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<div>At 1:15 PM on March 26, my brother George (Ujo) texted his friend that his job interview went great. By 1:22 PM, he was unresponsive. By 2:00 PM, paramedics were telling me he might not survive the drive to the hospital. Code Blue.
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<div>My name is Gerald. I'm George's younger brother. This is what happened.
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<div>George (Ujo), 27 years old, had just wrapped a job interview he was excited about. He FaceTimed a friend to celebrate. Mid-call, he grabbed the left side of his head, experiencing thunderclap headaches, looked at his friend, and said: "Is this an aneurysm?"<em> </em>He tried to google his symptoms on the call.
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<div>Then he went pale, started sweating, and stopped responding. His friend called someone nearby to rush to George's apartment. That friend arrived within five minutes and found George barely conscious — eyes rolled back, drenched in cold sweat. He called 911. Then he called me.
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<div>I got there three minutes after the paramedics. I watched four of them carry my brother to the ambulance. He couldn't walk. He couldn't talk.
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<div>A paramedic called me on the way to the hospital and said something I will never forget:
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<div>At the ER, I was asked to give consent to operate on my brother's brain. Consent to put him under anesthesia. Consent to open his skull. Consent to do whatever it takes to keep him alive.
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<div>They called my dad. They told him the same thing — George most likely wouldn't make it, and he should get to the hospital before it's too late.
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<div>My dad called me back. I have never heard my dad cry. Not once in my entire life. He asked if I could fly our mom from Las Vegas to Los Angeles so she could spend George's final moments with him.
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<div><strong>Six Hours in the Waiting Room</strong>
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<div>George went into emergency surgery at 4:30 PM. It lasted over six hours.
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<div>For six hours, our family stared at a waiting room screen showing patient names and their status. I watched George's name sit under "OR / Procedure" while other patients moved to post-op recovery, one after another.
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<div>By the sixth hour, his name vanished from the screen. It didn't move to recovery. It just disappeared.
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<div>We didn't know if he was alive.
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<div>Five minutes later, a supervisor told us George was out of surgery and had been moved to the Neuro-ICU.
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<div>That was the first time I exhaled in six hours.
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<div><strong>What Happened to George</strong>
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<div>George suffered a ruptured brain AVM — an arteriovenous malformation. It's an abnormal tangle of blood vessels in the brain that he was born with. It had been there, silently, for 27 years without anyone’s knowledge. No symptoms. No warning signs. On March 26, it ruptured without any reason causing a hemorrhagic stroke, flooding the left side of his brain with blood.
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<div>The left side of the brain controls language, memory, and motor function.
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<div>During the emergency surgery, surgeons removed a section of George's skull to give his swelling brain room to survive. They evacuated as much of the hemorrhage as possible and placed a drain to relieve the dangerous pressure. The surgery lasted over 6 hours and saved his life.
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<div>But the AVM itself — the root cause — was intentionally left untreated. Removing it during the emergency would have risked further brain damage. That requires its own surgery, and George's brain has to heal first.
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<div><strong>Where George Is Now</strong>
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<div>George is now in stable condition. Follow-up scans show significant improvement and his doctors are cautiously optimistic.
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<div>But he is facing:
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<div><em>At least 6 months before he can work again</em>
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<div><strong>Why We Need Help</strong>
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<div>George was on involuntary unpaid leave from his job when this happened. That's why he was interviewing. He has zero income.
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<div>George didn't cause this. He was born with it. He lived 27 healthy years — no medications, no medical history — until it ruptured on what was supposed to be a good day.
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<div>Other ways to support George:
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<div>Share this page with your network
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<div>Messages of encouragement — we read every single one to him
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<div>If you can't donate, please share this page.
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<div>Every share puts George's story in front of someone who might be able to help. That matters more than you know.
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<div>George's doctors say that at 27, healthy and strong, he has one of the best possible recovery profiles. Young brains can heal and rewire in extraordinary ways. There is real hope.
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<div>But 6 months of surgeries, therapy, and bills with zero income is more than our family can carry alone.
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<div>My parents and I will be managing these funds to pay for his medical bills, rehabilitation, and living expenses. 
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<div>Thank you for reading about my brother.
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Help George (Ujo) Recover from a Sudden Brain Hemorrhage

<div>My name is Jake, and I am organizing this fundraiser to support the Wilkinson family after recent flooding destroyed many of their essential tools and personal belongings, as they work to recover and rebuild.
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<div><strong>Help the Wilkinsons Rebuild </strong>
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<div>In March 2026, historic rainfall and unprecedented flooding swept across Hawaiʻi, causing widespread devastation throughout the islands. On the North Shore of Oʻahu, entire neighborhoods were overwhelmed as rivers and drainage systems overflowed, turning streets into waterways and destroying homes, businesses, and livelihoods in a matter of hours.
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<div>Among the families most deeply impacted were the Wilkinsons, who live in Waialua, just minutes from the shoreline and at the heart of the North Shore community.
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<div>This fundraiser was created to support Ben, Dee and their three boys: Lawakua (4), Makakoa (8) and Maleko (10) as they recover from a disaster that erased years of work, essential tools, and personal belongings—leaving them to rebuild nearly from scratch.
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<div>Ben “Big Ben” Wilkinson is a longtime North Shore resident, big wave surfer, craftsman, and community member. Dee was born and raised on the island of Oʻahu. They live in Waialua, where their daily lives are deeply intertwined with the ocean, creativity, and the close‑knit fabric of the North Shore.
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<div>Ben is widely known not only for his surfing, but for his woodworking, carpentry, and overall craftsmanship. Over the years, he has built custom wooden tables, cash wraps, and fixtures—many of which can be found in local spaces and stores. His work reflects patience, durability, and pride in creating things meant to last.
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<div>For the Wilkinsons, Ben’s workshop was not a side hobby. It was a critical source of income, a place of creativity, and a foundation for supporting their family while staying rooted in the community they love.
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<div>In March 2026, relentless rain fell across Oʻahu, with the North Shore experiencing some of the most severe flooding seen in decades. Water levels rose rapidly and without warning, and the Kaukonahua Stream, which runs alongside the Wilkinsons’ home, overflowed and overtook their yard.
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<div>Like many families in the area, the Wilkinsons were left in shock by how quickly years of work and essential possessions were lost.
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<div>The flooding resulted in devastating losses for the Wilkinson family. Nearly everything stored in their yard and workspace was destroyed, including major household appliances, Ben Wilkinson’s entire woodworking shop, specialized tools and milling equipment collected over many years, raw wood and works‑in‑progress, surfboards and essential gear, and the infrastructure needed to safely operate the workspace.
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<div>These were not items that could be easily replaced. Many of the tools were essential to Ben’s livelihood, while others represented years of investment, care, and craftsmanship. In Ben’s own words, the family “lost everything” that made working and earning an income possible.
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<div>This GoFundMe exists to offer the Wilkinsons direct, immediate support so they can focus on recovery instead of constant financial uncertainty. Funds raised will help replace essential woodworking tools and equipment, begin rebuilding Ben Wilkinson’s workshop and income stream, cover short‑term living and recovery expenses, restore stability for the family, and support their long‑term recovery after a sudden loss.
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<div>If you are not able to donate, sharing this fundraiser with your network helps increase awareness and reach others who may want to support disaster recovery efforts on the North Shore of Oʻahu.
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<div>The Wilkinsons are deeply grateful for the outpouring of care, generosity, and kindness they have already received. Each message of support and each contribution is a reminder that community does not disappear when disaster strikes—it comes together.
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Support the Wilkinsons' Flood Recovery

<div><span>On March 20, a massive flash flood swept through Haleiwa and Waialua, leaving devastation in its wake. Among those hardest hit were John and his ohana, the heart and soul behind Surf n Salsa, a beloved local taco truck. In just a few hours, their entire business was destroyed—kitchen equipment, outdoor refrigerators, fresh produce, meats, tables, chairs, and even the gravel and plants that made their spot special were all lost to the floodwaters. The damage to the trailer, floors, walls, and roof was overwhelming, and all their inventory was ruined by water and rot.</span><br />
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<div>Despite this heartbreaking loss, their first thought was for their community. As soon as they could, they fired up what equipment they had left and began making hot meals for cleanup volunteers and neighbors affected by the flood. Their generosity and spirit have always been at the center of Surf n Salsa, and now they need our help to rebuild.

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<div>Your support will help the Surf n Salsa ohana replace their destroyed equipment, rebuild their taco truck, and cover lost income for themselves and their employees. Every donation, no matter the size, will make a real difference in helping them get back on their feet and continue serving the community they love. Please consider donating or sharing this fundraiser to help bring Surf n Salsa back to Haleiwa and Waialua.

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Help Support Surf n Salsa After Flood

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<div>Hello family and friends. We have some very difficult news to share. My amazing dad, Jim, was in a horrific motorcycle accident on February 6th. He has severe head trauma, broken ribs, a broken nose, and broken facial bones. Part of his skull had to be removed to relieve intracranial pressure. He is currently in the ICU of a major trauma center fighting for his life.



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<div> My dad truly is the toughest man I have ever known. This whole thing has been horrific and gut wrenching. It doesn't seem real at times. I can't sleep much because all I see when I close my eyes is my dad's smiling, goofy expressions and then reality hits again and it feels like I get a punch to the gut. I have tried to figure out a way to make sense of everything and I don't think I ever can. 



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<div>His wife, Sue (my beautiful mama), is absolutely devastated. They were already on somewhat of a fixed income. as it is, but now things will be extremely difficult on her. She is having medical difficulties of her own and is trying to find a way to care for herself and my dad, as well as their 4 legged children. There are medical bills mounting up and Sue has no way of getting extra income for bills, groceries, animal care, etc…



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Help Jim and Sue Through This Tough Time

<div>Hi, my name is Keisha Nicole Lacy, and I’m a grieving mother living every parent’s worst nightmare. Tragically, I lost my beloved daughter, My’Kari Jacob’s, who passed away by suicide in our family home. I was the one who discovered her, a moment that has forever changed my life and left my heart shattered beyond words.
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<div>Since that day, I’ve been struggling with overwhelming grief and trauma, as well as the heavy financial burden of laying my child to rest. No mother should ever have to plan a funeral for their youngest daughter, and yet I’m now facing the painful reality of trying to afford a proper and dignified homegoing service for My’Kari while navigating unimaginable emotional pain.
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<div>My’Kari Jacob’s was a sweet, kind, and creative young woman whose light touched everyone she met. She had a beautiful spirit, a warm heart, and a presence that filled rooms with love and joy. Those who knew her describe her as someone who made others feel seen, valued, and cared for. Her creativity and gentle soul left a lasting impression on friends, family, and her community. Although her life was far too short, My’Kari left her mark on the world, and her memory will continue to live on through the love she gave so freely.
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<div>I’m reaching out during the darkest time of my life, asking for help I could never imagine I would need. Any donations will go directly toward funeral and memorial expenses, allowing me to give My’Kari the loving and respectful farewell she deserves, without the added weight of financial stress.
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<div>Any contribution, share, or kind word means more than can be expressed. Please consider supporting me and my family as we mourn the loss of my precious daughter and begin the long journey of healing.
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<div>Thank you for your compassion, generosity, and prayers during this heartbreaking time.
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Honoring My’Kari Jacob’s Beautiful Spirit

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Help Jim and Sue Through This Tough Time

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