<div>Hi, my name is Lance.
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<div>For over a decade, I’ve lived with something that never seems to go away — my student loans. What started as an $80,000 balance after college in 2010 has followed me through my twenties and thirties like a shadow. Despite working hard, making 143 payments, and entering multiple repayment programs, the number just doesn’t disappear — it only grows with interest.
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<div>There were times I felt so trapped and hopeless that I had to leave the country to find work and clarity abroad. Those experiences changed me — they gave me perspective, resilience, and gratitude for a fresh start. Now, I’m back home in the U.S., starting my life again with my wife. We’re searching for a home, a car, and the stability every young couple deserves as we build our future together. My wife does not know I have started this Gofund Me Page, I wish not to get her involved or embarrass her in any type of way.
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<div>But this debt still feels like a chain around everything we’re trying to create.
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<div>I’m asking for help to finally pay off $45,000 — the remaining balance of my student loans — so I can close this chapter once and for all and start truly living debt-free.
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<div>Every dollar you give goes directly to the student loan balance that’s been weighing on my life for 15 years. Once this debt is gone, I want to give back by creating something that helps young adults fresh out of high school or college — something that prepares them financially or career focused for their future, so they don’t feel the same pressure and regret I did.
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<div>If you’ve ever felt stuck under the weight of student debt or wanted to help someone rise above it — this is that moment. Even $5 or $10 helps. Your support isn’t just financial; it’s symbolic of hope, relief, and the chance to finally breathe again.
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<div>The reason I have a photo of me and my Late Brother, is that his passing changed my life in so many ways - and I carry him along on my journeys.  I will be taking care of our parents for the remaining days and want to help my family grow strong. 
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<div>Thank you from the bottom of my heart for reading, sharing, and supporting
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