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<div>Jeff Wiley here, Caleb's Dad from Mr Brewer's 4th Grade class.  As many of you might have heard from your children, Mr. Brewer has been out for over a week now and many might be wondering why.  I reached out to Eric last Thursday to check on him and see if he was OK because we all know his absolute joy is to be with the kids.  He mentioned that he and his wife were involved in a serious car accident where they were both injured and their car was a total loss.  His wife sustained some broken ribs and they both were pretty banged up.  I was shocked yet relieved that by God's grace, they were spared much worse outcomes.  They both have been home recovering and getting better daily.   In speaking with a few other parents, we came to realize he will have medical and car expenses to add to the burden of recovery.  I asked Eric if he would mind that I share these details with you all, with his permission, so that we can bless him during this unexpected life event.  He responded "I would appreciate it. We need all the love and prayers we can get."

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<div>To that end, I am asking you to join us in helping "Love on Mr. Brewer" with a financial donation to help he and his family during recovery.  He will have Medical bills and they now have to purchase a new family vehicle.   Any amount would be greatly appreciated.

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Lets Love on Mr. Brewer!

<div>Dear friends, family, and fellow community members,
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<div>We come to you today with heavy hearts and a profound sense of urgency to support one of Chicago's bravest, Firefighter Anshawn Slater of CFD Truck 12. A dedicated public servant and a true hero, Anshawn has faced a life-altering tragedy that has left him fighting for his life after being shot multiple times outside his home in the early morning hours of January 31st.
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<div>Anshawn's commitment to the city of Chicago and his fellow firefighters is nothing short of extraordinary. Day in and day out, he has put his life on the line to protect and serve our community, displaying unwavering courage and dedication. Anshawn's selfless actions have undoubtedly saved countless lives and made our city a safer place for us all.
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<div>Now, it's our turn to rally around Anshawn during his time of need. The physical and emotional toll of his injuries is immense, and the road to recovery will be long and challenging. As he faces mounting medical bills, rehabilitation costs, and various other expenses, we are reaching out to our community, near and far, to join us in providing the financial support he deserves.
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<div>Your generous contributions will help alleviate the financial burden on Anshawn and his amazing family, allowing them to focus on his recovery without the added stress of financial strain. Every dollar donated brings us one step closer to ensuring Anshawn receives the care and support he needs to overcome this unimaginable ordeal.
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<div>Let's come together as a community to show our gratitude for Anshawn's unwavering dedication and sacrifice. Your support, whether big or small, will make a significant impact on his journey to recovery. Share this campaign with your network, spread the word, and let's show Anshawn that he is not alone – that we stand with him in solidarity.
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<div>Thank you for your compassion, generosity, and commitment to supporting a true Chicago hero.
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<div>With heartfelt gratitude,
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Stay Strong Anshawn: CFD FF on Road to Recovery

To Everyone: Please consider donating money to this worthwhile cause. Richard &amp; Kim are dear friends of mine and when I found out Kim had a severe stroke, my first thought was "What can I do to help?" Setting up a Go Fund Me Account was one of those ideas. I have never known  a more deserving, self-less &amp; caring couple that can use some financial assistance. The money donated won't make Kim's medical event go away but what it will do is lessen the financial stress &amp; optimize the environment for a full recovery.<br /><br />This is Richard &amp; Kim's Story:<br /><br />My wife has been dealing with multiple sclerosis for 25 years. She has relapsing remitting form which means that gradually overtime she has declined in mobility and health related to the MS. The MS has affected mostly her left side resulting in weakness in her arm and leg and she has lost 40% of her vision in her left eye due to damage from optic neuritis from the MS. Kim has adapted well and learned her limitations with all this.<br /><br />Then tragically on December 22 at 8 PM, Kim suffered a major stroke that resulted in her losing her speech and all of her right side. The stroke was in her left medial cerebral artery (the main blood supply left side of brain) and the doctors had to go in and retrieve the clot as she was not a candidate for TPA. She had an ischemic stroke caused by vasculitis that the neurologist believes was caused by the MS medicines Kim was on. Kim Spent seven days in the ICU and then a step down unit.<br /><br />On New Year’s Day, she was then transferred to an acute rehab hospital. By this time Kim was speaking a few words, but it was obvious she had cognitive as well as short term memory issues related to the stroke besides the loss of her right side which, is also her dominant side. Kim was there for three weeks where she did extensive rehab to learn how to use her left side as much as possible. Kim came home on January 24 and to be perfectly honest, I was scared to death how I was going to take care of her. Mind you, due to COVID, I only got to see Kim once the whole time before she came home. Kim still needs extensive rehab as we have a nurse that comes once a week. Occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech therapy come twice a week for the next month and reevaluate her each month. Kim has been improving baby steps and so thankful for that, but she has a long road ahead of her yet.<br /><br />Currently, Kim is in a wheelchair and is sleeping in a hospital bed in our living room that is on the first floor and I sleep on an air mattress next to her so I can be close to her. Our house is a two-story house and my ultimate goal is to be able to get her to sleep in her own bed upstairs and to be able to take a shower as there are no showers on the main level and all I can do is give her sponge baths. There are many things I am grateful for, the support of family and friends, family that is taking care of Kim so I can go to work. But I am really surprised what insurance doesn't cover:  Mobility devices, stairlift systems, rehab equipment, etc. Some of which is just astronomical priced.<br /><br />Thank you very much for reading this and considering to donate for my wife so I can try and give her a life as close to normal as I can.<br /><br />Richard Christensen

Raise Money For Kim's Medical Expenses

Hey everyone, As I’m sure most of you have heard by now, Rob Truevillian, PIC from A71 has been battling Covid 19 in the ICU at MacNeal hospital in Berwyn. As of our last report, he is still intubated and sedated but currently holding his own. As you can imagine, his family has had quite a lot on their plate right now and we thought we might do something to help especially at this time of year. With that said, we’re taking up a collection and asking that we each pitch in what you can. We’re asking you to help support one of our own and his family in a time of need. All money collected will go to buy Xmas presents for Rob’s family, some flowers for Rob’s wife and maybe we’ll even have some left over to help with some bills. I’ll have a card for everyone to sign and be collecting next day. Please keep Rob and his family in your prayers.  Thanks again

Robert Truevillian

As many of you may know Dylan Cunningham left this world yesterday during a dive training exercise. I think it’s only fitting to help raise some funds for his family, fiancé and his soon to be son, to help lessen the stress during this time. Many of us were honored to have had the privilege of knowing Dylan and having him be apart of our lives. Those who didn’t get the chance should know that he would have welcomed you with open arms. He was a genuine person who cared for every person he met and could put a smile on anyone’s face. Coworkers, friends, and family, let’s do what we do best and give back to the man who gave his all each and everyday.

These funds will be given to Laura as a beneficiary and be used by them for whatever is needed. 


Here is the link for the Baby Registry as well . 

<a href="https://www.buybuybaby.com/store/giftregistry/viewregistryguest/549352601?wcref=yes&amp;wcsid=787859010&amp;selectedRLVFilters=_recommended&amp;fbclid=IwAR0gc8MIfC4cIkNcIWvrkkaP9F_iZgmdcZc6w9J5eDjwGq1e7uWWSYFIWkw" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.buybuybaby.com/store/giftregistry/viewregistryguest/549352601?wcref=yes&amp;wcsid=787859010&amp;selectedRLVFilters=_recommended&amp;fbclid=IwAR0gc8MIfC4cIkNcIWvrkkaP9F_iZgmdcZc6w9J5eDjwGq1e7uWWSYFIWkw</a>


As well as an amazon registry.

<a href="https://www.amazon.com/baby-reg/laura-nye-december-2020-darien/XA9SW2N3J96R?fbclid=IwAR36qZYKC5WFg3EeVkHEG2uG2h1rIBKUH-HAr9Lxj30nDp6JrwNCL0RXCi4" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.amazon.com/baby-reg/laura-nye-december-2020-darien/XA9SW2N3J96R?fbclid=IwAR36qZYKC5WFg3EeVkHEG2uG2h1rIBKUH-HAr9Lxj30nDp6JrwNCL0RXCi4</a>

Dylan Cunningham’s Memorial fund

Please join us in donating to Grant Raymond's medical and healing fund in the battle against glioblastoma brain cancer. Grant was diagnosed with advanced stage glioblastoma recenlty following brain surgery to attempt to remove the cancerous tumor. Grant is in for a hell of a fight,  but that certainly wont stop everyones' favorite "former genius" from giving glioblastoma a run for its money!  Grant and his family have decided to take every possible avenue to beat glioblastoma.  With the recent diagnosis Grant is already in the process of chemo and radiation, along with seeing the best specialists available.  This medical fund is to help alleviate the financial burden of treatment and healing.  Grant is a former member of the United States Marine Corp.  He is currently an active 19 year member of the Chicago Fire Department.  He was promoted to Lieutenant in 2016.  Prior to that Grant was a firefighter on Squad 1, Truck 2, Tower Ladder 37, Truck 40 and Engine 99.  As of 2013 the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) reported that 68% of firefighters get cancer in their lifetime, which is about 45% higher for members than the general public.  We have all been affected by cancer but hope that Grant's youth, determination and our help will see him through another one of Grant's many adventures!  For those of you who know him personally, you know if anyone can beat this it's Grant.  For those of you who don't, trust us, Grant's "got a guy that's going to hook him up".  Please give what you can and share!!! Thank you for any and all support.  Semper Fi<img class="not-resizeable" src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/25925028_1512497274.5284_funddescription.jpg" alt="" width="100%" />￼<br />In his "infamous" Cubs floppy hat<br /><img class="not-resizeable" src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/25925028_1512497706.4917_funddescription.jpg" alt="" width="100%" />￼<br />Creating fire wood<br /><img class="not-resizeable" src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/25925028_1512497763.7273_funddescription.jpg" alt="" width="100%" />￼<br />Running his "business" endeavors<br /><img class="not-resizeable" src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/25925028_1512497809.9417_funddescription.jpg" alt="" width="100%" />￼<br />Staying '"hydrated"<img class="not-resizeable" src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/25925028_1512497854.2461_funddescription.jpg" alt="" width="100%" />￼<br />Double black diamond "I got this"<img class="not-resizeable" src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/25925028_1512497953.586_funddescription.jpg" alt="" width="100%" />￼<br />His lovely bride Nia<br /><img class="not-resizeable" src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/25925028_1512497988.9072_funddescription.jpg" alt="" width="100%" />￼<br />Grant has many vices and loves but nothing like his dogs especially this guy “Chester”<br /><br /><a href="https://youtu.be/yz3P6VKLBx8" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://youtu.be/yz3P6VKLBx8</a>

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