<div><strong>What are you doing on Sunday March 15th?</strong> Gene Meyer is making his biggest splash yet. He is diving headfirst into the icy Atlantic to support a true legend: John Hudson—the "Strongest Man in the World."
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<div><strong>Two Decades of Community Impact</strong>
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<div>For 20 years, this community has stood by JH. You’ve helped buy specialized beds, high-tech bandages, and critical medical supplies. Because of you, JH is now 23 years old and continues to be an inspiration to everyone who knows his story.
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<div><strong>The 2026 "Rescue Mission"</strong>
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<div>This year, the stakes have changed. After 25 years of service at NYU, JH's mom, Faye, is starting a new chapter as a Teacher’s Assistant. While she waits for her new benefits to kick in, the family is facing a massive $3,000 monthly COBRA premium just to keep JH’s specialized care active.
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<div>JH has recently decided to focus on peace and comfort at home. Gene’s goal is to make sure financial stress isn’t part of that equation. We are plunging to bridge that insurance gap and keep JH comfortable, supported, and surrounded by love.
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<div><strong>To Follow the Hero’s Journey:</strong>
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<div>Whether you are new to JH’s story or have been with us for the last 20 years, these links offer a deeper look into the life and legacy of a true superhero.
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<div><strong>The Documentary (Netflix)</strong>
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<div>Matter of Time – <a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/82184383" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/82184383" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.netflix.com/title/82184383</a></a>
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<div>A powerful, inspiring look at the EB community’s fight for a cure (supported by Eddie Vedder). It’s a beautiful story of grit and hope.
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<div><strong>JH in Action (Short Clips):</strong>
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<div><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XC_Kh8BCVjk&amp;t=89s" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XC_Kh8BCVjk&amp;t=89s" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XC_Kh8BCVjk&amp;t=89s</a></a>
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<div>JH’s 2020 feature with Chris Hemsworth.
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<div><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_Gx6NMq2rAc" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_Gx6NMq2rAc" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_Gx6NMq2rAc</a></a>
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<div>A heartwarming throwback of JH singing with his dad.
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<div><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrRZ4XD1nSE&amp;t=1s" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrRZ4XD1nSE&amp;t=1s" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrRZ4XD1nSE&amp;t=1s</a></a>
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<div>A 2022 interview explaining a day in the life of "The Strongest Man in the World."
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<div><strong>Where Your Donation Goes:</strong>
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<div>100% of your gift goes directly to the Hudson family to cover insurance premiums and the high-cost medical supplies required for daily EB care.
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<div><strong>Let’s help Gene make this year’s plunge a massive success for John Hudson and Faye!</strong>
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