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<div>Help My family Rebuild After a Devastating House Fire
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<div>Our family is heartbroken after a devastating fire destroyed my mom’s home. In a matter of moments, she lost much of what she had worked her entire life to build, including personal belongings, furniture, clothing, and cherished memories that can never be replaced.
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<div>Thankfully, our family is safe, but now faces the difficult task of finding temporary housing and replacing essential items needed for daily life. The emotional and financial impact of this tragedy has been overwhelming.
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<div>We are asking for support from friends, family, and anyone who is able to help during this challenging time. Donations will go toward temporary housing, clothing, household necessities, replacing lost belongings, and helping my mom begin the long process of rebuilding her life.
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<div>No contribution is too small, and sharing this fundraiser would mean just as much to our family. We are deeply grateful for your kindness, support, and prayers during this difficult time.
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<div>Thank you for helping our family take the first steps toward recovery and a fresh start.
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<div>Thank you Kindly-Chan
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Rebuilding After the Fire: Support for Our Family

<div>In August, my best friend, Alyssa, went to the doctor for knee pain, thinking it was a soft-tissue or structural injury. This was the start of an intense, life-altering, scary journey. After several doctors, imaging, and tests, she was diagnosed with Parosteal Osteosarcoma and needed immediate surgery to remove the orange-sized tumor behind her knee. The tumor was causing her femur to thin, and for fear of snapping, her mobility was impacted. She continued to work as much as possible, in a role in which she had recently been promoted. She went into surgery (a full knee replacement, metal replacement of a portion of her femur, and tumor removal) expecting recovery to include a stint of non-weight bearing, PT, and a challenging acceptance of forever losing mobility and the dreams of physical activities she once held.
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<div>After surgery, her oncology team met and, while the tumor was fully removed, the pathology results determined this form of rare and aggressive cancer requires several rounds of intense chemotherapy. Over the last several weeks, Alyssa has been hospitalized on and off, received two doses of chemotherapy, and has several hospitalizations ahead of her. I've watched her navigate road-block after road-block with doctors, insurance, medications, test results, etc. She has handled each hurdle with grace, an unwavering dedication to life, and with a soft kindness deserving of admiration. Alyssa is a beautiful human, inside and out. She is a loving and supportive mom to her teen son, DJ, sister, daughter, aunt, partner, and friend. I stand in awe of her, everyday, and hope her community will surround her with warmth, support, love, and encouragement. She has exhausted options, and given much energy to continuing to work as much as possible, yet she needs our financial support.
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Support Alyssa’s Fight Against Rare Cancer

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<div>Arneta Rose Adkins also known as Nana. She wasn’t my grandma by blood, but she might as well have been. She is my sister in law (Heather)’s mom. She was the best chef I’ve known. This holiday will not be the same without her. My first fond memory of her was me as a little kid seeing her in the kitchen basting the turkey, the smell of spices and coffee at 4 o’clock in the morning. The person who introduced me and my sister to what holiday spirit is. She would catch me in the fridge picking on the food before dinner, shushing me away but not without a little snack to munch on. This went on every years. She would have feed anyone. Her doors were open to anyone hungry. She was a hard working single mom that was a mom to any one that needed a mom to just listen or lean on.
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<div>Our family is asking for your support to give Nana the small intimate farewell she deserves. So was never the type to want something big and fancy. As taking care of Nana was my sister’s main source of income and with it being the holidays it’s going to be hard for them to grieve and worry about the financial situation as well and with the government shut down makes it very difficult. Thank you all for your support, prayers, donations and shares.
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Support in Memory of Arneta Rose Adkins

<div>I am Heather, the big sister of Jessica.

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<div>My baby sister Jessica is 33 years old and <strong>battling stage 4 breast cancer with mets to the bones.</strong> She has been in and out of the hospital a lot, even had to receive a blood transfusion, and has been out of work for a while because her blood counts have been dangerously low.

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<div>My mother has also been taking a lot of time off work to take care of my baby sister, so no paychecks to support them and pay rent and bills.

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<div><strong>I am wanting to help ease some of the burden and help them get their rent and bills paid so they don't lose their home, and can keep food in their bellies.</strong>

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Help put Jessica to rest, and cover expenses

<div>I had gotten admitted to the hospital on January 2nd, and after several days of fetal monitoring, Christian and I made the decision that it was best to meet our baby. January 13th was a worrisome and joyous day for us both. With his decreased fetal heart rate, we were unsure of the outcome of our choice but at 8:43pm, we happily welcomed Mateo Rivillas Flores into the world. The following days after his birth, concerns regarding his health increased. We knew that the journey ahead would be a long one since he was born prematurely, but Christian and I maintained hopeful, knowing in our hearts that Mateo would one day come home. On March 6, Christian and I received news that Mateo would not live much longer. We had spent every day by his side, but the following days made every memory much more special. A day before his 2 months, Mateo passed from his incurable liver disease. March 12th was our last day with our baby Mateo. We spent our last moments curled up closely with Mateo in our arms between us, giving him all our love once more.
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<div>Christian and I wish to give Mateo a beautiful memorial. As we continue to navigate this difficult time, we appreciate all the love we have received. We want to thank all of our friends and family who have guided and supported us. 
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Support Christian & Jacqueline during their loss

<div>After a benign tumor was found in Alvin’s bladder in late March of 2024, a doctor recommended he get a PET scan to rule out any other masses in the body. The results of the PET scan showed there is a tumor in Alvin’s chest, spanning from the clavicle (collar bone) to his right lung. It was then decided to biopsy this new found tumor.
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<div>On September 26, 2024, Alvin was diagnosed with a rare malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST). The size of the tumor has made it difficult for him to breathe, speak, sleep, causes severe pain and numbness in his right shoulder/arm, and is pushing up against his larynx and heart.
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<div>After many MRIs, CTs, lung function and SPECT tests, the list goes on, it was decided by the medical team to start by removing the tumor then to follow his treatment with proton therapy after a few weeks of rehab and healing from surgery. With the location and size of the tumor it will take a full team of surgeons from oncology, neurosurgery, thoracic surgery, vascular surgery, anesthesia, and otolaryngology (ENT) on stand by. The surgery is estimated to take 10-12 hours and at least 5-7 days of recovery at the hospital and is scheduled for Tuesday, November 12, 2024.
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<div>For those of you who don’t know, Alvin is already a childhood cancer survivor. At the young age of 3 years old, he was diagnosed with Juvenile Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (JCML). He went through chemotherapy, radiation and a lifesaving bone marrow transplant from his older brother, Omar (who he calls Kuya), who was a perfect match.
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<div>With his history of radiation exposure from his previous cancer diagnosis, it has been recommended by his oncologist that Alvin receive proton therapy which is a type of radiation that can deliver a more precise radiation to specific areas of the tumor in hopes to decrease the need for a more generalized delivery of radiation. Unfortunately with this newer technology, insurance is unable to cover the full costs of treatment if covered at all and proton therapy alone could cost upwards of $200,000.
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<div>After graduating from the University of Washington, Alvin dedicated his professional career at Seattle Children’s Hospital in cancer research. After 11 years of hard work, he eventually was promoted as a clinical research supervisor for the cancer and blood disorders center.
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<div>Even with this difficult diagnosis, Alvin’s spirits remain high. He spends quality time with his family and especially enjoys any time spent with his only nephew/godson. He also tries to stay the party guy that he is, as much as his energy levels allow, and always makes an effort to never miss a friend’s birthday party or get-together.
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<div>We are hoping this GoFundMe will help alleviate some of the financial stress that Alvin is experiencing as he has to take time away from work to receive his treatment. The money here will help go towards his surgery, recovery, and his proton therapy. For those of you who are unable to show your support financially we hope you can give your prayers for healing and strength for Alvin and blessings to his medical team. Even a reshare or reposting of the link would be so appreciated. We know this is going to be a long road ahead, but we are confident in his medical team and are hopeful for a full recovery.
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Support Alvin's Battle Against Cancer

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<div><strong>Help Support the Family of Melissa Jubane</strong>
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<div>It is with deep sorrow that we share the heartbreaking news that Melissa Jubane Llantero tragically lost her life in a senseless act of violence, not even two weeks after her wedding. Melissa was not only a loving wife, daughter, sister, friend, and community member, but also a dedicated nurse who cared deeply for her patients and work-family. She touched countless lives with her kindness, compassion, and selflessness.
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<div>At this difficult time, we are reaching out to our community for support. <strong>Melissa’s family is not only grieving an unimaginable loss, but they are also facing the unexpected financial burden of funeral costs, legal fees and other family expenses at this time.</strong> We want to give Melissa every opportunity to be honored with the dignity she deserves, and allow her family the time and space to heal without additional financial stress.
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<div>Any contribution, no matter how small, will make a difference and help her family during this incredibly challenging period. <strong>If you are unable to donate, we kindly ask for your thoughts and prayers.</strong> Your support, whether through donations, shares, or prayers, is greatly appreciated and would be tremendous to Melissa's family.
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<div>Melissa will be remembered by her newlywed husband Bryan Llantero, father Valentin, mother Susana, brother Maverick, the Llantero family, her dog Rocky, her Providence St. Vincent work family, extended family, friends and the community who she served.
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<div>This GoFundMe was originally created by her loving cousins and taken over by her brother.
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<div>Thank you for your kindness, generosity, and love during this dark time of need.
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Honoring Melissa Jubane

<div>On behalf of the Bunoan family we are asking for donations during this difficult time. The passing of Bj was unexpected and transporting him back home is costly (he is currently in Arizona). We appreciate any donations.  We are thankful for everyone's message and prayers.
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Assist with Bj's Memorial Transport Costs

<div>In loving memory of my father, Soung Kim, who was born on January 20, 1942, and passed away on June 24, 2024, at the age of 82 from cardiac arrest. <strong>My family and I are asking for any contributions for my father’s funeral arrangements.</strong> If you have any questions regarding the ceremony and funeral, feel free to contact myself or my sister, Kimsaan, through social media or I can message you my number. Everything is still being planned. Thank you in advance.

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Help Honor Soung Kim’s Memory

<img class="not-resizable" src="https://2dbdd5116ffa30a49aa8-c03f075f8191fb4e60e74b907071aee8.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/6202613_1443767329.9355_funddescription.jpg" alt="" width="100%" /><br /><br />My younger brother, Bo, recently got diagnosed with heart failure, a condition that normally happens overtime as the heart ages and begins to deteriorate. This past May, he began feeling really crappy and was admitted into the ER and ended up being hospitalized for 4 days until all of his organs were properly working again. He could barely walk from one post to another without stopping to catch his breath because his kidneys, lungs and heart were all functioning abnormally. When he got admitted, the doctors were not able to identify the cause of his conditions: swollen legs, high heart rate, low blood pumping through his heart valves, unable to urinate and immense weakness. After an MRI, echo-cardiogram testing, blood samples and several other tests; they sent him home with a life vest (external defibrillator) because he is at risk of going into cardiac arrest at any moment. <br /><br /> At the time, it felt surreal. My younger brother, 24 years old, having heart problems. He was a healthy, energetic, lively and living life to its fullest regular guy. It was hard for my family and I to believe that anything was wrong with him, but it really hit hard when I sat through a doctor’s appointment with my brother and the doctor explained to us the short term necessary medical actions of getting a defibrillator implanted and long term solutions would be a heart transplant. I realized at that moment that I could outlive my younger brother.<br /><br /> After multiple denied requests, his insurance has finally approved his needed procedure. On Friday, October 2nd, Bo will undergo surgery and get a defibrillator implanted. This will connect a thin wire directly to his heart which is monitored by a small device that is surgically implanted right below his collarbone. In an event of a heart failure, his life would be saved by sending a jolt to revive his heart. <br /><br /> I'm asking you, friends, family, and strangers who share my story, to help with my brother's medical bills. He is a working college student pursuing a bachelor's degree in Computer Science at the University of Washington in Tacoma. Thankfully he has medical insurance through his workplace but only earns enough to get by day-to-day. He's putting his studies on hold until his medical condition stabilizes. It's a big deal for him to pursue higher education and we hope to keep his spirits high to return back to school. <br /><br /> Bo is an absolute trooper, while this is devastating news for a young adult, he continues to look on the bright side and takes it one day at a time. I know it must be hard and frustrating for him to navigate the medical bills, doctor's appointments and fully understand what the next steps are.... So, I wanted to help take one less stress from his shoulders. If you can help by donating to Bo's Defibrillator Fund, we would be so grateful! All my life I have taken pride in supporting my family but I've realized that I can't do it myself. I need your support and Bo needs your support, any amount will help. We're not sure what the final medical will be for this year, but we're glad that we're one step closer to getting him better. Thank you for keeping him in your thoughts and please, please, please give you can.

We Reached the Goal!Bo's Defib Fund

In August, a group of twenty-three University of Washington students are traveling to various locations in India to learn about the role of women in leadership and entrepreneurship. With an interest in India, leadership, and making a positive difference in the world, we will work on three service projects to gain a deeper understanding of the work, and the lives of the people. <br /><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Product Development</strong>:</span> The Self-Employed Women’s Association (SEWA) Gitanjali Cooperative provides very, very low-income waste pickers with an alternative livelihood of manufacturing products from recycled garbage. The UW group will provide ideas and fund the development of at least one new craft product.<br /><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Rainwater Harvesting:</strong></span> Biome Trust is an organization that builds rainwater tanks in rural areas to provide villages with clean drinking water. Groundwater in much of India is contaminated with high levels of fluoride and lead, but through education and the installation of the tanks, people are safer and healthier. <br /><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Educational Center:</strong> </span>The successful micro-finance institution Grameen Koota (GK), the GK Hippocampus Learning Centres offer rural children affordable, quality education. They also provide teacher education and leadership opportunities for local women.<br /><br /><br />Our goal is to raise at least <strong><em>$6000</em></strong> to fund these projects by August 10th to fund these projects. Your donation in any amount is welcome and sincerely appreciated. Thank you for helping us change lives.<br /><br />Sincerely,<br /><br />The 2014 India "Half the Sky" Team<br /><br />__________________________________________________<br /><br />Below is a list of the UW participants who will going to India in August:<br /><br />Aileen Granstrom<br />Ale Suazo<br />Alex McCarthy<br />Amy Bernstein<br />Annie Lindsey<br />Brenda Villasenor<br />Carlie Anderson<br />Catherine Le<br />Colette Moss<br />Jennifer Truong<br />Jordan Faralan<br />Julia Granstrom<br />Kendall Fenske<br />Kimberly Matsudaira <br />Kristin Yamashita<br />Lauren Higgins<br />Lily Katz<br />Maryross Olanday<br />Michelle Aanenson<br />Mursal Ismailzada <br />Paige Lindgren<br />Tina Moore<br />Vi Nguyen<br /><br />Cate Goethals (Program Director)<br />Caz Santos (Assistant Director)

India &quot;Half the Sky&quot; Service Projects

<strong>WHAT IS ANAKBAYAN SEATTLE</strong><br />ANAKBAYAN (“Sons and Daughters of the People”) is a comprehensive national  democratic youth and student organization. We uphold the interests and demands of  the Filipino youth and the people by educating, organizing, and mobilizing  them to fight for education, employment, land, democratic rights, and social  services for Filipinos here in the U.S. and the Philippines.<br /><br /><strong>PHILIPPINES EXPOSURE TRIP</strong> <br />As youth organizers, it is important to revitalize our roots and remember the struggle of our families, kasamas, and community. The purpose of expo is to integrate with different communities (womyn, queer folks, youth, students, farmer/peasants, cultural and migrant workers, church workers, indigenous people, teachers, urban poor, allies etc.). We will work as allies in solidarity to understand the true conditions, struggle, and movement of kasamas in the Philippines. Honoring our objectives, we will learn our histories and conditions of the masses from the masses, in order to serve the people. <br /><br /><strong>TYPHOON RELIEF AND REHABILITATION<br /></strong>We'll be working with <strong>BAYAN Philippines</strong> (Bagong Alyansang Makabayan or New Patriotic Alliance) a multi-sectoral organizations struggling for national and social liberation against imperialism, feudalism, and bureaucrat capitalism, <strong>Kabit Bisig Kabataan Network</strong> (Youth Link Arms) a national Filipino American youth and student led relief network built in response to Typhoon Haiyan and future disasters, and <strong>Anakbayan USA</strong> to assist with the impacts of Typhoon Haiyan in the most affected areas of the Philippines. We will be integrating with all those typhoon and disaster impacted communities in order to support grassroots relief work.<strong> <br /><br />WHEN: Mid July-August<br /><br />EXPOSURISTS<br />Enrico Abadesco:</strong> I am currently the Vice Chair of Anakbayan Seattle. I am a kultural worker whose art reflects my own experiences as well as the struggles of the masses. My weapon of choice is my pen, which forges poetry and music.<br /><br /><div><strong>Richard Arcelo:</strong> A member of Anakbayan Seattle since 2009 - I am currently AB Seattle's Cultural Chair. Culture plays an important role in helping others understand the work that we do. Our everyday challenges are, in some way, connected with one another and I believe through cultural work we can truly begin to analyze those connections.<br /><br /><strong>Charisse Bersamina:</strong> I am currently Anakbayan Seattle's finance officer. I am a recent graduate of the University of Washington, I enjoy kite flying and browsing Buzzfeed articles. I identify with being a cultural worker, queer, womyn, musician, and as a child of immigrants.<br /><br /><strong>Nikki Caintic:</strong> I am a Community Organizer w/ Anakbayan Seattle (currently serving as the Secretary General) and a 2012 University of Washington graduate. My father is originally from Visayas and my mother is from Luzon. <br /><br />We are excited to start this journey to self reflection, relief, and rehabilitation with you all. Please consider donating, but as a collective we understand that times are tough, especially as youth and students. If you are unable to donate, please consider sharing this page to your friends, families, and community. Please follow our exposure updates and adventures on our <a href="http://abexpo14.tumblr.com">Tumblr!!!</a> Please help us in truly serving the people! Maraming, maraming salamat po!</div>

Philippine Expo & Typhoon Relief 

School is back in session! This last year I survived my first year of teaching. Regardless of how extreme and difficult this experience was, I can honestly say I have just experienced the prouded moment of my life. Spending the last year teaching at REACH Academy with my 2nd graders has not only fueled my passion for equity and education, but it has given me countless of opportunities to do work I am in love with. <br /><br />Background information: I graduated from the <a href="http://www.washington.edu/">University of Washington</a> with a Bachelor of the Arts degree in Communication and American Ethnic Studies. Due to my extracurricular activities and work I did with youth in my community, I've always known my cause in this world is education. I applied for <a href="http://www.teachforamerica.org/">Teach For America</a> and started teaching 2<sup>nd</sup> grade at REACH Academy. My school is considered a focus school with the Oakland Unified School District. What that means is that in the past REACH Academy has been very low performing and known for their neglectance to the youth in their community. Students are not getting an education that will benefit them. Many are falling years behind their grade level and families are losing interest in keeping their children in school. This sense of urgency is huge in this community and after a year of implementing structure and redeveloping a culture, change is happening and it is extremely exciting! <br /><br /> I started last year with a vision and very many goals. Although all my goals have not yet been met, I was able to get my students to start thinking about how they can respectfully defend their own opinion by gaining self-confidence in their personal interests, story, beliefs and identity. My students gained a deeper understanding that there is always more and that they can do whatever they put their mind to. Overall, my students knew I was invested in them as a teacher. This in turn has helped students gain the confidence and belief to achieve and surpass all their goals. I am excited to continue the work started with most of the same kids, as I am teaching 3rd grade this year at REACH Academy.<br /><br /> My passions and goals working in education in East Oakland could not have been done without the countless support of all of YOU! Last year, I was able to raise $1,500. That money went toward supplies and materials in the classroom and supported projects and fieldtrips that allowed my students to grow. My kids and I express our extreme gratitude to all our donors. I need your help to continue the work being done at REACH Academy. With the $1,500 raised last year, I hope to raise an additional $1,000 for my 3rd graders this year. Through my experience, high quality literature is so vital to a students education. So my main focus this year is building an influential library for my students. Together, we can give these students 100% and the opportunity to understand their purpose and know their future. Together, we can help them discover a love for learning that every child deserves! The smallest donation can give a student a great year of education.<br /><br /> I thank you for the support already shown and also in advance for your generosity and kind heart. Thank you for understanding the importance of an education in our children's lives. A million thanks for supporting me as a teacher and most importantly, supporting OUR CHILDREN who are unfortunately not given the privileges and opportunities they deserve. It really takes a whole community to raise a child and your support will undoubtedly help them succeed and blossom into the greatest beings they were born to be! If you are ever in Oakland, please get a hold of me. My students would love to meet their supporters!<br /><br /> With my greatest gratitude,<br /> Ms. Shalea Semana

A Love for Learning with Ms. Semana  