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<div>I have had the joy and privilege of working these past two years directly with Chris Luck. He is witty, well-connected, and has years of experience working with clients on claims as their advocate. For those of you who may not have heard, our friend and colleague Chris Luck had a severe stroke on 10/25/22. He was not feeling great the week prior and got checked out at a hospital in FL where he was working with clients on recovering properties after Hurricane Ian. For those of you who know Chris, he was pretty much the energizer bunny on steroids. For some, this may be the first time you are hearing or seeing this. For obvious reasons, the family needed time to gain some perspective on Chris’s future while he was in the ICU in Bangor.
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<div>On June 25, 2024, our lives changed forever. That morning we found our dad unconscious at home. He had suffered a severe stroke and was rushed into emergency surgery. The doctors could only remove part of the blood clot, and they warned us that recovery would be long and difficult.
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<div>We never imagined having to write these words, but we are now facing the reality of preparing for our dad’s departure. His health continues to worsen, and doctors have told us to be prepared.
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<div>If you are able to donate, share this page, or simply keep our dad in your prayers, we would be so grateful. Every bit of support helps us cover medical bills and funeral expenses so that we can honor him the way he deserves.
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<div>Our dad has always been strong, independent, and full of life. He never liked asking for help — so we are asking for him.
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<div>From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for standing with us during this painful time and helping us give our dad the love, dignity, and peace he deserves.
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In Loving Support of Oscar’s Memory.

<div>Hi my name is Alia, some of you might know me from social media, from the ballroom scene in montreal, or even from university and school. If you've been following me you have seen my journey the past years transitioning into the woman I am today. Growing up in Jordan to come to canada at 18 years old to find myself was not easy. I lost friends, my family, and my financial supports. Yet,  I gained the most beautiful thing in the world, to be comfortable in my own identity and be free. Life finally started making sense the moment that estrogen pill touched my body. Transitioning empowered me to love myself and to continue school where I am now  working as a lab scientist at the hospital researching HIV and infectious diseases. I have gained true family by choosing me, and I am walking everyday living my true self head high doing things that most trans women just 10 years ago never dreamt of,  let alone a Palestinian Jordanian trans woman.
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URGENT ‼️ Trans WOC Sexual Assault Recovery Fund

<div>Writing this message on behalf of my friend who is a black trans sex worker. Last night around 4am a former client broke into her apartment and held her at knife point before proceeding to sexually assault her. The following morning she was taken to the clinic to get a kit done and file a police report to hopefully catch this man and prosecute him for his actions. In the mean time, this has left both her and her roommates extremely traumatized — she is unable to continue working and considering this was her only source of income, we are reaching out in hope that we can allocate some funds to help keep her secured till she gets back on her feet. We are extremely saddened by these circumstances and urge all of you to check in on your friends and stay safe. Any donation helps, thank you all ❤️
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<div>Je m'adresse à vous aujourd'hui pour vous demander humblement votre soutien. Je m'appelle Neve et je suis une artiste multidisciplinaire de 22 ans située à Montréal. Actuellement, je me trouve dans une situation précaire. Afin d'éviter la menace d'expulsion et la perte de mes biens, j'ai urgemment besoin de 3000 $.
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<div>Every donation, no matter the size, will directly contribute to avoid my eviction and the potential loss of all my belongings.
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<div>Your support will not only keep a roof over my head but also the peace of mind and stability I deserve as I continue my journey towards self-empowerment and fulfillment.
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<div>Thank you for considering supporting my quest for safe housing. Your kindness and generosity will have a lasting impact on my life, demonstrating the power of community and compassion.
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Save Nevada : Prevent Trans Eviction

<div>In the vibrant heart of Chicago, a dream is coming to life: Evoke, a 4,000 sq. ft. oasis of creativity and empowerment. Founded by Hex and Fabian, Evoke is not just a space, but a movement, born from the resilience and passion of the Black and Latino queer communities. This journey, marked by challenges and triumphs, reflects our unwavering commitment to create a sanctuary where art and inclusivity flourish.
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<span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);">On 12/9/23 I had a full on aerotic cerebral stroke caused most likely by a tear in the artery at the back of my right brain. This led to a blood clot and mini strokes leading to a massive blockage and big stroke that manifested after skiing the powder at Winter Park, aka death by pow (wouldn’t go out any other way). Unfortunately, I didn’t grasp what was going on until I could not stand or speak Monday morning and have been at the hospital in Thornton ever since, in and out of ICU but progressing . My parents, Anita &amp; Patrick, are here to support me as I navigate this difficult journey. I expect to be here for several days to a week more, and then off to acute rehab for as long as it takes to get me home and back to somewhat “normal”. I’m being told that could be many months to a year. It will be frustrating, but I am “young”, strong, and athletic which all improves my chances for successful recovery. <br /><br />Currently, my speech, swallowing, and walking are compromised. Equilibrium is off and right side is slightly numb - I can walk a little already and speak with difficulty. For now, the heart seems good but still concerning and the docs installed a heart monitor. <br /><br />As if this wasn’t enough…While I could barely breathe in the ICU, friends looked after my small and scruffy little dog, Luna. She escaped and was soon found dead, tragically hit by a driver which destroyed me mentally. <br /><br />I’m asking for help to recover physically and mentally. I have some insurance but expect to be out of pocket significantly. There will be a lot of physical rehab from the stroke and it will be hard. Losing Luna may be even harder. <br /><br />But I will fight through the darkness with the love of family, friends, and your help.  <br /><br />Thank </span>you so much!<br /><br />Davin

Davin’s Medical Expenses

<div>ASTTeQ est un organisme trans par-et-pour fondé en 1998 par un groupe de femmes qui luttaient pour survivre dans un contexte où le ressources étaient peu nombreuses. Cependant, tous les fonds d'ASTTeQ est sur le point d'expirer, menaçant ainsi de rompre un soutien crucial pour les communautés qu'iels desservent. ASTTeQ a besoin de votre argent ou la plupart de nos services seront fermés.
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<div>We are urgently fundraising for a queer Black femme SWer in our community, trying to <strong>prevent eviction by April 1st!</strong> Severe CPTSD and anxiety symptoms have made it difficult for her to work, and she has been unable to recover from the effects of the last lockdown. She has fallen behind on payments and cannot catch up in time to avoid eviction. We are fundraising to cover the late rent and furniture and appliances so that she can adequately care for herself as she transitions into more secure work!
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URGENT!! Fundraiser for Black femme SWer

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<div>Hi my name is Kiana Soria-Dadson, and I am asking anyone and everyone for help with a deeply heartbreaking issue that my family in the Philippines is currently dealing with.
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<div>Super Typhoon Odette (aka Typhoon Rai) hit our home island of Bohol, PH on December 16th. This typhoon was extremely devastating, with the current death toll being almost 400, and thousands of families left homeless from flooding, violent winds, and torrential rains that took their homes. There was no power on the island and no cell service for almost a week, leaving us here in Canada terrified — not knowing what was happening, where our family was, or if they were okay. Thankfully, my family was kept safe. Which is the most important thing above anything else! However, their home, (our family home), has been almost completely destroyed.
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<div>My family’s home in Cahayag, Bohol was built in the early 1960s by my late grandparents. My aunts, uncles, and cousins live in this house. My mom grew up in this house, and it is the place I call home when we go to visit our family. This house was always a safe haven for everyone in the neighbourhood, where other families would take shelter during earthquakes and storms because they knew it would be safe under its roof. When an earthquake hit Bohol in 2014, destroying much of the houses and infrastructures on the island, our house, miraculously, was still standing. Unfortunately, the house was no match for Typhoon Odette. Home insurance isn’t really a thing in the Philippines, and natural disasters have no form of coverage. This is where I need anyone’s help I can get.
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<div>My mom and I have started this GoFundMe in hopes of raising as much money as possible to help our family rebuild this house so that my family living in the Philippines can have a place to safely live. The roof has completely fallen in from the winds and trees falling on top of it and essentially all of the furniture and anything inside the house has been ruined by flooding. The money from this GoFundMe will go directly into rebuilding this home and making it livable. I understand that the current pandemic paired with the holidays leaves many people in a less than ideal financial situation, but if you are able to donate, please do. Anything helps!!!
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Help Kiana rebuild her family's home

<p>(le français suivra)<br />Hi everyone this is Grapes (they/them)
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<p>i am once again asking the help of my community to help me finance school. I was accepted in the Design program at Concordia University in Fine Arts. I would like to be able to dedicate my full time to my studies but as some of you may know capitalism and working to survive makes it very difficult. I also have a physical disability which makes it hard for me to do physical labour and experiencing stress can worsen my pain and other symptoms. Therefore working a 9-5 plus attending school full time will be very difficult for me physically and mentally.
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<p>This fundraiser will go towards covering the next 6+ months of my rent, school material and other essentials to live. I may have to do this fundraiser every couple years if nothing in my situation changes since i enrolled in a 4 year program, hope you understand.
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<p>with love,
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<p>Grapes
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<p><br />allo c'est Grapes (iel/elle)<br />Encore une fois , j'aimerais demander l'appuie de ma communauté.
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<p>J'ai été accepté dans le programme de Design à l'université de Concordia. Donc, J'aimerais pouvoir me dédier à mes etudes à temps-plein mais comme vous savez avec le capitalisme et avoir à travailler pour survire rends les choses très difficile. De plus, j'ai une condition physique avec laquelle travailler et vivre du stress peut empirer mes douleurs et autres symptômes. Alors, travailler et l'école à temps-plein serait une situation très précaire pour moi physiquement et mentalement.<br />L'argent ramassé ira vers mon loyer pour les prochains 6+ mois, materiel d'école et d'autres dépenses essentielles. J'aurais peut-être a refaire ce levée de fonds si rien ne change dans ma situation puisque mon programme durera 4 ans.
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<p>avec amour,
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<p>Grapes
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Help Grapes study without financial stress

This is a fundraiser for <a href="https://www.instagram.com/elle_barbs/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Elle Barbara</a> as a gesture of support in a particularly trying time.  While this pandemic has of course been a chaotic and difficult ongoing event for all of us, Elle has been dealing with the aftermath of traumatic events resulting from crisis intervention to significant loss and grief. The final push to make this GoFundMe as a friend of Elle's was the fact that she's slowly losing (and tired of fighting) an ongoing battle with her landlord who has been trying to evict her for years (classic Montreal renoviction scenario). <br /><br />This fundraiser is not a charity; when transwomen, and specifically Black transwomen are faced with housing insecurity, it is on the community to extend support in all ways possible. This looks like: MONETARY $UPPORT, keeping Elle in mind if you plan on leaving your lease, sending her affordable housing options, etc.<br /><br />The funds raised in this GoFundMe will be used by Elle for whatever she may need in the coming months; this can range from: money to pay the landlord in the event that she loses her case, help with legal fees / hiring lawyers for the ongoing case, money to help with her move, money to cover the inevitable rental increase if / when she is forced out of her rent controlled apartment, money towards her therapy, healing and reprieve, money to put towards a residency she is hoping to attend, money to put towards surgeries she has been saving up for, money to live as a person who is disproportionately affected by common grievances (such as eviction) as a Black transwoman.  <br /><br />Elle is a <a href="https://www.instagram.com/houseofbarbara_/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">house mother</a>, a community organizer, a frontline worker, (and so much more) and she is a dear friend to so many. If you know her at all, you are aware of her reluctance to accept help of any kind, however she humbly allowed me to create this GoFundMe, so please take this opportunity to directly support her by sending some money and sharing this in your circles.

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