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<div><strong>Help solve the murder of my mother Rhys Pocan and bring justice to my family.</strong>

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<div>On the night of Thursday, August 10th 1989, my mother Rhys Pocan, a 35 year old Native American woman, was tragically taken from my family and community. While walking along National Ave in Milwaukee around midnight, she was abducted in an act of unimaginable violence.

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<div>Her life was stolen, and her body was desecrated. Months later, hunters discovered her remains scattered across public hunting grounds in Wisconsin. Her head and hands were found in Vernon marsh, Waukesha county, and her torso in Nichols Creek, Sheboygan county. Decades later, her case remains unsolved leaving my family and community without the justice we deserve. 

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<div>I am launching this GoFundMe campaign to honor Rhys’ memory and to seek justice. The funds raised will be used to:

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<li><strong>Assist law enforcement with advanced investigative </strong>techniques such as DNA testing, forensic analysis, and any other technologies that were not available at the time of her murder.

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<li><strong>Establish a reward fund</strong> for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Rhys’ killer.

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<li><strong>Support awareness efforts</strong> to keep her case in the public eye and encourage community tips that may lead to a breakthrough.

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<li><strong>Charitable initiatives in the victim’s honor</strong> to establish scholarships, funds, or other charitable initiatives in Rhys’ name creating a lasting legacy. Supporting organizations working to prevent violence or provide victim advocacy. 

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<li><strong>Support for the victim’s family</strong> to offer grief counseling and mental health support for the family and the resources we need to continue our fight for justice.

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<div>Rhys was more than a victim. She was a mother, daughter, sister, friend, and was very involved in Native American efforts. My family has spent the last 35 years living with this pain of not knowing who, or why they did this. This campaign is not just about solving a crime but ensuring her story is not forgotten. 

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<div>We ask for your support to help bring her justice for me and my family. Every donation, no matter the size, brings us one step closer to achieving that goal. If you cannot donate <strong>please</strong> share this campaign to help spread her story. Together, we can honor Rhys’ memory and work toward answers that are long overdue. From every fiber of my being I appreciate you reading about my mother and supporting any way you can. ❤️ 

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<div>I keep this picture of my mom and I with the postcard next to my bed. It’s a reminder in her own words that she loves and misses me. 

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Justice for Rhys Pocan: Help Solve Her Murder

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<div>SKYWAY BOWL is America's only Black-owned United States Bowling Congress certified professional league bowling facility. We are raising money to provide a means for us to expand our operations our and spread awareness about the sport of bowling in our community on Chicagos Southeast Side. 


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<div>SKYWAY BOWL is a staple of Chicago's Southeast side community with a legacy spanning over 75 years. Our goal is to establish a strong foundation for the continued existence of this relic for future generations to come!







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<div>Secondly, the antiquated property taxing system of Cook County assess our property taxes based on inflated property values. As a result, we are paying more than we should for property taxes because the real value of our property is much less than the assessed value at which our property taxes are based. This annual bill puts a strain on our income and makes it difficult for us to invest in the expansion of our operations.







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Operation Save Our Lanes

<div><strong>The Future of Local Food Is Being Built—Right Here, Right Now</strong>
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<div>We now serve over 500 households, generating $40,000/month in revenue. Our flock is back after the bird flu. We’re building a safer, more resilient chicken coop with a new high tunnel. And with three years of operations behind us, we’re no longer guessing, we’re growing based on real numbers.
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<div><strong>We are halfway to profitability.</strong>
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<div>This year, Kakadoodle is projected to lose $200,000. That’s a hard number to type. But it doesn’t reflect the full picture.
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<div>It <em>doesn’t</em> include the <strong>$64,000</strong> already raised through your generosity on GoFundMe.
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<div>It <em>doesn’t</em> include the <strong>$87,000</strong> in leftover income from the now-suspended LFPA food access program.
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<div>Even with all of that, we’re making it work. And we’re so close.
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<div><strong>We’re All In</strong>
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<div>Five years ago, we left our modern suburban home and moved into a 150-year-old farmhouse, driven by a vague but urgent belief: that technology could help fix what’s broken in our food system.
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<div><strong>How You Can Help</strong>
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<div><strong>Donate</strong> – If you’ve given before and can give again, thank you. If it’s your first time, we’re incredibly grateful. Every gift matters.
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<div><strong>Share</strong> – Your words help carry this mission further than we ever could alone.
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<div><strong>Buy</strong> – For those in our delivery area: Continue to fill your weekly carts on kakadoodle.com. Vote with your grocery dollars and support us and the small farmers we work with.
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<div><strong>Connect</strong> – If you know someone who believes in mission-aligned food systems and might want to invest, collaborate, or support us—please reach out. We are activity looking for strategic partnerships to help bring Kakadoodle to the next level.
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<div>With full hearts and hope,
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Help Us Survive 2025 & Get Chemical-Free Food to People

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<div>It is my hope that a high quality recording of the book will further uplift the voices of contributors, who include formerly incarcerated workshop participants, artists, teachers, and a prison warden.
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<div>The first half of the book is Finn and my story of falling in love in a prison workshop, and the impact of the social turmoil and utopian aspirations of the times, the early 1970s. I am seeking two experienced, well known actors to read the chapters that Finn, an incarcerated participant, and I, co-facilitator of that workshop, wrote. Part II essays are written by five sets of other people deeply impacted by each other in other ways and spawned in prison theater workshops in Louisiana, New Zealand, Scotland, New York, and across the US. They will read their own chapters.
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Voices from Prison Theater Workshops: an Audio Experience

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<div>We are in the process of filing a claim with UPS, but reimbursement is limited and unlikely to cover the full loss - if anything at all. That’s why I’m asking for your help. <strong>Every dollar raised will go toward helping her recreate lost inventory, cover travel expenses, and recover from this heartbreaking setback.</strong>
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<div>As an artist, she has always been dedicated to bringing joy to others through her work. Now, she needs the support of her community to help get back on her feet. <strong>If you can donate—no matter how small—it would mean the world to her. If you’re unable to contribute, sharing this fundraiser would also be an incredible help.</strong>
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<div>Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity. Your support makes a difference!
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Help the JuiceBox Club Recover from a Devastating Loss

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<div>Upon hearing a serious commotion outside, I ran from our apartment and found my fiancé fiercely trying to protect our dog as a large black dog continued to bite and tear at Bart. I had no time to think and jumped in to help Brandon. The attacking dog's owner was present but was not helpful and at one point stood up and walked away saying, "F*** it, shoot the dog."
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<div>Our neighbor ran outside and ultimately helped us pull the much larger dog away from Bart. At this point, Bart was bleeding profusely and clearly had severe wounds. There was no way one person could transport him to the hospital, so Brandon and I immediately applied pressure to the wounds we could and drove to the nearest emergency vet, MedVet Salt Lake City.
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<div>Bart was rushed in under critical care, and we were placed in a waiting room. After being seen by the medical professionals, we were faced with the option of pursuing life-saving surgery or ethical euthanasia.
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<div>I've tried to honor the severity of this attack without being gruesome, but the damage was extensive.
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<div>Bart's skin on his back had been ripped from the muscle, he had two exposed hernias, and the doctors were not yet able to tell us if any internal organs had been damaged.
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<div>Our pets are our family. We did not blink. We gave them the credit cards we had and asked them to save him by any means possible. We were rightfully devastated and traumatized. Not only was our beloved dog viciously mauled and nearly killed, but we had both witnessed something so horrific and gruesome... to hear your loved ones screaming... No one should ever have to go through that. It is something that will haunt us for the rest of our lives.
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<div>Bart underwent extensive surgery, with more anticipated, but, by some miracle, no internal organ damage. One of the bites was 1/4 inch from hitting one of his kidneys. He has massive stitches along his back, legs, and belly, is currently on 7 medications, and has 3 JP drains that we've been monitoring and recording twice daily.
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<div>He was able to come home Friday the 10th with a follow-up surgery scheduled for Tuesday the 14th.
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<div>Brandon suffered from several bites and visited a doctor after we got news of Bart's successful surgery.
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<div>Our initial vet bill was $8,206. With the help of our immediate family we've been able to reduce this amount to $6,700, which includes Bart's second surgery. We are still waiting to hear what to expect moving forward.
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<div>We are working with animal control, but unfortunately, we believe the attacking dog and owner are unsheltered. We have not been able to find them since the incident, but after I posted on the NextDoor app, we were told of another neighbor and their pup who were attacked, luckily not as severely, by the same dog. He was spotted in the area up to two days after the incident, but animal control was not able to find them. In SLC, animal control handles all dog attack incidents rather than the police. We are largely concerned as our neighborhood is right next to Liberty Park, which has massive amounts of dog traffic, and we don't want any other family to go through this. Normally in Utah, the courts would hold the owner of the attacking dog responsible for medical bills (according to the animal control officer working our case), but it's incredibly unlikely anything will come of this in our case.
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<div><strong>Bart has a long road to recovery, but something in the universe along with the incredible surgeons at MedVet helped us save his life.</strong> To see my fiancé breathe for the first time in days and get to be with his best friend again, there is no price.
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<div>Brandon and I both work in education and are facing thousands in vet bills. We have been asked several times if there is a way for folks to help out. MedVet does not accept any forms of payment except from the owner. <strong>We were encouraged to create this GoFundMe to possibly help alleviate some of the financial stress of this emotional and traumatic event.</strong> We are so incredibly grateful for our community-- we have received so much love and understanding as we navigate this, and it's impossible to have all of the words to express our gratitude.
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Aid for Bart's Long Road to Recovery

<div>My name is Lashawn Hamiel, I am Andre’s mother.
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<div>On Friday, January 31, 2025 around 6pm tragedy struck in Philadelphia when a plane crashed and caused debris to fall. While trying to protect his 4yrs old sister, a piece of debris went through the car's windshield, piercing 10-year-old Andre Howard III in his head causing serious injuries. Now, Andre faces a long and difficult road to recovery.
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<div>Andre’s family is overwhelmed with the emotional and financial burden of this unexpected tragedy. His medical care, which includes surgeries, therapy, and ongoing treatment, will be extensive. While Andre’s strength and resilience shine through, his recovery will require time, care, and resources.
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<div>This GoFundMe is set up to provide vital support for Andre and his family during this challenging time. Donations will go toward:
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<div>•	Support for his family, including travel, lodging, and lost income as they take time to care for Andre
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<div>•	Day-to-day needs as they adjust to life after this tragic event
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<div>Andre is a kind, loving child with a bright future. This tragedy has shaken our family and the community, but with your help, we can focus on what matters most: helping Andre heal and thrive.
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<div>Every donation, no matter how small, makes a difference. If you are unable to contribute financially, please consider sharing this page to spread the word.
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<div>Thank you for your generosity and compassion.
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<div>#AndreStrong23 
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Help 10 year old Andre Howard Recover After Plane Crash

<div><strong>Louvenia Jenkins is a survivor of the 2025 Pacific Palisades fire</strong> that saw her home of seventy-odd years and all her possessions reduced to ash. Louvenia Jenkins is a 97-year-old neighbor of the Pacific Palisades. She is one of the first individuals of African descent to own property in the Palisades, and certainly the first Black woman to be a homeowner in the neighborhood.

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<div>Louvenia Jenkins was and is loved by many, having been an educator in Southern California for years, and a mentor to friends and family for many more years. Just last year, students at Santa Monica Community College made a documentary about her life and, equally as important, how she uplifted the lives of those around her. Not so long ago, she invested much of her personal wealth to create the UNCF scholarship #byLAforLA. Her investment funded the Richard L. Sykes Memorial Scholarship, named after her cousin. Starting in the 2019-2020 academic year, the Sykes Memorial Scholarship supported 25 rising first-year African American students who were residents of the greater Los Angeles area, through up to five years of college.

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<div>In many of our times of need, she was there. Now, it is only right that in her time of need, we as a community stand beside her.

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<div>Her property is gone, and she has little hope to see it restored within her lifetime, but we can still afford her comfort.

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<div><strong>The funds generated for this campaign will be used to support Louvenia Jenkins and her caregiver, Jose, who rescued Louvenia from her home and has been working around the clock to ensure the safety and comfort of Louvenia in these trying times. The most pressing concern at the moment is securing adequate lodging for a woman of her age.</strong>

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<div>I am a relative of Ms. Jenkins, who lives and teaches in the state of Louisiana. I have been asked personally by Ms. Jenkins to help manage her affairs and to raise funds to help support her in the process of getting back on her feet and finding some sense of normalcy.

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Palisades Fire Relief Fund: Louvenia Jenkins, 96

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