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<div>Hi, my name is<strong> Terry Cullinane</strong>, and I’m organizing this fundraiser on behalf of a dear family in urgent need of help. Their<strong> 2-year-old daughter, Safina,</strong> one of a pair of twins, recently suffered a devastating <strong>hemorrhagic stroke</strong> caused by a rare condition called cerebrofacial venous metameric syndrome.
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<div>Safina has lost sight in one eye and has severe difficulty moving one side of her body. Her family is now in a race against time to get her life-saving neurosurgery scheduled for <strong>August 14th at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford</strong>, performed by Dr. Steinberg, a renowned neurosurgeon.
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<div>This heartbreaking journey began when<strong> Safina was diagnosed with cerebrofacial venous metameric syndrome,</strong> a rare vascular disorder affecting the brain. A cavernous malformation in her brainstem (pons) caused the stroke, robbing this vibrant toddler of vision in one eye and partial mobility. <strong>The prescribed medication, Vijoice (alpelisib) by Novartis,</strong> is part of her ongoing care plan but medication alone is not enough.
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<div>To save her life and preserve her future,<strong> Safina must undergo neurosurgery. </strong>Her parents, facing this medical crisis with strength and courage, are doing everything they can but the financial strain is overwhelming.
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<div>They are a family of six, and traveling from their home in the Seattle area to Stanford in California is far beyond their means. <strong>The cost of transportation, temporary lodging (Airbnb/hotel), meals, and time off work is staggering. </strong>To support them, the children's grandparents are flying in from Japan to help care for the other children while the parents focus on Safina’s recovery.
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<div><strong><em>We are aiming to raise $50,000 to support Safina and her family through this critical time. Funds will go toward:</em></strong>
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<li>Travel costs to Stanford (by car from Seattle)
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<li>Lodging near the hospital (Airbnb/hotel expenses)
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<li>Daily living expenses while parents are away from work
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<li>Medical-related costs not covered by insurance
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<li>Support for caring for the other children during this period
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<div><strong><em>Every dollar will go directly toward helping Safina get the care she desperately needs, and easing the burden on a family already carrying so much.</em></strong>
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<div><strong><em>Please consider donating any amount helps</em></strong>, no matter how small. And if you’re unable to give,<strong><em> simply sharing this campaign with your community </em></strong>can make a world of difference.
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<div>We are deeply grateful for your love, support, and generosity. With your help, we can give Safina the fighting chance she deserves.
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<div><strong><em>From the bottom of our hearts,</em></strong>
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<div><strong><em>Thank you.</em></strong>
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<div><strong><em>Warmly,</em></strong>
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<div><strong><em>Terry Cullinane</em></strong>
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Safina's Critical Surgery Needs Your Support

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