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<div>At 1:30 on the morning of January 26th, at the height of a historic snowstorm, a three-alarm fire ripped through my sister Barbie’s Winthrop home. Fire departments from Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Everett, and Massport rendered assistance to Winthrop, with seven fire trucks in all fighting a blaze in snowfall totals, freezing temperatures, and subzero windchills not seen by firefighters in 20 years. While blessed to have escaped with her life, Barbie literally left with the clothes on her back, her cellphone, and pocketbook, while her basement apartment filled up with the water being poured on a conflagration above that eventually overtook her unit as well. The house was deemed a total loss and will be demolished. Two days later, Wednesday, January 28th, we gained access briefly and retrieved Barbie’s engagement ring, passport, and a few important papers; but all of her clothes, food, kitchenware, furniture, bedding, computers, books — essentially anything and everything of practical and sentimental value — was lost. Barbie is left with absolutely nothing of her own in the middle of a deadly cold winter. The funds raised will help Barbie replace essential items and support her as she starts over after this absolute nightmare. We are reaching out for help so Barbie can rebuild her life after this devastating loss. Any support will make a difference and is deeply appreciated.
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Help Barbie Rebuild After Fire

<div>On January 24, 2026, Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a Minneapolis resident and American citizen was executed on the streets of Minneapolis by ICE agents.

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<div>This fundraiser is intended to support the loved ones he leaves behind with immediate and ongoing needs. Because details are still unfolding, and to ensure the money goes to the right person, funds will not be distributed until we can verify next-of-kin and identify the appropriate family representative to manage anything raised.

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<div>If, for any reason, the funds cannot be transferred to Alex’s family, we will direct the total amount to the Immigrant Defense Project, a nonprofit that provides litigation, advocacy, and community-defense resources to help immigrants defend their rights and fight deportation.

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Alex Pretti is an American Hero

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<div>Our cousin and friend Emily Norman is in a wheel chair and is house bound because she can’t get down the steep steps from her apartment. We are raising funds to help her get an outdoor stair lift installed so she can get out and about more. Her landlady has generously approved this, and the town permits have been granted.
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<div>Those who know Em know how upbeat and positive she always is in-spite of a complicated medical history. She struggles with a disease called neurofibromatosis where tumors located on the nerve roots of her spinal cord cause weakness and nerve damage in her arms and legs. A few years ago she had a stroke, which left her even more dependent on a wheel chair than before. Just a year ago she broke her ankle which keeps her in the wheel chair.
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<div>Em currently spends $600 for transportation, someone to lift her down the stairs every time she needs to see a doctor. And then, back up when she gets back home. Because of this cost she limits going out to absolutely necessary appointments.
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<div>A stair lift would allow Emily and her wonderful partner Robert more independence as well as allow her to remain in her home as opposed to moving to a nursing facility.
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<div>If you are able please consider donating to help Emily.
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Help Emily Gain Independence with a Stair Lift

<div>Hello, my name is Liz Orsi. I am writing on behalf of <strong>my Aunt Kim and Uncle Tom</strong>. They were blindsided late Saturday night by a house fire in Southbury, Connecticut, which destroyed everything in the home they've lived in for over 25 years. Luckily, they both were able to evacuate with their 3 dogs, but couldn't save any of their belongings; everything is gone. <strong>Kim is one of the strongest people I know after facing multiple medical emergencies after getting diagnosed with Necrotizing Fasciitis and being hospitalized for months afterwards.</strong> Within the last 5 years, she has come out stronger despite any of the lifelong disabilities that came with it. With that being said, she has been unable to work. Her husband, who works two jobs almost 7 days a week, is their only income. Having faced multiple challenges has taxed their resolve. All her medications and her medical equipment, badly needed, couldn't be saved.

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<div>Our family is beyond grateful that they escaped, and their fur babies, without any serious injuries. <strong>Any help you can provide, whether monetary or physical, will be incredibly appreciated.</strong>

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Family loses all to a fire, night before Easter

<div>Hi, my name is Amanda. Some of you know me by my nickname "Hawkeye". I am trying to provide comfort for my dear cat, Antonio Banderas. I will be using these funds to pay for life saving surgery.
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<div>Antonio was lethargic and not urinating this morning (Feb 23rd 2024), without a second thought, I drove him over to Blue Pearl Emergency. After examination, he was diagnosed with bladder stones. This requires surgery to remove.
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<div>The cost of the hospital visit was $4,587.69 *UPDATE* The hospital stay is now at $6,600
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<div>And the estimate cost of the surgery is now around $8,800. So a total of $15,400
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<div>I'm doing the best to make ends meet with two jobs, although it's not enough. However, with these funds and extra resources, I can give him the life in comfort that he deserves.
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<div>Antonio was the one who rescued me in 2011. He has always been by my side through my best and worst times. He is the definition of unconditional love. 
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Seeking contributions to relieve my furry friend

<div>This weekend a dear friend and coworker Megan Bellingham Mayo ED nurse and former flight nurse for Mayo One and her twin boys Max and Henry lost everything in a devastating fire.  All possessions are gone but most heartbreakingly her beloved dog Theo, despite the best efforts of Rochester Fire Department  was killed in the fire. 
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<div>Recently moving, single parenting two rambunctious toddler boys, and EXTREMELY busy ER shifts Megan hadn’t completed the process of obtaining renters insurance when this happened. I know she would willingly give up every single material thing she owns to get back her cinnamon bun, car ride, cabin loving, counter surfing, treat stealing best (bed hog) snuggler Theo back. 
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<div>As one of Megan’s friends I’m humbly  reaching out to ALL OF YOU to help in any capacity you are able. Megan has dedicated herself to serving the community caring for others in the ER and on the scene of someone worst nightmare.  
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<div>NOW it is our opportunity to show up on the scene for Megan and the boys….. PLEASE PLEASE DONATE. even if we all can do a little it will equal a lot! While we can never replace the most important thing lost we CAN show Megan we are here for her and ease some of their stress and uncertainty PLEASE DONATE whatever you can. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart, Nancy
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Megan Bellingham ER nurse lost dog&home in fire

<div>* Please see update regarding house fire. 01/29/22 *
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<div>Emily Daddona is an incredible daughter, sister, friend, and many more.. Emily was supposed to walk graduation with my class and I this May as nursing students at Cape Cod Community College. She was one of the best in class and felt passionate to start her career as a registered nurse this 2022.
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<div>On her way home Sunday night, she was struck by a drunk driver. She is currently in critical condition at MGH, comatose and mechanically ventilated. She has moderate brain injuries, with brain swelling that will not come down, and several skeletal fractures. I ask if you come across this post to please send your prayers to Emily and her family at this time. Any donations are deeply appreciated and will support Emily and her family through surgeries and medical expenses. She has many friends and family that need her here
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TBI recovery, med bills, home mod & apt. fire fund

<div>My daughter Ashley and I have set up this fundraiser to help her best friend Casey Moss.  Casey and her family have been through an awful tragedy and do not have a safe place to live.
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<div>Casey's dad, after a long battle with mental illness, committed suicide in their home during a standoff with the police. In the standoff, many of their belongings and most of the inside of the home was saturated with gasoline, multiple windows and doors were broken, and other damages occurred. If that wasn't enough, someone broke in to their home the following week and stole many of their belongings. Their insurance is only covering a small portion of the repairs and they need $16,000 more to just make the home livable again. Right now they cannot afford to move and don't have the money to repair the damage.
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<div>We hope you can help. Please give whatever you can. Any amount will help.
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<div>Please show them that they are not alone on this journey and that people care. They need you now. If you can't give right now, please share and pray for this family.
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A Safe Home For The Moss Family

As you all know, Brady is Chris' best friend and companion.  Chris adopted Brady almost 2 years ago.  Before being adopted by Chris, Brady was given back to the rescue two times, but finally found his forever home with Chris.  Brady is always by Chris' side and doesn't go anywhere without him.  Just this weekend, Chris and Brady relocated from New Hope, Pennsylvania back to Maine to start a brand new chapter in their lives, but this was all cut short as Brady suddenly had a medical emergency.  The first night up north, Brady was not acting himself.  He was lethargic, not eating, drinking and had no interest in going for walk, which he usually loves.  Chris immediately took him to the emergency Vet and it was initially thought that perhaps Brady had hurt his back.  He was sent home with some medication and orders to rest.  This morning, Chris could see that Brady was not doing any better, and infact was worse.  He could not walk, and had an accident which never happens.  Chris knew something was seriously wrong with Brady so back they went to the Vet immediately.  It has now been discovered that Brady is bleeding internally due to a Cancerous mass on his spleen.  He needs surgery ASAP to survive.  The vet is requiring Chris pay for the surgery upfront.  Please if you can help Chris and Brady.  No amount is too small.  Brady is all Chris has......please help them.  It has been a tough year for Chris as he just lost his job and relocated hundreds of miles away and the last thing he needs at this time is to lose his very best friend.  Please help...<img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/42065794_156864858055395_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" alt="42065794_156864858055395_r.jpeg" />

Brady Smith's Emergency Surgery Fund

<em>...a good and wholesome thing is a little harmless fun in this world; it tones a body up and keeps him human and prevents him from souring.</em><br />- Mark Twain, "Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc"<br /><br /><img class="not-resizeable" src="http://3b4efb995be6c5c64252-c03f075f8191fb4e60e74b907071aee8.r12.cf1.rackcdn.com/1736523_1405955044.4745_multi.jpeg" alt="" width="100%" /><br /><br />Free programs at <a href="http://www.marktwainhouse.org">The Mark Twain House &amp; Museum</a><span class="gmw_"> have become a staple of our community offerings. While these programs are free to YOU, they still cost money to put on: keeping the lights on so we can see, keeping buildings and parking lots safe, the air conditioning or heat going. Many of our performers, lecturers and guest artists generously donate or discount their <span class="gm_ gm_a3ae0a06-a889-d395-6e02-bdc0e2fb70b8 gm-spell">feesbut</span> there are often still costs associated with travel or set-up. </span><br /><br />Unfortunately, <strong>we recently lost our corporate sponsor!</strong> We are working to secure a new sponsor for 2015, but we need to make sure we can pay for this year's programs. We would never back out on a promise to our community, which is why we need your help. Please give whatever you can in order to help us continue to provide free, fun, and important programs for you and your neighbors. If you can't give (and even if you can and do) please share this on Facebook!<br /><br />Our Free Programs include (but are not limited to!):<br /><br /><img class="not-resizeable" src="http://3b4efb995be6c5c64252-c03f075f8191fb4e60e74b907071aee8.r12.cf1.rackcdn.com/1736523_1405455648.0451_multi.jpeg" alt="" width="100%" /><br /><span class="gmw_"><strong>Tom Sawyer Day:</strong> An event that the little scamp would approve of! This annual event is a day full of free, fun activities and performances for all. Hundreds of people come and enjoy games, arts &amp; crafts, magic shows, animals, dance, music and more.<br /><br /><img class="not-resizeable" src="http://3b4efb995be6c5c64252-c03f075f8191fb4e60e74b907071aee8.r12.cf1.rackcdn.com/1736523_1405455806.4054_multi.jpeg" alt="" width="100%" /><br /><strong>Ice Cream Social:</strong> Free ice cream sundaes (obviously!), live music, lawn games and more fun to cool off from the summer heat. Join us on July 24th this year!<br /><br /><img class="not-resizeable" src="http://3b4efb995be6c5c64252-c03f075f8191fb4e60e74b907071aee8.r12.cf1.rackcdn.com/1736523_1405455876.7455_multi.jpeg" alt="" width="100%" /><br /><strong>The Trouble Begins at 5:30:</strong> Monthly lecture series (okay, we take January and August off) featuring experts on Twain-related subjects including his work and times. Perfect for life-long learners!<br /><br /><img class="not-resizeable" src="http://3b4efb995be6c5c64252-c03f075f8191fb4e60e74b907071aee8.r12.cf1.rackcdn.com/1736523_1405456231.0999_multi.jpeg" alt="" width="100%" /><br /><strong>Other Programs:</strong> Sometimes, we just bring you an additional theatrical or musical performance, or something else that's a little fun and crazy...because we like you. This can be anything from Shakespeare on our lawn, a lecture, author signing or something entirely unique! If we have the means to do it, we'll do it!<br /><br />As Twain said:<br /><br /><em>The lack of money is the root of all evil.</em><br />- More Maxims of Mark, Johnson, 1927<br /><br /><strong>Thank you for your support of these special and FUN programs--we hope to see you soon!</strong><br /><br /><em>Please be sure to provide your address so we can send you an acknowledgment letter for your tax purposes.</em><br /><br />Questions? Email [email redacted]<br /></span>

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