Jeffrey Burroughs

Two years ago, Helene changed our community forever.

The clips at the end are from RADFest one year after Helene. A moment when you showed up. Not because everything was fixed, but because you were still here. Still creating. Still rebuilding. Still leading with hope.

Now, just over a month away from the next RADFest, I keep thinking about how far you’ve come.

This community has inspired me more than I can put into words. You’ve made me want to show up more, work harder, and give everything I can to the people and the place I love.

There is still so much work ahead of us. But these last two years have taught me something I’ll carry forever:

When we lean on each other, there is very little we cannot do.

Recovery isn’t a straight path. But Asheville, you inspire me to keep moving forward.

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