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Ben Saunders - Flawless Cleaning

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Ask Uncle Jack

That Good News Girl

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<div>But this piece is a start.  Come contemplate.  Come think.  Come help build better word-castles for us to live in, as a family, as the future becomes the now, with all of the unpaid bills due at once - climate change, the primary challenge.  And the global response thereto.  I pray that we can find the words to include our animal family in our dialogues... not to speak for them, but to make room for them to speak for themselves, in their dignity, and allow them the opportunity to live their lives.
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<div>I built the sculptures using a faceted technique, which was chosen primarily to be able to achieve the large scale at a cost-and-time effective manner, and did my best to capture the spirit of the animals.  I am very proud of them, and look forward to talking about it with you!
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<div>This fundraiser is an honest acknowledgment that I need help with money expenses, with financial costs, I would of course love to have the support from the world to just do this for 'free' - but that is not the world we live in.  I work for love, for joy, and I work hard to make the money to spend on bringing the art to the you.  But I can't do both at the same time, so I'm asking for help!
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<div>The Council of Animals is a piece about the relationships between humans and the rest of our animal family - if all our relations got together for a conference, a dialogue, what would they say to us? Let's talk about it. Let's understand, build better perspectives, make adjustments to our worldview - and start including our family in the discussions about the future of our lives together on this planet.
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<div>Which is a lot to ask, but the healing has to start somewhere. There's so much to talk about, and more to do.
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<div>This is Quill speaking now.  I'm so grateful to get the chance to focus on the art, and it's all possible through the help of humanity.  Burning Man gave us an honoraria this year, which is covering the initial expense, but nowhere near what it actually costs, of course.  I would appreciate any assistance!  I'm also excited about the ways in which I can give back, with the t-shirts, and the pendants, and all of the art experience actually.
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<div>Kristina Sky and her two beloved kitties, Dexter and Ms. Smickles, are facing an incredibly difficult time following the devastating Palisades Fire in Los Angeles. She has been displaced from her home in the burn zone and is uncertain when she will be able to return. The impact of this tragedy extends beyond her home, affecting her livelihood as well.

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<div><em>Kristina Sky, a beloved and long-standing member of the trance and progressive community, has dedicated over 20 years to shaping the dance music scene with her unforgettable DJ sets and productions. From iconic releases on Pure, Armada, Euphonic, and Mango Alley, to her legendary "United We Groove" parties, Kristina has touched countless lives through her music. Now, it's our turn to support her.</em>

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<div><em>Without a home or stable income, KSky is facing an uncertain road ahead. Let’s come together as a community to help one of our own in this time of need. Every contribution, big or small, will help her get back on her feet. Thank you for your support, kindness, and generosity.</em>

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Support Kristina Sky After Palisades Fire

<div>Our mother, <strong>Kristin Cassani, passed away on February 12, 2025</strong>. Her cause of death is still being determined. <strong>We ask for your support during this difficult time of uncertainties.</strong> Please consider helping us out so we can honor Kristin and the life she left behind. Proceeds to our GoFundMe will be used for cremation and Kristin's funeral service.
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Help Us Honor Our Mother Kristin

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<div>For decades, Michelle Merkin has touched countless lives through her work with children and horses, teaching young riders not just about horsemanship, but about courage, determination, and the unbreakable bond between humans and animals. Now, this fiercely independent woman needs our community’s support as she faces her biggest challenge yet: a battle with Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), a form of bone marrow cancer that can lead to leukemia.

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<div>The good news is that Michelle’s condition is treatable through a bone marrow transplant. Her transplant doctor is optimistic, citing an 80-90% chance of full recovery, thanks to Michelle’s relatively young age, fitness, and a lifetime of healthy choices. However, while her health insurance will cover the medical procedure and housing near Oregon Health  &amp; Science University (OHSU), it won’t cover a crucial component: the required 24-hour care she’ll need during the critical 70+ day recovery period.

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<div>The bone marrow transplant process is intense. Doctors will eliminate Michelle’s immune system through chemotherapy, then introduce new immune system cells. This requires a month-long hospital stay, followed by 70+ days in a sterile environment with round-the-clock supervision. During this delicate time, Michelle can’t be left alone—not even for an hour. Various complications can arise as her body adjusts to the new bone marrow, and immediate response to any issues is crucial.

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<div>OHSU won’t proceed with the transplant unless continuous care is in place, but the insurance companies consider this essential care “non-medical” and won’t cover it. Coordinating 24/7 coverage over two months is both logistically and financially overwhelming. This is the obstacle standing between Michelle and her chance at a cure. 

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<div>Michelle has spent her life building others up, teaching children to be brave in the saddle and confident in themselves. She’s the last person who would ask for help, but now she’s facing a mountain she can’t climb alone. Her transplant is scheduled for March 25, so time is of the essence.

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<div>Every dollar contributed will go directly towards covering the cost of her essential post-transplant care. Your support isn’t just helping Michelle with medical expenses—it’s giving Michelle the fighting chance she deserves. Let’s rally around Michelle and show her the same strength and support she’s shown others throughout her life. Whether you can contribute financially, share this campaign, or offer your thoughts and prayers, every form of support matters.

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<div>Please share this campaign with your networks. Every share could reach someone who might be able to help. Together we can help, Michelle beat MDS and return to the life and work that she loves.

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<div><em>All donations will go directly toward covering the cost of Michelle’s required 24/7 post-transplant care. Any funds received beyond care costs will be used for additional medical and recovery-related expenses.</em>

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<div>Artist Mikey Stubbs, creator of the Hug Deli, Art Gallery, and tiny art car fabricator needs your help. He and his family have lost almost everything in the Eaton Fire.
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<div>The Stubbs family has been part of the Altadena community for over 60 years while Mikey has been a core contributor to the Burning Man/Festival/Art community for decades. Their home and virtually all their possessions were lost in the devastating LA fires. The home he was raised in, the van used to bring the art to the community, his original artworks, the Hug Deli itself, and much much more, have all been destroyed.
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<div>This fundraiser is to support Mikey and his mother to get back on their feet and recover. The funds will help Mikey and his family continue making art to give to the community that has embraced him for so long while also providing support to care for the family.<strong> Funds will be used for living costs, replacing the lost van, clothing, and much more, including rebuilding the Hug Deli. </strong>
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<p>We are safe and getting lots of support and love. Many people requested we start this fund, so here we go. All funds will be diligently managed and used to directly support us in our recovery, short and long term. 
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<p>We have lived here for 21+ years. All three of our boys have known their entire lives with this as their home. From the ride home as newborns to a 3:30am January 8 evacuation drive. (Riley was/is safely away at college in Santa Barbara.) The whole 200 W. Altadena block is gone. Our neighbors and us want to rebuild. Update (1/9): Most of the block is gone, not all of it. Sorry for any misleading information mentioned previously. 
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<div>Victor Hugo Leon was taken from us too soon on 06/03/2024, due to a senseless act of violence. Victor was a victim of a shooting in San Jacinto early this morning. He was driving home after an overnight shift at work. He was only minutes away from his home when this tragedy occurred. Victor was an amazing father, husband and friend. He leaves behind three sons, one daughter, and his loving wife. Victor's smile and sense of humor will be truly missed, he leaves a hole in the hearts of us who knew him. We ask that you please find it in your heart to donate what you can, to help his wife and family. Our family would also really appreciate your prayers in this time of grief.
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<div>This GoFundMe is to raise funds for Mark Chang to help him rebuild and recover from a fire that destroyed his home. Many of you may know Mark from Davis, the Whole Earth Festival, Burning Man, or heard the beautiful music he can coax out of a piano, seen him zipping about on his electric pink unicorn, been a witness to his other amazing electrical engineering innovations, or simply enjoyed his wonderful company.
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<div>Mark was away from home when the Park fire devestated his land in Chico, California, burning 50 acres. He lost 4 buildings- one new two bedroom 1 bath modular double wide house, one fully furnished and lived in tiny house, a finished building containing $25k worth of solar power equipment, lithium batteries, tools, and well water controllers, a newish generator that cost $15k plus $5k installation costs, a diesel box truck, a Nissan Leaf, a Chevy van w rebuilt motor, a rare first gen Toyota Rav4 EV, the solar array and 4kW pump VFD unit for the well, and a 2000 square foot greenhouse.
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<div>His main home survived the fire, but the electrical, solar, generator, battery, and water systems were lost, and much of the land burnt and possibly contaminating water supplies. He does not have insurance to rebuild (off-grid solar properties are tough to get insured), but maybe friends and family can assist in funding his innovative brilliance and detmination so he and community can bring this land and home back to life. You can see some of his land on an ABC interview starting around 4:07 at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1pTsnNRAt0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1pTsnNRAt0" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1pTsnNRAt0</a></a>
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<div>When we are in a hurry, we tend to make poor decisions for ourselves, for nature. SLOW is a social sculpture, a call to collectively slow down through hand-made embroidery AND the first phase structure for Ravens Temple at Burning Man 2024.
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<div>SLOW contains 24 flags, crafted in communities around the world, 24 flagpoles, and 6 burnt trees to hold the space and remind us of the need to slow down from nature's perspective. Benches for contemplation and a maker station: a custom built shade structure where new flags are being stitched by the citizens of Black Rock City.
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<div>First, please read the original campaign text after my note. It’s from my friends Nancy and Matt; it was their idea. After a hospital stay for depression, I will be returning home to Florida for a while to work on my health; this money will help with moving costs and getting back on my feet. 
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<div>During a heavy downpour as tropical storm Debby was passing through Philadelphia recently, I had to go to the Korean deli down the block. I was walking in the humid rain-streaked bubble around everyone on the street and I thought to myself: The harder it is to ask for help, the more you need to.
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<div>I am not the only person in need. You yourself may be giving—and not just here, but in your life—when you also need help. That could be money like me, a hand to hold, or just a phone call. And you might have to make the first move by reaching out to someone you trust. One of my benchmarks for knowing when I need help is this: When the answer to “What's wrong?” is “What isn’t?”
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<div>Hi, my name is Deb Forshee and am a friend and neighbor of Pat and Lylenette (Canfield) Stack. On Saturday night May 11th their house burnt and is a total loss, they also lost their dog Pita.  Their sons are non-verbal Autistic, and need a lot of care. Now their house is gone, Pita is gone and Lylenette is having Breast Cancer surgery on the 23rd of May in Ann Arbor.  They are left with nothing, and along with donations could use a lot of Prayers.  Thank you to everyone that helps this family. 
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Support for Pat and Lylenette's Family Recovery

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<div>Hi this GoFundMe is being started with a heavy but hopeful heart on behalf of Ryan, Christina, and their son Little Ryan.
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<div>Months prior to diagnosis Little Ryan had not been feeling well. He had been to the doctor a few times with fevers, fatigue, and joint pains which doctors attributed to a virus, ear infections, etc. While his mom Christina was in the hospital having their second child, Little Ryan was expressing pain, showing extreme fatigue, loss of appetite, and shortness of breath. The day after Christina was released from the hospital, she took him to Los Robles ER in Thousand Oaks where he had previously been seen. They ran blood work and a CT scan. After receiving the results doctor were extremely concerned, Little Ryan was very anemic, and they expressed the possibility of Leukemia. He was immediately transferred to UCLA MATTEL CHILDRENS HOSPITAL for more testing. Meanwhile Christina is still battling high blood pressure which had caused early delivery of their new baby. It was at Childrens Hospital on <strong>November 15, 2023,</strong> that Ryan and Christina received the worst news any parent can receive, their 2-year-old little boy has <strong>ALL Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia</strong>. Little Ryan had to endure spinal taps, steroids, and Chemotherapy inpatient over a period of 3 weeks. With the help of family taking care of their newborn baby, Christina and Ryan never left his side while he was in the hospital. Little Ryan has since been released on outpatient treatment of weekly chemotherapy, more spinal taps, and scans. Currently this amazingly tough little fighter just finished his first round of chemotherapy called The Induction. Little Ryan will now be starting the next phase of Chemo called Consolidation. While doctors are optimistic this is a very long and tough battle.
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<div>Since being released Little Ryan has to be in a completely sterile environment. He is a high risk as any illness could be life threatening. Due to doctors' orders, hospital stays, ongoing treatment visits, and a new baby his dad Ryan has not been able to work. The owner of their rental house informed them they are selling the house, and they have to move by end of January.
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<div>This family has more on their plate than anyone should have to handle alone.
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<div>We are hoping to relieve some of their stress by raising money to help with monthly bills, food, gas, etc. While we know that tough times have hit a lot of us especially this time of year, any little bit adds up and helps.
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Family relief while Little Ryan fights Leukemia

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<div>Located in the Town of Sumpter, Wisconsin, the park currently resides on land owned by Delaney's Surplus Sales. We have been given the opportunity to purchase the land back from Delaney's, so that we can continue to keep the sculpture park going FOREVER-MORE!
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<div>Our goal is to turn the sculpure park into a world class destination for all to enjoy even MORE of Dr. Evermor's work!
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<div>POWER ON FOR-EVERMOR!!!
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<div><a href="https://www.worldofdrevermor.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.worldofdrevermor.com</a>
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<div>The mission of the Dr. Evermor Sculpture Park is to preserve the legacy of the artistic creations of Tom O. Every, aka Dr. Evermor, a well-regarded visionary metal sculpturist who has captured the interest of many with his imaginative expressions.
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<div>Dr. Evermor’s work represents something that lives in all of us—untapped creative energy. He has fashioned a world that invokes a spiritual awakening in its humble observers. A visit to the park is more than an event to occupy an afternoon; it will remind you of your need to wonder and to believe in the unbelievable. There is a part of each of us that is not physical, that is not caught up in the mortal world’s boundaries. Although a mortal cannot know if his consciousness survives when his body fails, we cannot seem to satiate our need to feel at peace with what we are, and what our world is.
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<div>The Dr. Evermor Sculpture Park will provide a venue for the permanent home of the art collection that will draw thousands of visitors annually. We strive to provide a venue where visitors will be inspired to find their own creative artist or spiritual peace within themselves and be a home for participative meditation – taking in the energies of the sculptures.
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<div>We envision a time when the Dr. Evermor Sculpture Park will fulfill its mission by:
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<div>The Art Park has been in operation since 1983 and hosts thousands of visitors annually from across the seven continents. It is currently situated behind Delaney’s Surplus in Sumpter, WI. It operates five days weekly and derives its revenue from individual contributions and the sale of miniature sculptures, tee-shirts, books, films and various souvenir-like keepsakes.
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<div>Dr. Evermor has been featured on many TV shows and documentaries including: American Pickers (2013), Home Made (2013), Scrap (2010) Mana: Beyond Belief (2004), Modern Marvels(2002), Ripley’s Believe It or Not (2001). He has also been featured in many books and publications including the biography, A Mythic Obsession –The World of Dr. Evermor (Kupsch, Chicago Review Press, 2008).
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Dr. Evermor Sculpture Park Needs You!

<div>Here’s the deal. In spring 2023, Transfix opened to the public in Las Vegas, starting what was to be a three-year touring exhibition of participatory art, much of which got its start in Black Rock City. Unfortunately, the business went bankrupt within the first six weeks of operation due to a variety of circumstances, leaving all 40+ artists to scramble to figure out how to get their large scale art removed from the casino site with no funds and ZERO support.
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<div>Want to make a difference? Here’s your chance! We’ve all enjoyed the incredible artwork that artists in our community have generously created for Black Rock City and beyond over the years. WE, the community, now have an opportunity to show them our appreciation by donating to help get their art deinstalled and off the site. And you can help Save The F*cking Art.
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<div>We have organized this fundraiser to help cover hard costs for the artists, such as heavy equipment rentals, shipping, crating, transportation and storage, and additional labor. All donations are tax deductible (through Sierra Arts Foundation), and every little bit helps. Please share this with your networks! We are making great progress but need additional support to prevent the art from being cleared unceremoniously by the casino.
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<div><a href="https://www.marcocochranesculpture.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Marco Cochrane</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/marcocochrane" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">IG @marcocochrane</a> Sculpture (R-Evoution)
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<div><a href="https://alchemyarts.art/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chad Fez Gaetz</a> (Helianthus Enorme)
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<div><a href="https://soundcave.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tyson Ayers</a> (Soundcave)
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<div><a href="https://darrellansted.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Darrell Ansted</a> (Centered and Awaken)
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<div><a href="https://www.mattmcconnell.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Matt McConnell</a> (Evolution Field)
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<div><a href="https://www.instagram.com/earlstirling/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Earl Stirling</a> (Pyrograph)
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<div><a href="https://www.instagram.com/hayden46and2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hayden Harrison</a> (Orbit)
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<div><a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002135908005" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">David Oliver</a> (Petaled Portal)
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<div><a href="https://www.charlesgadeken.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Charlie Gadekan</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/charlesgadeken/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">IG @charlesgadeken</a> (Helix and Entwined)
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<div><a href="https://spitfireforge.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Christina Sporrong</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/christinasporrong" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">IG @christinasporrong</a> (Capsule)
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<div><a href="https://www.christianristow.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Christian Ristow</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ckristow/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">IG @ckristow</a> (Hand of Man)
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<div><a href="https://www.melaniearmer.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Melanie S. Armer</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shaperofstageandsteel/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">IG @shaperofstageandsteel</a> (Sisyphus)
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<div><a href="https://lustix.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Gabriel Pulecio</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rememberingvictoriosa/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">IG @rememberingvictoriosa</a> (Infinity V3)
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<div>Anya Zaytseva (HoneyPot)
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<div><a href="https://www.ericcoolidge.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Eric Coolidge</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ericcoolidge/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">IG @ericcoolidge</a> (Autumn Spire)
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<div><a href="https://zacharycoffin.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Zachary Coffin</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/zacharycoffinart" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">IG @zacharycoffinart</a> (Throne)
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<div><a href="https://www.benjaminlangholz.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benjamin Langholz</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/benjamin.langholz/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">IG @benjamin.langholz</a> (Stone 11)
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<div><a href="https://www.kenhackearts.ca/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ken Hacke</a>. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kenhacke_arts" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">IG @kenhacke_arts</a> (Peace Under Pressure)
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<div><a href="https://www.follybuilders.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dave Keene</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/davekeane" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">IG @davekeane</a> (Paradisium)
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<div><a href="https://toddmoyer.design/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Todd Moyer</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/toddmoyerdesigns" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">IG @toddmoyerdesigns</a> (Thistles and Fluidic)
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<div><a href="https://www.hybycozo.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hybycozo</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hybycozo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">IG @hybycozo</a>
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<div><a href="https://www.jessesilver.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jesse Silver</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jesse_silver" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">IG @jesse_silver</a> (Foldhaus Shrumen Lumen)
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<div>Martin Fabregas <a href="https://www.instagram.com/le_borte" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">IG @le_borte</a> (Illumina)
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<div>Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to me! Lastly, big shoutouts to Tom Sepe, Julia Cortell, Meranda Carter, Kevin Bracken, Will Chase, Julia Russotti,  Tyler Hanson, and many others for organizing this effort!
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<div>[This relief effort is fiscally sponsored by Sierra Arts Foundation, a non-profit arts organization dedicated to engaging people in designing and building large-scale public art as a catalyst for education. 
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<div>As such contributions for the purposes of this relief effort via Sierra Arts Foundation are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
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<div>About Sierra Arts Foundation: For the past 50 years, Sierra Arts supports the artists and arts education in our Northern Nevada communities. Our mission is to teach, nurture, and support our entire communities through all the arts mediums. We provide art integrated class studies in elementary and middle school, we go into Elder Care facilities and perform live music for those that can’t get out to see it themselves, and we provide the artists in our community the opportunity to show and sell their work in our many galleries.]
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Save The Art

<div>We are sharing a call to uplift one of the biggest hearts and brightest lights we are blessed to know. Our beloved friend and sister Kristi Reyes has returned to the hospital due to a gallbladder infection and kidney shutting down, which is causing liver failure. She is currently undergoing very intense medical procedures to see if she is compatible for a liver transplant. With her past experience and cross-autoimmune diagnoses, the doctors continue to try and find the best plan for Kristi. She has a long journey ahead of her to even prepare for a liver transplant and achieve eligibility to undergo such surgery in her current condition, but she is in need of one ASAP.
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<div>It is time to come together and share with the many communities of which Kristi is a part. We are asking you all to please send her love, prayers, and if you have the means to give funds. All three of these would be most appreciated and cherished!
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<div>The funds gathered will be disbursed to her aunt Steffany who is closely supporting Kristi. Your contributions will support her body in preparing for and being able to handle a liver transplant through Whole Foods gift certificates / healthy meal deliveries, acupuncture and other holistic modalities, and additional medical expenses. No amount is ever too little. Thank you for holding Kristi in your hearts during this very challenging and scary experience. 
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Kristi's Medical Expense Fundraiser

Patrick Gleason

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