Returning to My Old Town to Help After Helene

Hurricane Helene left devastation across western North Carolina. We went to one of the hardest-hit areas, the town of Swannanoa, where I used to live, to help a family in need get their house cleaned up and liveable in the days before their second child was born.
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[@therealjimmysworld]

Thanks for allowing me to help with this effort.

[@Robert_McGarry_Poems]

Bless you too.

[@ALLkatrazX]

❤❤❤

[@62swampboy62]

Thank you for all that you've done to help.

[@mikeburgh3956]

Much love for you & all involved ❤

[@michaelblurry6559]

Wow, Jimmy! You're rad. Just subbed.

[@Verbot819]

I love how much Seth gives back to his community

[@MichaelRei99]

Saying gives back kind of cheapens what Seth is doing. He is doing charitable work!

[@Thatbikingguy111]

Fr

[@UnicornPurple-ut8wf]

I’m hoping the veteran gets hands on help to fix his home before baby….can u get Samaritan purse out there to help fix floors Seth? Or Operation Blessing?

[@YouLose]

All the people who dedicate their whole day to serving the community during times like these, they need more than our respect. They need national support.

[@philipB31]

The humility and compassion made me cry - you aren’t just bringing food, you are doing something beautiful.

[@ozzy7109]

I live in Western NC... I was blessed with people that wanted to help me after the hurricane... Someone donated 2 dehumidifiers, a new hot water heater and stove... As well as $100 food lion gift card... I'm so thankful and grateful to those people... Thank you ❤

[@davecrashes4905]

This brought tears to my eyes. The horrific condition of the homes, the businesses, the town. Well done, you made a real difference when it counted.

[@marysullivan1588]

So sad , you are a great human being. We need more people like you in this world !

[@Josukegaming]

Thanks for helping with this man, made me tear up seeing that tough veteran start tearing up at the kindness of you and Jimmy.

[@ScottBowman19]

Touched my heart.

[@momofmanyhorses]

I go to church with Jamal! He is a good man. The video of the town is very impactful. So much devestation.

[@davidunderwood4226]

Thanks!

[@62swampboy62]

It just breaks my heart to see these places I've enjoyed torn to pieces. Thank you Seth for helping so much, and for bringing us the news after the disaster.

[@jarrodliuaga6231]

Dang…after all these years of watching you help your community through teaching people about mountain biking and giving encouragement to newbs like myself…this one hits…when it gets tough…your right there Seth…hand up ready to go…I’m so glad I follow your channel! Love your work my guy❤!

[@DRSpalding]

Oh my. I'm not crying. You're crying. 💌

[@TheRiotMTB]

Exactly

[@chriscameron7174]

Same here!

[@RenBobbins]

Seeing that town in that condition is absolutely gut wrenching. Imagine if that were your home. You grow used to seeing it as a thriving community with beautiful features, and a disaster comes through and reduces it to piles of rubble everywhere. That rubble was once part of those people’s lives. Clothes, books, baby furniture, little kid’s precious toys. That hurts to look at. I wish i could hug every last one of them.

[@aeneouschalk7869]

ive been watching your channel since i was 10yrs old now im 16, funny how time flies so fast, because of you i got a new personality, now im building my first enduro hardtail. keep up the good work! 💯💪🏻😊

[@thebibleandbikes599]

Wow Seth! I love how You Tube allows people like you, Jimmy, Sean and so many others help out in ways like this! Please keep doing video updates as a lot of the world has already forgotten about western NC. I will watch every single video like this as much as I would watch one of your biking oriented ones🙂

[@eaglescout1984]

That's so awesome. I did what I could by spending a few days this week down there. I personally met people with damaged roofs in Marion, Hendersonville, and NW Asheville/Leicester; a couple with a massive amount of trees in their yard and on top of their cars; and people whose homes were flooded in Black Mountain and Old Fort. There's so much need and so much work to do. I really hope I get the opportunity to go back and I hope a lot more people get involved.

[@PDarcy]

Thanks for insuring our money gets into the right hands. God bless you all.

[@raeperonneau4941]

Blessings to the helpers. May their kindness be rewarded exponentially!!! Thank you for keeping us in the loop!

[@fjaoos7013]

Thank you for your work. That brings back so many memories from helping people during the Ahrtal flooding in Germany a few years back.

[@lolno6465]

I was also reminded of that. I remember how people drove there to help clean up, how there was a giant donation fund. Man people are actually good deep down. Seeing how with every tragedy people come together and help makes me feel better about the world. Even with so many death and destruction there's still love

[@andersun16]

God bless you, Seth - and all the folks dedicating time and resources to help strangers rebuild shattered lives.

[@terrycruise-zd5tw]

god caused this flood! just like god caused the flood in the bible that killed everything on earth!

[@netposerx]

I never thought I'd cry during a Berm Peak video.

[@claremontinteriorsmw]

Good man, giving a bit back to help your old community I've been in the dame position and it is so satisfying

[@atyoursix5520]

And this is why we love the bike community! Seth you are doing fantastic things here!

[@vincehowell6442]

So happy to see what ya'll were able to do for Steven and his young family. As an Asheville native I've driven through Swannanoa some for my job and it is absolutely devastating. You are a champion of the efforts we need right now.

[@johnruff5132]

I've never commented before, but I've been watching since Florida and just wanted to say thanks for everything, this one hurt a lot. But mad props to continue to cover this when everyone else has stopped, and mad props for really putting your boots on the ground.

[@Whitecat76]

Bless you guys

[@harrygrimley4352]

God bless you sir.

[@garyesterly8663]

Hey Seth- I just returned from serving over the last week with Samaritan's Purse in the Asheville, Arden, Black Montain and Swannanoa areas. The devastation is worse than what has been reported and sadly, seems to be falling out of the news cycle. I've watched most of your maintenance videos and had hoped to stop by and meet you in person but there just wasn't time and I'm now back in Washington State. Thanks for helping to support your community and shed some light on the ongoing relief efforts there. I plan to be back there with SP as soon as I can. Godbless....

[@Outsideville]

Samaritan's Purse did a ton of work for my friend who lost tons of big trees in his yard. Good people.

[@Offroadviking]

Dude....absolutely love what you guys are doing for these folks! Great use of your platform and truly shows what kind of people you are. Well done guys....well done 🙏

[@local24_]

Thank goodness for people like y’all ♥️

[@archaicgoddess]

Thank you so much for these videos! Most coverage doesn’t come from a local perspective. You are truly giving hope to people. I’m coming back for the holidays to volunteer

[@B1KER]

Great storytelling. So sad seeing the state of things back there. I’m stoked you were able to help those people. Also makes it extra warm and fuzzy for me that he was also a vet.

[@sonorangaming449]

Fun fact in these sad times... No one, in fact, lives at Berm Creek. Its currently empty and for sale. Minus bike features... Except for all the rocks.

[@FreshwaterFloof]

Probably waiting on it to sell for profit. Classic.

[@Lionlover666]

God bless you and everyone out there working day after day, night after night, to help people get their lives back on track after this disaster. Only together can we get through the hardest times.

[@bernardorosales600]

Seth and Jimmy, thank you for being who you are! You guys are all awesome.

[@KudoYoung]

Thank you guys for being AWESOME.

[@rogervancleave8670]

Thank you for continuing to use your platform to help your community.

[@BuckFu]

I thought I’d see if I missed any of your videos…no idea how this fell out of my feed, so many people still need to see this!

[@PerformanceProjects]

Thank you to what you and guys like Jimmy are doing. Seeing WNC like this is such a heart break. Growing up my parents had a cabin in Lake lure and as an adult I would go up once or twice a year to Black Mountain, Swannanoa, & Waynesville for a week at a time to ride and hike. I was ready to move there in 2021 but ended up in the PNW instead but I always wanted to make one last move back there. While I cant be there in person to help, I will definately be sending something that way to do what I can. Thank you again for all the help to those wonderful people.

[@mrgoatbeard]

To help some vets man I am very thankful for what you guys are doing for fellow vets thank you so much.

[@Briangnc96]

Great stories from great people, the world needs more of this!!!

[@nicksisson3846]

This is amazing to see you reaching out and looking to impact a small part of your old community. My heart is with everyone down there as well. I used to live in Johnson city, tn and the town I jumped off for a lot adventure Erwin was hit just as bad. The people in the places you live give you life. Your right we are strangely affected in the devastation knowing the people and places we lived have been affected

[@lolno6465]

Decided to look at what this channel is up to nowadays and wow i am not regretting this. I'm really sorry to all the people who are affected. Seth is a solid dude, helping his community in these times. I hope that everyone can actually recover from this and that people will get the help they need to rebuild and get back on track. All of that is something i can barely imagine. Seth dude you really are an inspiration. Especially in times like these its kind people like you who are the backbone of society. I have been so cynical recently because of the state kf the world and private issues and watching this i genuinely feel inspired to get out there and start helping my community. If there's not good out there then i need to be the good. Thanks for leading as a good example

[@nicholaslopez4170]

This is why KZbinrs will forever be better than big time celebrities. Big time celebrities act like we dont exist, youtubers are us. Anyways i cried during this, thank you for everything you're doing, i love nc, its my home

[@erictrelz3519]

Great job! Proud of your efforts!

[@thrdstep]

This is amazing. Simply Amazing.

[@SamuelTheENTP]

Thank you for continuing to cover this.

[@inkrider95]

It’s so good to see people helping people, no matter what walk of life they come from, we are all in this together.. much love and prayers for you all..

[@billherren1464]

Wow. So heartwarming. Thank you Seth and Jimmy!

[@brilog69]

What a wonderful story Seth! Thanks for going out and doing that!!

[@Totalpointsnmmtb]

You are an amazing person I really love watching you with your bikes and heart. I hope you vote with your heart as well.

[@lucasnn2008]

Congratulations for such a beautiful action, Seth, Jimmy and everybody else that are helping too! The world needs more people like you

[@Steve18362]

This is amazing how helpful you are to anybody you possibly can be to. Keep up the good work Seth!

[@ejhayes76]

Just donated. Thanks for using your position as an influencer to help others.

[@Mary-fl8ux]

Thanks for helping that mother and little baby on the way. Love your heart.

[@sparks701]

Keep these videos coming. I had no idea how bad the devastation was. Every time I see these videos it pushes me to donate. Thanks Seth and Jimmy!

[@williamclarke2020]

You are doing a great work here my friend! More than you can know. God Bless you, Seth.

[@elbowspeak]

You and everyone else here are doing the lord's work. You're a real mensch. Thank you.

[@MudBucketGaming]

Good people doing good things for good people !

[@75burbguy]

I love your bike content. But what you’re doing with disaster recovery is so much more meaningful. Thank you for what you’re doing. Good job.

[@themiddleagemasher8108]

Seth, you’ll probably never even see this but this episode caught me and made me very emotional. Thank you so much for yourself for the community that you help support for the influence you have on helping people and bringing people together again thank you thank you thank you

[@christiechou2834]

Grateful for keeping updates & extending extra help to people in need! God bless America & the World! 🙏❤🙏

[@lgrankin]

That is perhaps the most beautiful thing that I've ever seen. Thank you Seth for leveraging your network and showing us all that campassion and humanity are still alive ♥

[@harrygrimley4352]

You made me cry sir. God bless you.

[@BahWeepGranahWeepNiniBong]

Wow, just wow. Disasters bring out the best in people. Thankyou to all the helpers ❤

[@MrDocSeus]

I’ve been doing some work in an area nearby when I can get time off (Old Fort). Thousands of septic systems and sewer pipes compromised. People cleaning themselves in and around the creek. Lack of any kind of sanitary solutions. Can’t trust city water. It’s about to get cold and things will go dormant but the spring and summer will be a biological disaster up there. It’s no surprise people are getting sick from the dust. It’s absolutely everywhere. It really hasn’t rained since it happened and it’s just all kicked up so easily. It’s going to be years of recovery. WNC strong!!!

[@wicho99w99]

Those are the kind of KZbinrs we need to support guys, amazing job!

[@jerryspeedbumps512]

You're doing great work. And it's always so genuine. I hope everything works out there. Take care of yourselves!

[@TravisandSigrid]

Hell yeah, Hustle Wings is back!

[@JeremyFinlay]

God bless everyone involved in the recovery effort!

[@Victor-lj3lf]

Seing this town that way almost made me cry, this is horrible too see how nature can ruin ur life. All those people need help, and you are giving them some, ur an angel. Much love from france, u deserve it, and all the people from this town too.

[@alexxman90]

I was there. Thank you for what your doing Seth! There will be so many needs for so long to come. The hardest part for me was seeing the people's faces when it hit them that this is their new normal.

[@Ferrari255GTO]

Seth is such a great guy. It's crazy how he takes care of his family, his trails his channel AND HE STILL FINDS TIME TO SUPPORT THOOSE WHO NEED IT. Meanwhile i struggle to be a half decent human being every day. To call him a hero is to come up REALLY FKEN short

[@RandyVictory420]

WOW! I am truly inspired by you, and well, everyone in the video! Thank you for showing us just how good folks can be!!

[@carl_thunder]

Seth, you are a god send my friend! We all appreciate you very much.

[@GaryGrassfield]

Wonderful humans doing wonderful things for others. Truly shows the giving sprit

[@Laner84]

Everybody helping are Amazing Humans , it's sad it takes these things to bring human spirit together . well done all

[@trpblr]

God bless you and Jimmy what a great thing to do for this family.

[@E-bike-oz]

we wish you all the best Seth you change people life's in all different ways

[@danbuckman5691]

You’re a good man Seth. Thank you from the U.K.

[@linuxliaison]

This is such a beautiful effort Seth and Jimmy, you guys are amazing. If you guys ever (god forbid) are in a time of need, I hope that you guys have someone who you can fall back on. I hope someone helps you like this.

[@Bruhman_16]

Thanks for this seth, I know it’s not your normal content, But I am glad your helping out 👍

Wow, seems like yesterday you moved from Florida to NC, Keep up the good work, and the channel too. Stay Strong NC! You're a good man Seth.

[@RageFacePanda]

Hello from Black Mountain - Born and raised. We are rebuilding our home over here as well. It's weird knowing you live near us. I've watched you for years and years and still get reminded that you are in our area. Best of luck pushing forward!

[@mikegeorge-jj4ix]

Fantastic !!! God Bless you guys !!!

[@toddjones1403]

Holy cow Jimmy shows up everywhere! Love that guy!

[@dustythewhale3809]

Wow. What a relief for them.

[@Bearminimall]

The whole road right there at old 70 was destroyed and tore up. I live right there off that road and it was completely underwater. The water went from Bee Tree to the Harely Davidson dealership. I don’t think I will fully believe what we witnessed that day. I went to school with Stephen and it is heartwarming what you did for them!

[@carlinman539]

You are a an amazing human; thank you!

[@wrench_n_ride8159]

So cool to see you and Jimmy working together.

[@Carnerd123]

God bless you Seth and thanks for doing God's work. May God bless your family.

[@HeleneLogan]

Lost our family home in Hurricane Ian. Sending good thoughts to everyone.

[@andrewrecko6078]

🥰Incredible and outstanding thoughtful souls, cheers to all.🤩

[@Happy_Biker]

And there's thousands more like this family! 😢

[@ChrisJohnston-kd5fg]

You've done a lot good for this community Seth, good man.

[@owensnicholas]

I live north of Asheville. I’ve helped in other areas, but I haven’t been to Swannanoa. It’s just awful. Thank you for helping.

[@chucky3000.0]

Thank you all for doing this

[@Utoobdewd]

Whenever Seth uploads a video Automatic thumbs up And time to watch!

[@paulc7551]

Seth, you are a fantastic human being