A Personal Message from the Owner of HypergateVR:

Published: January 10, 2025

Dear valued members of our VR community,

I never imagined I would be writing this kind of message, and it's difficult to find the right words. But I believe in being transparent with our community about the challenges we're facing.

As many of you know, HypergateVR has been temporarily closed since our lease expired at the end of July. While working to secure funding and a new location, I made the decision to store all of our VR equipment and inventory in my garage to minimize storage costs and protect our assets during this transition period.

However, life had other plans. The recent Palisades wildfire has devastated our community, and I'm heartbroken to share that my home, including my garage, has been completely destroyed by the fire. All of our VR equipment, along with my personal belongings, have been lost. In the rush to evacuate, there was no time to save anything.

The situation is particularly challenging because, like many residents in high-risk fire areas, I was unable to secure insurance. While I'm incredibly grateful that some dear friends have provided temporary shelter in a hotel, I'm starting from absolute zero – no home, no possessions, and no business equipment. My son and our two beloved cats are with me, and while I'm thankful we're all safe, we're facing the challenge of rebuilding our lives together.

In response to this situation, my friends have initiated a GoFundMe campaign to help me get back on my feet. Their support has been overwhelming, and I'm humbled by their efforts. The funds raised will be used to cover immediate necessities and secure stable housing for my family. Once I'm back on my feet, I want to revive HypergateVR – it's a dream I'm not ready to give up on.

Link to the campaign: https://gofund.me/2fc961c3

To everyone who has been part of the HypergateVR community – whether as a customer, supporter, or friend – your past support has meant the world to me. If you're able to contribute to the campaign or share it with others, I would be eternally grateful. Together, we might be able to bring HypergateVR back to life and continue sharing the magic of virtual reality with our community.

Thank you for taking the time to read this message. I'll keep you updated as the situation develops.

With sincere appreciation,

Nadine

Owner, HypergateVR