'I lost everything': Vancouver Island glass-blowing studio destroyed in fire
- Gibson Sell's glass-blowing studio, Gibson's Glassworks, was destroyed by fire on April 11, resulting in estimated damages of about $250,000.
- Sell estimates damages at around $250,000 but is uncertain if his insurance will cover all losses of commissioned work and personal pieces.
- To support Sell, his friend Jenny Hart started a GoFundMe campaign aimed at replacing his glassblowing equipment.
- Sell thanked The Crow's Nest Artist Collective and the community for their support and plans to hold a comedy show to raise more funds.
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GoFundMe Established for Colby Family That Lost Everything in Fire
COLBY, WI (OnFocus) – Matt and Trinity Kunze are facing back-to-back challenges after their son was born six weeks early on April 2, 2025. While he’s currently in the NICU and doing well, the family’s situation took a devastating turn on Sunday, April 13, when a fire destroyed their home. The Kunzes lost all of their belongings in the fire. With their newborn still in the hospital, they are now working to rebuild and prepare for his homecoming. …
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