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Vionic and the NorCal firefighters

Moonchilde — Thu, 19 Oct 2017 19:04:52 GMT

I thought people would like to see what Vionic has donated to some firefighters who have been fighting the NorCal fires. Their headquarters is in San Rafael, not far from the fires.

Re: Vionic and the NorCal firefighters

Bri36 — Thu, 19 Oct 2017 20:24:44 GMT

I didn’t know they were headquartered there. How wonderful

Re: Vionic and the NorCal firefighters

StephfromIdaho — Thu, 19 Oct 2017 22:57:12 GMT

Fantastic! Thanks for posting this. I have three pair of Vionics and now will plan to get more. Thank you Vionics

Re: Vionic and the NorCal firefighters

Moonchilde — Thu, 19 Oct 2017 23:01:18 GMT

@Bri36 wrote:
I didn’t know they were headquartered there. How wonderful

@Bri36 I’m very lucky - when I order from their website it’s $5 shipping for Fedex and I often get it the next day if I happen to order before noon, otherwise it’s 2-day delivery for me.

Re: Vionic and the NorCal firefighters

Noel7 — Thu, 19 Oct 2017 23:24:47 GMT

This is wonderful @Moonchilde ! It makes me so happy that people all over the Bay Area are doing good things for the first responders. So many famous chefs turned up to cook for them, others donated food and drinks. Several well known restaurants have told them to come in, in a group if they want, and get a meal on the restaurant. One was something like Perfect Catch in Marin.

So glad you shared this

Re: Vionic and the NorCal firefighters

Moonchilde — Thu, 19 Oct 2017 23:38:45 GMT

@Noel7 wrote:
This is wonderful @Moonchilde ! It makes me so happy that people all over the Bay Area are doing good things for the first responders. So many famous chefs turned up to cook for them, others donated food and drinks. Several well known restaurants have told them to come in, in a group if they want, and get a meal on the restaurant. One was something like Perfect Catch in Marin.

So glad you shared this

@Noel7, it was in my FB feed.

Last year, when we had our horrible fires here, there were benefits and freebies for all first responders/firefighters everywhere - free Aquarium admission (they’re now offering free admission to anyone displaced by fire), free meals, you name it.

A huge benefit was held at the Aquarium, which I attended. It was one of their regular “Members Dinner” evenings, but they opened it to all - you didn’t have to be a member to go - and all the proceeds (you paid/bought tickets for small bites and drinks) went to victims’ relief. The FD was there answering questions. I don’t remember, but they raised something like over $100,000 I think. There were multiple other community fundraisers too.

When you drove through Carmel Valley or into Carmel, the roads were full of hand-lettered signs by entire families saying “Thank you Firefighters” and “We love you Firefighters.” There were SO many, I started to cry. That area really dodged a bullet last year.

So yes, anything that anyone offers is wonderful!

Re: Vionic and the NorCal firefighters

Noel7 — Thu, 19 Oct 2017 23:50:56 GMT

@Moonchilde

That's really heartwarming, they deserve it all.

Re: Vionic and the NorCal firefighters

grandma petes — Thu, 19 Oct 2017 23:54:13 GMT

Thanks for posting this. I like to give my business to companies that give back. A big thumbs up for Vionic!!!😊

Re: Vionic and the NorCal firefighters

Moonchilde — Thu, 19 Oct 2017 23:55:11 GMT

@Noel7 wrote:
@Moonchilde

That's really heartwarming, they deserve it all.

@Noel7, I just posted about another fundraiser in the other thread (thought it was a more appropriate place) - but you’d better look quick - I’m sure someone will have it deleted if they can. People have interesting hobbies...

Re: Vionic and the NorCal firefighters

Drythe — Fri, 20 Oct 2017 00:03:49 GMT

These people are braver than I can imagine! Hope the boots bring a bit of comfort and let them know people are really thinking of them.

Re: Vionic and the NorCal firefighters

Moonchilde — Fri, 20 Oct 2017 00:12:44 GMT

@Drythe wrote:

These people are braver than I can imagine! Hope the boots bring a bit of comfort and let them know people are really thinking of them.

@Drythe, I think firefighters and all first responders are incredibly brave and deserve all the recognition they get, and more ❤️

Re: Vionic and the NorCal firefighters

Ms tyrion2 — Fri, 20 Oct 2017 00:28:54 GMT

That is so good to hear. I like the vionic product and I will feel even better purchasing from them now.