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Here to Help: How an LA musician's loss has inspired him to help others

By Kira Wakeam,

Ashley Brown

Published January 14, 2026 at 3:20 PM CST

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Brandon Jay and his wife, Gwendolyn Sanford, created Altadena Musicians to help those who may have lost their beloved musical instruments in last year's LA wildfires.

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Ashley Brown is a senior editor for All Things Considered.