10-Year-Old Blind Boy and His Family Who Lost Their Home in L.A. Wildfires Have Raised $350K

Nationwide — Grayson Roberts, a 10-year-old boy from Los Angeles, California who is legally blind due to a chromosomal disorder, lost his home in the destructive Eaton fire in Altadena on January 7th. Grayson, his mother Terica, and his two brothers were forced to evacuate when the fire spread quickly.

Terica recalled the moment they saw flames in the nearby mountains and smelled smoke. “At the rate the wind was blowing, I knew we had to go,” she said, as reported by People.

The family evacuated with what little they could carry. The following day, they confirmed their home had been destroyed.

In an Instagram video shared by the nonprofit Big Talk, Grayson described his heartbreak. “I lost all my Braille stuff, my Legos, my instruments,” he said, adding that losing his neighborhood hurt the most. “I just love where we lived,” he added.

Grayson’s positivity shines despite the loss. He has undergone 37 surgeries to improve his vision and continues to inspire others. Grayson also dreams of traveling the world, funding his goals by selling lemonade. Last year, he raised money to donate 200 canes to blind individuals in Ghana.

In 2023, Grayson caught the attention of musician Travis Barker, who met him while he was selling lemonade and jammed with him.

To help the family rebuild, they have already received more than $350,000 in donations from GoFundMe campaign and another donation site called Dream Machine USA.