-Aylmer and I am a birth and postpartum doula living in Oakland, California. I was raised in Chelan, Washington and my parents still live in the tiny cabin where I was raised. They lost property and an outbuilding in this fire, but our home was saved by the heroism of our guerrilla firefighting neighbors. <3

None of these funds are going to me. All donations will move directly from Indiegogo to Give Naked/Chelan Valley Hope.



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Dream Weavings by Gene Barkley

$25 USD
If you have interacted closely with my family, it is likely you have been gifted a Dream Weaving. My father, Gene Barkley, has been weaving these beautiful bracelets on a small handmade loom since the 1970s. When you tie the bracelet onto your wrist or ankle, you think of something you are ready to let go of. When the bracelet falls off, it takes the unwanted with it. They also make beautiful bookmarks. These bracelets are an array of colors and patterns--no two the same.
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Handwritten Letter of Thanks

$50 USD
Chelan makes incredible humans. Donate $50 and you will receive a personal, handwritten thank-you from a member of our little community. Grown children of Chelan now thriving across the globe, little children still digging in that magic dirt, or maybe someone's grandma...you never know who might write to tell you what Chelan has meant to them. Available anywhere in the world--leave your mailing address below!
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Massage by Hari Khalsa

$75 USD
60 minute session with the remarkably gifted Hari. Hari offers Thai Fusion, Therapeutic Table, and Prenatal massage! http://www.bayleafbodywork.com/about/ Bay Leaf is located in Oakland, CA.
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Voice Lesson--Bay Area

$100 USD
All levels welcome! Want to connect with your true singing voice for the first time? Fine tune your upper register? Want to learn how to breathe and relax while singing but still sound powerful? Sarah Palmer, graduate of Mills College music program and long time performer/songwriter of EFFT has donated a 50 minute voice lesson. Her musical theatre/avant grade/folk/jazz background informs her effective and creative vocal technique. https://efft.bandcamp.com/album/the-splinters-came-out-stars
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Date Night Childcare!

$100 USD
Spend four hours with your sweetie while one of the Bay area's baby-whisperers take superb care of your kiddos. Trustline certified, ridiculously experienced. :) San Francisco and East Bay only, please.
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Chiropractic Magic!--Bay Area

$150 USD
Initial Visit (40 minutes) with the amazing Dr. Colin Phipps of Bernal Family Chiropractic in San Francisco. http://www.bernalfamilychiropractic.com Please leave your mailing address so that a gift certificate may be mailed to you! &lt;3
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"Bardo" by Amber Leffler

$200 USD
16x20 Acrylic on Canvas, entitled "Bardo." I don't know if she knows this, but Amber was one of those people for me, in high school. You know, the one who helps you to become yourself, despite the swampy adolescent counterpressure? I've envied her poetry since I could write--and now I can envy her painting as well. Amber shared that the making of this piece for her was about grief, loss, and cleansing fire. https://amberleffler.wordpress.com
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Audio Portrait--Makana Grant

$300 USD
Makana Grant is a different kind of healer and maker. He has donated an "Audio Portrait"-a process which transforms an hour-long guided interview (led deep through his honed counseling techniques) into an artifact of storytelling--exerpts interwoven into an original sound score inspired by the subject. You end with both your full recording, and the piece of art made from it. So cool. A very personal portrait he made for me: https://soundcloud.com/makanas-red-artifact/artifact-of-eclipses
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Song+ from Allen Stone!

$1,000 USD
Yes, you read that right. You get a personalized video, with gratitude, from the soul-drippin,' granny glasses wearing,' heart explodin' musical phenomenon, Allen Stone. Allen knows a thing or two about being from small town Washington, and he's thrown that sweet voice all over these hills. And the guy would like to send you some signed merch as well. Deal? Deal.
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Sculpture by Theo Ramey-

$4,000 USD
This sculpture, entitled "Hoover" is the product of 14 years of material collection. The person who obtains this gem will have it delivered personally by the artist, along with its story and a hug. Check out our campaign to unite "Hoover" with her true owner: Woody Harrelson! http://pickleandpearl.com/get-dolphin-woody-harrelson/ Seattle-Chelan local only for in-person delivery. Donor responsible for shipping outside of area.
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Leonardo Buendia Guitar

$7,800 USD
The amazing luthier Leonardo Buendia has just donated a custom made guitar to our campaign! His guitars take my breath away. This is an incredible opportunity for the right collector or musician. Completely tax-deductible! http://buendiaguitars.com/gallery/ This perk offers a custom-made Leonardo Buendia guitar, with the following specs: http://buendiaguitars.com/options-pricing/ *Additions and upgrades available directly through artist, at regular cost. Shipping not included.*
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#20 of Frozen Blueberries!

$70 USD
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Feathered Print--Tara Shorey

$75 USD
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Framed Photos of Lake Chelan

$75 USD
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Personalized Poem

$100 USD
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Jamayma Gecko Gift Basket!

$120 USD
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Nourishing Bone Broths!

$200 USD
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Cannella Kitchen Farm Dinner

$300 USD
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Portrait Photo Session

$400 USD
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Olivia De La Cruz Show!

$500 USD
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