<div>My name is Ricardo. I was born and raised in Venezuela, where I studied medicine. Today I live in the United States, but Venezuela will always be home.

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<div>Like millions of Venezuelans living abroad, watching the devastation caused by the recent earthquake has been heartbreaking. Although my immediate family is safe, many families have lost their homes and are now in urgent need of clean water, food, medications, and basic supplies.

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<div>I started this fundraiser because I wanted to do more than simply watch from a distance. Before creating this GoFundMe, I reached out through my personal Instagram account, and thanks to the generosity of friends, family, and many kind-hearted people, we raised $7,312.16 in less than 24 hours.

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<div>Those funds are already being used to provide emergency relief:

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<div>$3,154.00 to purchase 6,720 bottles of clean drinking water (1.5 liters each).

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<div>$1,000.00 for non-perishable food.

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<div>$1,000.00 for construction tools, including shovels, pickaxes, hoes, and other equipment needed for cleanup.

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<div>$1,000.00 for sleeping mats and blankets for families who are currently sleeping outside.

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<div>$1,158.16 for medications and essential medical supplies.

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<div>My brother lives in Caracas, Venezuela, and is coordinating the purchase and distribution of these supplies with local volunteers. Together, we are working to ensure that the aid reaches families in the affected communities as quickly as possible.

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<div>Any additional funds raised through this campaign will continue to be used for emergency relief efforts, including water, food, medications, hygiene supplies, blankets, construction tools, and other essential items based on the needs identified on the ground.

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<div>I am committed to using every donation for the emergency relief efforts described above and will provide receipts, photos, and regular updates throughout the process so every donor can see exactly how their contribution is being used.

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<div>You can also follow this effort on Instagram at @tuayudacambia and on my personal account @ricardoali__, where I will continue sharing updates from the purchases and deliveries.

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<div>Thank you for standing with Venezuela. Every donation, no matter the amount, will help bring hope and relief to families who need it most. 

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<div>May God bless you for your generosity, and please continue to keep Venezuela in your prayers.

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<div>Thank you, 

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<div>Ricardo Fernandez.

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<div>Mi nombre es Ricardo. Soy médico venezolano y hoy quiero pedirles su ayuda para las personas que más lo necesitan en mi país.

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<div>Como millones de Venezolanos que vivimos fuera de nuestro país, ver las consecuencias del reciente terremoto ha sido profundamente doloroso. Gracias a Dios, mi familia se encuentra bien, pero miles de personas hoy han perdido sus hogares y necesitan con urgencia agua potable, alimentos, medicinas y artículos de primera necesidad.

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<div>Ayer decidí hacer algo y comencé a pedir apoyo a través de mi cuenta personal de Instagram. Nunca imaginé la respuesta que recibiríamos. En menos de 24 horas, gracias a la generosidad de amigos, familiares y muchas personas de buen corazón, logramos recaudar $7,312.16.

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<div>Hoy, 26 de junio de 2026, esos fondos ya están siendo destinados a ayuda humanitaria.

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<div>Así será distribuido el dinero:

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<div>$3,154.00 para la compra de 6.720 botellas de agua potable de 1.5 litros, una de las necesidades más urgentes después del terremoto.

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<div>$1,000.00 para alimentos no perecederos destinados a las familias afectadas.

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<div>$1,000.00 para herramientas de construcción como palas, picos, escardillas y otros implementos necesarios para las labores de limpieza y recuperación.

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<div>$1,000.00 para colchonetas, cobijas y otros artículos básicos para las familias que actualmente están durmiendo a la intemperie.

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<div>$1,158.16 para medicamentos e insumos médicos de primera necesidad.

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<div>Mi hermano vive en Caracas y me está ayudando a coordinar la compra y distribución de toda la ayuda en Venezuela. Junto con voluntarios en el terreno, estamos trabajando para que estos recursos lleguen a las comunidades que más los necesitan.

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<div>Mi compromiso es actuar con total transparencia. Compartiré facturas, fotografías y actualizaciones para que cada persona que haga una donación pueda ver exactamente cómo se está utilizando su aporte.

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<div>Pueden seguir esta iniciativa en Instagram a través de @tuayudacambia y también en mi cuenta personal @ricardoali__, donde estaré publicando el proceso de compra y entrega de toda la ayuda.

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<div>Si está en tus posibilidades colaborar, te lo agradezco de todo corazón. Si en este momento no puedes hacerlo, compartir esta campaña también es una forma muy valiosa de ayudar.

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<div>En nombre de todas las personas que se beneficiarán de esta ayuda, gracias por acompañarnos en este momento tan difícil para Venezuela. Que Dios bendiga y multiplique su generosidad.

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<div>Y, por favor, no dejemos de orar por Venezuela.

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<div>Muchas Gracias, 

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<div>Ricardo Fernandez.

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