kh1958 Posted January 7, 2021 Report Share Posted January 7, 2021 (edited) Isn't CJ Shearn a member here? https://www.gofundme.com/f/cj-shearn-apartment-fire-relief-fundraiser?teamInvite=cH4JADCcXZYBMhu7rSYwvdLAL7GRadTGJRlpRx3n5K4Px1SSbBFIZY9ZEl2ZPTvP&utm_medium=email&utm_source=product&utm_campaign=p_email%2Bteaminviteemail On the evening of Wednesday, January 6, 2021, our dear friend CJ Shearn, who lives alone with cerebral palsy, lost their home in an electrical fire in a Yonkers apartment building. Thankfully, everyone in the building made it out safely in time, but the fire quickly escalated and the apartment was a total loss, along with all of CJ's possessions (their cats have not yet been found). This was the first apartment CJ ever had on their own after their mother passed away a few years ago. It is a huge and devastating loss. CJ is alive thanks to the herculean effort of their home aid, Miama James, who rushed over when CJ called her about an electrical outage. When the electrical fire started and began to take over the apartment, Miama wheeled CJ down the hall to the building stairs while banging on all of the neighbors' doors to let everyone know to get out of the building. She managed to tie CJ to her body with her coat and proceeded to CARRY them down the 3 flights of stairs to safety. Without Miama there, CJ may have died. There will be many obstacles ahead in trying to piece CJ's life back together. Please consider helping by contributing to this fundraiser to support CJ in the wake of this great tragedy. With all our love and thanks, Thana Alexa & Antonio Sanchez Edited January 7, 2021 by kh1958 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted January 7, 2021 Report Share Posted January 7, 2021 Yes, CJ is a member here. Let’s do what we can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjazzg Posted January 7, 2021 Report Share Posted January 7, 2021 That's truly dreadful. Glad to hear they're safe. Might we consider changing the thread titles to something that highlights a board member requires our assistance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clifford_thornton Posted January 7, 2021 Report Share Posted January 7, 2021 HOLY SHIT. Just donated. So sorry to read this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmitry Posted January 7, 2021 Report Share Posted January 7, 2021 Who are "their"? Was it him and someone else? I'll lend a helping hand for sure. Good luck, buddy! You are NOT alone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clifford_thornton Posted January 7, 2021 Report Share Posted January 7, 2021 Pretty sure their = gender neutral pronoun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejp626 Posted January 7, 2021 Report Share Posted January 7, 2021 So very sorry to hear this, though am absolutely amazed at the caregiver! Will make donation later tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjazzg Posted January 7, 2021 Report Share Posted January 7, 2021 16 minutes ago, clifford_thornton said: Pretty sure their = gender neutral pronoun. Yes, that's it. They mentioned in another thread recently about coming out as trans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjzee Posted January 7, 2021 Report Share Posted January 7, 2021 This is terrible. CJ is a great guy. I'll make a donation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonnymax Posted January 8, 2021 Report Share Posted January 8, 2021 Much thanks to the OP for making us aware of CJ's situation. Donation sent, along with some good thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzbo Posted January 8, 2021 Report Share Posted January 8, 2021 +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medjuck Posted January 8, 2021 Report Share Posted January 8, 2021 Ditto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmitry Posted January 8, 2021 Report Share Posted January 8, 2021 Photos of the aftermath were added to the donation page. It's a total loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllenLowe Posted January 8, 2021 Report Share Posted January 8, 2021 (edited) I'm in. This is horrible. Just to mention: https://www.facebook.com/JazzViewsWithCJShearn/ Edited January 8, 2021 by AllenLowe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ayers Posted January 8, 2021 Report Share Posted January 8, 2021 CJ! What the heck! Check in, please, if you can! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertrand Posted January 8, 2021 Report Share Posted January 8, 2021 So awful. I just contributed. Thanks for letting us know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonnymax Posted January 9, 2021 Report Share Posted January 9, 2021 C'mon folks, pitch in. The need is great and immediate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted January 10, 2021 Report Share Posted January 10, 2021 1 hour ago, sonnymax said: C'mon folks, pitch in. The need is great and immediate. Whatever you can. It will all help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewy-chew-chew-bean-benitez Posted January 10, 2021 Report Share Posted January 10, 2021 I am very sorry CJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzbo Posted January 11, 2021 Report Share Posted January 11, 2021 CJ reported in on Facebook. He seems to be doing as okay as possible, has begun a search for a new apartment and is coping with the loss . . . of everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonnymax Posted January 12, 2021 Report Share Posted January 12, 2021 If you haven't donated yet, please do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gould Posted January 15, 2021 Report Share Posted January 15, 2021 What sonnymax said! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
six string Posted January 15, 2021 Report Share Posted January 15, 2021 Just saw this late last night. Donating today. What an awful situation. Glad you are safe CJ. Hope things get back to normal asap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjazzg Posted January 15, 2021 Report Share Posted January 15, 2021 Had to wait for payday but done the right thing now. Also tweeted the link to spread the word. @jazzbo thanks for letting us know about the facebook check-in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmonahan Posted January 15, 2021 Report Share Posted January 15, 2021 Just saw this. Donation sent. gregmo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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