<div>I am Iyad Abdel Karim Jaber, the father of a family consisting of 3 members. I, my wife, and my 3-year-old daughter Sherine. I used to live in a separate apartment and it was destroyed in this war. I have no source of income or a job. We want help to build a better life or travel. Me and my family. We want safety and life.
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<div><strong>*UPDATE MESSAGE* 7/30/2024- Thank you all for your continued support as we pursue justice for Sonya Massey. Your contributions have been instrumental in our fight and will help us all heal after this tragedy. The work is far from over though, and we hope that you will continue to say Sonya’s name and keep her legacy alive!</strong>
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<div>The outpouring of love and support has been tremendous, but our family needs financial support as we fight for justice. Our family will likely need mental health counseling and support, money for travel costs and money for household support as we miss work to pursue justice for Sonya Massey.
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<div>Hello, my name is Diana Abuseedou. I am a Canadian citizen and I am creating this go fund me for my relative,Taleb Iyad Abu Seydo and his family, Palestinians from Gaza. I find myself having to ask for help in a critical and urgent situation for me and my family members. Our family are victims of destruction, death and hunger. We have also had to witness these tragedies to countless families, friends and neighbours.
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<div>My family of 9, including my mother, father, and 2 sisters, my young brother, wife, and two daughters, have faced a series of painful challenges. Our home was bombed in October 2023. After the intense shelling in my family’s neighbourhood, they first took refuge in my house to flee after October 7, but the continuous attacks forced us to move to southern Gaza. Since then we have been displaced. 
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<div>On Friday, October 13, 2023, we were forced to flee as we were under attack, leaving everything behind. After that, we were evacuated to multiple locations, including Nuseirat, Deir al-Balah, Zawaida and Al-Mawasi, desperately in search of a safe haven. Unfortunately, the neighbourhood where we live in northern Gaza has become in ruins, under constant bombardment, without allowing anyone to return.
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<div>After months of continuous movement and multiple evacuations, we found ourselves divided between southern Gaza and northern Gaza and both areas remain under threat of ongoing bombs and attacks. We have since lost our business in the auto and electrical appliances trade, in northern Gaza and suffered serious damage. This is what fed our families and it’s gone now. We have nothing anymore. 
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<div>We are currently facing the tragedy of no homes, no reliable source of food or water, no medicine, and we live constantly under the threat of fire and shelling. The entire Gaza Strip is unsafe, making access to food and potable water a daily challenge. This not only affects us, but our young children. 
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<div>They are demanding that people from Gaza are to pay an average of $7,000 USD per person to let them out of Gaza to Egypt. Flight tickets after that are another $1,300 USD per person, plus expenses required to stay in Cairo, Egypt for a few weeks in order to issue a replacement for lost documents from the embassy and waiting for visa application procedures. The average cost per person is $10,300 USD and a total of $278,000 USD. This is just to get our family out of Gaza, apply for our passports and visas, stay in Egypt during this process, and leave Egypt. Nothing more, nothing less. This is an extreme financial burden which we are not able to pay for due to losing our businesses and jobs since October 2023. We have nothing anymore. 
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<div>Your willingness to listen to my family’s situation is deeply appreciated. The actual situation is more challenging than words can convey, and Palestinian voices often struggle to be heard, making it difficult to raise awareness and mobilise support.
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<div>At this critical moment, on behalf of my family, I strongly beg the kindness of all empathetic individuals. Your support can be a beacon of hope that guides us from the most dangerous place in the world towards a new and safe life. Our young children don’t deserve this, no one does. All we want is for our family to be safe and fed. That’s it. But we can’t make it to safety and proper food and healthcare alone, we need help. 
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<div>I am Shahad, a Palestinian from Gaza. I study in the College of Engineering. I am contacting you with great sadness for help in getting me and my family out of Gaza.
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<div>I lost my cat during the bombing and destruction of the neighborhood, including our homes and businesses.
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<div>I was on my way to complete the third year of study, but the occupation destroyed my university and my future became unknown, and I cannot continue my studies. Even my brother Muhammad was on his way to prepare for his last semester at the university, which is the graduation semester, but unfortunately he was not able to do so due to the destruction that befell the university.
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<div>During the war, we were evacuated from north to south and we became homeless. We were evacuated more than 7 times until we began to live on the streets and why did we have a place to live?
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<div>My sister has a little girl who is one and a half years old, and we cannot find diapers or provide milk. In addition, she has lost approximately 7 kilograms of weight and her temperature has risen four times since our displacement until now due to the extreme cold and lack of clothing.
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<div>In addition, my mother suffers from high blood pressure, and my sister’s husband He suffers from diabetes, for both of which we cannot find a cure. My father also suffered from skin diseases due to polluted water.
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<div>All members of my family are highly educated, and they all work in offices, banks, and companies, but they all lost their jobs due to the bombing of their workplaces and had no source of income left.
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<div>As a result, the only hope for them to leave Gaza and move to Egypt is this link. Please help me collect the fees and travel costs for eleven people (my family is 6 people and my sister’s family is 5 people). In order to facilitate travel, I set up a GoFundme to raise an amount of 180,000 US dollars, which was Divide the amount based on the costs of travel, housing, food and other necessities that help us live in Egypt.
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<div>Every donation, no matter how small, will make a big difference in our lives. My family and I are very grateful and I am grateful for any help that is provided at this time. Please spread this campaign among your friends and colleagues so that we can obtain security, obtain our goal, and live in safety and peace.part of our suffering.
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<div>Je m'appelle Shahad, un Palestinien de Gaza. J'étudie au Collège d'Ingénierie. C'est avec une grande tristesse que je vous contacte pour obtenir de l'aide afin de nous faire sortir, moi et ma famille, de Gaza.
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<div>J'ai perdu mon chat lors des bombardements et de la destruction du quartier, notamment de nos maisons et de nos commerces.
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<div>J'étais sur le point de terminer ma troisième année d'études, mais l'occupation a détruit mon université et mon avenir est devenu inconnu, et je ne peux pas continuer mes études. Même mon frère Muhammad était en route pour préparer son dernier semestre à l'université, qui est le semestre de fin d'études, mais malheureusement il n'a pas pu le faire en raison des destructions qui ont frappé l'université.
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<div>Pendant la guerre, nous avons été évacués du nord vers le sud et nous sommes devenus sans abri. Nous avons été évacués plus de 7 fois jusqu'à ce que nous commencions à vivre dans la rue et pourquoi avions-nous un endroit où vivre ?
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<div>Ma sœur a une petite fille d'un an et demi et nous ne pouvons pas trouver de couches ni de lait. De plus, elle a perdu environ 7 kilos et sa température a augmenté quatre fois depuis notre déplacement jusqu'à présent en raison du froid extrême et du manque de vêtements. De plus, ma mère souffre d’hypertension artérielle et le mari de ma sœur souffre de diabète, pour lesquels nous ne trouvons pas de remède. Mon père souffrait également de maladies de peau dues à la pollution de l’eau.
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<div>Tous les membres de ma famille sont très instruits et travaillent dans des bureaux, des banques et des entreprises, mais ils ont tous perdu leur emploi à cause des bombardements de leur lieu de travail et n'avaient plus aucune source de revenus.
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<div>En conséquence, le seul espoir pour eux de quitter Gaza et de s’installer en Égypte réside dans ce lien. S'il vous plaît, aidez-moi à collecter les frais et les frais de déplacement de onze personnes (ma famille compte 6 personnes et celle de ma sœur compte 5 personnes). Afin de faciliter les voyages, j'ai créé un GoFundme pour récolter un montant de 180,000dollars américains, qui a été divisé en fonction des frais de voyage, de logement, de nourriture et d'autres nécessités qui nous aident à vivre en Égypte.
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<div>Chaque don, aussi petit soit-il, fera une grande différence dans nos vies. Ma famille et moi sommes très reconnaissants et je suis reconnaissant pour toute aide qui est fournie en ce moment. S'il vous plaît, diffusez cette campagne auprès de vos amis et collègues afin que nous puissions obtenir la sécurité, atteindre notre objectif et vivre en sécurité et en paix.
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<div>Merci du fond du coeur
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Help Ibrahim with Down syndrome and his family survive.

This story is about a young man named Mahmoud... He dreams of living a safe and normal life like any one of us. Right now his family of 6 are fighting to survive a war torn country. He has an older brother, a younger sister who's 6 and a very young brother at the tender age of just 2 years old, and lastly his parents. They just want a chance to survive and start a new in a country that's literally just steps away. I, Tabitha, will solely be in charge of such funds raised. Once all the funds are raised we will then pay an organization called Hala who will be the agents/brokers to evacuate his family. This cost is $33,000 usd. The remaining funds will be spent in housing 6 individuals, food, Healthcare, medications, and all the basic necessities any humans need to survive. It will be at a great cost to start over. 
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Saving One Family at a Time!

<div>On November 21st, 2022 Mia and Yzen lost their dad, Mateo. Mateo leaves behind 18 year old daughter, Mia and 10 year old son, Yzen.
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<div>As a friend of Mateo and Brooke’s, I know Mateo to be one of the most empathetic, fun and comical human beings to walk this planet. He has made it his focus in life to make other people happy and laugh, all while being a fantastic father to his kids.
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Yzen and Mia Peralta

<div>On October 19th, 2022 D’Vonne Pickett Jr was tragically murdered. A father, husband, son, brother, coach, friend, entrepreneur, D’Vonne was a beloved member of the central district community. He was a light to all those around him and will be greatly missed. As a life long central district resident, D’Vonne’s love and commitment to uplifting community can be seen in how he spent his time. From coaching the CD panther, collaborating on events to uplift Black community or supporting other small business D’Vonne’s walked the walk. D’Vonne embodied his entrepreneurial spirit through his many businesses including The Postman. To many in the community he was a big bro, a mentor, and took on the role of uplifting those around him. In addition to the many hats he wore out in the world, D’Vonne was a loving husband to Keana Pickett and father to three small children. He loved and was loved deeply by his family and will forever be missed.
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<div>As the trial for the men who murdered Ahmaud Arbery on Feb 21, 2020 begins in Brunswick, GA many supporters have asked how they can support his mother Wanda Cooper who has worked so hard to get to this day. Ahmaud fought for his life as he was assailed by three armed men that hunted him down in their trucks. Since his murder his mother has fought to bring those men to justice at great personal expense. Wanda Cooper performed independent research that revealed conflicts among the prosecutors handling her son's murder investigation. She has traversed the state of Georgia and has gone as far as the Whitehouse and the seat of the United States Congress to demand justice for her son.
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FLYAWAY: EMERGENCY AFGHAN RESCUE MISSION

<p><br />As some of you may know, my loving sister, Pebbles passed away unexpectedly this morning. Our family is trying our best to deal with such heartbreaking news. We know that Pebbles was loved by so many people as she touched the hearts of anybody she came in contact with. She had the biggest heart and she left her mark on us all.
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Help lay our sister, mother, best friend to rest

It is with heavy hearts we announce the loss of our beloved John Huynh who died April 25th, 2021. There are no words to describe the devastation that is felt by all. John impacted the lives of countless individuals, friends, and family. We truly appreciate everyone that has been reaching out and asking for ways to help. Please consider donating to help cover funeral expenses and supporting his wife, Rumeet, and his parents. <br /><br />More information regarding funeral services will be provided once available.

In the Loving Memory of John Huynh

It is with love and support that so many friends and family members have heard and inquired about Vienna’s Leukemia diagnosis.  <br /><br />Vienna was recently diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML).  This form of leukemia will require multiple hospital stays over the next year(s) while Vienna receives aggressive chemotherapy treatment.   <br /><br />Pending a successful first round of chemo, Vienna will require a bone marrow transplant. Please consider signing up for the bone marrow registry at: <br /><br /><a href="https://bethematch.org/support-the-cause/donate-bone-marrow/join-the-marrow-registry/"><a href="https://bethematch.org/support-the-cause/donate-bone-marrow/join-the-marrow-registry/" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://bethematch.org/support-the-cause/donate-bone-marrow/join-the-marrow-registry/</a></a><br /><br /> We anticipate a long road to recovery and a variety of unseen surprises thus, hoping as a community, we can demonstrate our love and support through this fund (see "Use of Funds" below), if and when they need it. <br /><br /> Keep sending your love, prayers, and positive energy to Vienna.  For current updates on the status of Vienna's journey please visit her CaringBridge page at:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/viennamarie"><a href="https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/viennamarie" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/viennamarie</a></a><br /><br /><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Use of Funds</span></strong><br />Medical costs are on the rise for the treatment of childhood cancers.  It is estimated that the average out of pocket costs families face during the treatment of childhood cancers is approximately $40,000 (per stay) and long term annual costs subsequent to initial treatment average $12,000 annually.  Blood cancers (like Vienna's) often have higher than average associated out of pocket costs.  Particularly, current FDA approvals in AML treatment (example: FLT3 inhibitors) are on the horizon and it is unclear as to the current acceptance of these treatments by insurance carriers.  The goal is to be as transparent as possible through this process and we have the sincerest gratitude for your gift.  If anyone has personal experience battling childhoods cancers and associated out of pocket costs please do not hesitate to share.  Given the knowledge we know today, we anticipate the following costs:<br /><br />- <strong>Vienna's treatment</strong>.  As mentioned, this is an evolving field of study and new treatments are being developed at a rapid rate.  Vienna's treatment is assumed to include items not covered by medical insurance.  Examples include out of network costs, medications, cutting edge treatments, medical supplies and equipment.<br /><br />- <strong>Child care.</strong>  Vienna's treatment will require a substantial amount of time at the hospital.  Currently she will be allowed to return home only a few days at a time in between treatments and long hospital stays are often required subsequent to bone marrow transplants.  Vienna has a 2 year old brother, Zander and some level of supplemental child care will be required throughout this long journey.  <br /><br />- <strong>Home updates.</strong>  Vienna's immune system has severely been compromised by this disease and chemotherapy treatment.  When she is allowed home costs will be incurred to insure the proper sanitization of the living environment.  Examples include generators, HEPA air purifiers, HVAC improvements, etc.  <br /><br />- <strong>Emotional Support</strong>.  We are prepared to move mountains to keep Vienna's spirit in tact during this process.  Luckily there are a variety of resources that offer support to children with cancer.  Examples include: therapist/counselors (not traditionally covered my most medical plans); ongoing activities within the cancer community; products / technologies focused on emotional support; and various activities geared at lifting her spirits.  <br /><br />Note:  We want to thank everyone for the outpouring of support Vienna and family have received in the form of gifts, snacks, and food.  This fund also has the intention of helping us manage the items Vienna is receiving from everyone on a daily basis.   This will unfortunately be a very long process and this fund (in lieu of physical items) will help us be more strategic about the gifts Vienna's receives now and into the future. <br /><br />- <strong>Cancer Research</strong>.  Anything above and beyond will go directly to cancer research to help fight these devastating diseases.  <br /><br />Informative Sources:<br /><br /><a href="https://nationalpcf.org/facts-about-childhood-cancer/"><a href="https://nationalpcf.org/facts-about-childhood-cancer/" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://nationalpcf.org/facts-about-childhood-cancer/</a></a><br /><br /><a href="http://peoplepledge.org/blog/what-is-the-cost-of-childhood-leukemia-to-families/"><a href="http://peoplepledge.org/blog/what-is-the-cost-of-childhood-leukemia-to-families/" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">http://peoplepledge.org/blog/what-is-the-cost-of-childhood-leukemia-to-families/</a></a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.onclive.com/view/blood-cancers-associated-with-higher-treatment-and-outofpocket-costs"><a href="https://www.onclive.com/view/blood-cancers-associated-with-higher-treatment-and-outofpocket-costs" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.onclive.com/view/blood-cancers-associated-with-higher-treatment-and-outofpocket-costs</a></a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/to-your-health/wp/2018/08/01/childhood-cancer-survivors-face-financial-toxicity/"><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/to-your-health/wp/2018/08/01/childhood-cancer-survivors-face-financial-toxicity/" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/to-your-health/wp/2018/08/01/childhood-cancer-survivors-face-financial-toxicity/</a></a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.fredhutch.org/en/news/center-news/2017/09/childhood-cancer-survivors-health-insurance-financial-toxicity.html"><a href="https://www.fredhutch.org/en/news/center-news/2017/09/childhood-cancer-survivors-health-insurance-financial-toxicity.html" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.fredhutch.org/en/news/center-news/2017/09/childhood-cancer-survivors-health-insurance-financial-toxicity.html</a></a>

Vienna Marie

Our dear friend, Dahlia Topete passed away on April 4, 2018 after a long battle with cancer.  She leaves behind her husband Robert and their two daughters Ashlee and Alyssa.  To help support Dahlia’s family during this difficult time, we have set up this page to help with funeral costs and future college costs for their daughter Alyssa who will be graduating from High School this year. <br /><br />Thank you all for any support that you can provide!<br /><br />We miss you Dahlia!<br /><br /><strong>Dahlia’s husband has written the below:</strong><br /><br />There are no words to express our deepest gratitude for all the love, prayers and thoughtfulness you showed Dahlia and the family during our difficult times. <br /><br />We are truly moved by the continued support that we are still receiving now that our beloved Dahlia has passed on. <br /><br />Your kindness will always be remembered.<br /><br />May God bless all of you. <br /><br />Sincerely, <br /><br /><br />Robert, Ashlee and Alyssa. <br /> <br /><em>“Many people will walk in and out of your life but only true friends will leave footprints in your heart”</em> <br /> <br />Please join us in celebrating Dahlia’s life. <br /><strong><br />Sequence of Events:</strong><br /><br /><strong>The Visitation: Saturday April 14, 2018 from 11:30 -3:30 pm</strong><br /><br />St. James the Apostle Catholic Church         <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/34700+Fremont+Blvd,+Fremont,+CA+94555/@37.572351,-122.037031,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x808fbfcdb898215b:0xcf8d1c3efd939357!8m2!3d37.5723468!4d-122.0348423">Directions to Church in Fremont</a> <br /><br />34700 Fremont Blvd<br /><br />Fremont, CA 94555<br /><br />                11:45 am - 12:45 pm – Rosary<br /><br />                12:45 - 1:45 pm – Open to everyone for a few words about Dahlia<br /><br />                1:45 – 2:24 pm – Immediate family speaks<br /><br />                2:45 – 3:05 pm – “In her own words” video presentation<br /><br />                3:05 – 3:30 pm – Final public viewing<br /><br /><strong>The Service: Monday April 16, 2018 at 9:30 am</strong><br /><br />St Bede Catholic Church        <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/26950+Patrick+Ave,+Hayward,+CA+94544/@37.6382974,-122.0810508,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x808f9403444f76df:0xcc86c44d1b06ca27!8m2!3d37.6382932!4d-122.0788621">Directions to Church in Hayward</a> <br /><br />26950 Patrick Ave<br /><br />Hayward, CA 94544<br /><br /><strong>Burial immediately following the Service: Approximately 11 am</strong><br /><br />Chapel of the Chimes Hayward             <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/32992+Mission+Blvd,+Union+City,+CA+94587/@37.6099288,-122.025343,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x808f951054be1e2b:0xa050f8fc488e6681!8m2!3d37.6099246!4d-122.0231543">Directions to final resting place</a> <br /><br />32992 Mission Blvd<br /><br />Hayward, CA 94544<br />____________________________________________<br /><br /><strong>Video Links:</strong><br /><br /><a href="https://vimeo.com/236413251/c24101ebd3">Robert &amp; Dahlia Wedding Vow Renewal &amp; Celebration of Life_092317</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://vimeo.com/263790744/00bf02ca2d">Dahlia thanks everyone for attending wedding renewal &amp; celebration of life party_020618</a><br /><br /><a href="https://vimeo.com/263791338/4609f70884">Dahlia thanks everyone for the visits_031518</a><br /><br /><a href="https://vimeo.com/263621314/c896341410">Tribute to Dahlia by Amy Alvarez</a><br /><br /><a href="https://vimeo.com/264711070/5c8b6cd27c">Tribute to Dahlia at Viewing by Alisa Becerra_041418</a> <br /><br /><img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/29030494_15234067880_r.jpeg" alt="29030494_15234067880_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" />

In Loving Memory of Dahlia

<div>Our family was devastated on Valentine's Day this year to learn that Daniel has metastatic colon cancer.  Daniel is unable to work due to his illness and the effects of the chemotherapy.  Please help us to be able to survive as we fight alongside Daniel.  It's truly the fight of a lifetime.<br /><br />So many hopes and dreams we had for our family have been pushed aside.  But we hope that, if we can get some help, we might be able to plan a special trip so Daniel could enjoy a vacation with his family.  We haven't been anywhere as a foursome. <br /><br />Thank you so much to everyone who has already helped.  You are angels lifting us up when we cannot rise on our own. </div>

Help Daniel and Denise

<strong>“It’s a SAK”</strong> (Simple Act of Kindness) provides basic self-care items to individuals who are without shelter and could use a helping hand. Donated items are hand-packed in eco-friendly bags and given to persons undergoing hardship. Our intention is to contribute to a community in which people connect and share with one another. <br /><br /><strong>About us</strong><br />We are dedicated to continuing this simple act of kindness practiced by Dennis Gobets, our friend who personally delivered sacks of essentials to those in need.<br /><br /><strong>Why we are doing this</strong> <br />Dennis was a big-hearted person who was loved by many. He treated everyone with respect and touched people deeply. He passed away too soon, and so we’re creating a way that you can join us in continuing Dennis’ generous practice—because people matter.<br /><br /><strong>We can’t do it without you</strong><br />Your donation will help kick our SAK production into gear. We would like to put as many SAKs as possible into the hands of people who could use some help this winter.<strong><br /><br />It's Simple. Act with Kindness.</strong>

It's Simple. Act with Kindness.

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