NEW - Community Rallies to Raise Over $860K for Beloved Man Who Lost Everything in Eaton Fire |

"I've been knocked down before, but not like this. Times are tough, but I'm not giving up."

This is amazing.

Kindness is coming back to someone who has dedicated his life to helping others.

Walt Butler lost his home of over 60 years in the Eaton Fire, along with all of his belongings and cherished memories. 

Butler has been a resident of Altadena for decades, showing his support to his community by offering help whenever he could.

"I lost everything. From a guy with everything to nothing."

"I spent my whole life helping people. I didn't think it would happen to me, but it did."

"I have my health and my life."

As a fixture in the community, Butler was known for running a local sporting goods store and giving back to the youth in need.

"I used to have a sporting goods store. Then I started giving away shoes because when I was going to elementary school, I prayed many a days, because my shoes had holes in them that it wouldn't rain."

Now when he needs it the most, his community is returning the favor by helping Butler.

A GoFundMe has been set up in Butler's name and has already raised over $860,000 for him to begin rebuilding his life from the ashes.