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 Help Support a Family After the Sudden Loss of a Mother
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 Our hearts are broken as we share the sudden and unexpected loss of a loving mother, partner, and cherished family member who has left behind her children, including a brand-new baby, far too soon.
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 No family is ever prepared for a loss like this. In a single moment, the lives of her loving partner and children have been changed forever. As her partner tries to navigate the unimaginable pain of losing the person they love, they are also faced with the responsibility of caring for their children and newborn baby while trying to figure out how to move forward without her.
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 During this heartbreaking time, we are asking for help to ease some of the financial burdens this family is now facing. Donations will go toward funeral and memorial expenses, household bills, everyday necessities, and living expenses to help provide stability and care for the children and their loving partner as they begin to navigate life after this devastating loss.
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 No child should have to face growing up without their mother, and no partner should have to face the loss of their loved one while worrying about how to provide for their family. We hope that, by coming together, we can surround this family with the love, compassion, and support they desperately need right now.
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Helping a Family Through Their Heartbreaking Loss

<div>Dr. Daniel and Veronica Lendman’s youngest daughter, Beata, went to be with Our Lord early in the morning on August 17th. Please keep them in your prayers during this extremely difficult time.
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Support the Lendman Family

<div>Paul and Maggie Kim are walking through every parent’s worst nightmare. Their sweet 5-year-old son, Micah, is currently in the hospital on life support, fighting for his life.
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<div>As Paul and Maggie sit by Micah’s bedside, praying, hoping, and believing for a miracle, their community has been asking how to help. Besides lifting them up in prayer, <strong>this is one tangible and powerful way we can stand with them.</strong>
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<div>Paul and Maggie are beloved by so many — faithfully serving, loving, and pouring into their community and the Church world-wide for years. Countless people have reached out wanting to help, hurting together over what the Kims are walking through, and asking how they can be there for them in as many ways as possible.
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<div>If you have been praying for Micah… if you’ve felt that tug on your heart to support them… <strong>this GoFundMe is a way to lift a part of their burden during an unthinkable season.</strong> Every gift, large or small, makes a difference and shows the Kims that they are not alone.
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<div>Most importantly, we ask you to <strong>join us in praying for a miraculous, complete healing for Micah through the intercession of Fulton Sheen</strong>, for strength for Paul and Maggie (and their 5 other children), and for peace that surpasses understanding.
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<div>Thank you for standing with them.
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Miracle for Micah: Support the Kim Family

<div>Our sweet, energetic 3.5-year-old son was diagnosed with Stage 4 Neuroblastoma, a rare cancer that ~500 kids get annually. Stephen’s MRI (4/20/23) revealed two tumors + lesions all over his hips and legs… 6 weeks ago he started limping &amp; we thought it was an injury from horse-playing with his big brother. After two weeks, we took him to the orthopedic and the X-rays were clear: <em>"Give him ibuprofen for the pain &amp; if the limp persists, bring him back"</em>. Two weeks later, the X-rays were still clear so, the pediatrician ordered blood. The blood results took three days and the pediatrician was alarmed by the high inflammation markers: normal is ~30 but, Stephen's was at 85!
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<div>We rushed to Miller Children's Hospital (Long Beach, CA) and spend the day poking him. All test results were negative and we were sent home: <em>"No leukemia, no neurological infections, etc... He has a virus that needs to work itself out."</em> We were breathing easier and decided to take the boys to Candyland for a day of fun... but, the following day, Stephen woke up super sore &amp; even more sensitive. Mom had a feeling that something was gravely wrong so, we returned to the hospital and asked for an MRI.
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<div>I stayed overnight at the hospital. Then, on the morning of 4/20/2023, five doctors showed up in our room to deliver the worst news in my life: <em>"The MRI indicates that your son has some sort of cancer attacking his bones. He has lesions all over his hips and legs. We have seen these results on patients with stage 4 neuroblastoma... we have to do a CT scan of his stomach and chest and pinpoint the main tumor"</em>. My first reaction was to ask 20 questions and poke for uncertainty/confusion on the doctor's assumptions... but, when they showed me the MRI... I saw my son's lower body sprayed with rice-sized holes throughout his bone structure... I started crying uncontrollably for 10 minutes... was this a death sentence?! How do I tell my wife, his mom?!
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<div>I texted my wife: <em>"You need to get in the car &amp; safely drive to the hospital. The doctors want to talk in person"</em>. My wife already suspected I knew the bad news so she called me frantically and wanted me to reveal the news over the phone... I wanted it to, but I couldn't risk her emotions clouding her driving to the hospital. She parked, we met at the lobby, and I shared the unfiltered truth on the ride up the elevator... we broke down in tears... and then met with the doctors to review the details of this preliminary diagnosis.
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<div>The CT scan results arrived the next day (Friday 4/21/23) and they revealed two tumors: the central tumor is in his adrenal glands and the secondary tumor is around one of his ribs. We wanted to rush and get a biopsy on the tumors but, the hospital would have to wait until Monday. At that point, we asked to be discharged and bought one-way tickets to Boston, MA. We wanted a 2nd opinion at the Boston Children's Hospital. However, within 24 hours we changed strategy... we quickly learned that <strong>the very best</strong> pediatric research &amp; treatment for neuroblastoma was 22 miles from our home at the Children's Hospital Los Angeles (<a href="https://www.chla.org/neuroblastoma-program?utm_source=google+ads&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=CBDI&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwxr2iBhBJEiwAdXECw19AKx2ZeQNyC4oRHDOEeyEwT0OuajKFKdooJUm-VNF3Nttq2OSvyRoC_tgQAvD_BwE" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CHLA</a> ).
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<div>I blasted my social network for a CHLA contact so we can be admitted ASAP. Within hours, our network of friends responded with amazing contacts + resources. Stephen's oncologist graciously booked us for an urgent appointment on Monday 4/24/23 at 11 am PST. There, she agreed with the original diagnosis and booked our son for Thursday 4/27/23 surgery: 1) biopsy, 2) bone marrow test, 3) install a central port (aka. medcom).
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<div>Chemotherapy treatment started on Friday 4/28/23. Stephen is scheduled for the most aggressive treatment that can be administered to a kiddo: 5 cycles of chemotherapy + 2 cycles of radiation + 5 cycles of immunotherapy. In this first cycle, he has 5 days of daily chemo, and if he doesn't develop a fever/infection, he can go home for a couple of weeks and return for cycle #2 (another 5 days of daily chemo). If no further complications develop, his full treatment plan will last ~2 years.
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<div><strong>Spiritually</strong>, we know that our son is on loan to us and that our next second is never warranted. <strong>Physically</strong>, I wake up with a heavy boulder on my chest that wants me to cocoon like a baby. <strong>Emotionally</strong>, this is super messy... our eyes keep bursting with tears in the most random ways.
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<div>THANK YOU for being a <strong>Prayer Warrior</strong> for our son. And thank you for any contribution you are moved to make. We will use 100% of the funds towards the financial strains caused by this unexpected journey. And any unused funds will be donated to CHLA and their wonderful team.
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<div>If you want to skip the fees, Venmo us directly: @Yovany-Jerez
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<div>Here‘s the link to my <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__venmo.com_u_Yovany-2DJerez&amp;d=DwMGaQ&amp;c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&amp;r=iOwZ3MopjPwwwBlm-v2m1HKbY6w7_YrudSnDaLpshuc&amp;m=-zToWsi3mH8xLkKpZ3C-qAO53icHIiN1NpPKefezQOM&amp;s=1WTENTDlGcEFVeZcaU6DYn1mJLH290Kbc7g4Kn2XZFU&amp;e=" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Venmo profile</a>.
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<div>And if you are the parent of a neuroblastoma kiddo, please connect virtually via <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/yovanyjerez/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LinkedIn</a> and I would love to hear your story and learn from your observations/wisdom: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/yovanyjerez" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/yovanyjerez/" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/in/yovanyjerez/</a></a>
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Stephen's Fight - Stage 4 Neuroblastoma

<div>We are reaching out with heavy hearts to ask for support for Angie, Andre, Madison and Noah as they face an incredibly challenging time. Our beautiful warrior has recently been diagnosed with leptomeningeal disease, and while words can never truly capture the depth of this struggle, we hope to provide some financial relief during this time of uncertainty, particularly when it comes to supporting Madison and Noah. Please join us in lifting them up in prayer as we all lean on God for strength, comfort, and healing. We believe that through Christ, all things are possible, and any contribution-big or small-will make a world of difference during this time. Your kindness and generosity mean more than words can express. Thank you and God bless you.

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Supporting our beautiful warrior, Angie Medina.

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<div>I'm reaching out to you on behalf of my dear friend Marta Fair and their family during an incredibly challenging time. Recently, their beloved daughter. She’s is 11 years old and  underwent emergency treatment for intracranial bleeding caused by an Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM), a condition none of us could have anticipated.
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<div>This unexpected medical emergency has put immense emotional and financial strain on their family. Adriana has shown incredible resilience in the face of this ordeal, but the road to recovery will be long and arduous.
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<div>As friends, we want to do everything we can to support them during this difficult period. To ease their financial burden and allow them to focus entirely on Adriana’s recovery, we have set up this GoFundMe page. Your generous contributions will help cover medical expenses, ongoing treatments, and other unforeseen costs they may encounter along the way.
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<div>Please keep Marta , Adam and their entire family in your thoughts and prayers. Your support and kindness are deeply appreciated.
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<div>With heartfelt gratitude,
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Support Adriana's Recovery Journey

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<div>With heavy hearts, we share the poignant story of Michelle and Asis Lopez, who are navigating the difficult journey of bidding farewell to their beloved Baby John Paul. Last night, at 11:00 pm, their precious angel peacefully went home to the Lord. Baby John Paul, though not expected to live past one month, defied the odds and blessed their lives with his presence.
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<div>In the midst of the emotional whirlwind that accompanies such a loss, this being the fourth child they have lost, Michelle and Asis find themselves grappling with financial burdens such as hospital bills, funeral costs and other expenses. The weight of grief is immeasurable, and we believe that, as a community united in love and compassion, we can lend a helping hand to ease their financial strains. They have not asked for any assistance, but because so many of you have reached out wanting to help, I decided to create this funding page.
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<div>This campaign is a collective effort to support the Lopez family during this incredibly challenging time. Your generosity will help them with a dignified farewell, and all current and future expenses related to the needs of Michelle and Asia as they continue their healing journey
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In Memory of John Paul Lopez

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<div>For as long as I have been alive and as long as I have known his wife, they have been the most caring selfless people I have ever known. A lot of these animals are rescued from being abandoned in empty parking lots, unwanted by their owners, and throw out to the streets. My cousins have taken them under their wing and turned their home into a safe loving home for these animals. All of the birds, snakes, dogs, cats, chickens, lizards, ducks, turtles, fish, and a big ole pig were given a loving home that is now sadly ruined. Managing 3 boys and a house of animals is not an easy job but they have always worked so hard for them, and this time I want to be able to help them the same way they have helped so many others. Thank you for taking the time to read this. Anything you can do is appreciated even if it’s just prayers or good wishes. Thank you!



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House of Love and Animals Burned Down

<div>On Monday, July 26, 2021, Matt Nieminski walked into an urgent care experiencing chest pains, a rapid heart beat, and shortness of breath. He was rushed to the emergency room where they preformed tests and diagnosed Matt with non-seminal germ cell cancer of the mediastinum. Since then, Matt has been receiving treatment from an amazing team of doctors, nurses, and healthcare professionals at the world renown Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Treatment Hospital in New York.
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Support for Matt Nieminski

Friends,<br /><br />Thank you so much for your generosity, both financially and in prayer. While there are still many upcoming expenses, we have been able to reach a few major milestones. Specifically, we have been able to fund the cost of Angel's cremation, urn, and Funeral Mass. <br /><br />We would like to invite each of you to the Funeral Mass, with lite reception to follow. The Mass will take place on April 12th, 2019 at 2pm at St. Augustine's Catholic Church. The church is located at 1400 Miller Road, Coral Gables, FL, 33146. The reception will take place after the Mass in the parish hall. Please wear traditional funeral attire.<br /><br />In lieu of flowers, please consider further donation to the funeral and burial fund. Angel's burial will take place in the future upon Suzelle's move to Dallas, Texas, where he will be laid to final rest.<br /><br />In Christ,<br />Trinity Garden and Friends

Angel Serra's Funeral Expenses

On Monday June 5th Justin Petronico was involved in a horrific car accident in Florida and is now fighting for his life. During these tough times the Petronico family would appreciate keeping Justin in your thoughts and prayers. Due to the medical costs, which are increasing daily, the family has been placed in a very difficult financial position. Justin has a long road to recovery ahead of him. Any donation you can give that would help assist with medical bills and any related expenses would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your love and support from the Petronico family.

Fighting for Justin

Well, it's been a long journey to this point, but the good news, is <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>I have been accepted to enter the postulancy of the <a href="http://www.sistersoflife.org" target="_blank">Sisters of Life</a>  on September 10th, 2016!!!!!!!</strong></span><br /><br />(Street transation: I'm on my way to become a nun!)<br /><br />However, I will only be free to enter if all of my student debt is paid off or legally signed over to another.  <br /><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>So, how this came to be:</strong></span><br />My vocation story began when <strong>I was 8 years old and encountered a religious sister</strong> as my third grade teacher.  I understood that though she taught like the other teachers, her life was set apart, and was first spent in <em>being</em> with the Lord.  And I desired this.<br /><br />However, I was very young, and while religious life continued to be <strong>a daunting question</strong> throughout highschool,  I only began to prayerfully consider it until college.    But still, here, <strong>I had a difficult time reconciling these desires I had </strong>for my life with choosing this unique path, such as marriage, a career, adventure... Having studied Fashion Design, I desired to begin a new generation within the industry, by upholding the dignity of women.<br /><br /><br />After graduation in 2010, I moved to New York City, making costumes for Broadway shows. <strong>I had a very beautiful life</strong>, with great friends, swing dancing, serving on the on the ministry team with the <a href="http://www.frassatiny.com" target="_blank">Frassati Fellowship</a>,  and I met the Sisters of Life who invited me to attend a Come and See retreat with them.<br /><br />(A Come and See is exactly what it sounds like.  You come, and you see...)<br /><br />This helped foster my discernment to go deeper; but after three years, in order to better hear the Lord’s will, <strong>I stepped away from the fast-paced living of the city</strong>, and moved to New Jersey, into a discernment house called <a href="http://www.casaguadalupe.net" target="_blank">Casa Guadalupe</a>, a house of prayer, healing, and discernment for Catholic young women living in community together.<br /><br />At Casa, I had the space to grow more deeply in prayer with Jesus, to discern through different communities and to experience His love and mercy for me.  <strong>And the Lord has made His call clear</strong>, inviting me to follow His love by upholding the sanctity and dignity of every human life, through the Sisters of Life.  And with great joy, they have accepted my application to enter!<br /><br /><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>What this Means for You:</strong></span><br />I am asking you to consider supporting me.  First, through prayer.  'Cause I could use all the prayers I can get!<br /><br />But secondly,  to consider supporting me financially.  <br />Just like a simple Hail Mary goes a long way, every little bit will make a difference.<br /><br /><strong>But if you want to give a lot, I'll take that, too!  :)</strong><br /><br />In all seriousness, though, whatever you choose to give will benefit me, not only, but the Church... <em>and</em> yourself. <em>There is no love without sacrifice!   </em><strong>If I can find 120 people to offer $100, I'll knock it out!!</strong><em><br /></em><br /><br /><em><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>The deadline for this goal is Sept 10th!!!<br /></strong></span></em><br />(Checks can also be made through <a href="http://www.casaguadalupe.net" target="_blank">Casa Guadalupe</a>  as it is a 501 (c) 3 Non-Profit Organization.  Please follow the link and send via paypal, with a note to my name.)<br /><br />And lastly, <strong>thank you in advance for your support!  </strong>It's been the culmination of a lot of prayer, encounters, and effort of many many people--<strong>some of you may not even realize that you were apart of this story...but you are,</strong> and you have helped me here.  So thank you.<br /><br />If you have any other questions or would like to reach me, please click the icon to the right of my photo and send me a message.

Help Send Alida to the Convent!  

Queridos amigos y familia, los saludo con afecto y les pido me ayuden a compartir esta campaña para reunir fondos para el tratamiento de mi amiga Malibé Arnaut. Malibé contrajo Hepatitis C hace 30 años cuando por complicaciones de parto recibió una transfusión de sangre que resultó infectada con el virus. Hace 8 años empezó a padecer sangrados internos severos y fue diagnosticada con cirrosis como consecuencia de la Hepatitis C; desde entonces ha luchado por sobrevivir agradeciendo a Dios cada día que le concede. Dicho esto, Debido al virus de la Hepatitis C, Malibé no es candidata para un transplante de hígado porque el virus infectaría el nuevo hígado de inmediato. <br /><br />Hace apenas seis meses se aprobó un nuevo medicamento que puede curarla del virus (ha sido exitoso en 97% a 100% de los casos de Hepatitis C), pero económicamente no está en sus manos. Les pido <br />me ayuden de cualquier manera posible, ya sea donando (cualquier cantidad es inmensamente agradecida, no hay donativo pequeño, todo ayuda y poco a poco se logra reunir lo necesario). Quienes no puedan donar les agradezco infinitamente que compartan la campaña y sus oraciones por Malibé. <br /><br />En nombre de Malibé y mío, les agradezco de todo corazón su ayuda, cualquiera que ésta sea. Cuando logremos reunir los fondos necesarios, escanearé los recibos del medicamento para que sepan que logramos conseguirlo. Dios llene su vida de bendiciones.<br /><br />María del Rayo Uhlmann<br /><br /><br />As some of you--my friends and family--already know, I am trying to raise $4000 to help my friend Malibe Arnaut get treatment for Hepatitis C.  <br /><br />Malibe contracted Hepatitis C from a blood transfusion during delivery of her first baby 30 years ago. She started to get really ill about 8 years ago and did not know what was wrong until she was diagnosed with Cirrhosis. This diagnosis (she has never imbibed anything stonger than orange juice) led to the discovery that she has Hepatitis C.<br /><br />Since then she has done everything she possibly can to stay alive but has always been sustained by her great faith. In the last 8 years she has nearly died multiple times because of internal bleeding stemming from the Hepatitis C. She is not a candidate for a liver transplant because the Hep. C virus would infect the liver again. <br /><br />As you can see from the image below, the costs of treating Hepatitis C (Genotype 2) in the USA is beyond her dreams,  and beyond the dreams of most people.<br /><br /><img class="not-resizable" src="https://2dbdd5116ffa30a49aa8-c03f075f8191fb4e60e74b907071aee8.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/9998169_1458278859.4558_funddescription.jpg" alt="" width="100%" /><br />A few months ago a new medication was approved that would cure her Hepatitis C, (it has been effective in 97 to 100% of cases) for a fraction of the cost. Even this though is beyond her means. Malibe lives and Mexico and cannot begin to afford the treatment which would amount to between $4000-$4500.<br /><br />Although many of your reading this may not know Malibe--and perhaps never will in this lifetime--she is one of the most kind and gentle souls ever to have walked the planet. She has not a mean bone in her body. She is the type of person who--despite the very real possibility of succumbing to this illness--gives thanks to God every day and never misses a chance to help anyone who crosses her path.<br /><br />How often in life are we blessed with the chance to participate in saving the life of a stranger? Not in helping them pay off a car loan or go on a trip to study in Europe: but in literally saving another person's life. Not often, in my experience. This is that chance. Anything helps. <br /><br />To those of you who can help, may God bless you richly. No amount is too small. To those who cannot, we would ask only that you say a prayer for Malibe.<br /><br />We will upload scanned copies of all receipts. 100% of your donation will be used only for saving Malibe's life.

Carolina Uhlmann

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