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<div>We are reaching out to you today with heavy hearts and a profound sense of loss. Yesterday, on October 22, 2023, our beloved brother, Erik James Carlson, tragically took his own life. Erik was not only a devoted husband and the proud father of three wonderful boys, but he was also a Marine veteran who bravely served our country. As the oldest of seven siblings, he held a special place in our hearts.
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<div>The pain we are experiencing is immeasurable, and as we come to terms with this devastating loss, we are faced with the difficult task of honoring Erik's memory and supporting his family during this incredibly challenging time. We are humbly requesting your assistance as we aim to alleviate the financial needs of Eriks wife and kids and travel expenses associated with saying our final goodbyes to our dear brother.
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<div>Erik was a pillar of strength, resilience, and dedication. He had a deep love for his family and an unwavering commitment to his duties. It is our hope that, through your generosity, we can provide a proper farewell for Erik and support his wife and children as they navigate the difficult road ahead.
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<div>Every contribution, no matter the size, will make a significant difference in easing the financial strain on Erik's family. Your support will help cover the funeral and memorial service costs, as well as assist with travel expenses for family members who need to be present during this solemn time.
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<div>We understand that not everyone may be in a position to contribute financially, but your thoughts, prayers, and messages of support are equally valuable during this time of mourning. Kindly share this campaign with your friends, family, and colleagues who might be moved to lend a helping hand.
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<div>We want to express our deepest gratitude for your compassion, empathy, and willingness to stand by us during this devastating time. Together, we can honor Erik's memory, support his grieving family, and ensure that his legacy lives on in the hearts of those who loved him.
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<div>Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
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<div>With love and appreciation,
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<div>The Carlson Family
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Erik James Carlson

Allen Hynes is a writer, a social justice organizer, and disability advocate.  He is currently working on a project to support people living in group homes to transition into independent living. He is studying at Portland State University to become a rehabilitation counselor in order to support people with disabilities to live their best lives.<br /><br />Allen has Cerebral Palsy which impacts his speech and muscle movement. Eye gaze techonology allows users (or Allen) to operate computers without a mouse and keyboard. This technology would allow Allen to be more productive and communicate more effectively. <br /><br />Your support would allow Allen to purchase the eye gaze technology and help him in his advocacy, school work, writing, and daily communication. <br /><br />Please consider donating.<br /><br /><iframe media_type="0" media_id="Y7_f-pR8SBY" class="youtube-replace" title="YouTube video player" style="margin-bottom:20px;width:560px;height:315px;" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/Y7_f-pR8SBY/?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="1"></iframe><br /><br /><img class="not-resizable" src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/23476052_1504154311.7031_funddescription.jpg" alt="" width="100%" />

Eye Gaze Assistive Tech for Allen

1/15/16: Hi everyone. Unfortunately Dann has passed away. This is a great loss for everyone who know's him and all of his friends and family. We are putting all the money raised towards his funeral services and we ask that if you are willing, please donate to help give him a proper fairwell. Thank you to everyone who took the time to donate, or even read about him. We will be missed immensely.<br /><br /><a href="http://obits.mlive.com/obituaries/grandrapids/obituary.aspx?n=daniel-paul-mansel&amp;pid=177310674&amp;" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">http://obits.mlive.com/obituaries/grandrapids/obituary.aspx?n=daniel-paul-mansel&amp;pid=177310674&amp;</a><br /><br /><br /><br />If you've found yourself on this page I'm guessing it's because you know Dann personally, or maybe even word has reached you and you're interested about his story.<br /><img class="not-resizable" src="https://2dbdd5116ffa30a49aa8-c03f075f8191fb4e60e74b907071aee8.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/7983697_1451870970.2105_funddescription.jpg" alt="" width="100%" />Dann was born with Marfan’s Syndrome. This is a disorder of the connective tissue and can affect any organ in the body. Unfortunately for Dann, many of his organs have been affected. He has had a number of surgeries in the past but had been doing very well until a few weeks before Christmas when he was hospitalized for a complication of the disease. He was sent home after a few days but was readmitted to the ICU when he again became ill. He is currently struggling to recover from a series of serious and life –threatening complications related to Marfan’s.<br /><br />Anyone who knows Dann can vouch for the fact that he is one of the most genuine people on this planet. He is honest, loyal, charming, hilarious, and stubborn as can be. <br /><img class="not-resizable" src="https://2dbdd5116ffa30a49aa8-c03f075f8191fb4e60e74b907071aee8.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/7983697_1451871130.2089_funddescription.jpg" alt="" width="100%" />Dann is the kind of guy who will stand up for you, support you, and be a shoulder to cry on. When he's around I know I will be smiling and laughing even when he makes fun of me for being a fool. Dann  is like this with all of his friends. He never complains, ever.<br /><br />He has not let Marfan’s define him. He is a college graduate, an artist who has participated in Artprize multiple times,  photographer (Dann Mansel Photography), and a movie critic (100 Words or Less).<br /><img class="not-resizable" src="https://2dbdd5116ffa30a49aa8-c03f075f8191fb4e60e74b907071aee8.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/7983697_1451871160.0875_funddescription.jpg" alt="" width="100%" />My name is Stacy Smith. Dann has been my best friend since ninth grade. He even took me to prom! On New Year’s Eve I got a call to go to the hospital because Dann wasn’t doing well. Dann’s best friend since third grade, Nick Ronda was there as well. We were allowed to visit Dann, however he was sedated and on a ventilator, so he was unable to speak to us. Dann’s mom told us to feel free to talk to him so he’d know we were there. We told him our favorite memories from the past, hoping that it would give him the strength to keep fighting. We are still waiting for Dann to turn the corner and get better.<br /><img class="not-resizable" src="https://2dbdd5116ffa30a49aa8-c03f075f8191fb4e60e74b907071aee8.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/7983697_1451871194.8486_funddescription.jpg" alt="" width="100%" /> Dann's family has not asked for a thing other than our prayers, but we know that Dann could use some financial assistance. This is something Nick and I wanted to do because for him because we love Dann and his family, and we want to do everything we can to help support them in such a stressful time.<br /><br />I know when he wakes up and finds out we did this he will be so mad at me, but I think the outcome will hopefully soften the blow (sorry, Dann! Don't hate us!). Anyone who knows Dann knows that he would never ask for help, but in this case, he needs it. PLEASE, donate anything you can. Every penny helps.<br /><img class="not-resizable" src="https://2dbdd5116ffa30a49aa8-c03f075f8191fb4e60e74b907071aee8.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/7983697_1451875319.5337_funddescription.jpg" alt="" width="100%" /><br />STAY TUNED and keep checking the site for additional information about other fundraisers we might put together for Dann.

Dann's Medical Bills