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In a single moment, life changed forever. 
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 Taylor Vugteveen was recently involved in a devastating boating accident, leaving the Vugteveen family facing an unexpected journey. While we are incredibly thankful that Taylor is receiving excellent medical care, the road ahead will be long and challenging. Recovery will require much more than time. There will be ongoing medical needs, rehabilitation, therapies, and long-term care. 
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 As the family focuses on Taylor's healing, they will also face the overwhelming financial burden that accompanies such a life-changing event. This fundraiser has been created to help ease those financial pressures so the Vugteveens can devote their hearts and energy to what matters most, supporting Taylor through every step of recovery. Every donation will help with medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, future care needs, and the many unforeseen expenses that come with long-term recovery. 
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 The Vugteveen family is so grateful for the incredible outpouring of love, encouragement, and support they have already received. Most of all, they are thankful for the countless prayers being lifted on Taylor's behalf. As Taylor prepares for surgery on Tuesday 8/3 to amputate her right foot, they humbly ask that you continue praying for God's healing hand to be upon Taylor, for wisdom and guidance for the doctors and therapists, for strength and peace for the entire family, and for hope to sustain them through each day of this journey. Thank you for surrounding Taylor and the Vugteveen family with your generosity, compassion, and faithful prayers. Your love and support remind them that they are not walking this road alone. Please continue to keep Taylor and the family in your prayers and consider sharing this page with others. 
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 "Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." — Isaiah 41:10

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<div>Nicole is a single mother of two amazing children, and she’s always been the heart of her workplace. Recently, Nicole suffered a stroke and was diagnosed with MS, which has turned her world upside down. Now, she’s facing a series of infusions and treatments, and the medical bills are piling up. 
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<div> Nicole is known for giving her heart and soul to her company, working long hours in dispatch. Her coworkers and contractors love her—many call just to speak with her, knowing she’ll do everything she can to help. She’s built strong connections with clients and is a huge support system for everyone around her. Most Saturdays, she’s at work, making sure her drivers are cared for and supported. 
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<div> This fundraiser will help cover Nicole’s medical bills and support her as she focuses on recovery and caring for her children. Any contribution, big or small, will make a difference for Nicole and her family during this difficult time. Your support means the world to them.
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<p>We need your help! My grandson Levi, who is just 6 days old, is in the hospital, on ECMO, for a cardiac condition. This began at 3 days old. My daughter, LaDonna, is a stay at home mom with 6 children (3 under 4 years old). My son in law Jesse is an amazing sales rep, but due to market decline, lost his job 3 weeks ago. My family needs help. They are beautiful family of 8, who are faithful God loving people. They are going to need help with food and mortgage, and doctors bills. 
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<p>I am going to paste my son in law's Facebook post, for more explanation of Levi's condition;
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<p>LaDonna Sault and I know there are a lot of updates being given about how things are going with Levi. I want to give a few updates as well as praises to Yahweh. 
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<p>1. Saturday, we took Levi into Edward Hospitals Emergency Department. We went there because Levi was having labored breathing and was not eating. 
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<p>Edward has a Nicu ward that is also really good, so we figured they could care for Levi if it was more than something small. 
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<p>There was no room at the Inn, so to speak, for Levi, and we needed to be admitted as the doctors agreed Levi is more than a little sick. 
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<p>2. We were transfered to Lurie's children's hospital in Chicago late Saturday night. 
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<p>At 2:30 AM, we received, arguably, the hardest news we have ever heard for our family. Levi's heart has a defect in an artery leading away from it to the body. There is a narrowing causing a blood traffick jamb, and it sent him into shock due to lack of O2 being sent while also having a slightly smaller left Ventricle trying to send the blood out. 
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<p>He will need hear surgery to fix the issue. 
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<p>3. Beyond that, he had issues being cause by the lack of oxygen in his liver and kidneys primarily, and he has toxins that were being elevated due to his filters not working at full capacity. For the surgery to be as safe as possible, these toxins need to come down. 
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<p>4. Yesterday, mid afternoon, Levi gave us another scare with an unexpected cardiac arrest. He needed help breathing and chect compressions. 
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<p>He was placed on a life support system that is now helping his heart rest and oxygenation his blood as his lungs are effected as well. 
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<p>We thought this might have also given him a stroke, but blessings abound as his brain scans came back negative, and surgery was not needed emergency style last night! 
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<p>Praises to our Father God! 
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<p>1. No room at Edward opened up needing another place. Luries was able TO TAKE US, and we didn't know that it is the #1 hospital in the nation for pediatric care. 
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<p>God provides! 
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<p>2. Family stepping in and helping. My parents were here and have decided to stay until things settle and stabilizes out, and brothers and sisters providing food, care, and comfort for our family and us. 
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<p>God provides again! 
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<p>3. Church family and friends. The outpouring of God's people have blessed us in more ways that we could have imagined! Food, gift cards, prayers, encouragements, visits, care, babysitting, everything! Truly, I cannot tag everyone as there are too many blessings to count from the body of Christ. 
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<p>This is what God designed the church to be and the body of Christ is working! 
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<p>God provides again! 
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<p>4. A timely visit from pastor Brian Bougher providing love and encouragement right when we couldn't be in the room with Levi. 
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<p>God provides again! 
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<p>5. Bible passages that come at a timely manner. Psalm 77 came up on my Bible in a year devotional right after the hardest part of yesterday, and reading it brought us to our knees in prayer and praises for God's mercy. He may not be vocal about his presence with us, but he is there and working. We are seeing it every day, sometimes it just takes a look back to see His actions guiding us where we need to be. 
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<p>Yahweh provides again! 
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<p>When we read to Praise God in all things, we are learning how to do so in trials and storms. 
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<p>Peace is there in the chaos. 
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<p>Love in a seeming void. 
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<p>Joy in the heartbreak. 
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<p>Patience in the rush. 
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<p>Kindness when the world attacks. 
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<p>Goodness in the fallen world. 
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<p>Gentleness in the pain. 
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<p>Self control when emotions overload. 
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<p>Please pray for my family and, if you can, donate. 
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<p>Thank you in advance! 
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<p>Happy holidays to you and yours. 
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<div>We are devastated to share that beloved husband, father, coach, and mentor, Brett Roat, passed away this weekend. Brett was an incredibly loving and caring husband and father, as well as a wonderful role model to so many young men and women whom he coached throughout the years.
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<div>Brett passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 18th, 2021. He leaves behind his wife and best friend, Nikki, and his  children: Brenden, (age 18), Aubrey (age 6), Brett Jr., (age 2), and nearly three-month-old daughter, Delaney.
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<div>Brett’s legacy of passion and personal connections lives on throughout the numerous young men and women he coached at the Chicago Fury ‘AAA’ Hockey organization for over 14 years.
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<div>Those blessed to have crossed paths with Brett know his cackling laugh, infectious positivity, and his care-free, loving attitude toward everyone he encountered.
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<div>With this sudden tragedy, we are asking for donations to help off-set the costs of the funeral services, and to help provide future care for Brett’s wife and three children.
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<div>If you are able to do so, please consider donating and sharing this page. It would mean the world to those who knew and loved Brett that we have taken care of his family. We are so very grateful for every donation during this difficult time.
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Brett Roat Memorial Fund

Meet my 72 yr old father, Jack (local missionary), and stepmom, BeBe (global missionary—teacher). They lost their home in the San Diego Lilac Fire which devastated the Rancho Monserate senior mobile home community. My dad’s purpose in life is to help youth find their spiritual calling. My stepmom has dedicated her life to educate youth across the globe. They are selfless beings who exist to love and serve others.  <br /><br />Their insurance covers less than 50% of what they need to get back on their feet. A DONATION OF ANY AMOUNT will help them get back to serving others. <br /><br />SHORT TERM GOAL: $25k for immediate expenses needed to get back on their feet. <br /><br />STRETCH GOAL: $250k for all uncovered expenses needed to rebuild.<br /><br />Please SHARE THIS with others and help this loving couple return to their life of service. <br /><br />Learn more about how they make the world a better place: <a href="http://youthvisionamerica.com/?page_id=2" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">http://youthvisionamerica.com/?page_id=2</a><br /><br />Thank you for all your support and love.<br /><br /><img class="not-resizeable" src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/26049402_1512884658.8754_funddescription.jpg" alt="" width="100%" />￼￼<br /><img class="not-resizeable" src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/26049402_1512884767.7808_funddescription.jpg" alt="" width="100%" />￼￼<br /><br /><img class="not-resizeable" src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/26049402_1512884820.51_funddescription.jpg" alt="" width="100%" />￼￼

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