<div><strong>Our Story</strong>
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<div>We are two parents, a mom and a dad, united by unconditional love for our little boy.
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<div>He is our light: a happy, affectionate, and curious 5-year-old who filled our home with joy.
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<div>But for several months now, our world has fallen apart.
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<div>Social services removed him from our care based on accusations that we firmly contest.
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<div>Every day since has been a living nightmare — no laughter, no bedtime hugs, no “good morning” smiles.
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<div>We are accused of neglect and lack of care that do not reflect the truth.
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<div>For example, a single week of school absence due to illness was misinterpreted as a “lack of schooling,”
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<div>and claims of poor medical follow-up ignore the many appointments and medical records we have provided, proving our dedication and love.
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<div>Despite all evidence showing that our child was happy, healthy, and deeply loved,
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<div>our voices have not been fully heard.
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<div><strong>A Long and Exhausting Legal Battle</strong>
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<div>After months of legal procedures, we appealed with a strong case prepared by our lawyer.
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<div>But recently, new unfounded accusations have worsened our situation,
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<div>placing an unbearable weight on our shoulders and threatening our ability to defend ourselves.
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<div>We have not seen our son for far too long.
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<div>The pain is indescribable, but we remain standing — guided by love, faith, and determination to bring him home.
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<div>We have already spent all our savings on previous legal steps.
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<div>We even had to put a piece of land up for sale, land where we once dreamed of building a home for our family.
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<div>Sadly, no buyer has come forward, and without our son, that dream no longer makes sense.
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<div><strong>Why We Need Your Help</strong>
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<div>To continue this fight, we have hired an experienced criminal lawyer and a civil lawyer,
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<div>both dedicated and determined to defend our family’s rights.
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<div>These professionals, along with the expert evaluations required by the court, represent significant costs.
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<div><strong>We are raising funds to cover:</strong>
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<div>Legal fees for our lawyers and all necessary case work
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<div>Travel expenses for hearings and legal procedures (our criminal lawyer must travel several hundred kilometers for each hearing)
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<div>Psychological expert reports, essential to restore the truth about our family situation
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<div>Administrative and unforeseen costs linked to ongoing procedures
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<div>If donations exceed the amount needed for these essentials, any extra funds will help us face future hearings and legal challenges.
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<div><strong>What Your Support Means</strong>
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<div>Please take a moment to imagine a quiet home with no laughter,
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<div>no “Mom! Dad!” echoing through the rooms — just silence and waiting.
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<div>That is our daily reality.
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<div>Your donation, even a small one, is a step toward reuniting our family.
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<div>Every share of this fundraiser brings new hope that our child will soon be back home,
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<div>in the arms of the parents who love him more than anything.
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<div>We promise full transparency with regular updates, proof of legal expenses,
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<div>and honest communication about every step forward.
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<div>Your support means the world to us.
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<div>You become part of our journey, our strength, our family of the heart.
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<div><strong>Thank You From the Bottom of Our Hearts</strong>
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<div>Thank you to everyone who reads, shares, or contributes — no matter how small the amount.
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<div>Your kindness gives us the strength to keep fighting.
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<div>Together, we can bring our little boy back home, where he has always belonged.
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<div>With all our gratitude,
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<div><strong>Two parents fighting for their child</strong>
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Joanne Tabone DeMarco

Anonymous

Marina Hili

Daniel Grima

Mizou Yoko

Jaden Degiorgio

justin aquilina

Ruth Osazuwa

Shakira Shnag

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