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<div>René has spent her whole life taking care of everyone else. Now it’s our turn to take care of her.
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<div>Hi, we are Holly (owner/director) and Dana (office manager) at Bold Moves Dance Company in Rockingham, NC, but more importantly, we are friends and “dance family” to an incredible woman named René.
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<div>If you’ve ever stepped foot in our studio, watched a dance competition, or seen a costume that somehow fit perfectly even at the last minute, you’ve been touched by René’s heart and her hands. She is a former dance teacher/ studio owner, a beloved mentor, and our go-to seamstress—the one who can calm a nervous dancer, fix a costume in seconds, and somehow make every child feel like they’re her favorite.
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<div>In October 2025, René was diagnosed with Stage 2B &amp; N1, Grade 3 breast cancer. Since then, things have moved quickly. She underwent a successful lumpectomy just two weeks ago. Her chemotherapy port was placed today, and she will begin eight weeks of chemotherapy on December 2nd, followed by an additional twelve weeks of chemotherapy and radiation. This is going to be a long, exhausting road physically, emotionally, and financially.
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<div>René is married to her husband Joe, and together they have two daughters, DeeAnna and Jené, who absolutely adore their mom. This year was supposed to be exciting and full of new beginnings. In July 2025, René and Joe started a food truck business called “Just Dawgs,” a dream they had talked about for a long time. René also owns a floral boutique, pouring her creativity into beautiful arrangements for weddings, events, and special occasions.
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<div>But cancer doesn’t care about timing. With chemotherapy and radiation ahead, René will be unable to fully work in her floral shop or with the food truck. On top of that, Joe will need to take time away from work to get her to treatments, care for her at home, and help manage everyday life while she fights.
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<div>We are raising funds to help support this family through loss of income from both the floral boutique and Just Dawgs, Joe’s time away from work so he can be by Rene’s side during treatment, ongoing medical expenses and treatment-related costs, and their regular day-to-day living expenses like bills, gas to and from treatment, and food. More than anything, we want to give this family some breathing room so they can focus on healing, not just surviving financially.
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<div>René has shown up for hundreds of dancers and families over the years—late nights hemming costumes, early mornings at competitions, last-minute fixes, words of encouragement, and endless love. She has been the quiet backbone of so many special moments in our studio community and many other dance communities throughout the competition circuit. Now, we’re asking our community to show up for her.
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<div>Any amount you’re able to give will truly help, and if you’re not able to donate, sharing this page with others or sending a message of encouragement means the world. If you’re a praying person, we ask that you keep René, Joe, DeeAnna, and Jené in your prayers. If not, your love, support, and positive thoughts are just as appreciated.
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<div>René has given so much of herself to lift others up—on the stage, in the studio, in her shop, and from the food truck window. Let’s surround her with the same love, support, and strength she’s poured into all of us.
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<div>Thank you for helping René fight this battle with one less burden on her shoulders.
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<div>Hello, my name is Scott. I’m 55, and the two wonderful kids in the photo? They’re my everything. They came to me from a difficult family situation, and I’m now their guardian, doing my best to give them the love and stability they deserve. See these babies came from unstable and unclean situations. Neglected because of drug use by the parents. 
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<div>Both children are development delayed in speech, physical, and learning. They both get therapy weekly and are making great strides.
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<div>I’m an animal lover and plant enthusiast, always finding comfort and joy in the simple things, the kids and I sit outside working with plants, my daughter loves to pick dead flowers, and wants to care for all of the animals.  My son loves the animals, but would prefer to play in water filled mud holes with the dogs and ducks.  
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<div>Donations will go towards my Children’s Trust and towards my end of life services. 
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<div>If there is any left after the kids and services are taken care of, I will then place amounts towards my medical.  
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<div>For the past 12.5 years, I’ve been battling Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) and other chronic illnesses. Lately, my CHF has been getting worse, and I’m facing the reality that time might not be on my side. Before things progress to the point where I can’t, I’m determined to stay healthy enough to pursue a lifelong dream—to travel and reconnect with family I’ve missed dearly. 
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<div>Losing my mother to the same condition just two years ago was heartbreaking. I saw her unable to do the things she loved, and I don’t want to face that same regret. There are family members I haven’t seen in over 20 years, and my heart aches to be with them again, to share moments and memories before it’s too late. 
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<div>This isn’t where I expected to be right now, and it’s difficult for me to say this, but I’m worried about money. Raising these kids, handling everyday expenses, and dealing with the unexpected has drained my savings more than I ever anticipated. I never thought I’d need to ask for help, but here I am, humbly reaching out. I’ve been picking up odd projects that I can manage with my condition, but it’s becoming clear that I can’t do this alone.
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<div>If you’re in a position to help, I would be deeply grateful. But more than anything, I ask for your positive thoughts, your kindness, and your joy. The world is full of challenges, and I don’t want to add to your worries. I’m not giving up—my heart may be heavy, but I’m still filled with hope and the will to keep fighting. 
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<div>Thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking the time to read this. Your support and good wishes mean more to me than words can express during this uncertain time.
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<font color="#333333">My courageously beautiful 38 year old cousin, Frank Maneri, Jr. is in need of a heart transplant. He has been hospitalized for the last 3 months with an enlarged heart and is being kept alive by medication and the doctors care. Frankie is a wonderful father to his 3 year old daughter, Virginia who he misses very much. His wife, Brianne has been working very hard trying to make ends meet while also spending time with him at the hospital. He is loved by all his friends and extended family which includes his mother, Jacqueline and father Frank Sr. He was an alter boy until he was 18 years old at St. Anthony RC Church.<br />     Frank was caught by surprise by his diagnosis which quickly escalated to needing the transplant. He is now on the transplant list. <br />     This treatment has been physically, emotionally and financially, <br />Exhausting to the family. With your support we can help ease his financial burden by supplementing some of his expenses by contributing what you can. All prayers are welcome. Please also consider being an organ donor as there are many more people like Frankie.<br />       </font>

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