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Stand with the widows Maria and Zila in Flood Recovery

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I am Luciana Birkenstock, and my hometown Porto Alegre and surrounding areas was struck by the worst flooding in its history.

The devastation is too great to grasp - over 100 are dead and dozens are missing. 60% of the city of Canoas is under water, and 80% of the city of Sao Leopoldo is under water. How do we even choose who to help first?

I am fundraising on behalf of 2 widows from my family.

Maria and Zila lost everything, with their homes completely flooded to the ceiling.

Maria is my uncle Saul's widow and was an incredible caregiver to him during the years that he was disabled. She raised their kids and adopted an orphan, raising them with all the love one can give.

Zila is the mother of my sister-in-law. She was rescued by boat and still unsure if her dogs were saved. Zila is 88 and blind. She is currently at a shelter along with her son, her caregiver.

Their needs are too great for their immediate family to help with alone, so we would appreciate your support. We will use the money to buy essential items such as mattresses, bedding, clothing. They have lost just about everything, so any support is greatly appreciated.












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  • Chong Zheng
    • $100
    • 5 mos
  • Iris Hoag
    • $20
    • 6 mos
  • dawn Diskin
    • $100
    • 6 mos
  • Marci Barrett
    • $35
    • 6 mos
  • Tara Savacool
    • $100
    • 6 mos
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Luciana Birkenstock
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Carlsbad, CA

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