<div>Hi friends, my name is Shai, and I'm starting this GoFundMe for someone incredibly special to me — <strong>my good friend from high school, Josh Kelly, who is celebrating his 30th birthday today (07/29/2025).</strong>
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<div>A few years ago, Josh's life changed forever after a tragic overdose. He was left alone in that moment by someone he trusted. Miraculously, he survived — but not without life-altering consequences. Josh lost most of his eyesight and his ability to function like he used to.
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<div>And yet… if you met him today, you’d still see the same bright, hilarious, and soulful spirit that’s always made him shine. Despite it all, he remains Josh — warm, creative, funny, and full of fight.
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<div>Before the overdose, Josh was thriving as a music producer and photographer in California. He lived and breathed art, sound, and visuals — creating beauty from chaos. While his body and eyes have had to relearn the world, I don't think his soul has ever stopped dreaming that he can get back to creating art he loves.
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<div>By blessings from above, Josh is finally starting to regain some of his vision. For the first time in years, he's seeing more than shadows and movement again — and with the right tools, he could start creating again too.
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<div><strong>What We're Raising Money For</strong>
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<div>We want to help Josh return to what he loves: making music and art.
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<div>Your support will help us raise $3,000 to get him:
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<div>A laptop that works well with visual impairment software (screen readers, magnifiers, and accessibility settings). ($1500)
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<div>GlassOuse adaptive equipment — it's a hands-free mouse system that I've researched and believe will allow him to navigate tech more easily. ($1000)
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<div>A DJ controller pad — a tactile and intuitive way for him to reconnect with music production. ($500)
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<div>This setup won’t just give him a hobby — it will restore his voice. It will help him express himself again, create, and connect to the world around him in a way that’s fulfilling and joyful.
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<div><strong>Why This Matters</strong>
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<div>Josh didn’t ask for this fundraiser. I want to surprise him, because I know what a gift it would be to show him that the people who love him see him — not just his struggles, but his incredible strength and his creative heart.
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<div>If you’ve ever known someone who’s lost so much and kept going… if you believe in second chances and the power of art to heal… I invite you to be part of this story.
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<div>No amount is too small. Every share and every dollar helps bring us closer to getting Josh the tools he needs to create again.
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<div>Thank you from the bottom of my heart for showing up for our friend.
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<div>With love,
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<div>Scruffy
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Still $1,070 to go. Help us build momentum.