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<div>My name is Nancy. For those who may not know me, I’m a longtime friend of <strong>Carrie Fill</strong>. I am reaching out to ask for support during the most challenging time of Carrie's life. I’ve known Carrie since I was a child—she’s like the big sister I never had. Our families have always been close, and she’s always had my back whenever I needed her. She holds a very special place in my heart.
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<div>Carrie is truly one of the kindest and most generous people I know. She’s loyal, trustworthy, and a woman of strong faith. Her heart is always in the right place.
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<div>What many people might not know is that Carrie has endured three knee surgeries in the past year. She is now facing her fourth, and she will need a 5th surgery soon after. This journey has been incredibly tough on her—physically, emotionally, and financially. She is currently unable to work due to the pain she’s been experiencing.
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<div>In October 2024, Carrie underwent what was supposed to be a routine total knee replacement surgery. The procedure went well, and she was on the path to healing.
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<div>However, just days after her staples were removed in November, She suffered a traumatic fall in her kitchen. The accident reopened her incision and completely tore her quadriceps muscle. She nearly bled to death and required two blood transfusions and emergency surgery to repair the injury and clean the wound to prevent infection. She remained in the hospital for five days, relearning how to walk with a walker while undergoing intense pain and physical therapy.
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<div>Despite this, complications escalated. She developed a serious infection in December, requiring another revision surgery and a 5-day hospitalization. The infection had reached her bone marrow, which forced her onto a 4-week PICC line regimen of IV antibiotics, administered at home under weekly nurse supervision.
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<div>From January through March 2025, she continued fighting through pain, physical therapy, and follow-up appointments, trying to stay strong and hopeful. But in April, she was rushed to the hospital again with sepsis and had another 6-week course of IV antibiotics through a PICC line.
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<div>By July, new imaging showed that the cement holding her knee implant had failed due to recurring infection, and the bone in her leg is being eaten up by it, in other words, deteriorating at a quick pace. Her medical team at both Hoag and UCI hospitals agreed that her only option now is another major surgery to implant an antibiotic spacer in her leg to try to save it. If this doesn’t work, and if there’s not enough bone left to support a new implant, her leg will have to be amputated.
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<div>This entire ordeal has already lasted over 10 months, with a projected 1-2 more years of recovery and surgeries ahead. She applied for disability, but her initial claim was denied. She's submitted an appeal, which could take 9 to 18 months to process and still isn’t guaranteed.
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<div>During this time, she has been unable to work due to her medical condition. She is now facing overwhelming financial hardship, struggling to pay for:
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<div>Rent and basic living expenses
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<div>Medical bills not covered by insurance
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<div>This has been an extremely emotional and painful journey, physically and mentally. Yet through it all, she continues to hold on to her faith. She believes that God’s not done with her yet. She's choosing faith over fear, and she's staying positive, even when it’s hard.
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<div>We're humbly asking for your help during this time so Carrie can continue to fight for her health, stability, and future.
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<div>Thank you for reading Carrie's story. Any help or prayers you can offer are much appreciated.
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<div>With Gratitude,
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<div>Nancy Fleming
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<div>*WARNING. Some of the images of Carrie's knee during previous surgeries/infections are graphic. 
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Support Carrie Fill's 5th Knee Revision Surgery

<div>We are heartbroken to share the devastating news that the Gaudreau family has experienced a tragic and unfathomable loss. On August 29, 2024, a car accident took the lives of Matthew and his brother John.
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<div>In this unimaginably difficult time, we are coming together to support Matthew's wife, Madeline and their growing baby Tripp, and help alleviate some of the financial burdens they now face. Your support will allow them the time to take off work to grieve and heal as a family.
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<div>Although no amount of money can ease the pain of loss, your support on any level will help take some of the financial weight off the Gaudreau family as they navigate this journey.
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<div>All donations raised will be transferred directly to Madeline to help pay for funeral expenses and baby Tripp.
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Support Madeline and Baby Tripp After Tragedy

<div><strong>**UPDATE:</strong> This fundraiser was initially established to support a toy drive for Damar’s community, sponsored by the Chasing M’s Foundation. However, it has received renewed support in light of Damar’s current battle and we can’t thank all of you enough. Your generosity and compassion mean the world to us.
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<div>As representatives of Damar, the team at Jaster Athletes posted the fundraiser updates and will work with the Hamlin family, The Chasing M's Foundation, and the GoFundMe team to ensure the safe delivery of funds.
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<div>Damar created The Chasing M’s Foundation to use as a vehicle to bring lasting impact to his community. The foundation supports toy drives, back-to-school drives, kids camps, and more. We're hopeful about Damar's future involvement in disbursing the incredibly generous contributions.
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<div>This is the only current fund that is being used by the Hamlin Family. We appreciate your understanding as we give them the time and space they need to focus on Damar's health first.
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<div>Again, thank you for your thoughts, prayers and support during this time. <strong>UPDATE**</strong>
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<div>As I embark on my journey to the NFL, I will never forget where I come from and I am committed to using my platform to positively impact the community that raised me. I created The Chasing M's Foundation as a vehicle that will allow me to deliver that impact, and the first program is the 2020 Community Toy Drive.
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<div>This campaign gives you the opportunity to contribute to our first initiative and positively impact children who have been hardest hit by the pandemic. 100% of the funds raised will go toward the purchase of toys for kids in need.
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<div>If you are not able to contribute monetarily, you can support this initiative in other ways. We are accepting donated toys at the Daycare Center or simply spread the word by sharing this fundraiser on your social channels.
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<div>Thank you so much for supporting me on and off the field. I am grateful to have the opportunity to work with you to help make the holiday season a little brighter for the kids in our community.
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<div>Damar Hamlin
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