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Paul is a disabled man in De Soto and a dear friend who has spent so much of his life caring for others. Anyone who knows Paul knows he is a kind soul who quietly helps however he can, whether that means housing cats, mowing, or doing small acts of kindness for people in the community. One of the biggest ways Paul gives back is by caring for the local stray cats. He makes sure they are fed and looked after, but as often happens with stray colonies, the number of cats has continued to grow. Now Paul needs support to help manage the colony in a safe and humane way. 
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 This fundraiser is being created to help Paul spay and neuter the cats in his care, vaccinate them, and then return them to the place and person they know best. Any additional funds will go toward food and litter so Paul can continue caring for them properly. <strong>How you can help:</strong> by donating or sharing this fundraiser, supporters can make a real difference for both Paul and these cats. Paul is incredibly thankful for any support you can give to help cover this expense. Please consider helping Paul continue the compassionate work he has dedicated himself to for so long. Every act of support will mean so much.

Help Paul Care for De Soto Stray Cats

<div>On January 5th, Nancy Merten went into surgery at 5:30am to have a tumor removed from the right side of her skull. By 7am, she was in the operating room, and since then, she has remained in the hospital as her recovery continues. Despite the challenges, Nancy is in good spirits and is surrounded by love, prayers, and healing vibes from friends and family. 

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<div> The journey has been difficult, and the medical bills are adding up quickly. This fundraiser is to help Nancy and her loved ones manage the hospital expenses so she can focus on healing without the added stress of financial worries. Every contribution, no matter the size, will make a meaningful difference in Nancy’s recovery and peace of mind. 

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<div> Your donation is a blessing from God. May God bless you sevenfold. The same way you have pleased me, may all your needs be met. Thank you so much for your kindness, love, and support. Much love and hugs to you.

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Support Nancy’s Healing Journey

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<div>As many of you know, Jenny Meyer’s 17-year-old son, <strong>Thomas Carter had a drowning incident</strong>. He was at a Wauzeka pool party on Saturday night.

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<div>Local first responders were quick to the scene, along with his family and friends to help revive him. His heart started again, but it was clear that his condition was critical, so he was med-flighted to UW Children’s Hospital in Madison. His heart had stopped for over an hour, but they were only able to keep him stable, and he was put into a medically induced coma.

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<div>After his MRI, we found that he had severe brain damage from the lack of oxygen during his cardiac arrest. He also was showing some brain swelling, but it was mild, and we were hopeful.

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<div>However, the swelling spiked, and it turned into a brain aneurysm. We were told that it only goes down from here and to prepare for the worst. Family and friends were notified and gathered around, hoping and praying he would be the 1%.

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<div>It soon became clear that he was not going to survive, so Jenny made the hardest decision any mother ever has to make and let him go. Those closest to him stayed until the final wisp of a brain wave faded away, and Tommy, as we knew him, was gone.

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<div>True to Tommy’s caring nature, he always made it clear that he believed in being an organ donor. He wanted to help others, even in tragedy. Jenny is donating his organs to the Children’s Hospital, so he can live on in others as a hero to those who needed him. He has been assigned a team that will gather his eight gifts so that some other mother won't have to make these same decisions. And we cannot think of a more appropriate way to honor his memory as the kind, funny, loving young man that he was.

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<div>Over the last week, and as the donation process and his final transition happens, Jenny is being stretched to the limit in many ways. She has been traveling back and forth 2 hours each way between the hospital and home, as a single mom of 5 with 2 still at home. At times, she has stayed overnight as much as she could with Tommy. At this time, with the medical bills, the upcoming services, and burial, it has already begun to take a financial toll. <strong>We cannot imagine what the days, weeks, or months ahead will be like for Jenny as she grieves the loss of her child. But what we DO know is that she and Tommy’s siblings need community and support now more than ever.</strong>

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<div>So in honor of our sweet Tommy, please donate what you can. It is to help give him the funeral and burial he wanted, and it will support Jenny and his siblings during this heartbreaking time. Please share it far and wide, because we’re calling all angels…❤️

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<div>“Calling all Angels, calling all Angels

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<div>Walk me through this one, don't leave me alone;

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<div>Calling all Angels, calling all Angels

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<div>We're trying, we're hoping, but we're not sure how…”

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<div>From his loving aunt, Raquel Meyer, and Erin Ford.

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Support for Jenny Meyer After Tragic Loss

I've been selling plants at the <strong>Viroqua Farmer's Market</strong> from this trusty rusty truck for the past 7 years.  This vehicle has delivered thousands of trees and perennials to market in this time. <br /><br />After 250k miles, and the truck breaking down 5 of my final 6 trips to the farmer's market this year, it's time to upgrade.  Currently the gas tank is being held up with luggage straps and it's pretty doubtful that I could use this for next year's market.  <br /><br />I'm hoping to buy a newer <strong>Ford Ranger 4wd</strong> in the 7-8K range (which would still be a truck that is more than 10 years old) but with much less miles.<br /><br />Those who know me, know that I live a subsistence lifestyle and don't have the resources to purchase a truck and without a credit score a traditional loan is virtually impossible.  No donation is too small and every donation is deeply appreciated.

Replacing my old Farmer's Market truck