<div>My name is Leason Smith, I am starting this GoFundMe on behalf of my best friends Jennifer Sorsdahl and her husband Justin.
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<div>This transplant is a blessing they’ve been waiting for, but it also comes with overwhelming financial challenges. They live over 2.5 hours away from the transplant hospital, which means long drives, hotel stays, meals away from home, and other unavoidable costs during Justin’s surgery and recovery.
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<div>Right now, Jen is on WCB due to a serious workplace injury and has significant limitations that prevent her from working at all. Justin’s pay was also cut by one-third back in February when he went on long-term disability. These combined setbacks have left them struggling to keep up with basic expenses, and they’ve even had to move in with Jen's parents to try to stay afloat while she continue's her nursing education and support's Justin through his journey.
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<div>I’m reaching out to ask for your support during this critical time. Any donation, no matter the size, will directly help them with:
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<div>•	Travel expenses to and from the hospital
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<div>•	Accommodation costs; so Jen can stay nearby while Justin is in surgery and recovery
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<div>•	Meals and basic needs, while away from home
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<div>•	Covering essential costs; while Justin and Jen navigate recovery and limited income
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<div>Your kindness will allow Jen to focus on being by Justin’s side instead of worrying about how to cover these unavoidable expenses. If you can’t donate, please consider sharing the fundraiser with your family, friends, or social networks. Every share brings more eyes to their story and helps us reach our goal.
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<div>From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for reading, sharing, and supporting us. This community means everything to us all as we take this step toward a healthier future.
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<div>If you would like to e-transfer, funds can be sent to me and I will send all funds to Jen. My email is [email redacted]
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<div>With gratitude,
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<div>Leason, Jennifer &amp; Justin
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<div>How Donations Will Be Used (Estimated Costs):
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<li>Hotel/Accommodation (near the hospital): $150/night × 20 nights = $3,000
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<li>Gas/Travel (2.5 hrs each way, multiple trips): $1,200
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<li>Parking &amp; Hospital Fees: $300
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<li>Meals Away from Home: $1,000
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<li>Essential Costs While on WCB/Long-Term Disability: $4,000
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<li>Miscellaneous/Emergency Costs: $500
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