Artist stays positive after house fire takes everything
An artist from Idaho Springs lost everything in his home - including
priceless artwork - to a fire. Now he's ready to use positive energy to
move forward with the help of his community.
A renter started the fire that destroyed Dave Shelton's home in
November. Today, friends put on a fundraiser to help him rebuild.
Singing and dancing was a big part of a fundraiser at the Oriental Theater. Many dressed up in costume.
“We thought to go ahead and open it up as a pirate ball,” said Shelton.
All in support of this man Dave Shelton.
Shelton is known for handcrafting things like guitars.
One of his renters burned it all and his friends and family say he lost a quarter of a century worth of work. Shelton is not letting it get him down - in fact he says he hasn't shed one tear over the things he lost.
“The tears come when all of this generosity hits and I’m overwhelmed with love", Shelton said.
As time has passed he has started to rebuild his collection through donations he says just keep coming.
A renter started the fire that destroyed Dave Shelton's home in
November. Today, friends put on a fundraiser to help him rebuild.
Singing and dancing was a big part of a fundraiser at the Oriental Theater. Many dressed up in costume.
“We thought to go ahead and open it up as a pirate ball,” said Shelton.
All in support of this man Dave Shelton.
Shelton is known for handcrafting things like guitars.
One of his renters burned it all and his friends and family say he lost a quarter of a century worth of work. Shelton is not letting it get him down - in fact he says he hasn't shed one tear over the things he lost.
“The tears come when all of this generosity hits and I’m overwhelmed with love", Shelton said.
As time has passed he has started to rebuild his collection through donations he says just keep coming.
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