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<div><span><b>️️</b></span><b>Message from Walaa Elewa, April 20, 2025:</b>
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<div><span>My name is Walaa, a mother of two from Gaza. We lost our home and everything we owned due to the recent war. The destruction didn’t just take down walls—it stole our sense of safety and the life we were patiently and hopefully trying to build. All we have left is faith in the kindness of people around the world. I’m reaching out today with a sincere humanitarian plea for help in securing a dignified life for my children, providing them with basic needs like shelter, food, and medical care. Every donation, no matter how small, makes a big difference in our lives and gives us a chance to start again amid this darkness. Thank you to everyone who extends a helping hand during this difficult time.<br /></span>





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<div><span>Hello, my name is Bethany Bones and I am raising money on behalf of my dear friends, the Elewa family from Gaza. Walaa and their two small children, Karim and Kenzi, were able to evacuate to Turkey when Karim was severely injured in an airstrike that destroyed their home. Walaa is alone in Turkey with the children and needs financial support to pay for Karim’s treatment and other living expenses while he recovers.</span><br />





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Financial support for the Elewa family

I've always been not only a listener, but a student of music and music history since I was young. My musical influences—Elvis, The Doors, U2, Lou Reed, David Bowie, Radiohead, New Order, Nine Inch Nails, and LCD Soundsystem—inspired me to learn guitar, sing, write songs, and create art from my soul. I was in my first band in high school, and released my first original music in 2016 after graduating from The University of Connecticut. Since then, I've continued to write original music, play cover shows at bars, restaurants, and social clubs in Connecticut, perform at local open mics, and even teach beginner guitar lessons. In 2025, with the support of loved ones, I decided to make the leap to make music my primary source of income. 
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<div><strong>Paradise Borromeo has spent more than 20 years helping others find their strength. Now, she needs ours.</strong>
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<div>We are writing on behalf of our dear friend, sister, daughter, mentor, coach, and loved one — Paradise — who is battling a recurring, aggressive, and life-threatening brain tumor that requires urgent surgery, radiation, and a long recovery.
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<div>Paradise has quietly devoted her life to helping others navigate some of the hardest moments of their lives.
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<div>Whether someone was facing grief, divorce, trauma, illness, major life transitions, or simply trying to find their footing again, Paradise became the person they could rely on – who listened without judgment, helped them find clarity when life felt overwhelming, and reminded them of their own strength when they had forgotten it.
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<div>Again and again, her clients describe the same experience:
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<div>Paradise is now facing one of the greatest challenges of her own life. She has spent her whole life showing up for others. Today, we are humbly asking you to show up for her. 
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<div><strong>Paradise Needs Emergency Brain Surgery</strong>
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<div>Paradise has a recurring meningioma — a large brain tumor in her frontal lobe. In November 2021, Paradise underwent brain surgery, and, while surgeons removed most of it, they could not safely remove all of it without risking damage to critical areas of her brain tissue and eyes.
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<div>Without immediate brain surgery and radiation, Paradise faces the risk of irreversible brain damage, loss of speech, loss of mobility, seizures, blindness, and death.
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<div>The first surgery in 2021 was one of the most traumatic experiences of her life. It impacted her on every level. She had no support system. She couldn't afford not to work. Five weeks after brain surgery, she was back to coaching clients.
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<div>For years, Paradise quietly normalized the pain. She pressed on, poured herself into her work, and let her love for her clients carry her through. Her love for her purpose is what got her up in the mornings. When the pain got harder, she worked harder. That is simply who she is.
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<div>Behind the scenes: extreme fatigue. A chronic headache that will not go away. Nausea that she describes as feeling like motion sickness in her head. Because the tumor is in her frontal lobe, it impacts executive functioning. Simple tasks cost far more energy than they should. She has been pacing herself between administrative tasks just to get through the day.
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<div>There was a moment last December in Bali that changed everything. She was coaching clients in America from opposite time zones — consecutive nights without sleep. Her body would give out and put her on what she calls "bed arrest" — days, sometimes a week, when she could not get up or move. One day, she had shortness of breath, could barely stand, and was blacking out. She was alone in a hotel room and realized: no one even knows she has a brain tumor.
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<div>Paradise has returned to Los Angeles for surgery and radiation. She is undertaking the immense task of organizing surgery, aftercare, and recovery largely on her own, while enduring the debilitating effects of the tumor. She is facing much of this process without the hands-on support many people rely on during a major medical crisis. She will need a professional caregiver during the critical weeks of healing after brain surgery. 
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<div>After her 2021 surgery, Paradise went to the ER three times in the first week due to seizures. She spent Thanksgiving night in the hospital. It was overwhelming for her family and a few friends to support her during that intense time. She went 9 nights without sleep. It took 3 months to find medications compatible with her body. She went through most of it alone.
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<div>The goal is $100,000 ($50,000 to start) reflects all of it — the surgery, the recovery, and the debt she has been quietly carrying since 2021. The chance to finally heal.
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<div>Paradise is a self-mastery coach who has passionately devoted her life to helping others connect with their purpose, inner truth, and joy. If you have had the privilege of knowing Paradise personally, you know what makes her unforgettable: the way she makes you feel completely seen, loved, and whole exactly as you are. Her immense presence and capacity to express love are not only inspirational but also deeply healing. She is a guiding light for all around her, even when she is moving through her own challenges and pain. Now more than ever, she deserves to receive as much love, care, and support as she so selflessly and generously gives to others.
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<div>She is a deeply private person. Her relationships are one-to-one — high trust, high touch. She doesn't have armies of people. What she has are deep, real connections with those she has been honored to walk alongside. She grew up living around the world and has served in various capacities — in government, in community, in coaching — driven always by the genuine joy she feels when someone recognizes their own truth and light.
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<div>When we wrote this, she pleaded with us not to make it sound grandiose. She didn't want her résumé. Accolades mean little to her. She is sincere, humble, and heart.
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<div>What she wants people to know is that this chapter is teaching her something profound about humility and surrender. For Paradise, surrender means presence, trust, and deep faith — showing up fully to what is, meeting life with gratitude, even through pain. She believes that no matter the path, no matter the outcome, there is only God and love. 
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<div>What keeps her moving forward is the chance to see the people she loves happy and growing. Her nephews. Her brother. Her parents. All of those she loves. To celebrate their wins. To remind them of their own magnificence when they have forgotten. That is all she has ever wanted.
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<div>If you can't donate — please share this. Pray for her. Hold a good thought. If you're in Los Angeles, reach out. A visit during her recovery would mean the world to her.
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<div>Paradise understands that a health crisis is not unique to her. She is in awe of everyone who has walked through something like this. They give her courage. 
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<div>She is grateful for your time. Grateful you read her story. Grateful for every bit of energy you invest here — a donation, a share, a prayer, a thought. Perhaps a reminder to be grateful for life. To be kind. To be patient. To practice nonjudgment and compassion. To have the courage to speak up for yourself and others. To be an example by loving yourself. To pay it forward through simple acts of kindness. To be present within, with life and others. To give eye contact as you move through the world. To know life is precious. And when fear and ego want to control the stories in your head, to look deeper within, to be present with what’s beneath, to be honest with yourself, to know it’s okay to feel and be vulnerable in the space of love. Embrace all parts of yourself, because we are whole. And to keep everything in perspective. The mind overcomplicates life. Cut out the noise. Focus on what matters most: love. These are all gifts. 
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<div>For someone who has spent so much of her life helping others carry their burdens, we hope to help carry hers.
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<div>Written with love, on behalf of Paradise.
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Help Paradise Get the Brain Surgery That Will Save Her Life

<div>Hey Hey My Name is SHAY and I’m raising funds for my top surgery. I am in a crazy financial situation currently (in between jobs) and in need of community help. I’m planning for this surgery to happen during pride month this year (June 2026) so that I can be rested for some future Queer AF business trips. Any support helps me whether it’s a dollar or <em>more</em>. Thank you in advance for supporting me!
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Shay's Top Surgery Fund for Pride Month 2026 (Bday Gift)

<div>Hey, my name is Nicole, and I live in Tucson, Arizona. I’m a trans woman, and I’m asking for help covering my past-due electric bill and one month of rent so I can get back on my feet and avoid becoming homeless. My electric bill is $935.70, my rent is $645.00, and my total goal is $1,580.70.
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<div>Tucson Electric shut off my electricity in February, and living without power has been extremely difficult, especially while trying to work from home creating onlyfans content. Without electricity, it is hard to make new content to sell, which makes catching up financially even harder. The Tucson heat is intense, and without AC it is affecting my mental health and wellbeing.
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<div>If you know of resources or if the City of Tucson has other programs to help, please let me know. This has been so overwhelming, I feel defeated, and like I am never going to find help. I am feeling desperate.
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<div>Any support, whether it is donating, sharing this GoFundMe, leaving comments on my posts about this fundraiser, or letting me know of local Tucson resources, would mean the world to me. Your help can get my electricity back on, cover rent, and allow me to keep working so I can get back on my feet and avoid becoming homeless. It is difficult for me to ask for help like this. I haven’t created a gofundme fundraiser before and it is honestly embarrassing that I fell behind on these bills and my electricity was shut off. But I really need help, so I am asking for it. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for reading this and for any support you can offer.
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Help a Trans Woman stay housed

<div>Bill Laswell has spent his life creating music that has shaped generations.
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<div>A visionary bassist and producer, he has contributed to over 3,000 recordings and collaborated with artists ranging from Herbie Hancock and Mick Jagger to countless innovators around the world.
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<div>His work on Herbie Hancock’s groundbreaking “Rockit” helped bring turntablism into the mainstream and inspired an entire generation of musicians.
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<div>For those who want to understand the full scope of Bill’s work and legacy, a detailed biography is in the photo section.
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<div>Over the past years, Bill’s health has declined significantly. What began as serious infections and complications has left him physically weakened, and today he is largely bedridden. He is no longer able to perform, travel, or sustain the level of work that once supported him.
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<div>He continues to need regular medical support, basic living expenses, and day-to-day care. Things most people take for granted — rent, phone, medical supplies — have become ongoing challenges. While he still works when he can, his condition limits him greatly.
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<div>Previous fundraisers helped him survive critical moments — hospitalization, studio crises, and the loss of income during the pandemic. But those campaigns are now outdated, and the reality is that Bill still needs consistent support to get through each month.
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<div>Nothing extravagant — just stability.
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<div>If Bill were able to get up, play, tour, and produce as before, he would. But right now, that’s not possible.
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<div>If his music has ever meant something to you…
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<div>If his work has ever inspired you…
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<div>If you believe in supporting artists who have given so much…
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<div>Please consider contributing.
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<div>No amount is too small, and sharing this page helps just as much.
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<div>We are deeply grateful to everyone who has supported Bill so far — it has meant more than words can say.
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<div>Bill has been genuinely surprised and moved by the kindness and support he has received, and feels truly fortunate that so many people care about him.
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<div>We’re asking, once again, for your help in getting him through this next period.
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Support Bill Laswell’s Essential Needs

<div>On the morning of January 8th, 2025 artist Eric Zammitt of Altadena, CA lost his home, art workshop/studio, and decades of his life's work to the Los Angeles fires.
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<div>My name is Joelle Karotkin and I have been a friend of Eric’s for many years. Over our experience together I have come to know him as a truly compassionate, kind, creative being and an utterly dedicated artist. Eric's studio was a place to behold with his one-of-a-kind approach to art-making.
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<div>Asking for help is difficult for most, however when tragedy hits a community and a loved one who has lost everything, I feel compelled to ask on their behalf. A gift in the realm of resources and monetary support is humbly appreciated. If you are unable to donate, we completely understand—but sharing this campaign with others would mean the world to us.
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<div>Please watch this YouTube video of Breaking Beautiful, and others (links below) to get a glimpse of who this man is and his art and most importantly his beautiful heart.
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<div>I truly thank you all for taking the time to read this and take action. I extend every good wish to you and yours and for those in Southern California to stay safe. ~ Joelle
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<div>Breaking Beautiful: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmjXLu-FXB4" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmjXLu-FXB4" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmjXLu-FXB4</a></a>
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<div>I am raising money on behalf of Eric Zammitt, he is a friend and will be receiving funds directly to rebuild his life after the fire.
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LA County WildFire in Altadena-Artist Eric Zammitt loses all

<div>Several of our teachers and staff members in our wonderful school district have lost their homes in the Eaton fire. Right now we are at 25 employees impacted, and counting. It is important that we come together as a community and help as best as we can. La Cañada Unified School District has wonderful teachers and staff and we need to be there for them. Any amount you can contribute is greatly appreciated. The total funds will be equally distributed to those staff members who have lost their homes. This money will help them with essentials such as clothing, toiletries, food, and possibly temporary living arrangements. Please help us spread the word to meet our initial goal. Thank you so much!
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<div>Disbursement of these funds will go through La Canada Congregational Church. You can see how they are organizing a community-wide response to the fire by visiting <a href="https://www.lacanadachurch.org/lcfresponds" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://www.lacanadachurch.org/lcfresponds" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.lacanadachurch.org/lcfresponds</a></a>
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<div>In addition to supporting LCUSD staff through this gofundme campaign, there are others in need of assistance. Thank you to everyone who has given so graciously!
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<div>This GoFundMe has been started by Parents in the district and are now teaming up with the La Canada Congregational Church. Once we reach our goal we will work with the district to equally distribute the funds to all of the teachers and staff that have been affected. Thank you!
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<div>Thank you to everyone who has already contributed. It's truly appreciated!
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Community Aid for Eaton Fire-Affected Teachers & Staff

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<div>On January 7th, we, Mingge and Ann, faced an unimaginable tragedy when the Eaton Fire destroyed our home in Pasadena. Mingge had just returned from work , only to find that our home and everything we owned had been destroyed. Though Mingge was able to evacuate safely, our beloved cat, Mochi, did not make it out, and we are devastated by this loss.

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<div>Unfortunately, we did not have insurance to cover the damages, and everything we owned is gone. In the wake of this disaster, we are asking for your support to help us find temporary shelter and cover essential living expenses as we begin to rebuild. Every donation, no matter how small, will help us secure a safe place to stay, replace basic necessities, and start the process of recovery during this challenging time.

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Help Mingge and Ann Rebuild After Fire

<div>Hi everyone! Thank you for making your way to this page. We are once again turning to crowdfunded health insurance ('Merica!)--this time for our dearest friend and brightest light of our lives, Lyndsey Frank. Let’s get right into it:
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<div>Lyndsey will be getting an MRI before treatment starts to create a baseline and determine how well future treatment works. The treatment starts with targeted chemotherapy. Lyndsey will be getting six rounds of chemo—one round every 3 weeks for about 5 months. The chemo is administered along with a combination of medications designed to treat the cancer, called TCHP. At the same time, Lyndsey will be taking a drug called Neulasta to help her immune system, because she'll be immunocompromised from the treatment.
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<div>Lyndsey means the world to so many people and has been a beloved fixture in the Los Angeles improv comedy world for over a decade. And now she desperately needs our help. Our goal with this fundraiser is to alleviate the burden of hefty medical bills, living expenses, and mental health expenses, so she can focus on what really matters—getting healthy and kicking cancer’s ass. Lyndsey’s oncologist really put it best: We’re going to cure this! We just need your help along the way!
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<div>My name is Roxanne and I've created this fundraiser to help my family support my dear dad, Bob Andrighetti, as he deals with a rare, progressive motor-neuron disease that has suddenly taken away his ability to function day-to-day.
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<div>This aggressive illness has left him needing the constant 24hr care of my mother and I, leaving us in the unexpected situation of incurring significant expenses as we do our best to care for his growing medical needs.
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<div>A friend suggested I setup a GoFundMe page to help offset some of the expenses needed to help us manage this very sudden, life-changing situation.
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<div>Just 8 months ago he was perfectly healthy and active, going on 3km walks with my mom every day, helping with many community-building service projects for the needy, and even performing with me (see our "Father Daughter Duo" performance of 'The Prayer' from March of this year : <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?index=2&amp;list=RDzOgBIRLrf_k&amp;v=zOgBIRLrf_k" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOgBIRLrf_k&amp;list=RDzOgBIRLrf_k&amp;index=2" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOgBIRLrf_k&amp;list=RDzOgBIRLrf_k&amp;index=2</a></a> )
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<div>He has now become basically home-bound and relies almost entirely on my mother and I for constant care, because this mysterious illness has caused his muscles to deteriorate to the point where he has lost nearly 30lbs, has difficulty breathing and extreme weakness/limited control of his arms and legs.
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<div>The doctors are still at a loss as to what could have caused this, but they believe it to be a rare motor-neuron disease (in the same family as ALS, Multiple Sclerosis, Progressive Spinal Muscular Atrophy and Parkinson's) They are still conducting tests to figure out exactly what it is, but with no conclusive diagnosis so far.
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<div>As of yet, there is no treatment and we simply have to deal with outcome of the disease as best as we can, and make the proper adjustments to our home and life.
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<div>It has been heartbreaking to see my dad struggle with this incredibly debilitating disease and dealing with so many painful medical procedures, but I have faith that with the support of family and friends, and with all the loving prayers sent our way, we will get through this together.
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<div>Your support in helping us manage his medical journey would make a world of a difference for us. It would help us give my dad the proper care he needs and alleviate some of the unexpected financial stresses that this situation has caused.
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<div>We are so grateful to friends and family who have been keeping us in their thoughts and prayers while we navigate this difficult situation.
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<div>Thank you so much for your time and generosity, and God bless you and your loved ones.
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<div>With much love and gratitude from a heartbroken but hopeful daughter,
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<div>Ps. I realize that some friends may not be in a situation where they can afford to donate and that is perfectly understandable- if all you can afford to do is to say a prayer and share this link with others, that would be greatly appreciated as well! Your love, prayers and support means so much to us!
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<div>My name is Bessan; I'm a Canadian citizen who lives in Ontario. I've created this fundraiser in desperation to help my younger sister and her family leave Gaza. The only way to leave Gaza is from the Rafah border crossing through Egypt, but it comes at a cost. A cost that has drastically increased since the beginning of the war. Asking for financial support is never easy. However, we are left with no choice. 
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<div>When Canada announced the immigration program, we had hope that Canada would help get their names on the list of people permitted to exit daily. And so, my sister applied for the temporary resident visa almost immediately. However, our hope diminished as the weeks passed with no response from the IRCC.
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<div>My sister has lost so much, and her mental health has deteriorated. Continuous nights of air strikes and attacks left my sister and her family with no choice but to leave their home, which has since been completely destroyed (as seen in the pictures above). My sister and her husband have 2 beautiful daughters, ages 4 and 1. Her daughters might not understand what is happening, but they see the destruction, and they hear everything that is happening around them: the air strikes and the cries for help. Their grandfather was killed while at their neighbours, and her daughters ask for him daily. They feel the terror their parents feel, the food insecurity, and the helplessness.
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<div>My sister and her family are now displaced in Rafah, living in a tent, and with no end in sight to the rising tensions, no place is safe. She and her daughters are terribly sick with no access to medication.
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<div>All I want is for my family to live. For months, I've repeated the same statement. For months, I've felt helpless. My parents, siblings, and all my extended family are in Gaza. I have exhausted all my options in trying to get my immediate family out, all while emotionally and financially supporting them. It is heart-wrenching. I can't sleep, scared to wake up every morning to bad news. And so I humbly ask you to help me get my sister and her family out of Gaza, whether by donating or sharing. I am committed to maintaining full transparency, so please ask any questions you may have. 
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<div>The funds will be used to pay an Egyptian company that asks for USD 5000 for each adult and USD 2500 for each child. This company puts their names on the list at the Rafah Border to evacuate Gaza. It is the only way to evacuate at the moment. 
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<div>The total is 15000 USD, which is approximately 20000 CAD.
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<div>My family and I thank you in advance for your compassion and support as well as for standing in solidarity with us as we pray that we can bring my sister and her family to safety.
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<div>My name is Sarah, I'm from London Ontario and I’ve created this fundraiser to support my family when they exit Gaza. Canada will introduce an immigration stream to support temporary residence for extended family members in Gaza who are related to Canadian citizens and permanent residents on January 9, 2024.
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<div>The funds collected through GoFundMe will be used to support my mother’s family as well as my sister in law's family. My mother will invite her sister and two sons whose medical education were abruptly stopped due to the war. My sister in law's immediate family consists of 15 members - her parents, siblings, their spouses, and children. Continuous nights of air strikes and attacks have left her family members with no choice but to leave their homes, all partially or completely destroyed. The young children might not understand what is happening, but they see the destruction. They hear everything that is happening around them, the air strikes, the cries for help. And they feel the terror, the food insecurity, and the helplessness.
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<div>All these families left behind everything, and are now displaced in Rafah, living in terribly unsafe conditions, with no end in sight to the rising tensions.
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<div>The funds will be used for travel and resettlement costs to help my mom and sister-in-law's family establish themselves in Canada. Such costs include a temporary stay in Egypt, passports, flights, clothing, and housing in Canada.
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<div>For full transparency, this is how we’ve attained the chosen fundraising amount (please note this is an estimate):
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<div>- Transportation and housing in Egypt for 2 weeks to process visas $100x14 days = $1400
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<div>As a Canadian citizen myself, for months we have felt limited in what we can do to help families in Gaza and so we have an opportunity to make a direct difference to and for these families. I will be personally monitoring the donation page. I am committed to maintaining full transparency, so please ask any questions you may have. I humbly ask for your help sharing the fundraiser with your friends and family.
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<div>We recognize the difficulty in exiting Gaza. In the case that our family is unable to safely exit Gaza, the funds will be sent through a secure means to help our families living in Gaza (housing, food, medical assistance etc.) Please be comforted in the knowledge that your money will be making a difference in many peoples lives.
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<div>My family and I thank you in advance for your compassion and support as well as for standing in solidarity with us as we pray that we can bring our family safely, together, to Canada.
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URGENT: Help My Family in Gaza Come to Canada

<font color="#333333">Hi everyone, my dad and I have been struggling extremely hard for a year, after my mom died burying us in debt, then my cat got very sick and died. <br /><br />In summary: I’m an lgbtq person with multiple medical issues, including cptsd which has made it extremely hard to get a job as I cannot drive at all. I was my mother’s caretaker for the pandemic until we lost her. <br /><br />All these issues have left us high and dry. I don’t have any of my medicines anymore trying to get the bills ahead: no one is helping us since my father is employed, but he’s 67 and works for the post office. (Who do stuff like force him off on holidays so he can’t get ahead in his pay). <br /><br />Our house payment needs help catching up, as well as our electric bill. The expenses of a broken down car, the loss of our beloved family cat and the still looming issues from my mom (his wife dying) without any life insurance after spending almost all of 2022 in the hospital, has depleted us. <br /><br />Please help us get back on our feet.<br /><br />——————<br />For the long version, last September my mom died after spending most of the year in the hospital, with cancer and then Covid. She had no life insurance. The extreme burden of that got us behind in all of our bills. Since my father is 67 years old, but still employed, he can’t get much help. Bankruptcy only helps if we get the bills caught up.<br /><br /> I have ptsd (and cannot drive), after being violently assaulted with a gun and am struggling to find remote from home work to supplement the income. <br /><br />Right now we are buried under ballooned payments and hardships, as my father also ended up with even less hours at work, not getting holiday pay anymore, and had a car that probably won’t make the winter. We can’t get ahead alone. With help, our lives will be saved. We just need a clean slate. <br /><br />Once on our feet, we will be able to handle basic bills and stuff. It’s just been so much at once. It seems like every week of 2023 was more bad news. We need to make a balloon payment on our home by December 5th… <br /><br />My father came to this country and worked his whole life, and seeing all the hardships he’s endured, including racism, poverty, and everything he did to get this far is incredibly inspiring. He lost the love of his life, and their little cat. <br /><br />Help me keep my promise to my mom. Before she faded the last time and was taken to hospice, she asked me to take care of dad. And she was proud to know I would fix everything. I tried. And I am making progress but it’s not fast enough. <br /><br />If you read all this, thank you. </font><img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/76488289_1699727316113262_r.jpg" width="100%" media_type="3" alt="76488289_1699727316113262_r.jpg" />

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<div>Hello, I'm Victoria and I need help covering the costs of my transition. This includes costs related to: SRS (I already have the copay covered myself but need help with letters &amp; electrolysis), FFS, and Electrolysis (face). Any money donated will go towards costs relating to my transition and any remainder will be donated to charity.
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This fund was started for a small community of Black Trans women living on the streets of Atlanta, many of whom were are also sex workers. Formerly known as the Homeless Black trans women fund, it quickly evolved into a unique opportunity to alleviate the chronic homelessness that exists among the trans community in Atlanta, especially among Black &amp; brown Trans people. Last June, we officially established the <a href="http://transhousingcoalition.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Trans Housing Coalition</a>--with a mission to do just that! <br /><br />Through this project, we use the Housing First model to help folks move in and stay in permanent housing and live the lives they want to lead. Learn more about our strategy <a href="https://www.transhousingcoalition.org/our-strategy" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>. <br /><br />The fund was able to get these women off the streets for Christmas in 2019, and the funds quickly ran out. In June of 2020, it received a new life and we were not only able to get the women it was started for off the streets--but we eventually reached where we are today! Please visit the "<a href="https://www.transhousingcoalition.org/our-story" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">our story</a> " tab to learn more about how we started.<br /><br />A year later, we have accomplished so much! Here are some highlights since our inception:<br /><br /><br />- Provided rental/housing assistance to nearly 200 Trans and gender non-conforming Georgians<br /><br />- Of those, 149 were folks who received our Emergency Grants in Sept. of 2020, which distributed $108,000 in total<br /><br />- Provided consistent housing and wrap-around services to our nearly 40 program participants throughout the pandemic<br /><br />- Built a team of 12 people; 4 board members and 8 paid staff, who are majority Trans, Black, and Latinx.<br /><br />- Purchased the first trans-owned house for transitional housing in Atlanta  <br /><br />- Awarded <a href="http://transhousingatlanta.org/donate-2/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Trans Housing Atlanta Program,</a> a local mission-aligned organization, $25,000 <br /><br />- Partnered with several organizations, including Intown Collaborative Ministries<br /><br />- Through this partnership, we hired our second case manager, Ricardo Hernandez, and have gained access to city-funded housing vouchers, which we have secured for nearly 20 of our clients. This means that their rent will be paid for a full year.<br /><br />We always wanted to honor the fact that this project couldn’t have happened without the collaboration of the women featured in the original campaigns, so we made sure that we compensated each woman involved in the campaign for taking a part in its creation—in addition to providing them with housing and case management while they go through our program. <br /><br />We are so grateful for the support y’all have given us this past year, and are excited to continue to expand the project and continue helping our community. We couldn't have done this without your support--which has forever changed the landscape for the trans community in Atlanta. With the average donation being around $30, this fund has truly demonstrated the power of mutual aid. We continue to move forward with plans of expanding – including looking at larger properties for housing, expanding our team so we can help more people, and continuing to expand our coalition network so that we can build from the wealth of resources that already exist in our communities.  <br /><br />We encourage y'all to donate to us directly (to avoid transaction fees) at <a href="https://www.transhousingcoalition.org/donate" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">transhousingcoalition.org/donate</a>  or via cashapp at $TransHousingCo – we hope that you will continue to support us and invest in trans lives!<br /><br />Lastly, we ask that you please sign up for our <a href="https://transhousingcoalition.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=b99930cf18ce3d89e5a67f684&amp;id=cb38acea24" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">email list</a>  so that we can continue keeping you updated on our efforts!

Trans Housing Coalition Fund

<div>I need your help, because I can’t do this alone. I started a gofundme after being victimized by the London Police Services for being the victim of a hate crime. I need to move immediately, recoup my losses and to build a legal fund to protect my rights. I have been subject to emotional damages, financial damages, blatant violations of the Human Rights Act and discrimination against me on the basis of gender identity and expression. I was also subject to unjust seizures that not only affected my livelihood, but has severely disrupted the work my fiance is doing in their doctorate program, which has the potential to impact whether or not my fiance finishes their doctorate. Because there is no policy in my city against swatting, there is no guarantee this will not happen again and my home is not safe.
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Clara Sorrenti (Keffals) Legal Fund

<div>On August 23rd my son was shot multiple times in the back by a Kenosha Police Department officer, after my son broke up an altercation by an unrelated party. The shooting has now left my son critically injured as he fights for his life. The extent of my son’s injuries is unknown, but we remain prayerful as he continues to undergo multiple rounds of operations to save his life.This fund is established to cover my son’s medical expenses, mental and grief counseling for our family and to assist our family in the days to come, as we continue to seek justice for Jacob. A portion of these proceeds will also be used to benefit my son’s 6 children, some of whom witnessed this horrific act of violence. Anyone wishing to send cards, letters of encouragement and/or contributions in the form of a money order or check, may do so by mail at: Edifye C/O Julia Jackson 330 N Wabash Ave FL 23 Chicago IL 60611
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Justice for Jacob Blake

On Father's Day,  June 21st, 2020, my dad passed away. Archie, as he was lovingly known by so many,  was one of the kindest people around. He would not hesitate to help anyone if they needed him. My family and I want to give him the best funeral, because he deserves nothing but the best. Well our family has been pushing through as best as we can at these hard times, we are asking for just  a little more help to give this incredible man the last send off he truly deserves, we can't do that without a little help. Anything would help us reach our goals and we couldn't be anymore grateful for your help! Anything that is donated will be used for remaining funeral cost, closing out any outstanding debts and with any left overs will be given to our mother to help keep her afloat.

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UPDATE June 6, 2020: Robert Forbes has passed away as a result of his injuries. This is a deeply distressing moment for the community. I have been retained to represent the legal interests of the family of Robert Forbes. All funds will be held in trust for funeral expenses and for his family.<br /><br />----- <br /><br />On 6/3/20, at approximately 10:23 pm, a Bakersfield man was peacefully protesting with a large group when he was run down by a car. The group of protesters was obvious to everyone in the area and many cars navigated the area safely. A local reporter himself witnessed that the car sped up in the moments prior to impact. This is confirmed by an independent witness. The peaceful protester was a Black man and the car that sped up into him was driven by a White man. The driver was apprehended after people at the scene chased after him. The injuries are life threatening and he remains in serious condition at a Bakersfield hospital. <br /><br />All of the money will be given to the injured man for his benefit.  I am an attorney and will keep this money in trust for the injured man. I have not disclosed his name as he is not yet able to give permission for public release of his private information. If you have any questions, you may contact me at [email redacted]  <br /><br />Links and video related to the incident: <br /><a href="https://twitter.com/datDudeMac777/status/1268462122414923777"><a href="https://twitter.com/datDudeMac777/status/1268462122414923777" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://twitter.com/datDudeMac777/status/1268462122414923777</a> </a><br /><a href="https://twitter.com/datDudeMac777/status/1268442487955156993"><a href="https://twitter.com/datDudeMac777/status/1268442487955156993" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://twitter.com/datDudeMac777/status/1268442487955156993</a> </a><br /><a href="https://www.bakersfield.com/news/updated-bpd-reverses-course-says-wednesday-incident-when-car-struck-protester-remains-open/article_5d5d16aa-a69c-11ea-83ac-db2265759641.amp.html"><a href="https://www.bakersfield.com/news/updated-bpd-reverses-course-says-wednesday-incident-when-car-struck-protester-remains-open/article_5d5d16aa-a69c-11ea-83ac-db2265759641.amp.html" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.bakersfield.com/news/updated-bpd-reverses-course-says-wednesday-incident-when-car-struck-protester-remains-open/article_5d5d16aa-a69c-11ea-83ac-db2265759641.amp.html</a><br /><br /></a>

Sahil Makhijani