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<p>Hi! We’re Kayla and Jordan, and apparently, at some point, we decided that walking more than 100 miles across Portugal and Spain sounded like a fun vacation. 
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<p>Starting this Friday (8/14), we’re taking on the Portuguese Coastal Camino, a 7 day journey from the Porto region to Santiago de Compostela. We’ll begin walking in Esposende and make our way through Viana do Castelo, Caminha, Vigo, Pontevedra, Caldas de Reis and Padrón before finally reaching Santiago. 
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<p>That means early mornings, long days, steep hills, unpredictable weather and more than 100 miles on foot. Our longest day will be over 20 miles, and neither of us is emotionally prepared to discuss the blister situation yet. 
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<p>But we wanted this walk to be about something much bigger than reaching Santiago. 
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<p>We’re raising money for UNICEF, an organization working in more than 190 countries and territories to protect children and help them survive and thrive. UNICEF provides children and families with essentials like clean water, nutrition, health care, vaccines, education, protection and emergency relief, often in the world’s most difficult and dangerous places. 
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<p>Every child deserves the chance to grow up healthy, safe, educated and hopeful, no matter where they were born or what circumstances they were born into. UNICEF works every day to help make that possible. 
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<p>Our goal is to turn every mile we walk into meaningful support for children around the world. 
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<p><span>We’ll be posting daily updates from the Camino so you can follow along with the beautiful coastal views, the towns we pass through, our progress toward Santiago and the exact moment one of us begins questioning every decision that led us here. </span>

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<p><span>We’re incredibly grateful for every donation, share and message of encouragement. Thank you for helping us make these 100+ miles mean so much more. </span>
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<p><span>Let’s walk some miles and help some kids!</span>
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<p><span>With love and soon-to-be very tired feet,</span>
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<p><span>Kayla &amp; Jordan </span><br />
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Support Our 100-Mile Camino for Kids

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<div>It is with a broken and aching heart that I return to GoFundMe during a very difficult time for one of my previous athletes and his family. Noah - an upcoming high school senior, his younger siblings, his mother Genesis, and the rest of his family lost an amazing husband, father, and friend last Friday.

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<div>Noah is an amazing athlete, and one of my favorites to have coached, of course, but who he is as a person, as a friend, and how he approaches each challenge with hard work and excitement is what makes people gravitate toward him. In meeting Noah's parents, it was obvious where he learned his values and how he carries himself. Noah now enters his senior year at Rancho Bernardo High in an impossible situation, and one that a teenager shouldn't have to deal with. He shouldn't have to worry about "adult" stuff and I hope he can heal knowing his dad is watching, supporting, and loving him from above. I hope that Noah is able to try and have some normalcy of senior year, although, we all know "normal" will never be the same again for Noah and his family. Life isn't fair, but life also comes with loved ones in all shapes and sizes who will do anything they can to support each other. I hope we can show Noah and Genesis and the rest of the family that they have an incredible community behind them that care, love, and support them, now and for as long as we can.

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<div>I am devastated that my recent move from San Diego to Minnesota means I cannot physically be there for this amazing family, but given my own connection to GFM, as well as my reach on social media, I wanted to be able to do something for them. So, I have set up this GoFundMe to benefit Genesis. Whatever this family needs, I want them to feel secure moving forward.

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<div><strong>Any funds raised will go directly to Genesis to help her navigate this tragedy and assist with any and all upcoming expenses related to Juan's passing, and/or to assist with future expenses for herself and her children. I will be withdrawing the funds and transferring them to Genesis.</strong>
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Helping Genesis and Her Kids Through This Tragedy

My brother and I are raising funds after our mom, Jennifer, suffered a life changing medical emergency caused by a major brain bleed and stroke. In a single moment, everything changed. She is now facing a long and difficult road to recovery that will require extensive medical care, rehabilitation, therapy, and ongoing support. The stroke has left her paralyzed on her right side and unable to speak, making even the simplest daily tasks an enormous challenge. Now she needs the support of others as she begins the fight to regain as much independence as possible. 
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 Cole and I are 19 and 21 years old and are doing everything possible to be there for our mom, but as young college students we simply do not have the financial resources to cover the overwhelming costs of her care on our own. We are asking for help because we cannot do this without the kindness and generosity of others. Every donation will go directly toward our mom’s medical bills, rehabilitation, therapy, specialized equipment, daily care, and other ongoing expenses as she continues her recovery. Your support will help ease the tremendous financial burden my brother and I are facing and allow us to focus on what matters most helping our mom heal. 
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Jennifer's Road to Recovery

<div>Our Aunt Karen (or Auntie KK, as we've always called her) has just started treatment for stage 3 lymphoma. This is her fourth cancer diagnosis. She's already beaten breast cancer, melanoma, and thyroid cancer, and she's now facing this health challenge with the same quiet determination that's gotten her through it all before.
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<div>KK has spent her life taking care of other people and has faced a disproportionate level of loss and adversity. She tragically lost her beloved husband, Pat, when their daughter Tatiana was just three years old, and she raised Tatiana as a single mother. In addition to her own four cancer diagnoses, she's also lost her brother and both of her parents to cancer. Through all of it, she's been the person others lean on, showing up for family and friends through their own hardest moments, never once asking for help for herself. She has been an incredible, steadfast aunt who has always supported us through life's ups and downs.
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<div>And through every bit of that adversity, KK's spirit has never once dimmed. She is one of the kindest, most generous people you could ever meet, with a sense of humor that can turn any hard day around. She is a true optimist who finds the good in almost anything, and she lives with a joie de vivre that's rare and contagious. Being around KK is a gift; she has a way of making everyone feel seen, loved, and a little lighter. That light is exactly what we want to protect right now.
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<div>We are her nieces and nephew: Dylan, Summer, Brittany, Paisley, Felicity, and Charlotte. We're raising funds together because we know her community wants to show up for her right now and support her through a particularly difficult and grueling treatment process. We want to give KK a financial buffer so she can focus everything she has on healing, without the added weight of lost income or financial stress. We also want to give our cousin Tatiana the space to be emotionally present with her mom right now, instead of worrying about how to keep things afloat.
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<div>KK has given so much to so many people for so long. Now it's our turn to give back, and we'd be so grateful for anything you can offer, whether that's a donation or sharing this page with your network.
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<div>Thank you for helping us take care of the woman who has spent her whole life taking care of everyone else.
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Join us to support Karen during her cancer treatment journey

<p>Hi, I’m Greg Mrva, and I'm raising funds to support The Trevor Project, an incredible organization dedicated to ending suicide among LGBTQ youth. Every day, countless young people face unimaginable challenges, but The Trevor Project is there to offer hope, support, and a safe space for them to express themselves.
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Support The Trevor Project's Lifesaving Work

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<div>Mi nombre es Claudia. Soy una madre de familia venezolana que vive en Miami y, como tantos venezolanos alrededor del mundo, tengo el corazón partido viendo las imágenes de la devastación causada por los terremotos en Venezuela. Como mamá, lo que más me duele es ver cómo esta tragedia ha afectado a los niños. Muchos lo han perdido todo y en demasiados casos, también a sus padres.
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<div>Estoy iniciando esta recaudación de fondos destinada específicamente a los niños afectados por esta tragedia. Cada dólar donado será utilizado para comprar artículos esenciales para bebés y niños, incluyendo:
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<div>Yo misma compraré cada uno de estos artículos y los llevaré personalmente al centro oficial de acopio GEM (We Love Venezuela Foundation) que está enviando ayuda humanitaria a Venezuela. De esta manera, espero asegurarme de que esta ayuda llegue directamente a quienes más la necesitan: los niños.
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<div>Cualquier aporte, por pequeño que sea, hace la diferencia. Y si no puedes donar, compartir esta campaña también será una gran ayuda.
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<div>Gracias por acompañarme en este esfuerzo para llevar un poco de esperanza y alivio a los sobrevivientes más jóvenes de Venezuela.
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<div>My name is Claudia, I’m a Venezuelan mother living in Miami, and like so many of you, I've been heartbroken watching the devastation caused by the earthquakes in Venezuela. The images are especially painful as a mother. Seeing children who have lost everything, including, in many cases, their parents, has been impossible to ignore.
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<div>I'm starting this fundraiser to support the children affected by this tragedy. Every dollar donated will go directly toward purchasing essential baby and children's supplies, including:
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<div>I will personally purchase these items and deliver them the official collection center GEM (We Love Venezuela Foundation) that is sending humanitarian aid to Venezuela. By buying these specific supplies myself, I hope to ensure that this support reaches the children who need it most. No donation is too small. If you're unable to contribute financially, sharing this fundraiser will also be of great help.
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<div>Thank you for helping me bring a little comfort to Venezuela's youngest survivors.
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Help the Children in Venezuela

<div><strong>Venezuela Needs Our Help Now</strong>
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<div>Following the devastating earthquake in Venezuela, We Love Foundation Inc., doing business as I Love Venezuela Foundation, is launching an emergency relief campaign to support affected families and communities.
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<div>All donations raised through this campaign will be deposited into We Love Foundation Inc.’s organizational bank account and used exclusively to support earthquake-relief efforts in Venezuela. Funds and humanitarian aid will be deployed through trusted nonprofit partners and local organizations serving the affected areas.
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<div>Aid will be prioritized according to the severity of the impact, urgent needs identified by our partners on the ground, and our ability to deliver assistance quickly, safely, and responsibly.
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<div>We are committed to transparency and will continue sharing updates as donations are deployed and relief efforts progress.
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<div>Please donate and share this campaign. Every contribution, regardless of size, can make a meaningful difference.
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<div>Every donation matters. Venezuela needs us now.
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<div><strong>Venezuela Necesita Nuestra Ayuda Ahora</strong>
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<div>Tras el devastador terremoto en Venezuela, We Love Foundation Inc., que opera bajo el nombre de I Love Venezuela Foundation, está lanzando una campaña de ayuda de emergencia para apoyar a las familias y comunidades afectadas.
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<div>Durante más de 13 años, nuestra fundación ha trabajado mediante colaboraciones de confianza con aliados internacionales, incluyendo Global Empowerment Mission (GEM), así como con organizaciones sin fines de lucro venezolanas, voluntarios y equipos que trabajan directamente sobre el terreno.
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<div>Todas las donaciones recaudadas a través de esta campaña serán depositadas en la cuenta bancaria institucional de We Love Foundation Inc. y utilizadas exclusivamente para apoyar los esfuerzos de ayuda tras el terremoto en Venezuela. Los fondos y la ayuda humanitaria serán distribuidos a través de nuestros aliados sin fines de lucro y organizaciones locales que trabajan directamente en las zonas afectadas.
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<div>Juntos, ayudaremos a proporcionar asistencia urgente, incluyendo:
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<div>La ayuda será priorizada de acuerdo con la gravedad del impacto, las necesidades urgentes identificadas por nuestros aliados sobre el terreno y nuestra capacidad para brindar asistencia de manera rápida, segura y responsable.
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Emergency Relief for Venezuela Earthquake Victims

<div>On behalf of the <strong>Shanahan</strong> family it is with my deepest condolences to make this post about my friend <strong>Mike</strong> <strong>Shanahan</strong> .
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<div>My childhood friend Matt Shanahan lost his father in a tragic accident. He was <strong>1</strong> of the <strong>12</strong> that was on his way to his 23rd tandem jump.
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<div>He was a humble human and a very dedicated native to the city.
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<div>He loved his friends and this man worked very hard.
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<div><strong>Mike</strong> <strong>Shanahan</strong> <strong>worked</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Kansas</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Sheet</strong> <strong>Metal</strong> <strong>Union</strong> <strong>Local</strong> #<strong>2</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>36</strong> <strong>years</strong>! <strong>Putting in a hard days work was</strong> <strong>never</strong> <strong>a</strong> <strong>question</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>him</strong>! <strong>I remember how much pride he took in his work just by listening to him. He talked about working on MCI and excited for his retirement. </strong>
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<div>Yesterday this family lost someone special. His son and daughter-in-law are heartbroken and 6 of the best kids lost their only papa. He wasn’t just your average papa. He was <strong>THE</strong> papa. The papa you called when you wanted to go shopping. The papa you called when you just wanted some guy time. The papa who made things happen. The papa who took you and did things that most people would say no to. The papa that came to almost every single game even if it meant spending his entire weekend in the gym. The papa who came to every school event. The papa who should have but never said no. The papa who made sure whether you like it or not he was going to be apart of every aspect of his grandkids life.
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<div>I’ve watch this man give what he didn’t have to help others and I’ve watched him love harder than most. The world lost an amazing man yesterday. I have no other words than please keep these children and this family in your prayers because this man will truly be missed.
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<div><strong> All the proceeds raised from this GoFundMe are set up to go to Mike Shanahan’s son Matt Shanahan to help with funeral costs and whatever they need in this time. Thank you </strong>
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<div><strong><em>Please for any further questions or inquires on how to help this family please let me know.</em></strong>
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<div><strong><em>Sincerely Brandon Carney</em></strong>
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Honoring Mike Shanahan's Legacy

<div>We all love the Sheets- and are hoping to help support them through this challenging season. The primary goal is to bless them with financial support for bills and medical expenses. 

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Bless The Sheets Family

<div>Hi, I'm Lottie my son has been diagnosed with Diabetic Ketoacidosis and has been in a major health crisis since the initial diagnosis. In July 2022 he took very ill, we thought it was a virus he couldn't keep food or water down then he got much worse he was having severe difficulty breathing and he was to weak to even walk to the restroom. My sweet boy is high functioning Autistic and has type 1 diabetes. When we called 911 they took us to a local hospital the ER Doctor told us if we hadn't gotten him there  within a hour that night he would have died. The big problem of my son being told this news is that it has him fearing every breath he takes could be his last! I truly wish the doctor had just told me because after all these months he wakes up in fear and is anxiety driven every moment of his life from this awful deadly disease.  We have been told by many family members of patients like my son that their family member was life flighted and didn't make it. That my son's case is very rare and that he's lucky! He doesn't feel lucky, not with knowing he could lose his battle at any time.
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<div>His test strips run approximately $800-$1000 a month out of pocket at the cheapest places I can find, plus we are having to replace his electrolytes, potassium and phosphorus the replacements run around $200 for the month. Because of all the extreme costs taking care of the out of pocket expenses I have gotten behind on my bills, The power company is working with me on a payment plan,  but the water company shut us off on 10/15/2023.  We can not even take care of our hygienic needs just to take a shower.
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<div> Our total in our goal is used as it comes in to take care of the medical expenses so at this time there are no funds left to send.  Nearly 2 years with this GOFUNDME and it is the only reason I can keep my son with me because without I could not get his test strips and he would have surely died.  Thank you to all who have given freely with their love and support you have definitely kept my son alive!  God Bless!  
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<div><span style="font-family:inherit;font-size:1rem;color:inherit;">This is our link </span><a href="https://gofund.me/62345665," target="_blank" style="font-family:inherit;font-size:1rem;" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://gofund.me/62345665," target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://gofund.me/62345665,</a></a><span style="font-family:inherit;font-size:1rem;color:inherit;"> if  you can help, please anything will help! I just can't loose my son to this illness he's my only child my only family! Please help! I have to take care of him he has no one else. I love him with all my heart, Please. I hate asking for help but I don't know what else to do. Thank you for reading our story, please share it to help raise awareness of his life threatening illness that we need help with.</span>
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I'm Terry, Michael's dad, and my son is withering away right in front of me.  It pains me to know that instead of watching my son grow, learn and blossom into an independent young man, I will have to watch him regress, become wheelchair bound and slowly lose all functionality of his body and mind. <strong>We need your help to change his future. <br /></strong><br /><img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/39019500_1557118736291553_r.jpeg" alt="39019500_1557118736291553_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" /><br />Michael was born one week before Christmas (he was actually due to be born on December 25) an early Christmas gift that we had all anxiously been waiting for. He was perfect, 10 fingers, 10 toes and big blue eyes, what else could we ask for. We brought him home and started our new life as a family of 5.<br /> <br /><img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/39019500_1557119253996461_r.jpeg" alt="39019500_1557119253996461_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" /><br />As the months went by we started to notice that Michael was missing some major milestones, in my gut I knew that there was something wrong but I just did not want to believe it.  After numerous doctors appointments, MRI's, blood work and endless conversation with medical professionals Michael was diagnosed with <strong>SPG50 an ultra rare neurodegenerative disease.</strong> <br /><br />As our neurologist explained what Michaels future looked like,  words like <strong>severe developmental delay,</strong> <strong>non verbal, spastic paraplegia</strong> and <strong>confined to a wheelchair by the age of 10</strong> painted a picture of a future that no parent wants for their child. <br /><br /><img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/39019500_1557117631138905_r.jpeg" alt="39019500_1557117631138905_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" /> <br /><strong>It's unbelievable</strong> that our happy, lively little boy will gradually regress and be lost to this terrible disease.  <strong>We won' t sit back and watch Michael be taken away from us. </strong>He deserves better and we need to <strong>help him reach his full potential.</strong><br /><br /><img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/39019500_1559017976917228_r.jpeg" alt="39019500_1559017976917228_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" /><br /><span style="font-size:1.0625rem;">SPG50 is a progressive brain disorder that begins in early childhood, it is  caused by just one missing protein… but it’s an important one.  Because he doesn’t have this protein, as degeneration rapidly progresses Michael will lose the ability to use his feet, hands and slowly his </span>brain<span style="font-size:1.0625rem;"> will </span>depress<span style="font-size:1.0625rem;"> until there is nothing left. They call it a progressive cerebral palsy.</span><br /><br />Our goal is to raise $3 million dollars in 1 year, to give Michael the chance he deserves to live a full life.  We can’t just sit back watch him decline while there is something that can be done to keep him moving forward.<br /><br />We are asking you to <strong style="text-decoration:underline;">Help us give Michael a brighter </strong><span style="font-weight:900;"><u>tomorrow</u></span><strong style="text-decoration:underline;">!</strong><br /><br />We <strong>need your help</strong> to contribute what you can , and to help share <strong>#JourneyToCureMichael, #CureMichael</strong> so it can go viral, and our goal can be reached.<br /><br />Michael can have a<strong> Brighter Tomorrow</strong> thanks to you.  <br /><br /><img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/39019500_1560222437566948_r.jpeg" alt="39019500_1560222437566948_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" /><br /><strong>HOW YOU CAN HELP TODAY</strong><br />1. Donate what you can, any amount is appreciated<br />2. Share on all social media with hashtags #CureMichael #JourneyToCureMichael<br />3. Email this GoFundMe link and these steps to all contacts you know<br />4. Leverage any avenue you have to make this go viral (or send leads/tips to [email redacted])<br /><br /><strong>WHERE IS YOUR MONEY GOING?</strong><br />Every penny will go to research being done right now on SPG50 through several amazing hospitals and universities around the world. We are currently racing against time to fund this research, trial and ultimately cure for all SPG50 children. ***Any donations received above the goal will go directly to additional research into SPG50***<br /> <br /><strong>WHY SO MUCH MONEY?</strong><br />Getting a clinical trial up and running can cost millions of dollars. In Rare Diseases, large pharmaceutical companies have little interest because they don’t see ways to make a profit. <strong>If we can’t fund it, the clinical trial will not happen!</strong><br /><br /><strong>TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE</strong><br />All efforts made now to help Michael develop normally will be lost if we do not find a cure, spasticity and neurological delays will begin to affect him as early as 3, that's less than 16 months away.<br /><br /><strong>THERE IS A CLEAR FAST TRACK PATH TO TREATMENT</strong><br />1. Create proof of concept<br />2. Manufacture clinical grade drug production<br />3. Final safety studies<br />4. FDA approval to proceed with clinical trial<br />5. Start clinical trial<br /><br /><strong>Websites &amp; Social Media</strong><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/CureSPG50">Facebook</a> <br /><a href="https://twitter.com/CureSPG50">Twitter</a> <br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/tpirovoltoronto/">Instagram</a> <br /><br /><br /><br />From the bottom of our hearts we thank you, we will be forever grateful for your help and support to help Michael reach his full potential.

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<div>Carrie tragically passed away on May 19. She was incredibly smart, funny, and so loved by her family and friends. Carrie cared deeply about the world around her and dedicated her life to helping others through her work at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Carrie was also a beloved daughter, and the love she shared with her parents was at the center of who she was.
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<div>She was taken from us too soon and will be missed by so many. She leaves behind countless friends, family members, coworkers, and loved ones who adored her. Above all, she loved her husband, Brandon, their four-month-old son, Hudson, and their dog, Jett.
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<div>Many people have reached out asking how they can help, and Carrie would want us to provide love and support for Brandon and Hudson during this heartbreaking time. Our focus now is making sure that they have the help they need as they navigate this unimaginable loss.
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<div>Any donation, no matter the amount, is deeply appreciated.
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<div><em>A celebration of life reception will be held for Carrie on Saturday, June 27th from 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM at The History Center (800 2nd Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403). More information about a gathering in Los Angeles will come at a later date. </em>
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<div>Hey everyone, my name is Michelle and <strong>I’m starting this fundraiser for my sweet nephew, Deacon (11 years old)</strong>. On Tuesday, January 27, he was enjoying a snowy day off school with friends when he slipped climbing a hill, slid further than anyone could have stopped, and went out into the street where he was struck by a car. Those on the scene acted with incredible speed and care, and he was quickly evacuated by helicopter to University of Virginia Children’s Hospital.
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<div>Since that afternoon, Deacon has been in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at UVA receiving around-the-clock care from a remarkably kind and impressive team of doctors, nurses, and specialists. He has suffered multiple injuries: a broken arm (already repaired with surgery), a broken clavicle, a broken nose, fractures around his eye and other facial bones, and most critically, a severe concussion that is keeping him unconscious. As terrifying as this is, it could have been much worse, and doctors are optimistic.
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<div>If you know Deacon, you know he’s kind and goofy and endlessly trying to make people laugh—the kid is already delivering dad jokes to perfection at age 11! He’s a year-round swimmer and a budding actor getting ready for his first play this spring. And whatever it is that he loves, he jumps right into it with his whole heart. He has an effortless way of making people feel seen and included, whether that’s sitting with the new kid at lunch, calming a nervous teammate, or happily striking up a conversation with any adult nearby. That fearless, openhearted enthusiasm is simply who he is, and it pulls everyone around him in.
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<div>We don’t know when Deacon will wake up. We don’t know how long he will need to stay in the hospital. We don’t know what the full road to recovery will look like. What we do know is that he’s a strong and resilient little kid, he is being cared for by an extraordinary medical team, and his parents, Stephanie and Daniel, are by his side every moment of the day and night. Back home, Deacon’s big brother Sawyer and their dog Ellie are being lovingly cared for by Deacon’s grandparents so Steph and Daniel can be by Deacon’s side.
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<div>Even if we can’t predict every expense yet, we do know this will be heavy. Our hope is to ease that burden so that Steph and Daniel can focus solely on being with Deacon and helping him heal, not trying to figure out how to juggle the financial hit of this moment.
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<div>If you’re able to donate, we are unbelievably grateful. And if you’re not, <strong>please consider sharing this fundraiser—it truly makes a difference, and you never know who it might reach.</strong>
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<div>We will continue to post updates as we learn more. Thank you for surrounding Deacon, his big brother Sawyer, and his parents, Stephanie and Daniel, with your prayers, your kindness, and your hope during the most difficult days of their lives.
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Helping a Brave, Goofy Kid Heal: Deacon’s Story

<div>Hello everyone, we want to share our story with you. Our son, <strong>Cristian</strong>, wasn't feeling like himself for a few weeks, just feeling a bit off. Nothing terribly bad to make us think he was as sick as he would turn out to be. On Sunday, April 26th, we took him to the emergency room where they told us he would need to be transferred to Rush University to have blood transfusions and for further tests to see what was causing his low levels. Nothing could prepare us for what was coming next.
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<div>We were met by the PICU staff along with the Oncology staff at Rush University Hospital. They explained to us that they suspected he has <strong>Leukemia</strong>, which was later confirmed. He is currently fighting a Staph infection. He has to be cleared before he gets his PICC line placed to start his chemo.
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Support Cristian's Fight Against Leukemia

<div>We are raising funds to support our fellow Scripps respiratory care practitioner, Math B., as he undergoes treatment and recovery. During this time away from work, financial burdens can quickly accumulate. We hope to come together as a community to offer our support and help ease this challenging period for him.
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Coming Together for Math B.'s Healing Journey

<div>On Thursday, March 12, 2026, Technical Sergeant Ashley Pruitt tragically lost her life in a crash involving a Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker while serving in Iraq. Ashley was doing the job she loved and was incredibly proud to serve her country. She joined the United States Air Force in the spring of 2017 and found her passion as a boom operator. Ashley took great pride in her work and in supporting the mission every day. As a TSgt., she was also a leader who cared deeply about the Airmen she worked with. 
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<div> More than anything, Ashley loved her family. She was a devoted wife to Greg and a loving mother to their three-year-old daughter, Emilia, and her stepson, Oliver. She worked hard for the family she always wanted and cherished them all. Ashley’s loss leaves an unimaginable hole for her family, friends, and fellow Airmen. 
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<div> This fundraiser was created to support Greg, Emilia, and Oliver as they navigate life without her. Any support, whether through donating or sharing, means so much to the family she loved with her whole heart.
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Support for Ashley Pruitt's Family

<b>Thank you for all the donations! These donations will help make a tremendous impact in the lives of the Staff touched by this tragedy. I assure every single dollar raised will go to the Temple Security &amp; Staff. </b><br /><br />Temple Israel will <b>continue ongoing support</b> for all these heroes. If you wish to further support the Temple &amp; its efforts to rebuild, please feel free to head over to Temple Israel’s website.
<br /><br />On a day that changed everything for Temple Israel, the security staff &amp; ECC teachers showed extraordinary courage and selflessness. <br /><br />When an attacker threatened the safety of the community, Danny Phillips, the director of security, put himself in harm’s way to protect others. Even after being injured, Danny made his way to a classroom to warn students, teachers, and staff not to go into the hallway, ensuring their safety above his own. His actions, the entire security team &amp; Staff reflect a deep commitment to the well-being of everyone at Temple Israel. <br /><br />Danny is now recovering from multiple fractures &amp; injuries, but his first concern was always for the children &amp; community. The security staff have always gone above &amp; beyond, putting themselves at risk so others can be safe. <br /><br />In the aftermath of this traumatic event, they’ll be facing various expenses &amp; other challenges as they heal &amp; rebuild. 

This fundraiser is dedicated to supporting the security staff at Temple Israel. <br /><br />The funds raised will help as they recover. Please consider making a donation to show your gratitude and support for these everyday heroes.

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<div>Please consider giving your support to Heather Koval as she walks through the loss of her husband, Seth.
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<div><strong>Capt. Seth Koval </strong>was killed in Iraq in a KC-135 plane crash on March 12, 2026 while deployed in support of Operation Epic Fury.
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<div>Seth was one of the most generous and kind men we have ever met. He was the ultimate husband and dad. Both his wife and son adored him, and he loved them both so well.
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<div>Seth loved Jesus and lived a life that displayed that faith.
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<div>Please help us surround this family with the kind of support and love that Seth showed everyone he met.
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<div>I was so fortunate to have met Seth during our shared time in the Air Force. I know his wife personally, am in direct contact with her, and have created this for her and her son’s sole benefit for current and future expenses.
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<div>Please pray for comfort and the Lord’s mercy over his wife, son, and family.
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Honoring Capt. Seth Koval’s Legacy and Family

<div>We are raising funds for my sister, Libby Klinner, as she navigates the unimaginable loss of her husband, Alex.

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<div>Alex proudly served our country as a Major in the United States Air Force for eight years. He was recently deployed in support of Operation Epic Fury, and on March 12, 2026, Alex made the ultimate sacrifice when his KC-135 plane crashed in western Iraq while serving his country.

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<div>Alex was more than a serviceman. He was a devoted husband, a loving father, and the kind of person who would quietly step in to help anyone who needed it. He embodied what it means to be a servant leader. His loss has left an immeasurable void in the lives of all who knew and loved him.

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<div>Libby and Alex built a beautiful life together and were raising three precious children: their energetic two-and-a-half-year-old and their seven-month-old twins. In an instant, Libby has been left to walk through profound grief while caring for their young family.

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<div>Thank you for helping us honor Alex’s legacy by caring for the family he loved so dearly.

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Honoring Major Alex Klinner — Supporting Libby & Children

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<div>The Parent Connection is truly overwhelmed by the incredible outpouring of generosity and support from our community. In just 24 hours, more than $200,000 was raised to support our Temple Israel family. Your kindness, care, and willingness to show up for one another has meant so much during this difficult time.

Because we have already reached our goal, the GoFundMe has now been closed. For anyone who would still like to contribute, donations can be made directly through the Temple Israel website at: <a href="https://www.temple-israel.org/form/onemomentonecommunity" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://www.temple-israel.org/form/onemomentonecommunity" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.temple-israel.org/form/onemomentonecommunity</a></a>

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<div>These funds will go toward strengthening and expanding our security systems, supporting additional staffing, and providing the resources our community needs to move forward together with strength and care.

Thank you for standing with our Temple Israel family. Your support reminds us how powerful and compassionate our community truly is. <br />

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<div>On Thursday, March 12, the Jewish community in West Bloomfield, Michigan experienced a moment that none of us will ever forget.


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<div>At a little after 12:00 PM, a terrorist drove a truck into Temple Israel in an attempt to carry out a devastating attack. Inside the building at the time were more than 100 preschool children, along with over 50 staff members, educators, maintenance workers, and security personnel.


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<div>In the face of unimaginable danger, the security team and staff acted with incredible courage and professionalism. Because of their heroism, and what many are calling a miracle, every single child and adult in the building survived. By the end of the day, all of the preschoolers were safely reunited with their families.


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<div>This fundraiser is being put together by The Parent Connection from Temple Israel ECC. It is a small way to say thank you to those who stepped up when it mattered most. Donations collected will be used to provide meals, care packages, and thoughtful gifts to the security, staff, educators, and officers who worked tirelessly to protect these children during an unimaginable moment. While nothing could fully repay their bravery, we hope to show them that their courage and compassion did not go unnoticed. Any additional funds will be used to purchase toys and books for our ECC classrooms that were ruined.


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Honoring the Heroes of the Attack on Temple Israel

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<div>We are reaching out with love, hope, and courage for our incredible son, Levi, as our family learns how to live with childhood epilepsy. Levi is the kind of child whose laughter fills a room, whose goofy jokes and big hugs make everyone feel seen and loved, and whose heart is as big as his dreams. He is active, kind, and full of life. The kind of kid who brings light wherever he goes.
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<div>About a year ago, Levi was diagnosed with epilepsy. This neurological condition causes unpredictable seizures and has turned many of our family’s routines upside down as we navigate medical care, treatment plans, and constant uncertainty together. What used to be simple — school, sports, sleep, and play — now requires extra planning, protection, and courage, every single day.
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<div>If you’ve met Levi, you know he has a way of making everyone smile. He’s silly, affectionate, and always on the move, especially toward the nearest pool. Swimming is his joy and his dream, and he longs to return to competing with his teammates on the Alameda Gators. More than anything, our goal is simple: to give Levi the chance to have a childhood filled with laughter, friendship, and the freedom to do what he loves most.
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Supporting Levi’s Journey with Epilepsy

<div>On the first night of Chanukah, our community suffered an unimaginable loss. Our beloved rabbi, teacher, and friend, Rabbi Eli Schlanger, was tragically killed in the Bondi massacre.
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<div>Rabbi Eli was an exceptional human being who devoted every part of his life to others. He changed the lives of everyone he interacted with. Always with a warm smile, a listening ear, and a heart open to every question and struggle. Whether you came to him with a personal dilemma, a spiritual question, or simply needed someone to talk to, he always had time. No one was ever turned away. He supported individuals and families through joy and heartbreak, quietly giving of himself in ways most people never saw. Now, he leaves behind his loving wife and five beautiful children, including a newborn baby who will grow up hearing stories of the remarkable father they lost far too soon. Eli devoted his life to our community. He gave us his time, his energy, his wisdom, and his love. In this time of deep grief, we want to come together to give back to the family who gave him to us.
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<div>No amount is too small. Every donation is an act of kindness in Rabbi Eli’s memory and a message to his family that they are not alone.
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<div>Rabbi Eli spent his life lifting others up. Now, in his honour, we have the chance to lift up his family. Please donate generously and help us support the Schlanger family during this heartbreaking time.
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Help Majdal Shams Families Rebuild and Heal

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<div>Eight years ago, my amazing mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Since then, our family has witnessed the gradual decline that this devastating illness brings. However, thanks to the advancements in research and medications, we've been able to prolong her ability to be with us and cherish precious moments, like seeing my kids' births through their start of elementary school.
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<div><strong>On June 20th, 2024 the Alzheimer’s Association celebrates one of their biggest fundraisers </strong>- <strong>The Longest Day© </strong>which is the summer solstice - the day with the most light. The Longest Day participants fight the darkness of Alzheimer's and all other dementia through a fundraising activity of their choice on a day that works for them. And today is the day for our family. <strong>We seek to raise $2000 by 6/20/24 to support The Longest Day. </strong>
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<div>Growing up, my mom was a pillar in her community - a teacher, one of the first elementary school counselors in the state of Alabama pioneering that program statewide, a volunteer for organizations supporting mental health, children, education and her faith. Most importantly she is my best friend and “G-mom” to my daughters.
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<div>Your contribution will directly fund crucial research, provide essential support services for families affected by Alzheimer's, and raise awareness to fight the stigma surrounding this disease. Every dollar brings us one step closer to finding a cure and improving the lives of those living with Alzheimer's and their loved ones.
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<div>Together, we can make a meaningful impact in the fight against Alzheimer's. Please consider donating to our campaign, and share it with your friends, family, and networks. Your generosity and support mean the world to me and countless others affected by this relentless disease.
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<div>Thank you from the bottom of my heart for standing with us in this important cause.
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<div>This past Sunday, the unthinkable happened: the Root family lost their home — and nearly everything they owned — in a sudden and devastating fire. Within just five minutes, flames consumed their house, leaving behind only ashes and heartbreak.

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<div>By a miracle, everyone made it out safely. But their lives have been turned upside down. The Roots are now faced with the unimaginable challenge of starting over from scratch: no clothes, no furniture, no personal keepsakes, no place to call home.

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<div>The Root family has always been a kind and generous presence in our neighborhood — now it’s our turn to show up for them.

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<div>No donation is too small. Every dollar, every share, every prayer helps.

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<div>Please consider supporting the Root family as they begin the long journey of healing and rebuilding their lives.

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<div>Let’s surround them with the love, generosity, and strength of our community.

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<div>Thank you so much. 

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<div><strong> Help Us Build Our Family </strong>
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<div>Hi, we're Tyler and Ericson! and as of this week, we are officially husbands and husbands! ‍❤️‍
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<div>We got engaged in January 2025, and just this week, we made it official by signing our marriage license. There was no wedding, no celebration, no fancy reception, just the two of us taking a quiet but meaningful step forward in our lives together.
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<div>Instead of planning a big wedding (and probably going into debt for it), we made a conscious decision to skip the ceremony and put that energy toward something even more important to us: <strong>starting our family.</strong>
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<div>We’ve both known for a long time that we want to become parents. We’re surrounded by a big, loud, loving Filipino family, and lots of nieces and nephews, so family has always been at the center of our lives. Parenthood isn’t just a hope for us, it’s a shared dream. We both deeply, wholeheartedly want to be fathers.
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<div>As a gay couple, the journey to becoming parents through fertility treatment and surrogacy is beautiful, but also incredibly expensive.
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<div>We’ve done a lot of research, and the costs are overwhelming.
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<div>Before we can even begin choosing an agency or talking to professionals, we need to understand what we can realistically afford and that means starting the process of fundraising now.
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<div>For years, we’ve witnessed countless stories of people helping each other through some of life’s most personal and powerful moments. It’s been inspiring to see how compassion and generosity can truly change lives.
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<div>Now, we find ourselves on the other side, asking for help for the first time, and stepping into that same vulnerability we’ve seen so many others face with courage and hope.
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<div>Here’s a rough projection of what this process may cost:
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<li>Surrogate Compensation: $40,000 – $60,000+
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<li>Egg Donor Compensation + Agency: $15,000 – $30,000
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<li>IVF Medical Procedures: $25,000 – $45,000
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<div><em>Note: This breakdown is just a projection based on our current research. Actual costs may vary depending on the professionals, clinics, and path we take — but before we can even begin that journey, we need to begin building the financial foundation.</em>
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<div>We met on Hinge after Ericson moved to Irvine. What started as a few messages turned into long conversations, a meaningful connection, and eventually, a life together. Along the way, we’ve grown stronger, working through growing pains, uncomfortable conversations, and all the things that come with building a real, lasting partnership.
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<div>This next chapter, starting our family, is the most meaningful one yet. It won’t be easy, and it won’t be fast. But we are ready, we are committed, and we are hopeful.
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<div><strong> How You Can Help</strong>
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<div>Thank you so much for reading, for supporting, and for being here with us. It means more than we can put into words.
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<div>We hope you'll continue to follow our journey, and just know, by helping us, you’re officially future aunties and uncles to the family we hope to build!
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<div>With all our love and gratitude,
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Arnie Katz

<div>I'm Arnie Katz, and after experiencing the Bay Area wildfires, I understand how crucial every minute can be. People have lost their lives because they evacuated too late or took the wrong route. That’s why I support Watch Duty, a nonprofit dedicated to providing real-time wildfire alerts that empower communities to act fast and stay safe.
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<div>Together, we can make a difference, helping to save lives and protect our communities from the devastating impacts of wildfires. Thank you for supporting our mission.
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