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<div>Help Tareq Yahya Mustafa Al-Seikaly and his beautiful family find hope and a brighter future! My name is Leah Humdani, and I'm a physics graduate from the UK. Tareq's sister, Salma, reached out to me on TikTok, where I've been making videos to raise awareness and gather support for this incredible family.
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<div>When the border reopens, Tareq and his family plan to escape Rafah and start a new life. However, they need financial assistance to make this dream a reality. The funds raised will be used to secure adult visas for Tareq and Nour, and children visas for Yazan, Yahya, Amal, and Farah. Each adult visa costs £7500, and each children visa costs £3000. This amount (£27,000) alongside money to help them manage once they've evacuated and are waiting to return to their home to begin rebuilding their house and lives.
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<div>Your contribution, no matter how big or small, will make a massive difference in their lives. It will provide immediate relief and offer them the chance to escape the hardships they are currently facing. Let's come together as a community and show Tareq and his family that they are not alone. Your generosity will give them hope and the opportunity for a better future.
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<div>Please donate to support this incredible family today. Together, we can make a real impact and help them on their journey to safety and security. Thank you for your kindness and compassion.
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<div>Hello, my name is Ahmed Al-Sharif. I live in Al-Nuseirat Camp in the heart of the Gaza Strip, under a suffocating siege and unbearable conditions. Amid the destruction and hunger, it's not only human lives that are forgotten—animals, too, are left to face death in silence.


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UPDATE: An Urgent Request for Dr. Reem

Because Dr. Reem is now pregnant and facing a high-risk pregnancy, our most urgent priority is raising the funds needed for her lawful border crossing into Egypt before winter. Every day matters.

For years, Dr. Reem, an OBGYN, has cared for 100’s of mothers and babies under dangerous circumstances, continuing to serve her community even while enduring repeated displacement, loss, and danger herself. Now, she is the one who needs urgent medical safety.

Thanks to the generosity of strangers we have raised half the funds required. We are now urgently fundraising $25,000 for border crossing fees so Dr. Reem and her husband Dr Mohammed can continue their journey to safety and medical care.

Dr. Reem has spent years helping others through some of the most important moments of their lives, this is our opportunity to help her through one of hers.

Please donate if you can, and just as importantly, share this campaign today. Reaching this goal before winter could make all the difference.<br /><br /><br />I am Dr. Mohammed Al-Harazin, and I am joined in life and love by my wife, Dr. Reem Shehab. Our dream of a harmonious home was shattered by the brutal war. <br /><br />We lost our home, our work was stopped, we lost our baby,and we lost many loved ones to the devastating bombing.

Today, we live in a small tent, taking care of my elderly parents who suffer from chronic diseases and difficult circumstances, especially since it is now winter.

We humbly ask for your help to help us find the basic supplies to keep us going. Our friend in Egypt will ensure that your donations reach us, as direct transfers to Gaza have currently stopped. <br /><br />We promise to share a video when your donations are received, as a testament to the kindness that reaches us. Stand with us, and together, we can rise from the ashes.

Help Dr Reem and Dr Mohammed from Gaza

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<div>This war, has now surpassed over 400+ days and there is little to no food entering the North of Gaza and majority of Gaza. It is now becoming difficult for me to support my family and my elderly parents, whom I have been separated from, as I worry about survival whilst continuing to rescue my people in the area that I am in.
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<div>It was very difficult for me to decide to create this page, as it is not a situation I would ever imagine myself or my people to be in. But I had to make this decision for the sake of protecting and saving my family as I fear for their lives more than my own.
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<div>I would sincerely appreciate it, if you could please, give whatever you can or share my story and link to your family and friends, in order for me to support the evacuation of my family and elderly parents during the ongoing catastrophe we are facing in Gaza today.
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<div>The other message I would like to add is, please do not stop advocating for a permanent ceasefire, on behalf of our people.
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<div>I am Ibrahim Abu Karsh, a 29-year-old man with big dreams and limitless ambitions. I graduated from Al-Azhar University with a degree in Health Administration, believing the world was open before me and job opportunities would soon come my way. But reality proved otherwise.
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<div>Today, I reach out to you for your kindness and humanity to help me and my family: Sawsan, my mum, 54 AbdAlhakeem, my dad 64, my sister Reem (27) and brother Amjad (18), and Myriam (7 ), Aboud (5) and Ali (3), my niece and nephews.
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<div>We have lost everything and are now living in tents in Rafah. We have nowhere else to go and have been living out in the open for over 178 days. I am trying to evacuate to Egypt to help them eventually rebuild our lives in Bulgium, by our side.
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<div>Gaza, my beloved home is completely destroyed. My family’s house was in the Sheikh Radwan neighborhood. They had to leave it very suddenly on a Friday almost 6 months ago now.
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<div>On October 13, the army threatened to evacuate the north. To find more safety, my family evacuated their home and headed to the south, with only their clothes and important papers. They thought it would perhaps last a week and then they could go home. But what's been temporary bare survival is now what they are faced with every day. They took shelter in my aunt’s house in Khan Younes. But then they stormed Khan Younes. They lived a terrifying night and were surrounded by tanks. They managed to escape and make the 5km walk to Rafah by the beach, with the children and what they could take. Now they are living in tents in Rafah, which is under threat of attack. There is no other place to escape to if they storm the city of Rafah. They are all on top of each other there, camping 24/7 now after a long winter.
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<div>Gaza as we know it is gone. Nothing remains, no universities, no hospital or medical equipment that hasn’t been under attack or destroyed, no road, no school, no bakery, no water facility or agricultural land that haven’t been obliterated. Even if the fighting stops tomorrow, they will not be able to function there. Gaza is no longer suitable for life. We wish it were different, but we must now do what we can.
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<div>My name is Rosalind, and I am organizing this fundraiser on behalf of Mahdi in North Gaza. This is his story: 
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<div>Hello my friends. My name is Mahdi Issa. I am 19 years old and I have a family of 6 people. We live in northern Gaza and are witnessing a war, even a genocide, that has been continuing since October 7 until now. Every day, many of us are killed and injured. Our homes have been destroyed, our dreams and memories have been taken from us, and even our souls have been taken from us, and we have been since that day. We die daily from hunger, oppression and fear. Here in Gaza, we are surrounded by destruction and death from everywhere, but we still have a chance to live through your help to get out of Gaza. 
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<div>Yes, we did not die, but death passed by us several times, but we still have a chance to live in peace and security outside Gaza City, and the war had its effects. It is very tragic for us, my brothers, after they lost their right to education and treatment like the rest of the children in the world. Two of them were injured and we are unable to treat them because of the siege.
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<div>Our situation now in northern Gaza is facing a horrific famine. We have nothing to eat, and all the children there are suffering from malnutrition. We suffer from a shortage of food, medicine, and drinking water, and we lack all the basic foodstuffs that keep us alive. We need all free people in the world to donate to us and help us get some money to leave the Gaza Strip so that I can treat my brothers and search for peace and safety abroad. We are human beings with feelings and hearts, and we deserve to live in safety, away from wars and conflicts I don't want you to react to me like it's just a tragic and sad story I really want your help and I want you to donate to me to get out of this nightmare #North Gaza is dying of hunger #SaveNorthGaza
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<div>My name is Sara Kass-Gergi and I am a Pulmonary and Critical Care doctor in the United States. I am running this GFM to help a talented and dedicated physician in training finish her medical studies and support her family amidst an unthinkable atrocity. Please consider donating to this very, very worthy cause.
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<div>I am a medical student at Al Azhar University in Gaza. My journey of becoming a doctor has not been driven by childhood dreams but by the harsh realities of living in a war-torn region. The recent devastating genocide has brought my education and future to a halt, and I am now turning to you for help to continue on this path of serving my community.
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<div>The Israeli occupation has caused unimaginable destruction in Gaza. My university, Al Azhar, where I have spent the last five years working hard to achieve my goals, has been severely damaged. Many of the hospitals where I gained invaluable hands-on experience and completed my clinical rotations have also been devastated. These include the Indonesian Hospital, Al-Shifa Hospital, and Nasser Medical Complex. These institutions were not just places of learning; they were where I found joy, developed my skills, and envisioned my future as a doctor.
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<div>Despite these overwhelming challenges, my commitment to becoming a healthcare provider remains unwavering. Currently, I am volunteering at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah, striving alongside my colleagues to provide essential medical care to our community. However, the conditions are dire, and resources are scarce, making it incredibly difficult to provide the level of care that is needed.
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<div>This is where I need your help. I am reaching out to you, compassionate individuals and potential donors, to help me raise the necessary funds to complete my medical education. Your support will not only allow me to continue my studies but also enable me to return to Gaza and serve my community with the medical expertise they so desperately need.
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<div>Your donation can make a significant difference in my life and in the lives of countless others in Gaza. Together, we can ensure that my dreams do not crumble amidst the rubble of war. Please consider contributing to my GoFundMe campaign and sharing it with your network. Every dollar brings me closer to achieving my goal and becoming a beacon of hope and healing for my people.
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<div>Hello everyone! My name is Mike Novak. I live in Los Angeles. <strong>My close friend Anna Hsu lost everything from the Pacific Palisades fire.</strong> She is currently displaced. All they had were the clothes on their back. She has two daughters who are 11 years old and 13 years old. Unfortunately, they also lost their beloved cat named Candy Corn, which you see in the picture. She has taken care of these kids all on her own as a single mother without help. She never would ask for any help. But, when others need her help, she would go above and beyond to help others. <strong>This is why I am asking everyone to come together as a community to help them rebuild their lives. All the funds will go towards their clothing, toiletry, books, furniture, food, rent and any other living expenses. I am beyond grateful for any monetary contribution no matter how small. Beyond that, here are other ways you can support my girls. They love to draw and read so any art supplies or books would be greatly appreciated.</strong>
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<div>I'm Yasmine and <strong>I'm a mother of two little boys</strong> : Sami and Adam, 4 and 2 years old.
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<div>Since the beginning of the war on Gaza, my children and I have been displaced, fleeing our home under the constant threat of bombardment. We are currently in Rafah and we need help to survive. And I don't have anyone to support me. <strong>My youngest, Adam, is often ill because of the terrible living conditions in the tent and from cold</strong>.
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<div>Your donations will be used to purchase vital essentials such as food, warm clothes, medication and many other things <strong>to provide better living conditions for my two children</strong>.
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<div>Your support is precious to us.
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<div><strong>Thank for your support</strong>
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<div>Gratefully
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<div><strong>Feed Hope: Supporting Displaced Families in Gaza through Watermelon Relief</strong>
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<div>Welcome to Watermelon Relief!
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<div>We're a group of dedicated activists who have been on the ground in Gaza since the very beginning of the war. Our mission is clear: to assist displaced families during this critical time.
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<div>Our team is committed to making a difference in the lives of those affected by the war.
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<div>With your help, we can provide practical support and organize relief activities to make a real difference in the lives of those affected.
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<div>Each meal for 3 people costs $3-5, and your donation directly impacts our ability to provide these essential meals. We cook a variety of dishes, including pasta, ma'adas, mujaddara, meat, rice, and various sandwiches, to meet the physical needs of the displaced. Additionally, we offer vital psychological support to help them through this challenging period.
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<div>The situation is dire, with over 1,500,000 displaced individuals in Rafah alone after the war. We distribute meals to displaced people in camps on the Egyptian border and inside the cities of Rafah and Khan Yunis, and we hope to expand our reach further north soon.
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<div><strong>How your donations will reach Watermelon Relief:</strong>
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<div>Since the money raised can't be sent directly to Watermelon Relief via GoFundMe, I will be withdrawing the money to my bank account. From there, the money will be sent directly to the team at Watermelon Relief via wire transfer.
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<div>Your donation, no matter how big, will help us continue our efforts on the ground.
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<div><strong>Together, let's make a meaningful difference in Gaza when it's needed most.</strong>
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<div>Thank you for your generosity and support!
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<div>find &amp; follow us here: @ <a href="https://www.instagram.com/watermelonrelief/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">watermelonrelief</a>
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Watermelon Relief: Aid for Displaced Families in Gaza

<div><strong>In the picture are the children of the family we are trying to save from the scourge of war, the youngest of whom is a one-month-old girl who was born during the war and we have not been able to give her a name yet.</strong>
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<div>My name is Hani Albayari, a Palestinian refugee in Belgium, I'm organizing this campaign on behalf of my family who are in Gaza.
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<div>At the beginning of this summer, my brother (Rizk Albayari) fulfilled his dream of opening the family’s own café, and he chose -ward (flower). But the war in Gaza did not afford this attempt too long, as “Ward” was uprooted and became a pile of sand with the beginning of the ground invasion of Gaza last November. Three months were enough to end the dream, end the hope, and to close my family’s source of income in Gaza.
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<div>Because of the war, my family lost a lot, things that no language can describe. The family lost members, friends, and beloved ones. They all lost their homes, as their homes were completely or partially damaged. With the losses, most of them may have lost hope completely.
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<div>My family (15 family members including 6 children) is displaced to a tent in Khan Yunis. The family is currently struggling in Gaza, to provide basic needs of food, water and medicine, as they were displaced. They living now under extremely inhumane conditions.
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<div>Khan Yunis is the new central for the Israeli military operation. The only hope we have now is our attempts to evacuate the family from Gaza. To do so we need to collect some money, we will use this money as the following:
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<div><strong>€60,000 for Permits and Crossing Fees:</strong>
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<div>The majority of the funds, which amount to<strong> €60,000</strong>, are necessary to cover the expenses associated with obtaining permits to leave Gaza and the required crossing fees at the borders between Egypt and Gaza in Rafah. This amount can reach up to <strong>€5,000 per adult person</strong> (above 12 years old) and <strong>€2500 </strong>for each child.
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<div>This portion will go towards providing immediate assistance. It will cover my family basic needs for accommodation, food, and other essentials during the transitional period.
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<div>The transaction fee (2.9%+€0.30 per donation).
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<div><strong>This is my attempt to help them and stand with them. I hope you will join me doing this.</strong>
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<div>Thanks In Advance
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My Family in Gaza-support their attempt to survive

<div><em>I am Tareq, and i am conveying a cry for help from my cousin Ahmed and his wife Heba:</em>
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<div>'Dear compassionate souls,
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<div>In the midst of an ongoing humanitarian crisis, I reach out to you with a plea for urgent assistance. My name is Hiba Jihad, and I am writing to shed light on the dire situation facing my family and countless others in Gaza.
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<div>As the world watches, Gaza is engulfed in a horrifying conflict, with innocent lives being lost every day. The atrocities being committed are beyond comprehension, with families torn apart and futures shattered.
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<div>My husband, Ahmed, and I, along with our children, find ourselves trapped in this nightmare. Every moment is a battle for survival, with the constant threat of violence looming over us. We dream of nothing more than to escape this hellish reality and find safety and refuge elsewhere.
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<div>However, the path to freedom is fraught with obstacles. The Rafah Port, our only lifeline to escape to Egypt, demands a staggering 65,000 CAD simply to pass through its gates. This exorbitant fee is beyond our means, yet it is our only hope for salvation.
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<div>We appeal to your kindness and generosity to help us raise the funds needed to secure safe passage out of Gaza. Every dollar brings us closer to safety, to a future where we can rebuild our shattered lives away from the horrors of war.
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<div>Please, open your hearts to our plight. Your support could mean the difference between life and death for my family and countless others like us.
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<div>Thank you for your compassion and humanity in our darkest hour.
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<div>The money will be transferred to Ahmed's cousin in Canada as she will transfer it to Ahmed.
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Rekindling Hope: A Fundraising Call

<div>Hi, my name is Rachel Deutsch and I'm a social worker and writer/illustrator living in Montreal. I'm raising funds for Hanan Abu Qassam and her family to leave Gaza. 
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<div>A few years ago, I illustrated Palestininian and Israeli women about their experiences living in war through an NGO The <em>Political is Personal</em>. I drew Hanan and how she helped a woman give birth as Israel rained bombs down on them. Now, I'm helping her flee Gaza as life has become impossible in this genocide.  
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<div>Hanan is an extraordinary person. She's a paramedic/EMT and has spent her entire life helping others. She's been on the front line as a medical technician during several wars. She's witnessed terrible things and has helped people survive and heal. Most recently, she's worked for Glia, a company that prints low cost 3D medical equipment for countries such as Ukraine and Palestine.
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<div>Hanan has a son, Omar, who is one years old. She says: "I love the laugh of my only son Omar. this is the thing I love most in this life." She had him after five years of marriage and is terrified of losing him.
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<div>Hanan never wanted to leave Gaza. It's her home. Everything changed in the last months.
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<div>Because of the genocide, she has no other choice and is trying to bring her children out of the country to Egypt. It's extremely expensive to leave Gaza since each person has to pay up to $10,000 USD/person at the border of Egypt. This is completely out of reach for most Palestinians who have been out of work for months and never earned that much to begin with.
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<div>This leaves them in an impossible situation. They can't stay and they can't leave.
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<div>On Saturday, May 6th, Cindy, Kyu, William and James Cho visited the Allen outlet mall together in North Texas. William just celebrated his 6th birthday 4 days prior and James is 3. An afternoon that should have been filled with light, love and celebration unfortunately was cut short by another mass shooting massacre that left 8 victims dead. Cindy, Kyu and three year old James were among those victims that tragically lost their lives and the family is in deep mourning. After being released from the ICU, their six year old son William is the only surviving member of this horrific event.
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<div>This GoFundMe is being created to help their family. Please share this link with your family and friends.
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<div><strong>Update from William's family (5/10/23):</strong>
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<div>We are deeply grateful and sincerely appreciate this outpouring love and prayers from all around the country. William is recovering well.
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<div>Won Cho, William's grandfather, has assumed ownership of the account and will continue to manage the fundraiser; both Kyu and Cindy's family will use these funds to help William continue the legacy of his parents. Our family sincerely appreciates Kyu's friend Annie for starting this page.
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<div><strong>Update from William's family, 5/11/23</strong>
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<div>We wish to express our deep gratitude and appreciation for the outpouring of support from the community. We apologize for the scarcity of updates-we have been extremely busy trying to plan for multiple funerals while making arrangements for Williams ongoing care. William is at home and continuing to do well. At this point we are going to close this fundraiser to new donations, but if anyone wishes to continue their support we strongly urge you to consider donating to the GoFundMe pages of the other families affected by this tragedy. We will also be setting up a trust which can be contributed to, and will update with that information when it is ready.
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<div>Again thank you all for your love, support and continued prayers.
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Allen Tx Shooting-R.I.P. Kyu, Cindy and James Cho

<div><strong>WHAT HAPPENED TO TYRE</strong>
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<div>My name is RowVaughn Wells. I am the mother of Tyre Nichols. My son, Tyre Nichols, was pulled over for suspected “reckless driving” on January 7, 2023. There is no evidence to substantiate this claim. Further, police claim that my son left the scene on foot. It turns out that he was just trying to get to my house for safety -- which was only a few blocks away from where the incident happened. My baby was just trying to make it home to be safe in my arms. Tyre was unarmed, nonthreatening, and respectful to police during the entire encounter!
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<div><strong>BRUTALLY BEATEN BEYOND RECOGNITION</strong>
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<div>During my son's interaction with the police, they beat him beyond recognition until he became unconscious. He was then taken to a hospital and immediately placed on life support. He died 3 days later, but I believe that my son died on January 7th, the moment those 5 Black Memphis Police Officers pulled Tyre over and beat him to death for no good reason. His cousin who saw him in the hospital, swollen and disfigured, like “he was a scary monster.”
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<div><strong>WHERE THE INVESTIGATION STANDS</strong>
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<div>All 5 Officers have been fired, and charges ranging from Murder 2 to Kidnapping, have been filed against them. The video of Tyre's murder is set to be released any day now. I would like to warn everyone that the contents of the video are "horrific." However, I am asking people to protest in peace after its release. I don’t want us burning up our cities, and tearing up the streets because that’s not what my son stood for.
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<div><strong>ABOUT TYRE</strong>
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<div>Tyre Nichols was loved by his community and was known to be gentle, kind, and joyful. He loved skating and was originally from the Bay Area in California. He was known as someone “you know when he comes through the door he wants to give you a hug” and that “he wouldn’t hurt a fly.”
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<div>He had never been in trouble with the law, not even a parking ticket. He was an honest man, a wonderful son, and kind to everyone. He was quirky and true to himself, and his loss will be felt nationally.
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<div><strong>WE ARE SEEKING SUPPORT FOR OUR FAMILY AND TYRE'S MEMORIAL</strong>
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<div>My husband and I have had our entire world turned upside down by what happened to our son. We are two hardworking, loving parents, that now have to turn our full-time attention to seeking proper justice for our son, Tyre Nichols. In addition, we have yet to have the proper space to begin our grieving process, which will be long and burdensome. This fundraiser will help cover the costs of our mental health services. It will also cover time off from our 9-5 jobs because we do not have unlimited PTO. Additionally, we want to build a memorial skate park for Tyre, in honor of his love for skating and sunsets. &lt;3
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<div><strong>Note:</strong> Thank you to COMMUNITYx, a social network for change, and its CEO Chloe Sledd, who have helped our family create this fundraiser and bring greater justice to this issue.
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Tyre Nichols Memorial Fund

<div>On behalf of Diana Tom, we, her family, condemn this senseless act of violence that has uprooted the lives of all the victims, their families and the entire API community at large. We honor and support all of those affected.
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<div>Diana was a hard-working mother, wife and grandmother who loved to dance. On the night of January 21, Diana was at Star Dance celebrating the Lunar New Year by dancing with her friends. To those who knew her, she was someone who always went out of her way to give to others.
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<div>Please consider donating directly to the Toms to support immediate medical, funeral, family care, and legal needs.
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<div>To donate to support all victims and families of this horrible tragedy please visit:
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In Memory of Diana Tom

<div>On Saturday, January 21, 2023, my wife Shally attend a Lunar New Year Party at Star Dance Studio in Monterey Park, California. When the shooting happened, Yu (Andy) Kao, 72, protected my wife by taking the bullet for her.
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<div>After a long awaited time, we received the news he had passed away and is among the 11 victims from the Monterey Park mass shooting. We are currently heartbroken and mourning the loss of our wonderful friend. One day he’s here, the next day he isn’t. We kindly ask that the community for any help that we may bury him in peace. All the money raised will be used for his funeral. <strong>We appreciate every amount of support and generosity. This goes out to all the victims of this tragedy. </strong>
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<div>My wife and I lost a kindhearted friend and her dance partner of 15 years. Yu Kao (Andy) was a great dancer and frequent the dance studio every weekend at Star Dance Studio and Lai Lai.
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<div>The dance community gave Yu Kao the nickname "Mr. Nice" as he would welcome newcomers with open arms and teach them the basics. Yu Kao was a free spirit, made people laugh, and loved to dance even if it was only him on the dance floor. We were close friends and treated each other as family. He was like a brother to me. We frequently shared meals together as a family while sharing funny stories. He was always there to lend an ear to and to put a smile on our faces. He will truly be missed.
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<div>As of today, we find out he has a brother Alan Kao who is 75 years old.
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<div>Our thoughts and prayers goes out to all victims affected by this tragedy.
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<div><strong>We will miss you Mr. Nice. <em>Keep on dancing.</em></strong>
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<div>News Coverage:
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<div><a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/monterey-park-shooting-survivor-dance-studio-b2267674.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/monterey-park-shooting-survivor-dance-studio-b2267674.html" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/monterey-park-shooting-survivor-dance-studio-b2267674.html</a></a>
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<div><a href="https://abc7.com/amp/monterey-park-mass-shooting-star-ballroom-witnesses/12727218" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://abc7.com/amp/monterey-park-mass-shooting-star-ballroom-witnesses/12727218/" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://abc7.com/amp/monterey-park-mass-shooting-star-ballroom-witnesses/12727218/</a></a>
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<div><a href="https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2023-01-24/kamala-harris-monterey-park-mass-shooting" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2023-01-24/kamala-harris-monterey-park-mass-shooting" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2023-01-24/kamala-harris-monterey-park-mass-shooting</a></a>
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<div><a href="https://people.com/crime/monterey-park-shooting-witness-describes-horror" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://people.com/crime/monterey-park-shooting-witness-describes-horror/" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://people.com/crime/monterey-park-shooting-witness-describes-horror/</a></a>
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<div><a href="https://www.foxla.com/news/lunar-new-year-massacre-monterey-park-victims" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://www.foxla.com/news/lunar-new-year-massacre-monterey-park-victims" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.foxla.com/news/lunar-new-year-massacre-monterey-park-victims</a></a>
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<div><a href="https://www.willmarradio.com/news/national/monterey-park-mass-shooting-live-updates-death-toll-rises-to-11/article_9fe57ec2-3159-5a31-9f3d-6bf94fbcfdc5.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://www.willmarradio.com/news/national/monterey-park-mass-shooting-live-updates-death-toll-rises-to-11/article_9fe57ec2-3159-5a31-9f3d-6bf94fbcfdc5.html" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.willmarradio.com/news/national/monterey-park-mass-shooting-live-updates-death-toll-rises-to-11/article_9fe57ec2-3159-5a31-9f3d-6bf94fbcfdc5.html</a></a>
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<div><strong>UPDATE: 3/27/2023: </strong>We wanted everyone to know that we've JUST launched another fundraiser for the victims and survivors of the shooting at the Covenant school in Nashville, TN where three adults and three 9 year-old children were murdered.
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<div><strong>UPDATE Sept. 26, 2022: </strong>Thank you to everyone who contributed to this GoFundMe for the Uvalde, TX school shooting victims and survivors. We so appreciate your compassion and kindness. Donations came from corporations, from students and teachers across the country, and from caring individuals.
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<div>We are now closing the GoFundMe.
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<div>We have collected $7,586,258.62 (to date) from both online and offline donations and we are transferring the full amount, every penny collected, to the National Compassion Fund which is administering the Uvalde Together We Rise Fund. 100% -- every penny -- of what we collected will go Directly to the victims.
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<div>We have also been helping victims’ families of the deceased, those wounded, injured and those who survived both in the line of fire and present with direct, financial aid. We have also helped those victims/survivors with other needed resources.
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<div>We have and will continue to help those who were directly impacted by the mass shooting in Uvalde as our General Victims’ Fund allows.
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<div>Thank you for donating, and please always ask questions to make sure that 100% of every dollar you donate goes Directly to victims. You can rest assured that VictimsFirst always will. We put VictimsFirst. Always.
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<div>If you have donations that have yet to be donated, you can send to us via Zelle at <a href="https://victimsfirst.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">[email redacted]</a> or by check at: 4195 Chino Hills Parkway #593 Chino Hills, CA 91709 (Please designate your donation). We will be accepting Donations only until Oct. 10th.
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<div>From our mass shooting families who comprise VictimsFirst, a big thank you for all of your generosity. We hope and pray, each time, that we will never have to start another victims' fund again.
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<div><strong>UPDATE, Sept. 3, 2022: </strong>We still expect some more offline donations to come in the next couple of weeks, but we wanted to share some news: Today, we officially collected over $7.5M (including interest accrued) -- specifically, $7,500,322.33 -- for the victims of Uvalde. 100%, every penny will go directly to the victims.
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<div>We are grateful to everyone who donated. This is the kind of financial help many of us never received after mass shootings when generous Americans gave, thinking 100% of their donation was going directly to us. It rarely did, and in some states, it is STILL not happening as donations are held back from families, diverted to other causes and nonprofits, and/or co-mingled with community funds.
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<div>We will continue to advocate for mass shooting victims and the establishment of a centralized fund where every penny collected goes Directly to victims as donors intend and victims/survivors need.
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<div><strong>UPDATE August 18, 2022: </strong>We just wanted to give you an update. Thank you to everyone who donated. You are all angels.
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<div>We have now collected a total of $7,254,041.52 from this GoFundMe and offline donations. We are expecting a few more offline donations as well.
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<div>The Final Protocol for the Uvalde Together We Rise Fund is expected to be published on the <a href="https://www.nationalcompassionfund.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.nationalcompassionfund.org</a> website tomorrow, August 19.
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<div>We thank everyone who has donated. Your generosity has been incredible. Every penny of what we have collected and may continue to collect for the Uvalde Fund will go directly to the centralized fund for victims.
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<div>VictimsFirst will continue to provide resources and financial assistance to Uvalde families from our General Victims Fund, which is separate and apart from our Uvalde Victims Fund.
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<div><strong>UPDATE:</strong> Thank you all for your generous donations. We have now collected a total of 7,016,258.20 from GoFundMe and offline donations. Every penny of what we've collected will go directly to victims.
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<div>As families of previous mass shootings who have been re-victimized when nonprofits say they are collecting donations for victims but do not actually give donations directly to victims, our philosophy is very different. We believe in full transparency, honoring donor intent and providing the victims the opportunity to choose for themselves how to spend your generous financial gifts meant for them. We will update you again when we close this GoFundMe and grant the total amount to the National Compassion Fund for direct-to-victim distribution.
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<div>Our hearts are breaking for the victims and survivors of the mass shooting at the Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, TX where two adults and 19 children were murdered and many others wounded, some critically.
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<div>We, VictimsFirst (a network of families of the deceased and survivors from over two decades of previous mass shootings) have started this fund to make sure that 100% of what is collected goes DIRECTLY to the victim base so the victims’ families and those wounded/injured are protected from fraud and exploitation. You can read more about what we do and who we are at <a href="https://www.victimsfirst.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.victimsfirst.org.</a>
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Texas Elementary School Shooting Victims Fund

<p><strong>UPDATE: WE ARE RAISING MORE MONEY TO ALLOW THE PLANES TO KEEP DOING MORE TURNS.</strong><br /><br />We are coming to you in desperation to conduct an <strong>emergency flight rescue</strong> of 300+ Afghan souls. I have been working alongside humanitarian aid groups, decorated military veterans, and activists on the ground in Kabul, fighting to save people who otherwise have no chance at survival in the Taliban-occupied Kabul.<br /><br />The individuals in question are high-value targets - Afghan men and women who have worked as human rights lawyers, champions of Women’s and LGBTQ rights, journalists, government liaisons, artists, and interpreters - all of whom are at <strong>imminent risk of being executed by the Taliban,</strong> along with their families. We will be taking full family units.<br /><br />If these people do not get rescued as soon as possible, neither they nor their family will make it through the month. The Taliban have a KILL LIST and are going door to door, searching for these people and reportedly <strong>killing them on sight if found</strong>. Every one of these individuals on the manifest have been vetted.<br /><br />Due to the rapidly deteriorating situation in Kabul, this rescue mission will only be possible if $550,000 is raised to fuel 2 airplanes to fly into Kabul from a foreign country.  <strong>If we raise twice the amount ($1,100,000), we’ll do another run. There are enough people in need to make many round-trips with our two airplanes. We will continue multiplying as goals are met. </strong><br /><br />With help from people on the ground in Kabul, and the newfound security of the airport due to increased US presence — we have arranged for a <strong>safe onboarding process</strong>. All of the people who will be boarding the planes have been extensively vetted.<br /><br /><strong>Every $1,500 raised represents a seat on one of the planes, and a life saved.</strong><br /><br /><strong>Please share wide and far, as hundreds of lives are at stake.</strong><br /><br /><strong>FUNDING</strong><br /><br />The money will be paid to and distributed from Raven Advisory, LLC, based in NC.<br /><br />Any overages in funds raised beyond flights will be donated to the International Women’s Media Foundation, who are actively helping with this rescue effort + settlement, to help the people we rescue start a new life. <br /><br />Destinations have been secured to allow our planes safe passage + landing, and locations cannot be disclosed until the flights have arrived safely. Updates will be provided frequently. <br /><br />Special thanks to our partners:<br /><br />The International Women’s Media Organization (IWMF) is the only organization that provides safety training, byline opportunities, and emergency support tailored to women journalists and photographers around the world. <br /><br />Raven Advisory, LLC is a multi-dimensional integrator for risk management, security, training, and humanitarian efforts. Raven's subsidiaries are: Gryphon Group, Raven Medical, and Raven Worldwide. www.ravenadvsry.com<br /><br />GOOD/Upworthy: a social impact company <br /><br />And to all the military veterans in Los Angeles who are helping us lead this charge!
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FLYAWAY: EMERGENCY AFGHAN RESCUE MISSION

Michelle Shepherd and her family received some very challanging news this week when their 8yr old daughter Emerson was diagnosed with leukemia suddenly.  As coworkers in the OR family and friends we wanted to start this fundraiser as a way to help the family with upcoming needs they will face.  I can’t explain what has happened any better then Michelle can in her own words and post so I will share.<br /><br />On 1/28 Michelle writes..<br />For my friends and family I would like to share what started as terrible news, Emerson was diagnosed with Leukemia very suddenly yesterday. It has been a rough, emotional, fear driven 24 hours. I say that it started as terrible but after some time processing and praying I will now say that it is promising. I believe that we will get through this, that God is good and that he is in control and that she will be healed. In everything God has purpose, and I refuse to let this trial take us. Thank you for those that have sent thoughts, love and most importantly prayers. We have a road ahead but we will conquer this. Surgery tomorrow and then chemo. #godsgotaplan #emmistrong

Emm Is Stronger than Leukemia

Two days before Christmas Emily Thu nearly lost her life in a car accident. She was driving from Maine to New Hampshire for the holiday when she hit a patch of black ice, lost control of her vehicle and smashed into the guard rail. The guardrail failed to function properly, slicing through the car. Emily’s right foot was amputated, her left leg and pelvis were severely broken, and her spine was fractured. She lost half the blood in her body. She was lucky to survive. <br />She is in the hospital, in pain and traumatized, and is facing a long, exhausting journey of physical therapy and other rehabilitation to learn how to walk again. Emily is a pre-medical student with plans of becoming a cardiologist. She works a full-time job to pay her own way through college. The last thing Emily needs is to worry about is the incredible amount of hospital bills she is now facing, so I’m asking you to please donate to her cause.<br />Emily is an incredible person and one of the most giving people you will ever meet. She has worked with kids with autism, special needs and troubled backgrounds at Crotched Mountain School, and became a mental health rehab professional when she moved to Orono because she wanted to keep helping people who need support. Now it is our turn to help her. Please support Emily Thu. <br /><strong>All proceeds from this fundraiser will go to paying for Emily’s many expenses, which include but are not limited to:</strong> <br />- <strong>Hospital bills </strong><br /><strong>- Ambulance bill </strong><br /><strong>- Air lift bill </strong><br /><strong>- Wheelchair </strong><br /><strong>- Walker </strong><br /><strong>- Crutches </strong><br /><strong>- Prosthetic </strong><br /><strong>- Medications </strong><br /><strong>- Follow up appointment copays </strong><br /><strong>- Pelvis surgery </strong><br /><strong>- Additional physical and occupational therapy after hospital release </strong><br /><strong>- Therapist costs </strong><br /><strong>- Home modifications (ramps etc) </strong><br /><strong>- Transportation costs </strong><br /><strong>- Attorney bills (possibly) </strong><br /><br /><strong>Here is a link to Emily's Facebook post about the accident:</strong> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/100024872744836/posts/570800857092334/?d=n" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Emily's post</a>

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<div><strong>Our Story: From Crisis to Conservation </strong>
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<div>In the wake of the devastating bushfires that tore through the Port Macquarie region, the Port Macquarie Koala Hospital was overwhelmed by the kindness and support of people from across Australia and around the world.
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<div>During those critical weeks, our team — alongside NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service — worked tirelessly to search for and rescue koalas from fire-affected areas. Many were found injured, dehydrated and suffering from burns.
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<div>Each koala brought into care received intensive treatment — rehydration, burn care, and ongoing medical support — with dressings changed regularly as they began their recovery.
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<div>What began as an emergency response quickly grew into something much bigger.
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<div><strong>A Community That Showed Up</strong>
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<div>The fires destroyed vast areas of prime koala habitat, with hundreds of koalas lost and local populations significantly impacted.
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<div>Building the Future for Koalas
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<div>Thanks to the generosity of this community, we were able to bring to life something truly groundbreaking:
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<div><strong> The Wild Koala Breeding Program at Guulabaa – Place of Koala</strong>
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<div>Originally envisioned as the ‘Koala Ark’, this facility was created to help protect and rebuild wild koala populations in a safe, natural environment.
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<div><strong>The Next Chapter: A New Koala Hospital</strong>
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<div>We are now in the final stages of redeveloping the Port Macquarie Koala Hospital — creating a modern, world-class facility for wildlife care, conservation, research and education.
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<div><strong>Because of You</strong>
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<div>Everything we’ve achieved — from emergency rescue to long-term conservation — has been made possible by people like you.
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Koalas are listed as endangered: Help us save them!

Today we witnessed the most beautiful and unconditional love. Rex the héroe dog, a member of our family risked his life and took three gunshots as he protected his human best friend , his master, his brother while their house got vandalized with them inside. Today mid afternoon my cousin Julia Cadena’s house was broken into by two lowlifes who terrorized my 16 year old nephew ( Julia’s son) and his German Sheppard, Rex. My nephew hid in the bedroom closet as he frightened, held as hard as he could to his barking Dog. Rex’s instinct to protect his home and his best friend, took him downstairs and he attacked the burglars. Both of the burglars struggled and beat him up with whatever they could. Rex stormed back to the upstairs floor all beat up and bloody from the beating to check on his master who was still hiding in the closet. Soon, the burglars proceeded to the upstairs floor and trashed all the bedrooms. As they entered the room where my nephew was hiding in the closet, Rex came out with the little strength he had left in him and threw himself at them as he knew my nephew was in danger. Sadly they shot Rex 4 times and finally Rex, the héroe dog gave up in his battle. It was the sirens who scared them away. My nephew was protected by his eternal friend until the last bit of strength he had in him to do what his unconditional, loving instinct told him to. Rex’s life depends on a surgery he will need to survive. My cousin Julia Cadena has already paid a big sum of money as Rex needed a lot of scans and X-rays and other urgent medicine work up to stabilize him. Every dollar helps. Please, our family can not let Rex the hero dog go without us fighting as hard as he did, to his very last bit of a strength while protecting my nephew. Thank you for your help.

Angela Tsai