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<div>Asher’s apartment burned down on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, in the Eaton Fire in Altadena, California. He evacuated with very little time to pack while the fire spread quickly through his neighborhood. As with so many others, Asher’s home is totally gone, and almost all of his belongings have been lost.

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<div>The immediate impact goes beyond the physical losses - as an artist who conducts intuitive readings from his studio, Asher's ability to work has been temporarily halted.

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<div>This fundraiser is organized by Mads Falcone, Mark Allen, and Carmina Escobar in Los Angeles on behalf of our friend Asher. We love Asher, and want to support him during this time, so we are starting this GoFundMe to give Asher a starting point for recovery. This funding will help him with the process of getting back up and having his essential survival needs supported over the next couple of months.

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<div>We know there is an unimaginable need for funds right now. By supporting each other, one person at a time, our community can help everyone affected begin to recover. Any contribution, whether financial or shared with your networks, helps strengthen our collective ability to rebuild together.

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<div>Please share this campaign within your circles. Every act of support, no matter the size, helps our creative community stay resilient in the face of this tragedy. &lt;3

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Support Asher Hartman with Eaton Fire Loss

<div>1/12/24 - THANK YOU to everyone who donated! As per request, we will continue to accept funds. Your consideration for Roper and other fire victims is deeply appreciated at this time - we are overwhelmed and humbled. K
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<div>LA-based tuba player and composer <strong>William Roper</strong> is a treasured member of the creative music community. Sadly, Roper lost his Altadena home in the 2025 greater Los Angeles wildfires. This emergency fundraiser fulfills the desperate need to secure this invaluable artist some sense of normalcy in the aftermath of a devastating event.
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<div>My name is Karl Evangelista, an Oakland-based guitarist/composer and longtime collaborator of Roper's. I'm just doing what I can at a time when family and community are of paramount importance. <strong>All of the monies collected from this fundraiser will go to Roper's living expenses, professional items, and other miscellaneous recovery costs.</strong>
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Help William Roper Recover After Wildfire

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<div><strong>We are humbly seeking support for the cancer treatment of our dear friend, Indigenous leader and activist Maria Magdalena. </strong>
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<div>Maria Magdalena “Elena” Alvarado Ixpata is a beloved Maya Achi elder with great ancestral knowledge and wisdom in language, culture and traditional seed saving. Elena was born on June 28, 1955 in a village called Chiticoy in the municipality of Rabinal, Guatemala. <strong>For decades she has shared her rich cultural knowledge with communities across Guatemala, New Mexico, California and Arizona through her work with Qachuu Aloom Association and The Garden’s Edge. Through her charisma and devotion, she has inspired future generations to plant gardens, and preserve their seeds, cultures and languages.</strong>
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<div>She is a survivor of the Guatemalan civil war (1960-1996) and a two time survivor of cancer. She overcame cervical cancer in 2009 and then she survived breast cancer in 2015.
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<div>Five years later, <strong>in 2020, she was diagnosed with Metastatic Carcinoma in her L5 vertebra. </strong>
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<div>Elena is currently confined to a wheelchair and has been hospitalized with complications several times over the past three months where she has received blood and platelet transfusions, antibiotics, chemo, radiation and intravenous feeding.
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<div>The ups and downs of her health have caused tremendous emotional and financial hardship and $11,000 of debt for her only child, Samuel, whom she raised as a single mother. <strong>This campaign is to help with her medical treatment and to help her stay as comfortable and pain-free as possible. </strong>
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<div>After each chemotherapy the costs of treatment have risen due to various complications in her reaction to treatment. Corruption in Guatemala’s public health system contributes to a lack of access to hospitals with equipment and medicine to support patients with even a minor disease much less for a complicated diagnosis like Elena´s. Rampant COVID-19 and lack of vaccines have made the hospitals even more dangerous. For this reason her expenses are higher because she is being treated in a private hospital.
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<div>In order to continue with her treatments, the oncologist is requiring two more chemotherapy sessions, ($986.84 each), but before that she must do another full body CT scan and a tumor marker lab test ($855). She is also in desperate need of another platelet transfusion and each one costs $1000. We anticipate at least another $4,000 of future expenses for an MRI, chemo, platelet and blood transfusions and hope to relieve some of Samuel’s $11,000 debt through this campaign. <strong>All funds will go directly to Samuel (Elena’s son) to pay for her medical expenses.</strong>
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<div><strong>Contributions of any size will make a huge difference and are so greatly appreciated. </strong>Elena has inspired so many of us to protect our earth and serve our communities. We hope to shine this love back on her during this time. <strong>On behalf of Elena, </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/NuevoPixel" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Samuel</strong></a> <strong> and the </strong><a href="https://www.qachuualoom.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Qachuu Aloom</strong></a> <strong> and </strong><a href="https://gardensedge.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Garden’s Edge</strong></a> <strong>families, we deeply thank you!</strong>
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<div>2009 | Cervical Cancer
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<div>The Cancer affected her left breast which was removed, and she also had 8 sessions of Chemotherapy and 25 sessions of radiation therapy.
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<div>2019 | Deep Venous Thrombosis in right leg at present, she has not improved yet.
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<div>During surgery, a bone biopsy was taken from the pedicle bone of the L5 vertebra and sent to pathology. Upon confirmation of Metastatic CA, treatment is continued with the Oncology Specialist. He ordered several tests, two of the main ones were to rule out that the cancer had not spread to any other organ, full body CT scan, and bone scintigraphy
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<div>2020 | In October, the race to win the battle against cancer begins. The initial treatment was 10 sessions of radiation therapy.
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<div>2020 | November - 2021 February | Recovery process took place.
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<div>2021 | June | The consequences of the radiation received in the L5 vertebra began affect her capacity to urinate. She was monitored by a urologist who recommended she start using a foley catheter.
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<div>2021 | August | After the fourth chemotherapy, she had to be hospitalized in intensive care for several days, due to a severe infection. She was put on a picc line to administer all the corresponding treatments; Antibiotics, Blood transfusions, Platelet transfusions, Feeding, Respiratory therapy, Serums, etc.
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<div>The total cost of this hospitalization in August came to Q174,805.45. ($23,307.39)
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<div><strong>Buscamos humildemente apoyo para el tratamiento del cáncer de nuestra querida amiga, maestra indígena y activista María Magdalena.</strong>
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<div>María Magdalena “Elena” Alvarado Ixpata es una amada anciana Maya Achi con un gran conocimiento y sabiduría ancestral en el idioma y la cultura cultura Maya Achi. Elena nació el 28 de junio de 1955 en un pueblo llamado Chiticoy en el municipio de Rabinal, Baja Verapaz Guatemala. <strong>Durante décadas, ha compartido su rico conocimiento cultural con comunidades de Guatemala, Nuevo México, California y Arizona a través de su trabajo con Asociación Qachuu Aloom y The Garden's Edge. A través de su carisma y devoción, ha inspirado a las futuras generaciones a sembrar huertos, preservar sus semillas, culturas e idiomas. </strong>
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<div>Ella es una sobreviviente del conflicto armado interno sucedido del año (1960 - 1996) También es sobreviviente de cáncer por dos ocasiones la primera vez en el año 2009 (CA de útero) y la segunda en el año 2015 (CA Mama).
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<div>Ya que el sistema de salud público en Guatemala como consecuencia de la corrupción, limita el acceso a tener una atención de salud adecuada y eficiente por falta de equipo y medicina para pacientes con enfermedades simples, aún más difícil tratar un diagnóstico complicado como el de Magdalena. Además el COVID-19 y la falta de vacunas ha empeorado aún más esta situación. Por esta razón los gastos de Magdalena en un hospital privado son muy costosos.
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<div><strong>Las donaciones de cualquier tamaño marcarán una gran diferencia y son muy apreciadas.</strong> María Elena ha apoyado a muchos de nosotros en nuestras vidas, a través de la siembra de semillas, la preservación de idiomas y para ser personas positivas que contribuyen a nuestras comunidades. Esperamos poder devolverle ese amor durante este tiempo difícil que enfrenta.
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<div><strong>De parte de Maria Magdalena, </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/NuevoPixel" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Samuel</strong></a><strong> , </strong><a href="https://www.qachuualoom.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Qachuu Aloom</strong></a><strong> y </strong><a href="https://gardensedge.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Garden´s Edge</strong></a><strong> , estamos profundamente agradecidos con ustedes. ¡Gracias!</strong>
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Medical Fund for Indigenous Leader Elena Alvarado

Hello everyone, below is the explanation of why we originally started this GoFundMe but unfortunately now, my mother has passed, she passed on her birthday February 10th 2021 at 2:28pm, thank you for all your support and love, my mother was the most incredible woman, and now her suffering has ended and that bring us great relief, but we will forever be heartbroken and grieving for her love, her presence, and her touch. <br /><br />Hello everyone, we are fundraising for my mother, Julie deKoning, she was diagnosed with terminal stage 4 colorectal cancer in 2016 and has been struggling with treatments including chemotherapy, radiation, and surgical procedures for the past 4 years. Recently our humble family begun incurring more and more troublesome and burdening expenses, and would greatly appreciate your help weathering the storm of financing my mothers treatments and care for her terminal illness. This is especially difficult on our family because we have to go through this harrowing experience during the isolation and constant fear of a global pandemic. The pandemic and Covid-19 have forced us to expend much more of our family’s funds on things like proper cleaning and sanitizing supplies, as well as Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) for our family and nursing staff coming into our home, in addition to all her treatments, medical care, and elder care equipment like wheel chairs, body lifts, safety rails, ramps, elderly/disabled patient caregiver alert systems, elder bathing equipment, physical therapy equipment, etc., and the list of necessary expenses goes on and on, also including lawyer and legal fees for end-of-life legal and financial documents and final arrangements. Any and all donations are deeply appreciated. My mother touched so many people throughout her lifetime with the meaningful work she dedicated herself to. She was the Administrator and Admissions Director at Pacific Oaks Children’s School for 40 years. Pacific Oaks was and is a school incredibly passionate and dedicated to social justice, child-centered play-based learning, and the celebration of difference and diversity, not merely the toleration of it. These are all morals, beliefs, ethos, and principles my mother embodies, and has diligently worked her entire life to advocate for. I grew up at Pacific Oaks with my mother and so did my sisters. In the early 70s my mother started working there as a cleaning lady, and with no degrees or formal training she rose to become the highest level administrator at the Pacific Oaks Children’s School. She loved that place, the people, and what it stood for, and she felt like her life had meaningful honorable purpose working for an organization that uplifted young children by giving them the social emotional and social justice tools to be conscious, critically aware, just, forward thinking, accepting, loving citizens of the world. Now more then ever, witnessing the racial, political, and economic injustices and horrors happening in our society, it has never been more apparent that the principles, beliefs, and ideologies my mother dedicated her life to, are what we need to instill not just in children, but in the global population as a whole now! We hope that her community will rally together and show her how much her life, work, efforts, and her dedication have meant to them over the years. Thank you from my mother, and from her loving and devoted family.

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<span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Help Us Support Sagan</strong></span><br /><br /><br /><strong>What happened?</strong><br /><br />On June 4, 2020, Sagan suffered a life-threatening brain hemorrhage while surfing in Santa Monica, CA. He managed to get himself out of the water, where lifeguards spotted his lack of motor control and got him to the hospital. He then underwent invasive brain surgery to reduce the bleeding in his brain. This was the first night of critical care with 31 nights to date in the neurointensive care unit.<br /><br /><br />Sagan was kept in a medically-induced coma for over two weeks while the neurosurgical and neurocritical care teams worked around the clock to keep him alive. Currently, he is stable and doctors have slowly weaned him off the coma medication. He has beaten the odds, and continues to fight each day.<br /><br /><br />Sagan’s insurance will not cover the intensive therapies that will give him the best outcome possible. He will not be able to work for at least 12-18 months, and this will also take a toll on his ability to cover these expenses. Please help support Sagan’s recovery with whatever you can offer. The extent of damage from the bleeding is unknown, and every penny helps! <br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>Who is Sagan West Fylak?</strong><br /><br /><br />If we had to describe Sagan in one word, it’d be: heart. He is supremely compassionate, patient, and kind. Adored by everyone who meets him, he’s dedicated to living a life in alignment with what he values: his family and friends, art,music composition and performance, community engagement, education, and illuminating how we’re all connected to one another.<br /><br /><br />Please check out some of Sagan’s work here, and please feel free to follow him on IG @transonicsagan (although he won’t be posting for a while):<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/4C8uaLFkw0LfI0huCe2y7q?si=t4JWmD3qQ_2SU2yk6z6alQ" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Gradient Dissent</a> : <br /><br />his latest collaboration with Zack Zukowski, called Fyzk, just released a song on Spotify. <br /><br /><br />Lyrics &amp; Vocals: Sagan West Fylak<br /><br />Produced and Performed By: Sagan West Fylak and Zack Zukowski<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://soundcloud.com/carrieingraham/happy-in-here-ft-sagan-fylak" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Happy in Here</a> :<br /><br />He was recently featured playing violin on Carrie Ingraham’s “Happy in Here.”<br /><br /><br />Sagan is a musician, multi-disciplinary artist, educator, and a trans member of the LGBTQ+ community in Los Angeles, CA. When the event happened he was working with the Integrated Media program at the California Institute of Arts (CalArts), and was continuing his work as a recording and performance artist. His music career began with his classical violin training. He then earned a bachelor’s degree in Music Technology from Northeastern University followed by an MFA (Master of Fine Arts) degree from CalArts in Music Performance and Composition with a specialty in Integrated Media. He has since expanded into experimenting ways of combining technology, spirituality, and of course, his first love: sound. Sagan is a skilled violinist, sound engineer, and incredible son, brother, colleague, and friend to many. <br /><br /><br />Some of Sagan’s favorite things:<br /><br /><br />-dogs<br /><br />-surfing<br /><br />-yoga<br /><br />-learning about different religious philosophies<br /><br />-design and minimalism<br /><br />-Buddhism<br /><br />-discovering new music<br /><br />-amazing LA tacos<br /><br /><br />Thank you for helping to support this kind soul’s road to recovery. <br /><br /><br /><strong>How Much?: </strong><br /><br />The amount we are asking for is: USD $175,000. <br /><br /><br />$175,000: Will get Sagan access to a rehab center or sub-acute facility that specializes in brain injury and recovery.<br /><br /><br />No amount is too little! Any amount you can give will go towards either paying the rehab center or one of the following things:<br /><br /><br />-Medical Equipment <br /><br /><br />-Medication <br /><br /><br />-Transportation <br /><br /><br />-Accommodations <br /><br /><br />-Groceries<br /><br /><br />-Storage <br /><br /><br />It is not yet clear what kind of treatment his health insurance will pay for, or what they’ll cover for the hospital stay, so your donation will go towards helping Sagan get the medical attention he will need. <br /><br /><br /><strong>Why? </strong><br /><br />Sagan’s road to recovery will be a long one. We already know he won’t be able to work for at least 12 to 18 months, perhaps longer. He will need specialized, round-the-clock neurological rehabilitation, and unfortunately the insurance doesn’t cover much rehabilitative care. And he will need, of course, to continue paying the everyday costs of living, without being able to work. However, with the proper, intensive rehabilitation Sagan could make a full recovery, be fully independent once again, and get back to bringing us amazing sound. <br /><br /><br />At a time like this, the last thing one should be worrying about is money. If you are able to spare any amount of money however big or small all of us who care so much about him, all around the world, will be ever grateful. <br /><br /><br /><strong>How else you can help:</strong><br /><br />Sagan values all of his relationships with friends and loved ones. Hearing from you, no matter how many times or how recently you’ve interacted with Sagan, would help support his healing and surround him with love. If you’d like to send a voice memo, video, pictures, or greeting in any form, please email them to [email redacted] Thank you for surrounding Sagan in love and hopefulness, just as he would for his loved ones!<br /><br /><br /><strong>As Sagan would say,</strong><br /><br /><br /><strong>Be Sound,</strong><br /><br /><br />From all of us who love Sagan and love you too!

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Carmina Escobar

<div>On behalf of Edirose (Catherine) , 
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<div>Thank You
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<div>To everyone who gave with your heart, your wallet, your voice—thank you.
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<div>Your support made it possible to honor the life of Láwû, who was and will always be light, laughter, and fire. This fundraiser was born from urgency and love, in the wake of unbearable loss, and your contributions helped bring dignity and care to an otherwise impossible moment. We carry that with Us. 
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<div>Organizing this campaign came with unexpected challenges. While I’m grateful the funds were ultimately transferred, I would encourage others to carefully research platforms before choosing where to host future support efforts.
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<div>P.S. If anyone ever wants to hear about my experience with GoFundMe—how they tried to make me personally liable for their platform’s failures—please don’t hesitate to reach out. I’ve done the research, and there are far more ethical, grassroots alternatives out there.
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<div>With immense gratitude,
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<div>All who love Láwû
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<div>Hello everyone,
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<div>On March 23rd, 2025, over 200 people gathered to honor the life and legacy of Láwû (Mango) Makuriye’nte in a deeply moving memorial in Los Angeles. It was a powerful testament to the profound impact Láwû had on so many across different communities. Since then, other memorials have been held throughout the country, each a vivid reminder of the love, light, and fierce spirit they brought into our lives.
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<div>My name is Iris Carmina Escobar, and I was a close friend of Láwû for over seven years. They became like family to me, staying at my apartment in Los Angeles for extended periods and collaborating closely through Boss Witch Productions. Láwû co-directed Mirrored Fatalty, a project we presented and supported over the past year and a half. Their loss is immeasurable, and I remain committed to standing by their mother, Miss Edirose M. Lapid, during this incredibly difficult time.
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<div>All funds raised through this campaign have been directed to Edirose to cover the substantial costs of funeral and memorial services in Los Angeles, as well as other essential expenses that have arisen in the wake of this tragedy. As Edirose battles cancer, the funds are also being used to provide her with a financial cushion, allowing her to focus on her health and navigate the profound grief of losing her child and primary caregiver.
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<div>Additionally, the support has helped with:
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<div>Immediate living expenses as Edirose manages her health and medical treatments.
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<div>Relocation assistance to help her move closer to extended family or a more supportive living situation.
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<div>Ongoing medical bills as she continues her fight against cancer.
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<div>Bereavement counseling and support to aid her in processing this immense loss.
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<div>I am not managing these funds personally, nor is Mads Falcone; all donations go directly to Edirose to ensure she receives the full support intended by all of you.
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<div>On behalf of Láwû’s family, I extend my deepest gratitude to everyone who has contributed, attended memorials, or reached out with words of comfort and solidarity. Your generosity has been a profound source of strength during this heartbreaking time.
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<div>Thank you for keeping Láwû’s memory alive and for standing with Edirose as she faces the days ahead.
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<div>With love and appreciation,
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<div>Iris Carmina Escobar &amp; Mads Falcone
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<div>Support for the Family of Láwû Makuriye’nte (Mango)
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<div>/////// Upon the request of Láwû’s friends, we are keeping this fundraiser open until the memorial to continue supporting their memory and those closest to them.///////
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<div>THE MEMORIAL IN LOS ANGELES WILL BE THIS COMING SUNDAY, March 23rd, from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. For the location, RSVP here: <a href="https://TINYURL.COM/%252520LAWU-MEMORIAL" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">TINYURL- LAWU-MEMORIAL</a>
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<div>11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CATHOLIC FUNERAL MASS
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<div>12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. CELEBRATION OF LIFE WITH MUSIC AND FOOD.
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<div>We are devastated to share, on behalf of their family, that our cosmic sibling, treasured collaborator, artist warrior, and beloved being, Láwû Makuriye’nte (Mango), has passed away in a car accident. Their sudden departure has left us in shock, reeling in waves of disbelief, crying from the deepest wells in our bodies, and howling to the earth and sky. This is an unbearable loss.
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<div>Láwû loved ferociously and without bounds. They created invisible mycelia, bonding us together, building systems of care, and holding space for so many. As an alchemist of sound, brutal performer, and curious child made of magic, Láwû wove a presence that will never fade. They are in The Everything now—in the fire, in the water, in the earth, dancing in the air.
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<div>Now, it is our turn to show up for them.
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<div>We are raising funds to support Láwû’s family in navigating this tragic moment. The financial burden of transportation, cremation, memorial costs, travel, legal paperwork, and other unexpected expenses is significant. We want to help ease this weight so that their family can focus on grieving and honoring Láwû without additional stress.
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<div>Láwû was loved by so many, and we know their impact rippled far beyond what we can even see. This is our opportunity to honor their legacy, hold their family in care, and come together as a community.
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<div>WE LOVE YOU, MANGO! You are here as long as your many names keep flaming through our mouths. WE LOVE YOU, LÁWÛ! You are here, vibrating through the piercing music you created. WE LOVE EACH OTHER because we LOVE YOU!
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<div>If you are able, please contribute and share this with others who knew and loved Láwû. Every bit of support helps.
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<div>With love and gratitude,
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<div>The Community Who Loves Láwû
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