By Kevin Hendricks Charlie Overbey and Vanessa Dingwell, founders of Lone Hawk Hats & Honeywood Vintage in Madrid, launched a social media auction to benefit the Sweet Relief Natural Disaster Fund. The fundraiser will benefit those impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires earlier this year. The auction features signed hats from celebrities like singer/songwriter LP, […]
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