<div><br />
</div>
<div><em>Background:</em>
</div>
<div><em>I am reaching out on behalf of </em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cct9MMYgsRs/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>Crystal</em></a> <em>Marie, a dear friend to many of us, a wife, a mamá, a cherished chosen sister, a member of our community -- a kind heart.</em>
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>On July 15, 2024, Crystal Marie noticed she was experiencing difficulty breathing. After a visit to her local Urgent Care, she received the unfortunate news that there is an abnormal growth near her heart—<strong>a mediastinal tumor growing in the space between her heart and sternum</strong>. Initially, doctors thought there might be blood clots causing her to have trouble breathing, but further tests revealed a far more serious condition. Something far beyond what we could have imagined. Far beyond what we are prepared for.
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>Crystal has since been referred to “No Sleepless Nights,” a program for <strong>possible cancer patients triggered by abnormal diagnostic imaging findings.</strong>
</div>
<div>6 days later, A PET scan was scheduled, and the results were alarming. <strong><em>The growth was confirmed as abnormal, and further testing, including a biopsy and blood work, is urgently needed to determine the exact nature of the mass. </em></strong>The possibility of it being “nothing” is no longer an option, and it has become painfully clear to Crystal, her husband Keenan, her chosen son Aireus, and myself - that she is not okay.
</div>
<div><strong>In just 2 weeks, the mass has grown by 2 cm</strong>, <strong>and her doctors have admitted her to the hospital.</strong> The biopsy, which will now take place today, August 2nd, and additional bloodwork will hopefully provide a clear diagnostic and next steps.
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div><em>Why We Need Your Help:</em>
</div>
<div>Before this, Crystal was already dealing with a herniated disc and recently diagnosed liver disease, which has impacted her ability to work full time. She has been in treatment and as a result, is unable to work full time. With the newest developments, the financial strain is becoming overwhelming for Crystal and her family.
</div>
<div>Admittedly, Crystal is scared, and so are we. As we wait for a proper diagnosis, we are seeking support during this frightening time. <strong>We are asking our community for support to help her and her family navigate this difficult time. The funds raised will be used to cover:</strong>
</div>
<ul>
<li>Medical expenses, including tests, treatments, and hospital stays.
</li>
<li>Compensation for lost wages due to missed work.
</li>
<li>Holistic approaches to aid in her recovery.
</li>
</ul>
<div>Please note, regarding out financial goal: As Crystal's condition becomes more clear and we are beginning to understand the implications of her long-term care, <strong>we are recognizing the immense cost of care and support she will need. These conditions she had prior to the heart mass, combined with the current situation, likely require ongoing care that could add to extreme financial burden</strong>. At this time we do not have a definitive idea, but do know that the costs will mount quickly, and she needs immediate financial support during these moments, and in preparation for what's to come. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
</div>
<div>We ask that you please donate what you can, any amount will go a long way in supporting a dear member of our community. Consider sparing your cup of coffee once this week, and donate to help Crystal and her family. If you cannot donate, it would mean the world if you could share this campaign with others who may be able to contribute. <strong>These donations will greatly relieve Crystal and her family of some of the financial burden so they can focus on being strong for her during this uncertain time.</strong>
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>Organizer Information:
</div>
<div>My name is Pato, and Crystal is my chosen sister. Crystal has been such a beautiful light in my life, and I am always in awe of her ability to love, teach, learn, and uphold safe spaces for the people around her. I will be posting updates directly on this GoFundMe campaign as we receive them. You can also find updates on Crystal’s Instagram page: @cry.stal.ize.
</div>
<div><strong><em>Gracias! </em></strong>
</div>
<div>We want to thank you so sincerely for all of your thoughts, prayers, texts, phone calls, and support. Please keep Crystal, her husband, and family in your prayers to keep their spirits high during this difficult time. Thank you for thinking of our special Crystal. We will do our best to update this page as new information develops and thank you for being with us on a difficult journey.
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>With love,
</div>
<div>Pato✨
</div>
<div><br />
</div><img alt="" media_type="3" src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/81832407_1722590881958702_r." width="100%" />

Esohe Galbreath

Julia Aranda

Annette Capucetti

Sarah Hornbeck

George Bacso

Anonymous

Cesar Silva

James Bunting

Emma Perot

Chrysti Chaney

Sandra Sanchez

Pato V.

Jacqueline Tchouen

Bret Turner

Support Crystal's Urgent Medical Needs

platform

Platform is iOS

Android

Adyen Google Pay Development Audience

$opt_dummy_attribute

English only

Deprecate Stripe Legacy

dyn_template_ids

Adyen V6 Bene Transfer & MyMoney Campaign Organizers - test01

Bene transfer V6 and AdyenV6MyMoney Campaign Organizers - production

OneTrust next-app audience

fundCountryCode

NextDoor Share Option Users

Fundraisers with Reactions feature capability

fundCurrencyCode

US + Non-charity COs Only

locale

fund country is US and user language is English

personId

comms-internal-person-ids

Enhanced Story Experience Users

Suggested Goal Experience Users

user language is English and fund country: US, AU, DK, FI, IE, NO, SE, CA, GB; 

Poster share - new funds eligible (newest 9/18)

Streaming widgets beta user

paymentProcessor

3DS payment method

user language is English and fundCountry: US, AU, DK, FI, IE, NO, SE, CA, GB; 

GoFundMe Employees

ipAddress

Mark Rieth IP Address

Version 9.2.0 and above

Fund is in English speaking country

desktop

Android v12.11.0 and above

Platform is Android

paymentMethodType

checkoutType

Payment method type group to be vaulted on success

admin pr kit prod

EUR Donation Upsell

Share Text generation Skip Fundraiser

(prod) new funds eligible for amp12 (UGC gallery)

fintrac_cad_idv_form_v2 audience

paymentProcessorAccountId

fallback mode accounts

proCampaignId

p2p legacy startfundraising page

be_supporter_comments_enabled_supported_funds

AMP24 New Funds Only PROD (DO NOT MODIFY)

countryCode

charityId

UKCharities

Federated Search Internal Testing

route.pathname community

US Donation Upsell audience 

Auto Thanks Feature Audience

Supporter Comments Eligible Funds

International Only

fundId

braze fundraiser group 

Payment Identity Transfers ATO Risk Check (Targeted) - Production

Fundraiser Saved Payment Method Rate Limit Bypass (Production)

leaderboard-partner-id-audience-givepanel

Version 9.2.1 and above

AUD Donation Upsell audience

fundraiserCountryCode is US/EN

Active Fundraiser - Smart Default Cadence

DAF Internal

Vault on success card payment method

Platform is iOS v11.0.0 and above

Desktop users

Person ids

United States (US) users

allow yuno fundraisers for test

Mexico country code

Posters INTL

NPO Profile Opted-In

iOS at or above 12.4.0

non-US recurring donors

Canada Campaign Owner Group

Fundraiser Without Meta Link

Scheduler payment tester gorup

charityCommunityId

Charities allow to be claimed unclaimed (PRD)

Canada (CA) users

currencyCode

UC Tipping v20250115 International

pymk_production_xplr_fe_team

Android at or above 12.2.0

Profile photo entry point audience

smart goals (fundraiser/manage) on test01

Activity Tracking v1 Beta Testing

writePath

Stream Notification

start gfm intl allowed locales

Platform is iOS v11.2.0 and above

prod_ach_audience

AI Chatbot Audience

amp13 only new funds (prod) (anyword auto)

UC Flow Enabled (Prod)

Payment Identity Beneficiary Verification - Production

shared notification bell audience

Custom users

ach frontend audience

Android v11.0.0 and above

Users Receiving Payments Paused Notifications

smart goals test01

Manage Coach - US English Organizers Only + new funds only

Team EGG - IP Address list

Fundraiser Without Instagram Deep Link

Native 11.4.0 and above

UC Tipping v20250107

Users Receiving Braze KYC Validation Failed

Native 11.3.0 and above

Influencer - Prod

US fundraisers and US users

userEmail

template_id

userId

fundUrl

isCharityCo

email

appVersion

shouldBucketIntoExperiment

partnerId

donationCadence

isActiveFundraiser

isPartner

isMobile

npoProfileOptIn

fundIsLinkedWithMeta

hasSessionDonation

isCampaignOwner

fundHasInstagramDeepLink

Native 11.4.0 and higher

New funds eligible - Video Sharing (PROD)

GB Donation Upsell audience 

Auto Thanks V3 Rollout Audience

Thank you V3 testing whitelist

isRecurringFriendly

Is Recurring Friendly

Excluded funds - Video Sharing

Logged In Users

CH Donation Upsell audience

Android v10.6.0 and above

userCurrencyCode

Localized Currency

v11.5.0 and above

testAudience

pathname

Survicate

appVersion is at or above 12.8.0

Non-charity fund

isChallengeFundraiser

challenge-fundraisers

Payment Identity Launch Verification - Production

New funds eligible - Posters v2

CAD Donation Upsell Audience

Braze Email Tester

NPO Profile Opted-Out

iOS App Version

hasKnownDonors

PYMK has donors

iOS v12.3.0 and above

Support Crystal's Urgent Medical Needs

Still $7,358 to go. Help us build momentum.