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<div>In Loving Memory of Taylor Thach
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<div>It is with unimaginable sadness and heartbreak that we share the loss of Taylor Thach, a beloved Center Street School student, who tragically passed away following an accidental drowning.
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<div>Taylor had been a Cougar since kindergarten and was a beloved member of the school community. He was known for his kind heart and friendly spirit. Affectionate and polite, he often went out of his way to ask others how they were doing or to wish them a good day. He brought joy to those around him.
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<div>As a community, we are struggling to make sense of such a devastating loss. The El Segundo Families have always shown up for one another in times of need, and we know so many people are asking how they can help. This GoFundMe is one small way we can come together to support the Thach family during the most difficult time of their lives.
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<div>All funds raised will go directly to the family to help ease immediate expenses and allow them the space and time they need to focus on healing and honoring Taylor’s memory.
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<div>Please keep the Thach family, Taylor’s classmates, teachers, friends, and loved ones in your thoughts and prayers. If you are able, any contribution—no matter the amount—is deeply appreciated. If you are unable to donate, sharing this page and keeping Taylor’s memory alive means just as much.
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<div>Taylor was deeply loved, and he will never be forgotten.
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<div>With love and support,
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Honoring Taylor Thach’s Memory

<div>Update (8/14/26): It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our dear Ryan Simpkins following his courageous battle with cancer. Ryan passed away on July 22nd, surrounded by the love of his family and the support of his friends and co-workers.
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<div>Ryan touched the lives of so many, and his loss is deeply felt by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
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<div>Please keep Amy, Liam, and the entire Simpkins family in your thoughts and prayers as they navigate this incredibly difficult time.
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<div>The Torrance Police Officers Association is coming together to support Ryan Simpkins and his family during an unimaginably difficult time.
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<div>On January 7th, 2026, Ryan was diagnosed with an extremely rare and aggressive form of cancer: Stage 4 metastatic non-small cell lung cancer with an incurable BRAF V600E mutation. This fast-spreading cancer was discovered after what seemed like nothing more than a persistent cough. Since his diagnosis, the cancer has been found to have spread to his brain, liver, and stomach.
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<div>Ryan is just 39 years old and will celebrate his 40th birthday on March 5th.
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<div>Ryan and his family are dedicated members of the Torrance Police Department. Ryan has been with TPD since 2015, beginning his career as a Records Technician and later promoting to Administrative Assistant in the Financial Planning &amp; Strategy Division. Ryan’s wife, Amy Simpkins, has served as a TPD Services Officer since 2012, working as a jailor, a parking enforcement officer in the Traffic Division, and now as the Department’s court liaison. Ryan’s sister-in-law, Natalie Blumfield, has also been with TPD since 2010 and currently works as an Administrative Analyst in Services. His co-workers at TPD describe Ryan as a caring, funny, and genuine person.
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<div>Ryan and his family currently live in El Segundo, a community they love and actively support. As a family, they regularly attend local events &amp; fairs, and enjoy giving back to the South Bay community they call home.
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<div>Ryan is known for his big heart and love for life. He’s a huge Anaheim Ducks fan, loves the outdoors, and looks forward every year to camping and fishing trips to June Lake. He and Amy love taking Liam to Disneyland, where Ryan’s favorite character, Donald Duck, never fails to make their adventures extra special. One of Ryan’s greatest joys is simply playing video games with Liam and making memories together.
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<div>We have set a goal of $50,000 to help cover medical expenses and unforeseen costs during this journey. Any contribution, no matter the amount, means more than words can express. If you’re unable to donate, please consider sharing this page and keeping Ryan, Amy, and Liam in your thoughts.
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<div>Thank you for supporting Ryan and his family during this incredibly challenging time. Your kindness, generosity, and compassion are deeply appreciated.
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Help Ryan and Amy Simpkins Through This Tough Journey

Our family is still in shock after the rapid decline and passing of our beloved husband, father, and business partner, Ron. He lived with so much heart, curiosity, and generosity — and losing him has changed our world overnight. Many people have asked how they can help. The truth is that one of the biggest ways to support us right now is through financial help. Ron’s illness brought unexpected medical expenses, and we’re also facing the realities of moving forward with one income while caring for the kids and stabilizing the business he poured his soul into. 
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Support for Our Family After Losing Ron

<div>On October 17th, an El Segundo resident (whom we are referring to as “AJ”) was detained by ICE as he sat in his truck in the parking lot of a Home Depot in Inglewood. AJ is married to Carmen, an American citizen who has lived in El Segundo for over 20 years and whom many in the community know from her 35 years at the Post Office and from her years working at the former Rite Aid in town.
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<div>AJ had a Green Card application in process at the time he was detained. He is currently being held in Calexico, 220 miles away. AJ is diabetic and requires a special diet and prescribed medication, which he has not been given. There are grave concerns for his health.
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<div><strong>We are seeking help for his immediate needs: </strong>funds for mounting legal fees and for the travel costs Carmen faces as she attends hearings and advocates for him.
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<div>El Segundo is at its best when we show up for neighbors in need, and right now this family really needs our help. Please donate what you can, and please share far and wide.
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<div>The ICE raids have now affected a beloved resident of El Segundo, Carmen, and her husband, AJ:
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<div>Carmen immigrated from Peru many decades ago and is a U.S. citizen. She has worked hard over the years; currently, she works 12-hour shifts six days a week for the U.S Postal Service, a job she’s held for 35 years. She moved to El Segundo when her son was a small child so that he could receive a good education. She scrimped and saved and sacrificed and was able to purchase a condo here in town. Her son attended El Segundo schools, where he played on the football team, and went on to serve in the Marines for ten years. Now he is a federal contractor in Nevada. Many of us know Carmen because she worked at Rite-Aid for many years, as well as at the Post Office.
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<div>Carmen’s husband AJ has lived in the US for over twenty years. Carmen met AJ when she was out dancing with friends: “When my friends went out to dance, we would call him to dance with us.” AJ became Carmen’s dance partner. “And little by little… I didn’t realize I was falling in love with him.”
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<div>In 2023, with the help of a new lawyer, they were able to correct the birthdate on the application, which seemed to resolve the issue. They expected the application to move forward. A backlog of 7.6 million Green Card applications existed in 2023, and the processing of Green Card applications remained stalled.
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<div>On October 17th, 2025, at 9:00 AM, as AJ sat in his truck in the parking lot of the Home Depot in Inglewood, he was surrounded by ICE agents, who forced him from his truck and detained him. They confiscated his phone and would not allow him to call an attorney or his wife. He was taken to the Downtown Los Angeles Metropolitan Detention Center. Fourteen other day laborers were taken along with AJ.
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<div>A few weeks after AJ was detained, Carmen received an email with a notice for AJ to appear at an immigration hearing regarding his Green Card application. Since he was already detained, of course, he could not appear. Because he did not appear, his application was denied, leaving him vulnerable to deportation.
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<div>AJ had a hearing on November 17th, and Carmen made the trip to Calexico to be in the hearing and see him, but after arriving, she was told by the court clerk that the hearing was virtual. She sat inside the tiny courtroom of the Imperial Immigration Court with the court clerk and watched the proceedings on a large screen. The judge and an interpreter were virtual from another location. AJ was virtual from the Imperial Detention Center. AJ’s lawyer was virtual as well.
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<div>AJ struggles to keep his spirits up in detention. There has been pressure put on him by authorities to sign the papers that would force his deportation to Mexico. Thirteen of the men who were detained along with him have been deported. Another man has disappeared and can’t be located by his family. Carmen has requested local clergy to visit AJ in detention, but the Imperial Detention Center is not allowing clergy or other advocacy groups to visit detainees.
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Help Reunite El Segundo Family After ICE Raid

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<div>Ed is 88 years old, an Army veteran, and he still works five days a week, eight hours a day. He has never received the pension he earned after a lifetime of hard work, and he lost his wife years ago.


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<div>Despite everything, Ed shows up every day with quiet dignity, strength, and perseverance. His story is a stark reminder that too many of our seniors, especially veterans face incredible challenges just to survive.


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88 & Still Working:Let’s Support Veteran Ed Bambas

Israel and his wife have spent years building their small contracting business from the ground up. After working his way through the trades, Israel started his own company eight years ago, and together with his wife, they’ve become a trusted team in their community. Yesterday, while we were looking at flooring, their locked truck was broken into in broad daylight. Thieves stole a collection of essential tools, including a four-speed impact driver, a set of drills, a Makita battery-powered circular saw, and a combo kit drill/driver. These are the tools they rely on every day to complete projects and support their livelihood. 
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Help Israel & Teresa Replace Their Stolen Tools

<div><strong>Support for The Bresnitz Family who lost their home and belongings in the Eaton Fire.</strong>
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<div>Our dear friends Anna and Darin Bresnitz lost their home in the catastrophic Eaton Fire last night. Their beloved Altadena home, where they lived with their two children, Josephine, 6, and Oliver, 3, and two dogs, was burned to the ground with nearly all of their belongings inside. Luckily, they are safe but are displaced and in need of support as they begin to put their lives back together, find a new place to live, and replace everything that was destroyed.
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<div>Anyone who knows Anna and Darin knows that they are the most generous and kind people who would do anything to help a friend or someone in need. <strong>Now is the time for us to come together to support in any way we can while they piece their lives back together from this devastation.</strong>
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Support for The Bresnitz Family's Fire Recovery

<div>On August 4th 2024, 27-year-old Jorge Santos was riding his road bike from his home in Baldwin Hills to the city of El Segundo to meet some friends at a local brewery on a beautiful summer Sunday. Only a few blocks away from his destination, Jorge was hit by a suspect running from the San Bernardino Sheriff's Department. This suspect was driving at a very high rate of speed, ran the stop sign, hit Jorge, and kept going, leaving him unconscious and bleeding in the street after being thrown into the air off of his bike. Several citizens raced to Jorge’s aid and stayed with him until fire and paramedics quickly arrived and took him away. Due to the help and care given by the medics and firefighters of the El Segundo Fire Department, combined with an absolute miracle, Jorge survived the hit and run. He was in a coma from the day of the accident until August 7th (4 days) and now after multiple surgeries continues to reside in the hospital with a broken left femur, broken left hand and fingers, two broken clavicles, two collapsed lungs, every rib fractured/broken/bruised, hip issues, and road rash. He still is unable to get out of bed or walk.
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<div>“If you came to one of our group bicycle rides in recent months, you probably enjoyed the company of the smiling, positive ray of joy that is Jorge. He brightens up every mile on the road and every conversation at a stop. At the end of a long ride, he’s always happy to divert his homeward route in order to escort anyone back to their car, a metro station, or their block in order to ensure that everyone gets home safely.”
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<div>This has been a very challenging week for both @fitzjoy1love and I.
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<div>We were trying to keep this quiet, but many of you are finding out and both of our phones have been flooded with kind messages but we don’t have the energy to respond.
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<div>Many of you have reached out and asked how you can help, as you know these things are very costly and insurance covers what it can.
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<div>Only if you feel the need, you can help us by making a donation to help Fitzjoy continue to get the care that he needs.
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<div>We all love him so much and he is such a generous soul that is always there to help others. Please keep him in your prayers that one day he can Breathe with ease again. ❤️‍
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Help Fitzjoy Breathe with Ease

<div>It is with deep sadness that we share that Alex Jury passed away suddenly on May 7th. He is survived by his loved ones, particularly his loving wife Diana and 3 beautiful children (Angela, Timothy, and Samantha). Of course, easing the immense grief will be difficult to all whose lives he touched. Everyone who knew and loved Alex knows how caring he was, that he was a real-life super dad, and that his number one priority was always his family.
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<div>There has been an outpouring of love and support that has come our way for which we are so grateful. There was a meal-sending schedule that was created Day 1 (which is completely booked for several months) and has helped so much. To those who want to contribute further, we felt that this was an appropriate means of doing so. Others have offered gift cards, books/puzzles for the kids, and even play dates…no gesture is too small, even kind words go a long way, and we can’t express our thanks enough. If you’d like to reach out outside of this channel, you can reach out to Diana’s sister Joanna, at (646) [phone redacted].
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<div>Thanks again – the outpouring of support coming our way is beyond anything we could’ve imagined. Alex touched so many lives and he will truly be missed.
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In Loving Memory of Alex Jury

<div>Hi, my name is Lauren Phillips and I am fundraising on behalf of Center Street Elementary's beloved teacher, Ms. Scaltrito who is retiring after an incredible 36 years of service. Throughout her career, Ms. Scaltrito has not only imparted knowledge but has also dedicated her time, resources, and emotions to each student fortunate enough to have been under her guidance.
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<div>Ms. Scaltrito has been more than just a teacher; she has been a mentor, a role model, and a source of inspiration for countless students. She has gone above and beyond to ensure that her students receive the best education possible, often dipping into her own pocket to provide resources or spending countless hours outside of school to offer extra help and support. If you are fortunate to know her well, you know that she looks beyond her classroom to provide direct assistance throughout the community. No student in need went without once she was involved.
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<div>Your contribution, no matter how big or small, will go directly to Ms. Scaltrito and will be a beautiful way to say 'thank you' to her for her 36 years of service, love, and care.
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<div>Please consider donating and sharing this campaign with others who have been touched by Mrs. Scaltrito’s kindness and passion for teaching. Let's come together to celebrate and honor a truly remarkable teacher who has made a difference in the lives of so many.
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<div>Thank you for your support and for helping us make Mrs. Scaltrito's retirement truly special! Please leave your message of support below and we will be sure to make sure she receives them.
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Our beloved Ms. Scaltrito is RETIRING!

<div>Ms. Moote started teaching Kindergarten at Center Street School in 1987. That's right .... 37 YEARS! 37 classes of children have had the honor of having Ms. Moote as their first introduction to education. She has played such an integral part in the foundation of many of our children's lives. She is the epitome of the most thoughtful, giving, loving and kind teacher. We are so lucky to have had her. - Ms. Moote's Room Moms
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<div>After 37 years of dedicated service in the classroom, statewide education activism, and advocacy, Daphne Moote has announced her retirement from the El Segundo School District effective at the end of the 2024 school year. A graduate of the University of Southern California School of Education, (Where her father, the late A. Lloyd Moote was Professor Emeritus of European History) and the CSU Dominguez M.Ed. program, Daphne is a tireless and selfless advocate for students, teachers, administrators, and district employees. Moote helped generations of students begin their educational journey as a National Board-Certified Early Learner Generalist and Trainer of teachers seeking National Board Certification. She served her entire classroom career as a kinder teacher, while influencing the lives of students at every grade level.
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<div>From the very beginning, her passionate activism and advocacy work was evident. Beginning at the local level as a Building Representative for the El Segundo Teachers Association, Daphne rose rapidly through the various levels of ESTA; eventually serving as the President of the El Segundo Teachers Association for an unprecedented 16 years! All the while building a solid relationship with the California Teachers Association and spearheading efforts to negotiate significant benefits for deserving El Segundo District employees. Of vital importance was working to preserve class sizes and programs that support student learning. Her efforts did not go unrecognized.
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<div>Moote is a three-time recipient of the Bay Valley Service Center Council WHO Award (We Honor Our Own), given for her years of dedicated service to the El Segundo Teachers Association, The Bay Valley Service Center Council, and the California Teachers Association. Moote also served as a trainer of TLC staff, and numerous committees, such as PTA Council. Her behind the scene efforts helped make the El Segundo School District generally, and Center Street, a recognized institution of academic excellence. Her efforts do not end there.
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<div>Along with her husband, Daphne co-founded a popular summer education nonprofit, the Daphne A. Moote Learning Academy (DAMLA), which began in 1990. The curriculum focuses on learning through the creative arts, and has been a pioneer in the development of similar summer projects that have emerged. Her experience in curriculum development and his experience as a playwright and director, have joined to produce a fun learning experience, supporting their research that learning is enhanced by the creative arts. Her many years as an ETM (Education Through Music) devotee adds a special quality to the summer workshop experience.
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<div>But it is in the classroom, helping to develop new learners, where Moote finds her greatest joy. To this day she hears from students who go back many years, and she marvels at the many occasions when now adult former kindergarten students enroll their own kids in her Center Street kinder class. Her social media accounts abound with photos, notes, and remembrances from both current and past students and their families. The love pouring out from folks who have learned of her impending retirement is frequent and fulfilling. As a recent group of parents who were former students commented when they heard the news of her retirement, “There is only one Ms. Moote. She will be missed. Thank you!”
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Ms. Moote's Retirement Party - June 1, 2024

<div>You may know Ken from his roles as Santa in Home Alone, the guy Bill Murray kisses in Groundhog’s Day, or in Armageddon where his character loses his life saving the world from a giant asteroid. Now, we need the world’s help to save Ken.


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<div>Ken Hudson Campbell is an accomplished film, TV, and voice-over actor &amp; improvisational comedian who has been a card-carrying union member for upwards of 35 years. On October 27th, 2023, Ken was diagnosed with cancer, a tumor had elusively grown on the bottom of his mouth and it began encroaching on his teeth. On December 7th, he is scheduled for a 10-hour surgery, during which a large part of his jawbone will be removed, along with his lymph nodes, and part of his leg bone. Surgeons plan to reconstruct a new jaw for Ken from this leg bone, install it, and treat him with radiation. He will have a 6-month recovery period &amp; Chemo may be needed afterwards as well.


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<div>In January of 2022, following the COVID-19 pandemic, Ken lost the SAG-AFTRA health insurance that he had used for his whole career. Since then he has switched to Kaiser, &amp; has great faith in his new team. Regardless,  he's looking at a week in the hospital, dealing with a feeding tube, skin grafts, and a Tracheotomy, <span>and we are looking at further recovery possibilities like nursing homes . Even though physical therapy and speech therapy are covered, we  are anticipating huge out-of-pocket costs for caregivers/skilled nursing, insurance premiums, medical equipment, transportation, dental implants, dentures  and who knows what else. Our entire immediate family, Kathleen, Richard, and Michaela, are planning on taking care of him as much as we can during this long journey.</span>
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<div>Ken Campbell is a family man. A loving father of two children with an admirable lust for life, and a passion for acting, writing, &amp; sports. It is possible that this procedure will affect his ability to work as an actor in the future. We are asking for your help so that Kenny can use the time ahead to return to health, and spend more time with family &amp; friends. Every prayer, positive thought, dollar, or gesture of support means the world to our family.


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Help Ken Hudson Campbell Fight Cancer

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<div>Like many of you, I feel helpless too often when it comes to the light that has entered our lives - Abigail Bull, an angel with eyes that are the color of the Caribbean.
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<div>Abigail was born October 12, 2020 in Bangkok to a very loving Mommy and Daddy Naomi and Danny Bull. Shortly after birth, she was diagnosed with Phelan McDermid Syndrome (<a href="https://pmsf.org/)," target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://pmsf.org/" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://pmsf.org/</a>),</a> a rare genetic condition that has predisposed her to a series of neurological and physical challenges. Naomi has become a full-time caregiver, driving Abigail to 30+ hours of therapy a week, school, doctor's apt, etc. Abigail's health insurance continues to increase as she needs continuous care from the best doctors.
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<div>Abigail is making a lot of progress through therapy, and most notably through her intensive programs where she receives one on one therapy for several hours a day. Her third intensive will start in August, and she is expected to make strides!
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<div>This GoFundMe is to raise funds to offset  Abigail’s health insurance, and the cost of her intensives which are not fully covered by insurance. She deserves the world, and can only continue to make progress in intensives with our help.
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<div>We will be organizing a Walk for Abigail this Fall for her 3rd Birthday. Stay tuned for more information!
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<div>Lots of love,
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Love for Abigail

<div>Hi my name is Lee Boyles, and I am raising funds for Mark and Linda the owners of The Donut Shop.  Mark and Linda have provided fresh baked donuts to the community of El Segundo for many years .  These kind people were robbed three days ago and the armed individuals made off with their $5000. rent money! Please help me replenish it.  Thank you.  
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The Donut Shop robbery

<div><strong>WHAT HAPPENED TO TYRE</strong>
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<div>My name is RowVaughn Wells. I am the mother of Tyre Nichols. My son, Tyre Nichols, was pulled over for suspected “reckless driving” on January 7, 2023. There is no evidence to substantiate this claim. Further, police claim that my son left the scene on foot. It turns out that he was just trying to get to my house for safety -- which was only a few blocks away from where the incident happened. My baby was just trying to make it home to be safe in my arms. Tyre was unarmed, nonthreatening, and respectful to police during the entire encounter!
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<div><strong>BRUTALLY BEATEN BEYOND RECOGNITION</strong>
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<div>During my son's interaction with the police, they beat him beyond recognition until he became unconscious. He was then taken to a hospital and immediately placed on life support. He died 3 days later, but I believe that my son died on January 7th, the moment those 5 Black Memphis Police Officers pulled Tyre over and beat him to death for no good reason. His cousin who saw him in the hospital, swollen and disfigured, like “he was a scary monster.”
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<div>All 5 Officers have been fired, and charges ranging from Murder 2 to Kidnapping, have been filed against them. The video of Tyre's murder is set to be released any day now. I would like to warn everyone that the contents of the video are "horrific." However, I am asking people to protest in peace after its release. I don’t want us burning up our cities, and tearing up the streets because that’s not what my son stood for.
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<div><strong>ABOUT TYRE</strong>
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<div>Tyre Nichols was loved by his community and was known to be gentle, kind, and joyful. He loved skating and was originally from the Bay Area in California. He was known as someone “you know when he comes through the door he wants to give you a hug” and that “he wouldn’t hurt a fly.”
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<div>He had never been in trouble with the law, not even a parking ticket. He was an honest man, a wonderful son, and kind to everyone. He was quirky and true to himself, and his loss will be felt nationally.
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<div><strong>WE ARE SEEKING SUPPORT FOR OUR FAMILY AND TYRE'S MEMORIAL</strong>
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<div>My husband and I have had our entire world turned upside down by what happened to our son. We are two hardworking, loving parents, that now have to turn our full-time attention to seeking proper justice for our son, Tyre Nichols. In addition, we have yet to have the proper space to begin our grieving process, which will be long and burdensome. This fundraiser will help cover the costs of our mental health services. It will also cover time off from our 9-5 jobs because we do not have unlimited PTO. Additionally, we want to build a memorial skate park for Tyre, in honor of his love for skating and sunsets. &lt;3
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<div><strong>Note:</strong> Thank you to COMMUNITYx, a social network for change, and its CEO Chloe Sledd, who have helped our family create this fundraiser and bring greater justice to this issue.
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Tyre Nichols Memorial Fund

On January 2nd, our friend Lauren was part of a horrific attack in lower Manhattan that you may have heard about from the local New York City news.  I won't get into the particulars, if you would like to know more about the event please read the article below, instead I would prefer to focus on how we can help Lauren recover. <br /><br />Lauren has undergone significant head trauma which has taken a physical and emotional toll. At the time of writing this she is in the ICU and could remain there for the rest of the week. The recovery from this incident will involve aftercare and put Lauren in a situation where she will be unable to work for a little while. <br /><br />The first time I met Lauren was after a show that she performed in. Right away I knew she was a supreme talent. What I did not know was the depth of her kindness and empathy for others. She cares about people deeply and now she needs our help. I know Covid has stretched things thin for some folks so please donate whatever you can to our friend and help us by sharing this page. Thank you so much for your time. <br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/amp/s/nypost.com/2021/01/03/bat-wielding-man-injures-multiple-people-in-nyc-in-crime-spree/amp/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://www.google.com/amp/s/nypost.com/2021/01/03/bat-wielding-man-injures-multiple-people-in-nyc-in-crime-spree/amp/" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.google.com/amp/s/nypost.com/2021/01/03/bat-wielding-man-injures-multiple-people-in-nyc-in-crime-spree/amp/</a></a>

Help Our Friend Lauren Hobbs

It is with heavy hearts that we have been informed of Mackenzie Lueck’s death. Due to this unforeseen circumstance, we have decided to raise money for funeral costs and other potential expenses. Any donations will go directly to the Lueck family. We appreciate all of the kind words, thoughts, prayers, and time that has gone into finding Kenzie. If you are able to donate, it would be greatly appreciated. Rest In Peace, Kenzie. You are loved and will be deeply missed.<br /><br />The Lueck family has confirmed that this is the correct Gofund me and are appreciate of all the donations.

Kenzie Lueck Funeral Funds

Hi...my name is Amy Grant and I am the Mother to two sons who have been taken care of by Carmen Perez at Andi's House Daycare.  Late this Summer, Carmen found out that she was very ill and has since had to leave her position at Andi's.  I don't know Carmen very well on a personal level, but I do know that my boys both love her and that her love was boundless for all of the children and families that she took care of.  My heart breaks for her as I see her battle cancer.  She can't eat, she can barely speak, and I can sense she's full of fear.  I would like to reach out to all of the people who know her, and ask for some help to put her mind at ease about the financial part of this journey...she needs every ounce of energy for the physical part.  <br /><br />Please show Carmen how much she means to us and how much she is loved.

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This GoFundMe has been created for our friend, Dr. Amanda Clarke Nowakowski. Here is her story:<br /><br />My husband, Joe Nowakowski, died in June of 2014 three months after we discovered that he had metastasized kidney cancer. Though he had been feeling poorly for months,  we never thought that his aching back was caused by aggressive tumors eroding his spine, or that his absentmindedness was from lesions that had spread to his brain.  Before his illness, he had been an avid tennis player, an active ultramarathoner, a devoted dad, and a wonderful husband.<br /><br />After Joe died, I found out that his business had been suffering for many months and he had, in the desperation and muddled thinking caused by his undiagnosed brain tumors, borrowed heavily to keep our lives going. Finally and the most difficult of all, without telling anyone, he cancelled his life insurance policy to save money. All of this was so unlike Joe – he had become  a man desperate to save his business and family whose brain and decision making were afflicted by an unknown disease.  So after his death, we were faced with a mountain of debt and bills, along with the sorrow that he had been living with a secret anguish as he scrambled to take care of his family.<br /><br />Because we had no equity in our house, we lost our beautiful home and had to find families for our beloved dogs, the finicky poodle Oliver and lumbering Lab puppy Hugo.  Before we moved, we donated all of our possessions – furniture, clothing, kitchen supplies, camping, gardening, and sport equipment, tables, paintings, televisions, computers.  As we gave everything away, we knew the things were inconsequential.   My daughters and I still had our health and each other, and we were bolstered time again by the support of family, the kindness of friends, and the guidance of church.<br /><br />This week, however, we received another blow. Because of California law that took effect in January, I am being taxed on the over $475,000 that I lost in our house.  I have learned that this is called “phantom income” – since I never saw it!  When I found out that my tax bill will be nearly $50,000, I almost passed out.  I am a widow, a high school English teacher with a daughter going to college next year, and I have very little in savings due to my attempts to settle all of my husband’s debts honorably.<br /><br />I have worked since I was fifteen (starting out in a Stuckey’s in Knoxville, Tennessee!) and I have always been self-supporting, but I can’t handle this final catastrophe on my own. I thank anyone who could contribute, even in small way, to help me and my daughters!

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