Lahaina fires devastating family business loss…

My name is Benjamin and I have created this gofundme for my parents, Andrea and Thomas Havranek, despite them refusing to create one as they believe that there are others in need. As I can see where they are coming from, I truly know my parents well enough to tell that in this natural disaster, my parents are the ones needing help and support. My family, along with hundreds of others, have tragically lost our local family-owned business, Segway Maui, to the Lahaina fire on 8/8/2023. Segway Maui was their first business created on Maui back in 2011, and they have survived through recessions, COVID, and now hopefully this Lahaina fire disaster. It will be a very challenging and long journey to rebuild, but knowing my parents' drive and passion for their businesses, along with me and my sister’s support, I have no doubt in my mind that they won’t make it happen! Segway Maui shared the history of Lahaina to many people. They were active in the community any chance they got, including donating handmade benches to Hale Pa’ahao (Old Lahaina Prison) and donations towards the reconstruction of the harbor. My parents have always been the ones to give to the community in many ways. They have always been donors to me and my sister’s elementary and high school, soccer teams, fundraisers, churches, silent auctions, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, and much more. I am trying my absolute best to support and help them rebuild their beloved company and I thought that this was a good step to take. Mahalo for reading this and I hope everyone is safe and well. We got this Maui!!!