The event “Utah Helps Valparaiso” will be held Saturday, June 21st 2014 at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center, West Valley City. This event is intended to support families in Chile that were affected on April 12th, 2014 by a big wildfire in Valparaiso, Chile.
See here fundraiser event details
This has been the biggest fire in Chilean history. Click here to read the news coverage
These hills are the home of many athletes that participate in this very extreme sport. Click here to watch Video 3
The fire destroyed at least 2500 homes, leaving about 9000 people homeless. The biggest concern at this time is that these families will be experiencing extremely hardship during the cold and rainy winter ahead in the next couple month. To donate visit any Wells Fargo branch: Utah Helps Valparaiso account number 8290990053.
For additional information please visit the facebook page here.