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<div>At 21 years old, my son Dominick has already faced and overcome significant challenges. Growing up, he battled depression, personal hardship, and addiction as a teenager. For the past two years, he has been sober and walking a new path with Christ, finding hope and purpose through faith. Now, he’s preparing for a future as a minister of the Gospel. 
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<div>Dominick has been accepted into the Discipleship Training School (DTS) in Idaho. This is a two-part journey designed to equip him for a life of service. He will spend three months in intensive biblical training, learning how to lead others and share the hope that saved his life. Following his training, Dominick will head out on a cross-cultural mission trip to put everything he’s learned into practice—ministering to people in need and showing them that healing is possible. 
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<div>To complete this training and reach the mission field, Dominick needs support for tuition, training materials, housing, meals, and travel for both the lecture phase and outreach mission. If you don’t know Dominick personally, please consider the value of a life transformed. He wants to spend the rest of his life telling people that no matter how deep the pit of addiction or depression may feel, there is a way out. Any donation, prayer, or share helps Dominick get closer to his mission and inspires others to believe in transformation. Thank you for being part of his journey.  
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From Struggle to Service: Dominick's Mission

<div>Laura Madsen has recently lost the love of her life, Justin Bowers. He passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at the young age of 37. Justin was planning to propose to Laura within the next six months. They have built a beautiful life together with their family in a home in Rochester, MN. Laura is grieving deeply and <strong>this will be a serious financial hardship for her without the help of Justin’s income.</strong> Please consider helping Laura and her children with bills so she is able to stay living in the home she is in and shared with Justin.

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Standing with Laura in Her Time of Loss

<div>My father was born in Nassau, Bahamas, and came to the United States as a young child, spending much of his early life in New York before moving to Minnesota in search of stability and opportunity. For over 30 years, he has been a committed member of this community and a devoted father to his children, three of whom are under the age of seven. He has always been a provider, a protector, and a constant source of care for his family.
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<div>Recently, our father was detained by ICE, and our family’s world has been shaken. His absence has left his young children without their primary support, while we face urgent legal and financial challenges—made even harder by a recent move to a new home. All funds raised will go directly toward legal fees, support for his children, and essential living costs as we navigate this sudden and painful disruption.
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<div>My father is no monster. He is a father, a man who has spent his life trying to belong in systems that never fully embraced him. If you cannot find it in your heart to help him, please help the children who share in this experience and the trauma it brings. Your support will not only strengthen our family, but also offer hope to others facing the same struggle. Thank you for standing with us.
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Supporting My Father and Keeping My Family Whole

<div>Jeremy's symptoms began back in November of 2023, when he was diagnosed with pancreatitis. After several months of symptoms, doctors, and testing, he was diagnosed with Stage 2 Pancreatic Cancer in April 2024.
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<div>If you're lucky enough to know Jeremy, you know he's one of the good ones. Jeremy is asking for strength, courage, and support from his people.
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<div>A- Send Jeremy and Wendy your thoughts, prayers, and best vibes please.
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Love & Support while Jeremy fights Pancreatic Cancer

<font color="#333333">Hi everyone, <br /><br />Emily and Eric Ferson welcomed Luca into the world on June 30th, close to a month early.<br /><br />This little blessing joins his sister, Lilli, and two older brothers, Henry and Teddy, in a wonderful and loving family, but his early arrival and some health complications have brought some unexpected challenges and unknowns to the family.<br /><br />Luca was diagnosed with Cri Du Chat syndrome, a rare genetic condition. He is still in the hospital while ongoing tests are done to make sure he is ready to go home, and to answer some outstanding questions. According to Emily:<br /><br /></font><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);">“<i>Cri Du Chat can be life threatening as it can be linked with congenital heart defects. They will be scanning his heart sometime soon, hopefully tomorrow. It sounds like the scariest/life threatening stuff usually happens in the first year of life but once the kiddo is past that there is a good outcome for longevity. <br /><br /></i></span>
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-pray and believe with us that Luca’s heart is strong and perfect! And that he will overcome all obstacles and challenges In Jesus’ Mighty Name!

-I stay COVID free so I can visit Luca in the NICU. As of now Eric and our son Teddy have tested positive. This mama is longing to hold her baby.”</i><br /></span><font color="#333333"><br />It’s likely that this diagnosis will limit, at least for some time, Emily’s ability to work, as well as bringing unexpected medical bills and needs to the family.<br /><br />Please consider showering our beloved Ferson family with support and help so their focus can be on Luca and their sweet little family for as long as he needs. ❤️</font>

Support for Luca & The Ferson Family

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<div>When I was 6 months pregnant with Clara (our now 19 month old daughter), at the urging of my oncologist, I was tested for a TP53 gene mutation that is sometimes linked to the aggressive bone cancer I had as a child (learn more about that <a href="https://www.postbulletin.com/community/lunasin-childhood-cancer-survivor-has-decancer-stricken-children-families-through-her-nonprofit" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>). Given that I have been cancer free since my treatment at age 7, we were shocked in a way that goes beyond what I've been able to put into words to find out that I carried a serious mutation that increases my risk of having multiple forms of cancer throughout my life. The syndrome I have is called Li Fraumeni Syndrome and can be described as:
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<div>"An inherited predisposition to a wide range of certain cancers caused by pathogenic TP53 germline variants. Both children and adults are susceptible to developing multiple cancers, most notably soft-tissue and bone sarcomas, breast cancer, brain tumors, adrenocortical carcinoma and leukemia. Other cancers seen in LFS patients include gastrointestinal cancers and cancers of the lung, kidney, thyroid, skin, and prostate among others."
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<div>To prevent breast cancer (given the nearly 100% chance of getting it with LFS), I had a preventative mastectomy when Clara was 9 months old, and have started my own screening protocol to catch cancers early, which is aggressive, but not as aggressive as the one recommended for children who are so much more likely to get cancer from this genetic mutation. (See the protocols <a href="https://livinglfs.org/screening-the-toronto-protocol/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.)
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<div>Clara was tested at 4 weeks old for the mutation and thankfully, does not have it. But, the chance of passing it on to a child is 50%, which means it's the flip of a coin if our future children will have it if conceived naturally. Given this information and the experience we have watching families walk through and into childhood cancer (learn about Childhood Cancer Community, our non-profit organization, <a href="https://www.childhoodcancercommunity.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>, if we have not met before), we have decided to pursue IVF with embryonic genetic testing to ensure that our future children do not have such a propensity to cancer throughout life, and can live as healthily as a normal child might. We would love nothing more than to give Clara a sibling to walk through life with.
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<div>Given my disposition to cancer and Ray's narcolepsy diagnosis, we are disqualified from adopting from a number of foreign countries, and without an "infertility" diagnosis, we are disqualified from many grants for IVF funding. Additionally, we are disqualified from IVF "warranty" programs that allow a person to pay a flat rate for multiple rounds of retrieval, so the costs are higher for us than most. Because we need to hold an insurance plan that covers Ray's narcolepsy meds, we also do not have any IVF insurance coverage despite our plan covering the $250,000 annual cost of his medication. I am also at risk for early menopause due to my previous cancer treatment, so doctors have recommended getting pregnant sooner rather than later to ensure we can have another child.
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<div>The total cost of one round of IVF for us will be $36,030 plus travel to and from the clinic. The reproductive medicine doctors advise that it's likely to take more than one round to get enough healthy embryos, and as you can imagine, $72,060 is going to be more than we can afford to fund on our own.
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<div>As we have shared our story with friends and strangers as we have tried to process this information over the last two years, many have urged us to create a place to allow others to help. As helpers ourselves, it's out of our normal to ask for assistance, but the financial cost of carrying this diagnosis and associated medical costs, and IVF, is outside of what we can handle on our own despite both of us working full time and living within our means as well as we can.
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<div>We have dreamed of having a big family since we met (those who know us know how much we adore kids!), and living a healthy, normal life. My LFS diagnosis may have taken from us the ability to have a large family, but it does not have to take from us the ability to have a healthy family. For that, we are so thankful. As I walk my own journey with this diagnosis and potential future cancers, I want to know that my family is as taken care of as they can be. And I want them to always have each other.
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<div>Thank you for taking the time to consider helping us complete our family and making our dreams come true. If you should feel so inspired, we would appreciate you sharing this story with your networks.
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Fund IVF to Prevent Cancer for Our Kids

<div>We come together with heavy hearts to honor the life and legacy of our dear friend, Adam Finseth, who tragically lost his life in the line of service as a firefighter and EMT. With over six years of dedicated service to our community, Adam's exemplified bravery, selflessness, and unwavering dedication to helping others.
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<div>Not only was Adam a devoted first responder, but he was also a cherished veteran who continued his commitment to service long after his military service had ended. He bravely faced danger to ensure the safety and well-being of those around him, and his impact on countless lives will never be forgotten.
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<div>Beyond his role as a public servant, Adam was a beloved father and loving husband. He cherished his family above all else and worked tirelessly to provide them with love, support, and security. His loss leaves a void that can never be filled, and our hearts ache for his family as they navigate this unimaginable grief.
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Adam's Family

<div>Hi, my name is Allison Quinones and I am a friend of the Adair family. Recently Joshua, Estella and their 4yo son Lion discovered black mold in their rental home in Austin, TX. This has led to more discoveries, including the possible reasons for mystery health issues, new health issues, and a huge financial strain on the family. I am starting this fundraiser out of love for them, as they have and are enduring a lot of hardship at this time. They have exhausted all options and have had to move into hotels and with friends while searching for a new home.
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<div>The Adairs desperately want to move into a new home that will be safe for their health and feel secure knowing they won't have to deal with a problem like this again. They deeply want their son's health to improve, along with their own and feel safe and secure in their living situation.
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Adair Family Housing and Health Emergency

<p>Hi, my name is Emily. I am fundraising for my sister-in-law and her two children (ages 3 &amp; 4) who lost everything in an apartment fire in the early hours of 8/12/2021. Tori is an amazing person and single mother who needs our help to replace everything she lost, as well as providing some cushion as she takes time off of work to gather her bearings and find a new place to live. Please help us rally around Tori and her children as they walk through this incredibly difficult time. 
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Help Tori & children after apartment fire

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FILIPS TRANSPORTATION FUND

Hello everyone,<br /><br />As many of you know, I moved out West because I believed with everything in me that God called me to serve and witness to the people of Los Angeles. Finding paid work at a church down here is difficult in and of itself, so in Minneapolis I got into a great rhythm of driving for Lyft and Uber with the intention of that being my income down here. The job paid well enough, and truthfully, was flexible enough that I could be available at a moments notice. It was essentially the perfect job for ministry. <br /><br />So with the aide of two college friends, we made the voyage down to Southern California, with no mishaps or problems whatsoever. That is until the second day of California driving. I was unfortunate enough to rear end a man in front of me while changing lanes, and I discovered this week that my car was totaled. <br /><br />I had a contingency plan for everything else. For my living situation. For my ministerial pursuits. Even for how long I was going to be in LA. But I didn't plan for my source of income to become junkyard decor. <br /><br />I believe that when we are playing Checkers, God is playing Chess. So I am asking for help to raise a bit of money to look for a new car down here in Southern California. Honestly any tiny amount helps. I believe that our God is infinitely rich and that this turn of events (which seemed almost to be the end) will be Gods Glory made perfect. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact me via Facebook. <br /><br />I love you all.

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