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Mister Kitty has been a perfectly happy and healthy 11 year old cat until all of a sudden he found himself on death’s door. He has a urinary blockage which is being treated by Northeast Veterinarian Referral Hospital. This has been a terrifying experience for me, and I am doing everything I can to help him recover and return home. 
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Help Mister Kitty Recover

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<div>Joshua Hufford was rushed to Geisinger Hospital in Danville, PA on Friday, December 27th where he was diagnosed with an aggressive necrotizing pneumonia and the flu. He remains in the ICU fighting for his life.
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<div>Josh, an 8th grade student at Wyoming Seminary, has a unique sense of humor and brings light and happiness to those around him. We are all eager for him to share his sunny smile and goofy antics with us again.
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<div>Josh’s parents are Matthew Hufford and Rachael Wydra, and his brothers are Matt and Ben. Josh’s grandparents are Patricia Hufford and Paul and Maryann Wydra.
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<div>In addition to Josh’s medical expenses, funds raised will be used to allow Josh’s mother to stay by his side for the duration of his fight.
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<div>The Hufford and Wydra families expresses their heartfelt gratitude for any support, whether it's a donation, sharing the fundraiser, prayers, or words of encouragement. Your support makes a positive impact not only on Josh’s life, but that of his family as they navigate through this crisis.
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<div>Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
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Join Josh’s Fighting Journey

<p>Update Feb 17, 2025- On Feb 15th, NCOA and the RAD Relief Fund sponsored a riverside vigil. The community came together to grieve and say goodbye frie
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<p>Update Jan 28, 2025- A portion of the funds have been distibuted to approved applicants. Please continue to support our efforts and donate! Thank you! 
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<p>UPDATE Jan 12, 2025 - $269,000 has started to be distributed to local families. THANK YOU! We have increased our goal, so please continue to donate so NCOA can further help more families. Remember, every little bit helps.. $5, $10, $20... it all adds up! 
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<p>NC Outdoor Adventures is organizing this fundraiser to support the northern end of Mitchell County. NCOA has run a small adventure company in Mitchel County for over 10 years. NCOA has created a non profit organization, Resilient Appalachia Disaster Relief Fund, to recieve these donations, and will distribute funds via an application process throughout the communities along the Toe River, including Green Mountain, Red Hill, Huntdale, Tipton Hill, Pigeon Roost, Poplar, and Relief areas. These areas have been cut off from the outside due to washed-out roads and mudslides. <b>The N. Toe River rose over 35 feet and devastated the area.</b> The swinging bridge is gone, and the tunnel under the railroad tracks is half full of mud, and the mud continues up the road. 
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<p>It is unsafe to travel into the area, so we plan to use the funds locally and give directly to the people in the area. <b>So much is needed to get things back to resembling 'normal'.</b> Your donation doesn't need to break the bank. NCOA has over 18K followers, so imagine if each one donated $5. That would get us to 90% of our goal!!! 
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<p>You may contact NCOA via Facebook. Their communications are limited, so please be patient for an answer. Christy has started posting updates and videos of the area. <b>This has been truly heartbreaking, not only as an outsider seeing the news but also the feeling of helplessness since we are unable to get into the area to help right now.</b> Please help any way you can. 
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NCOA Hurricane Helene Relief for northern Mitchell County,NC

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<div>On September 25, 2024, my brother, Earl (64), and his loyal golden retriever, Gunn (10), faced a life-altering challenge. After his 30+ year relationship ended, Earl was left with little but his lifelong dream of living on a sailboat. Determined to make it happen, he spent months traveling the heartland, camping under the stars, and tracking the perfect boat. Against all odds, he managed to buy it—overloaded credit card and all—and set sail for Florida to start a new chapter.
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<div>For a year, life on the water brought peace, purpose, and healing. But then came Hurricane Helene.
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<div>Earl set out to navigate away from the storm, heading 100 miles south from Sanibel Island to wait it out in a protected inlet. However, disaster struck: 50 miles into his journey, the motor failed, and his boat began taking on water after the bilge pump blew. Despite his best efforts, hand-pumping water from the hold, Helene’s fury pushed the sailboat northwest.
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<div>Earl has lost everything. With no funds and his dream shattered, rebuilding from this tragedy feels impossible without help. We are reaching out to friends, family, and kind-hearted strangers to help Earl start over. Your support will help him find his footing again and reignite his dream of living on the water. Every bit counts, whether it’s a donation or simply sharing his story.
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<div>Thank you for helping Earl and Gunn get back on their feet—and back to the sea where they belong.
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<div>My name is Shirley Barcome, and I’m from Grand Forks, ND. I’m reaching out to you today on behalf of my brother, Earl, who recently lost his home—a 36ft sailboat that he and his beloved golden retriever, Gunn, had been living on for over a year along the Florida coastline.
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<div>Earl’s sailboat was more than just a home. It was the culmination of a lifelong dream, offering him solace and purpose after a difficult chapter in his life. But in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, everything he cherished was lost to the Gulf of Mexico.
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<div>The funds we’re raising through our GoFundMe page will go directly to Earl to help him rebuild his life and regain his footing after this devastating loss. Every contribution, no matter the size, will make a difference in helping Earl start over and reignite the dream that gave him so much hope.
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Pulled from the Gulf: Help Earl & His Dog, Gunn, Start Over

<div>On August 29, 2024 Karissa (27), a Senior Corporal in the Dallas Police Department, was one of the 3 police officers involved in the horrific officer shooting that made national headlines. She spent 5 days in the ICU, and then another 6 days on the trauma floor of a hospital, and then another 7 days in an inpatient rehabilitation hospital and has a long journey ahead.
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<div><strong>Please join our family in praying for Karissa’s complete healing and total recovery.</strong> Additionally, if you want to financially support Karissa and Josh and her parents, at this time please donate here. <strong>The added financial burden is significant and so many of you have asked what you can do to help during this time as Karissa recovers.</strong>
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<div>On behalf of our entire family, I want to say thank you for your prayers for Karissa, her parents, Josh, extended family, the entire Dallas Police Department, and the other families impacted by this senseless tragedy. We believe in a miracle-working God!
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<div><strong>The men and women in blue who put their lives on the line to protect us every day are true heroes and deserve our respect and support.</strong>
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Aid Karissa's Road to Recovery

<div>Josh has been my best friend and partner for twenty years. We have been through it all. He was funny and fun-loving. He loved golf, going to the gym, and playing guitar. He loved cooking, as both his profession and a hobby. Even more so, he loved his family at La Cucina in Dunmore.
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<div>Josh struggled for years with alcohol addiction but finally in 2022, he began his healing journey and was sober. During that time we would go to the gym, plan goals for our newly purchased house, and spend many hours in our garden. We had finally started living the life we both deserved. That all changed in April 2023 when Josh was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma of the tonsil. He braved through chemo, complicated dental surgeries, and then 35 radiation treatments. He was so brave and strong.
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<div>However, it wasn’t enough. The cancer soon returned with a vengeance. We underwent more procedures including having a tracheostomy done after having his previous one removed. Since March 2024, his health and strength continued to decline. He was no longer able to eat anything, which caused major depression. By mid-July, his team of doctors concluded that his treatments going forward would be palliative and no longer curative. Only a short week later he developed pneumonia for the 3rd time. His body was not strong enough to handle it. He passed peacefully and now his pain and struggling is over. He fought so hard. He was a warrior throughout it all. At least his suffering and pain is over and he can be reunited with our dog Jax that sadly passed of cancer a few years ago.
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<div><strong>I’m generally not one to ask for help but I can hear him saying “Don’t be stupid Mary, take help if you can get it.” Throughout the last year I have had to lose countless hours of work between appointments and caring for him when he was too sick to be alone. And now I am struggling to come up with funds for his final expenses on top of all the lost time at work.</strong>
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<div><strong>Myself and my son would appreciate anything anyone could spare.</strong> Even sharing with others if you can’t personally help would make a difference. I thank you all so much.
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<div>And in memory of Josh, live your life to the fullest, make laughing a priority, and hug your loved ones a little tighter.
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Honoring Josh's Life: Support Needed

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<div>We urgently need your help for ThatBurga, who recently faced a life-altering tragedy. While at work, he received the devastating news that his home was engulfed in flames, resulting in the loss of everything he owned. Thankfully, he escaped unharmed, but the fire has left him homeless and in desperate need of support.
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<div>ThatBurga is a resilient individual who has lost not just possessions but the comfort and security of his home. We are rallying together to provide him with the assistance needed to rebuild his life from scratch. Your generous contribution will go towards securing temporary shelter, essential clothing, and the basic necessities to help him through this challenging time.
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<div>Let's come together as a community to show ThatBurga that he is not alone. Every donation, no matter the amount, will make a meaningful impact on his journey toward recovery. Please share this fundraiser with friends, family, and your network to amplify our collective efforts. Your kindness can make a world of difference as we strive to bring hope and stability back into ThatBurga's life.
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<div>Thank you for being a source of strength and compassion during this difficult time.
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<div>We come to you today with heavy hearts, seeking your support for two incredible individuals who have recently faced a harrowing ordeal. Geena DiMattia and John Polak, known for their unwavering support and boundless kindness towards family and friends, are now in need of our collective strength.
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<div>On September 9th, 2023, Geena DiMattia and John Polak, residents of Falls, PA, were victims of a severe car accident on Falls Road caused by treacherous weather conditions and intense flooding that night. The severe weather destroyed the bridge near Eckels Farm, but during the storm, this was not visible, and as a result, the vehicle they were traveling in made impact with the still-raised portion of the bridge. They are now in the ICU, in stable condition, but facing a long and challenging road to recovery. While they are expected to make a full recovery, extensive medical treatments including surgeries and therapy will require them to be out of work for an extended period.
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<div>Your contribution, no matter the size, will make a significant impact on Geena and John's journey toward recovery. We are immensely grateful for your kindness, compassion, and support during this trying period. Please keep Geena and John in your thoughts and prayers as they embark on this path to healing.
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<div>Thank you for being a source of strength for our cherished friends.
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Rallying Together for Geena and John's Recovery

<div>Today, we come to you with heavy hearts, seeking support for two extraordinary individuals, Rebecca Zielen and Joe Colangelo who have recently faced a serious car accident. They are both known for their unwavering support and boundless kindness toward their family and friends, and are now in need of our collective strength.
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<div>Thank you for all the love &amp; support for Becca &amp; Joey.
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Help us support Becca & Joey's Road to Recovery

<div>*y’all shattered the original goal so I increased it! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you so much*
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<div>Hi, My name is Seryna. The man in that video is my father. He has worked at his job for 27 years and yes, he has never missed a day of work. He originally began working at this job as a single father when he gained custody of me and my older sister 27 years ago. Then as our family grew and he remarried, he continued to work there because of the amazing health insurance that was provided through this employer because it was unionized. This got all four of his daughters through high school and college with full healthcare coverage. <br /><br />My dad continues to work there, because though he does look young, he is coming up on retirement age and leaving would cost him his retirement. In no way are we asking for money or is he expecting any money but if anyone feels like blessing him he would love to visit his grandchildren.
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Kevin 27 years BK

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<div>My father has been through so much in the past 5 years. He's had a heart attack, stage 3 esophageal cancer, his wife died, then his mother died. Now his home was destroyed due to a fire. He's been a professional musician and teacher for decades and recently retired from the Bloomsburg Public Library. He has played in several rock bands, the Bloomsburg University Orchestra, Catawissa Military Band, and Seasons Sound. Most of his instruments were damaged and some of them were destroyed in the fire. Anything would help. Thank you.
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My Dad's home caught on fire.

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<div>Eli is not an alcoholic or drug dependent....just fell on hard times.  (stating that as I know people will question, not that that matters).
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<div>Hoping Eli and Ruby will have a great 2023 as will all of you!
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<div>Hi, my name is Melissa, and I’m raising funds for my sister Judie’s medical care. She was recently diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma, the same cancer my father has. Multiple Myeloma is a cancer of the plasma cells in the blood that can attack the bones and bone marrow. It currently cannot be cured but is treatable.
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<div>I had no idea the extra costs she would incur that were not covered by insurance. This should not be an added worry to someone recently diagnosed with cancer. She had to take leave from her job and put it on hold. She works in hotel management in her quaint town of Beaufort, North Carolina. However, my sister lives very far from her whole family, most of whom are in northeastern Pennsylvania, and cannot be there for her daily. Her very supportive and caring husband, Eric, cannot leave her alone, so he has not been able to work either. She will need to undergo months of chemotherapy, then most probably a stem cell transplant. She hopes to travel to Duke Health, Division of Hematological Malignancies &amp; Celluar Therapy Program for treatments, which will require funding.
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<div>My niece Jocelynn thought of the name for this page, “Lookout, Myeloma,” to describe her mom. Cape Lookout, in the Outer Banks, is an extraordinary place in my sister’s heart. It is the location where she married her true soul mate Eric. Judie has always radiated positive energy and has been a beacon of light for her three children, family, and friends. I know she will face it head-on with her faith and many healing angels in her corner. As my father has, she will battle this blood cancer to live her best life.
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<div>It is genuinely heartbreaking to write this post. I still haven't wrapped my head around this cancer that has invaded my family. It has taken us on a long journey that seems not to end. I appreciate any help you can provide.
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<div>Melissa, a.k.a. Missy as my sis, would call me.
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<div>#lookoutmyeloma #judiesfight #mutiplemyeloma #bloodcancerawareness #cancerwarrior #mutiplemyelomaawareness
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“Lookout, Myeloma” for Judie Butcofski DelVecchio

<div><img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/62242975_1640722488309265_r.jpeg" alt="62242975_1640722488309265_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" />The Wilkes-Barre City Police Department is saddened to announce the sudden passing of Sgt. Christopher Mortensen on December 27, 2021, after a long battle with COVID-19. After graduating from King’s College with a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology. Sgt Mortensen graduated from the Pennsylvania State Police Northeast Training Center and subsequently sworn in with the Wilkes-Barre City Police Department in April of 2002 and entered the Patrol division where he wore badge #625. Throughout his 19-year tenure, he served his community honorably in a multitude of positions. In 2007, he was assigned as K9 handler, working side-by-side with K9 Kroky. In 2013, he was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and assigned as a platoon supervisor. In 2017, Sgt. Mortensen accepted the position of Records Unit supervisor and has been instrumental in transitioning the department to a new records management system. In addition to these roles, Sgt. Mortensen also served as a K9 Unit Supervisor, Taser Instructor, Active Attack Integrated Response Instructor, and as a First Aid/ CPR Instructor.
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<div>Sgt. Mortensen leaves behind his wife Alicia, son Colin, and a cadre of brothers and sisters who will always remember him for knowledge, dedication, and professionalism.
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<div>Sgt. Mortensen never turned away anyone in need of help and would always go above and beyond to resolve any issue that would arise. The Wilkes-Barre City Police PBA is now asking for your help to defer the cost of Chris’ medical and funeral expenses. All donations will go directly to Sgt. Mortensen’s family. Any donation large or small will help the family tremendously. Even if you are unable to give, we ask that you keep Sgt. Mortensen and his family in your thoughts and prayers.<br /><br /><br /><br />
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<div>The afternoon of December 10th was remembered as Candy Kruczek’s late mother’s birthday until tragedy struck creating a new memory: The day they lost their home to a devastating house fire just 2 weeks before Christmas. Kevin and Candy share their home with Candy’s disabled father, Andy, as well as their daughter, Brittney, and granddaughter, Bexley. The house was full of little Bexley’s laughter most of the time. Bexley got home from school just in time to see her home and all of her toys in flames while her mom and her grandfather were on their way home from work. Sadly, this day will be engraved in her memory now too. While the firefighters were fighting to put out the flames the house couldn’t take anymore and began to collapse making anything salvageable a complete loss. Unfortunately, the Kruczek Family did not have home owner’s insurance making this loss even more devastating. If you know this family, you know they are the first to offer help in any way they can whenever someone is in need. Now it is our chance to help them. Please, find it in your hearts to help them get back on their feet.
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Help the Kruczek Family recover from tragic fire

<div>My name is Hameed W. I am a US citizen and have been serving along side US forces in Afghanistan for the last 4 years (as a Linguist) and recently was assigned with the brave Marines to help with the evacuations in Kabul. I also happened to be the father of the infant girl who was rescued by the marines, she was only 17 days old at the time. The images were circulated widely on social and mainstream media about a desperate mother handing over her baby to Marines over the barb wires. <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2021/08/21/marine-holding-baby-afghanistan-sparked-outpouring-family-reunited/8228160002" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2021/08/21/marine-holding-baby-afghanistan-sparked-outpouring-family-reunited/8228160002/" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2021/08/21/marine-holding-baby-afghanistan-sparked-outpouring-family-reunited/8228160002/</a></a>



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<div>We had to evacuate them since their lives were in severe danger due to affiliation with me. Luckily we have made it back home safely, but most of our family is still stuck in Afghanistan. At the same time, we have to start our lives from scratch and with nothing at hand it is an upwards battle. At the moment a family friend has provided us with a roof, but we don't want to be a burden on them for very long. 



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<div>The funds will be used towards medical expenses of my baby girl and her mother, legal fees to get our families out of Afghanistan and to restablish our lives here. Hopefully it will be the start of a great future for Liya (My Baby Girl) who had to go through so much in the dawn of her life. 



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Marine Baby from Kabul