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Kaylee Hottle’s family is facing an unimaginable loss after Kaylee tragically passed away in a car accident. Kaylee was a beloved member of her family and community, and her sudden passing has left her loved ones heartbroken and overwhelmed. 
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 Kaylee touched the lives of so many with her kindness, laughter, and generous spirit. Her absence is deeply felt by everyone who knew her, and her family is now navigating the difficult days ahead without her. The outpouring of love and support from friends, neighbors, and the community has been a source of comfort, but there are still many challenges to face. 
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 The funds raised will help provide comforting family meals and cover unexpected expenses such as funeral services and other urgent needs that have arisen. In moments like these, even small gestures of support can make a world of difference as Kaylee’s family navigates the days ahead. Your kindness will help ease some of the burdens they are facing and allow them to focus on honoring Kaylee’s memory and supporting one another. 
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 Any support you can give will mean so much to Kaylee’s family as they try to heal and move forward. Thank you for your generosity, compassion, and for keeping Kaylee’s loved ones in your thoughts during this heartbreaking time.

Official: Support for Kaylee Hottle’s Family

<div>The Chinese Taipei Baseball &amp; Softball Association of the Deaf is hosting the 2024 Baseball for the Deaf World Cup from February 24th to March 1st in Taipei, Taiwan! The USA will be joining Japan, Korea, Mexico, and Taiwan in the World Cup. Having the USA team participate in this exhibition tournament would provide a big boost to the possibility of adding baseball to the 2025 Deaflympics in Japan and beyond.

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<div>At long last! We'll be paving a new path and sharing our love of the game with the rest of the world!

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<div>Building on a lifetime of experience, it will be a tremendous honor for our team to represent the United States of America at the World Cup. Bringing our knowledge, deep passion, and talents in baseball onto the field at the international level has been a dream of ours that wasn’t possible until now.

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<div>We are asking for donations towards the costs of traveling, lodging, food, coaching equipment, and filming this historic moment.

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<div>Let’s bring home the gold together for yet another historical moment and to pave the way for future baseball athletes!

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<div>Dear family, friends, the entire West Brighton and Staten Island community, and compassionate neighbors from all over,
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<div>In this time of unimaginable grief, we are reaching out to rally around Mark and Meg DeCristoforo and offer our support. A house fire on the evening of January 1, 2024 not only took their home but also the precious life of their beloved daughter Rory. Rory was a 7 year old dark-haired, blue-eyed beauty with a playful, loving spirit. The lively baby of the family. She looked up to her 3 older siblings, Kali, Bubba, and Shane, and stole a piece of each of their hearts. Loved and cared for by many, Rory will be missed beyond belief. Mark and Meg, who have dedicated so much to their community, are now grappling with an immense loss that no family should ever have to endure. Prayers for the entire DeCristoforo family through the days, weeks, and years to come, and always remember Rory.
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The Precious Life of Rory DeCristoforo

<div>Hi, my name is Sebastian Gunderson, and I have been given this opportunity to travel to the United Kingdom and represent Southern Colorado on a soccer team playing against high-caliber Academy teams in Manchester. I am from Colorado Springs, the Olympic City. 
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<div>I have been playing soccer since I was three years old, starting in Austin, Texas. My entire time playing soccer has been the best thing to ever happen to me. Ever since starting the sport, it has been nothing but an uphill climb. Over the years, I have moved up from parks and recreation to competitive soccer, and through my club team, I have had opportunities that happen once in a lifetime. We won President's Cup just last year and traveled to Utah for regionals representing my age group for the state of Colorado. That was my first experience of seeing how competitive the soccer world is, filled with people like me chasing our dreams.  Earlier this year, we traveled to Las Vegas to participate in the Mayor’s Cup, playing teams across the country and placing 2nd. And as we finished up our spring season, we were able to participate in State Cup, where we fought our way to the finals. We were just short of gold after a hard-fought game, going to penalties after overtime. And now, the opportunity to take my talents out of the country has arisen. I am so beyond thrilled for this opportunity, but I can’t do this alone. I wouldn’t have been able to dream of this opportunity just a few months ago, and here I am, trying to make this dream a reality.
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<div>Growing up, the most prominent supporter in my and my twin brother’s soccer endeavor was my father. We were raised by him single-handedly, and he has pushed us tremendously throughout the years. However, he is not prepared to burden the costs of my international soccer dreams, and he does have my brothers and sister to look after. I am now taking matters into my own hands as I strive to play at the highest level possible. I understand the significance of asking for your support and will not take it for granted. I will commit to representing my supporters and giving it my all to pursue my soccer dreams!
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<div>These funds raised will help relieve travel costs and the fees for the program as a whole, as well as lodging and food. 
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<div>For those who donate $25 and beyond, I want to mail you a 3” x 3” sticker my twin brother drew towards my fundraising efforts. You can send your mailing address to me. Forever grateful!
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<div>2022 Club Soccer Highlights: 
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Chasing Soccer Dreams across the pond!

<font color="#333333">Hi everyone,<br /> My name is Raven Pentz. I was diagnosed with a progressive hearing loss at the age of 5. I have been playing basketball for basically my entire life. It has brought me all over the world, including, Turkey, Taiwan, Poland, and Puerto Rico. Through my experiences, i have won two gold medals and one bronze with the USA Deaf Women’s basketball team. <br /><br />I am hoping to be granted another opportunity to bring home another gold medal, but I need the support of the community. I need to raise 4,500 by February 1st! (2,250 by November 1st and 2,250 by February 1st)! Please donate what you can and spread the word to anyone you may know! If you are a business and want the tax write off, checks are accepted as well! Email [email redacted] if you have any questions! Thank you!</font>

Help Raven attend the 2022 Deaflympics in Brazil

<p>Hi, my name is Chad Bauer and I am reaching out to the world on behalf of the entire family to help my mother in law and family matriarch, Dorothy Gabel in her fight against leukemia.
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<p>About a year ago, Dorothy was diagnosed with Deletion 5Q Myelodysplastic Syndrome, a rare bone marrow disorder that turns to acute leukemia. Doctors have tried various treatments including chemotherapy, blood transfusions and other methods without success. We have one course of action left, which is an allogeneic bone marrow transplant.
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<p>This week we received great news, as Dorothy has been accepted to a trial program at Duke University to perform this procedure and help save her life. This is a 3 month undertaking that includes 1 month of inpatient and 2 months of outpatient treatment. Dorothy will have to stay at an off campus residence for the duration of this treatment. Unfortunately, insurance does not cover the costs associated with this. For this reason, we ask for help in guiding Dorothy to health and giving her every opportunity to continue to live a prosperous life.
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<p>For all that know Dorothy personally, you are well aware of her deep love and affinity for her grandchildren; Alic, Jackson and Lily. She would go to the ends of the world for each of them; we are looking to provide the same for her. I cannot imagine a world without her witty humor, selflessness and bold presence. We can all help her to continue in this way.
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<p>On behalf of Richard, Kate, Amy, Lori, Alic, Jackson and Lily, I thank you for any assistance you can provide during this time. Every little bit helps!
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Help Dorothy Gabel beat Leukemia

<em>*UPDATE! Thanks to everyone's generosity, we quickly met our original goal of $2,000. So we are increasing our goal and expanding our purpose. Beyond the purchase of clear masks, this fund will be used to help DHOH (Deaf &amp; Hard of Hearing) students and families with any pandemic-related schooling needs. <br /><br /></em><a href="http://www.ps347.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">PS347 The American Sign Language &amp; English School</a> in NYC,  needs help buying accessible clear masks for students. As a Title 1 school, many families can’t afford to buy their own, so every little bit helps! <br /><br />Why clear masks? Regular Covid-19 masks obscure the mouth &amp; facial expressions, muffle sounds, and make  communication especially difficult for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing (DHOH). Students need accessible clear masks to help ensure everyone understands each other. <br /><br />While the NYC Department of Education is supplying some disposable <a href="http://www.theclearmask.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ClearMask</a>  brand masks to start the school year, they are too big for many of our students. There are no kid-sized, single-use clear masks on the market yet, so we need to purchase or make reusable clear masks for our lower grades. <br /><br />Additional funds raised beyond those needed for masks will be used to supply our students with additional technology to help meet their communication needs (microphones, iPads, etc.) and to help assist students and families with any other Covid-19-related needs (tutoring sessions for students who are falling behind, etc.). <br /><br />THANK YOU! <br /><br /><img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/51389730_1600874306959527_r.jpeg" alt="51389730_1600874306959527_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" /><br /><img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/51389730_1600773535738663_r.jpeg" alt="51389730_1600773535738663_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" /><br /><img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/51389730_1600864799835774_r.jpeg" alt="51389730_1600864799835774_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" />

Clear Mask & Covid-19 Fund for Students

Vanessa and I have been trying to get pregnant for the last year. We went through three failed intrauterine inseminations (IUI's), but our desire to start a family of our own continues despite these failed attempts. <br /><br />Our biggest challenge is that the IUI process is expensive, must be paid in full upfront, and is rarely covered by insurance companies. And unfortunately, our insurance does not cover any IUI treatments. Darn!<br /><br /><em>For those who are not familiar, IUI works by putting sperm cells directly into your uterus around the time you’re ovulating, helping the sperm get closer to your egg. This cuts down on the time and distance sperm has to travel, making it easier to fertilize your egg.</em><br /><br /><em>Before having the insemination procedure, you may take fertility medicines that stimulate ovulation. Semen is collected from your partner or a donor. It goes through a process called “sperm washing” that collects a concentrated amount of healthy sperm from the semen.</em><br /><br /><em>Then your doctor puts the sperm right into your uterus. Pregnancy happens if sperm fertilizes your egg, and the fertilized egg implants in the lining of your uterus.</em><br /><br /><br />We need to raise $3,274.00 to cover the cost of at least two more IUI cycle to help make our dream of starting a family a reality.<br /><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>The breakdown of Sperm Bank cost:</strong></span><br />Sperm Donor via Sperm Bank: $790.00<br />Storage Fee (30 Days): $100.00<br />IUI Vial Shipment: $280<br /><br />Total: $1,170.00<br /><br /><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>The breakdown of IUI Medical Procedure:</strong></span><br />IUI: $259.00<br />HCG: $130.00<br />Injection Fee: $78.00<br /><br />Total: $467.00<br /><br /><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Combined Total for ONE CYCLE: $1,637.00</strong></span><br /><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Combined Toal for TWO CYCLES: $3,274.00</strong></span><br /><br /><br />I also would like to get a Hsterosalpingogram (HSG) test, which analyzes the health of  my uterus and fallopian tubes. This x-ray exam can help determine if there are any blockages that may hinder my eggs from passing through my tubes into the uterus for fertilization and implantation. It cost approximately $400.00 and is suggested if this next cycle is unsuccessful.<br /><br />We would be so blessed and humbled by any financial support you can gift us. If you are not in position to support us financially, would you share this page and send good vibes our way?<br /><br />Thank you for being a part of this journey with us. We appreciate you more than we could ever say and are eternally grateful for any support you feel led to give. <br /><br />Thank you,<br />Rebecca Roa and Vanessa Scarna

Rebecca Roa  & Vanessa Scarna: IUI Treatment

As you are all aware, we unexpectedly lost my father, Carl J. Scarna, on Sunday, June 30, 2019. What has happened is beyond comprehension and we are all still in shock. Carl was a dedicated, loving husband and father. He will be greatly missed by all, but his memory will live on forever.<br /><br />We have received numerous emails, texts, and messages from people asking how to help, so this campaign has been created as a way to offer a place for donations to be left.<br /><br />With all of the emotional pain and stress that a death brings, it also brings financial burdens. We are hoping to raise money for our family to help with the expense of the funeral service and cremation.<br /><br />It is in these times of loss and sadness when you see people coming together to help one another make it through the difficult times. Thank you so much for the outpouring love and support you have shown my family. We love you all.

Funeral and Crematation Expenses for Carl J Scarna

We are providing a full scholarship to  a  deaf student in our 2018 Herbal Foundations Program. <br /><br />The program is 36 hours, and a deaf student requires 2 American Sign Language Interpreters<br /> to be hired for the time (so that one Sign Language Interpreters can take a break). <br /><br />Each American Sign Language Interpreter<br /> needs to be paid $55 an hour for their work. <br /><br />We are hoping that our community will help us make our program accessible to the hearing impaired!

American Sign Language Interpreters

This GoFundMe page is for Kindergarten student, Violet Pellew.  Sweet, caring, smart and sassy are all adjectives that describe Violet. Unfortunately, Violet has been diagnosed with Myeloid Leukemia, which has caused swelling to her eyes and other physical ailments.  Violet will require surgeries and chemotherapy to help her beat this, which she will.  <br /><br /><br />Violet is being treated at Cohen’s Children’s Hospital in New Hyde Park, New York.  This is 30 miles away from her home in Brooklyn.  Her father will have to drive a couple of times a day to visit Violet and shuttle family members.  Her mom has also been forced to reduce her work schedule to only one day a week. This account will provide the family with money for food, transportation and gifts for Violet during this challenging time.  <br /><br /><br />As a community of hearing and Deaf people, we have to band together to help one of our family members in need.  With selflessness, generosity and togetherness, we can help our Violet beat this.  We all have faith in her fighting spirit to overcome!

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