Jimmy  Darts

SB Mowing

Pattie Gonia

Little Miss Flint

Kalina Silverman / @makebigtalk on Instagram

Samuel Weidenhofer

Patriotic Kenny Foundation

Ben Saunders - Flawless Cleaning

The Dogist

Peter Bond

Amy Jandrisevits

Ask Uncle Jack

That Good News Girl

Tess Bohne

FowlMouthFarmer

Latonja and Taylor Richardson

Officer Richard Craig

Flavor Flav

John Wolfe

Khloe

This year has been incredibly difficult. My sweet Chinese Crested, Sketch, was by my side for over 15 years. She fought bravely against congestive heart failure, but when her suffering became too much, I made the heartbreaking decision to have her euthanized at home in my arms on February 12th. The emergency room visits, vet appointments, heart medications, and the costs of euthanasia and cremation have left me with bills I simply can’t pay. I’ve been mourning her loss for months, and the emotional and financial toll has been overwhelming. 
<br>
<br>
 Just as I was trying to recover, my 2006 Nissan truck—which I rely on for everything—started leaking oil. When I brought it in for service, I learned it needs several urgent repairs: valve cover gasket replacement, cam sensor o-rings, a cooling system flush, new spark plugs, and even a timing chain replacement. The total cost is far beyond what I can manage. I live on a very small social security income and try to make ends meet by boarding dogs and selling homegrown food and flowers, but it’s not enough to cover these unexpected expenses. 
<br>
<br>
 Your support would mean the world to me right now. I’m feeling scared and unsure of the future, but I know that with a little help, I can get through this difficult time. Thank you for reading my story and considering a donation.

Help With Vet Bills & Urgent Truck Repairs

<div>On the night of Saturday June 29th,  life as we knew it changed forever when someone hit Juan with a car and left him lying in the road like he was nothing. Juan in fact was somebody, he was the man I spent 21 years with and raised our 3 kids with, he was a father, a grandfather , a son ,a brother , an uncle , a friend and a manager at the Santa Barbara Vons . In a matter of seconds he was taken away from us and we do not have any answers since the driver is still at large. Please help his kids ,myself and his family lay him to rest and have a proper burial that he deserves by either donating , or sharing this fundraiser any help is appreciated. Thank you so much Trinity, Adrian and Jr appreciate it very much
</div>

please help Juan Lopez's family during this time

<div><br />
</div>
<div>Greetings and Blessings my wonderful community of friends, family and acquaintances (some of whom I have yet to meet!), Kiyoko Soaring-Eagle here. As you may or may not know, I was hospitalized for 13 days with severe pneumonia so progressed my doctor told me that "I could have died".
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>My extreme condition required emergency surgery and the insertion of draining tubes into my lungs---where I had contracted a salmonella infection. Unfortunately, while hospitalized, I picked up a staph infection and anemia. However, I feel that this last infection was a kind of blessing as it kept me from being transferred to a secondary, rehab facility--I did not have the energy or strength to adjust to a new environment. So I remained at Cottage Hospital where I was able to use my energy to heal before returning home.
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>After I was released, it took me several weeks to get back on my feet enough to be able to gradually resume my work as a massage therapist. Though my insurance covered some of my expenses, I have not been able to recoup the amount of income I lost or pay for non-cove red medical expenses. These costs are about to $17,000. I am adding $3,000 to my goal though as I have been doing without needed alternative health care of late (acupuncture and network chiropractic). Having these uninsured service will help me complete my recovery faster. 
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>I'm grateful for all the lessons that came with this journey and the one's I'm still learning, like giving up a bit of my fierce independence and pride some so I can ask for your help..
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>And the experience deepened my appreciation for and commitment to being here to play a part in making this world a better place.
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>I am honored that you have taken the time to read about my situation and am so grateful for any donations that your heart guides you to offer on my behalf. Blessings to you always, all ways!
</div>

Help Kiyoko's Finances Post Hospitalization for Pneumonia

<div>Bay Area Friends of Tibet: Educates the public about Tibet and the Tibetan people; organizes grassroots projects and events; and cooperates with other Tibet support groups locally and internationally. Provides services to newly arriving Tibetan refugees. We are the fiscal sponsor and partner of the Shaping "The Future of Tibet" project (See <a href="https://www.friends-of-tibet.org/projects/future-tibet" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://www.friends-of-tibet.org/projects/future-tibet" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.friends-of-tibet.org/projects/future-tibet</a></a> and <a href="https://future-of-tibet.org/)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://future-of-tibet.org/" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://future-of-tibet.org/</a>)</a> . 
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>Tashi Delek!
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>In a few days, around 70 - largely younger - Tibetans will come together in Dharamsala to discuss the future of Tibet.
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>A collective of dedicated individuals has come together, forming a diverse core group that mirrors our rich Tibetan community in exile. This group embarked on a journey of deep reflection, jointly exploring the challenging question that lies at the heart of our collective destiny. The challenge was to find new perspectives and new approaches for an issue that weighs heavily on the Tibetan souls.
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>Chemi Lhamo (Canada)
</div>
<div>Dechen Pemba (United Kingdom)
</div>
<div>Drukthar Gyal (United Kingdom)
</div>
<div>Dr. Gya Lo (Canada)
</div>
<div>Kalsang Dhondup (India, Dharamsala)
</div>
<div>Tashi Lamsang (USA)
</div>
<div>Tenzin Choedon Sangpo (France)
</div>
<div>Tenzing Dhamdul (India, Delhi)
</div>
<div>Tenzin Namgyal Tethong (USA)
</div>
<div>Dr. Tsewang Rigzin (USA)
</div>
<div>Wangpo Tethong (Amsterdam)
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>Our Purpose: "The Future of Tibet" was born out of a collective commitment to strengthen the Tibetan Freedom Movement. The initiative is championed by a dedicated core group, representing the diversity of the Tibetan diaspora, and those who have lived in India, Europe, and North America. Together, we share the experiences of being part of the Tibetan youth movement and have served in various capacities within the Tibetan government in exile. Bay Area Friends of Tibet has partnered with us to support this important undertaking.
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>Diverse Voices, Common Goals: We organisers may not all share the same political convictions, but we firmly believe in the power of unity and the value of open and truthful dialogue. We understand that, in the face of global and political changes, the Tibetan Freedom Movement must adapt and evolve to navigate its future course.
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>Our Journey: "The Future of Tibet" began its journey in 2020. Wangpo Tethong, now residing in Amsterdam, and Tashi Namgyal, based in Seattle, both having been active members of the Tibetan youth movement in their formative years, found themselves contemplating a profound question: What does the future hold for the Tibetan people when His Holiness the Dalai Lama is no longer among us? In November 2022, we organized a successful European conference in Paris, France and in New York bringing together voices from across the world to discuss the future of Tibet. Our next conference is scheduled to take place in Dharamshala, India, in November 2023.
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>Support "The Future of Tibet": To further our mission and ensure the Tibetan cause remains relevant and impactful, we need your support. Your generous contributions will help us the final event in India and close the gap in our budget.
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>Join us in shaping "The Future of Tibet" and ensuring a brighter future for Tibetans. Together, we can make a difference and work towards a free and prosperous Tibet.
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>Donate today to support this initiative. Your contributions will be a contribution for the future for Tibet and its people. Thank you for your support!
</div>

Shaping "The Future of Tibet"

<div>Hello my Name is Monica, I’m setting up a goFund for my Son. The transmission is having issue will need new one.Also the ramp does not go up nor down and the chain to ramp broke as well. Car parts cost way more when it’s considered a wheelchair van. I’m trying to have my son to go out and do things but his excuse is always the van does not work. Anything will help. 
</div>

Help fix wheelchair van

<div>I have kayaked over 5,800 km from Halifax, Nova Scotia to Mobile, Alabama, to raise money for two charities: Doctors without Borders and Captains without Borders. While raising funds for these organizations, people have asked if they could give me a personal donation. Gofundme is the channel for this. I appreciate people's support along the way. Often it comes in the form of food, lodging and a financial gift. I will continue to paddle from Mobile, Al towards Halifax, Nova Scotia and you can follow me on: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/REVERSEtheBAD" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.facebook.com/REVERSEtheBAD</a> or my Youtube channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNvOchdigg0oKFHy8xmJMtg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNvOchdigg0oKFHy8xmJMtg" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNvOchdigg0oKFHy8xmJMtg</a></a>
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>Thank you
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>Mark Ervin
</div>

PADDLE FOR LIFE

<div><br />
</div>
<div>Photo: Thepo Tulku
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>Hello,
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>My wife and I first met Thepo in 2019 when we volunteered to provide a place to stay for a group of Tibetan Buddhist monks visiting the US to promote World Peace. He has become one of our dearest friends. Recently he shared a very personal story with me. I hope he will not mind if I share it with you.
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>At some point in his life, Thepo decided he was no longer going to be a monk. The time came when he must go before the Dalai Lama and deliver the news. He was very scared.
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>As I recall his account the response of His Holiness to the news was something like this:
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>HH: "You no longer want to be a monk? That's okay."
</div>
<div>Thepo surprised: It is?
</div>
<div>HH: "Yes, yes, no problem. But... YOU STILL MUST DO THE WORK... You must share your knowledge and serve your community as if you were still a monk."
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>And he has spent his life doing good works. Thepo Tulku is a revered spiritual leader, beloved Buddhist teacher and world-renowned human-rights activist who has dedicated his life to spreading love, compassion and wisdom. Thepo is known in the Tibetan community as well as here in his adopted homeland for his selflessness and dedication to helping others. He is a joyful and humble man who has impacted countless lives through his teachings and guidance.
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>Thepo Tulku, needs your help. You may be surprised to learn that a person who has spent their entire life in the selfless service of others may end up with nothing to retire on, but this is the case with Thepo.
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>Thepo currently lives in Santa Barbara where he earns a living working as a food server at Renaud's Patisserie Cafe in Arlington Plaza on State Street. Thepo loves his day job but my wife and I feel that if he decides at some point to retire and devote full time to his work helping others, he should have that option without worry. It is up to all of us to ensure that he can retire comfortably when that time comes.
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>That’s why we have started this GoFundMe campaign to raise money for Thepo’s retirement fund. Our goal is to raise $250,000 to provide Thepo, after a lifetime of service to others, with the financial security he deserves in his golden years.
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>Thepo has an incredible life story. Born in Tibet, as a young child he was recognized as the 8th Thepo Tulku. In 1959, when he was only five years old and living in the capital city of Lhasa, tens of thousands of Tibetans took to the streets in protest against China’s invasion and occupation of their homeland a decade earlier. The revolt was brutally crushed and Thepo was forced to flee for his life. Escaping into the Himalayas, the young boy was carried through the mountain paths on the shoulders of monks who were shepherding the Dalai Lama into India.
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>Thepo has given so much to others throughout his life and it is now time for us to give back to him. By ensuring that he has a comfortable retirement, we can show our gratitude for his many years of service and allow him to continue spreading love and compassion in his own unique way for many years to come.
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>All donations will go directly to Thepo's retirement fund and will help cover his living expenses, medical costs, and other necessities. Every contribution, no matter the size, will make a difference and show our gratitude for all he has done and continues to do.
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>Please help us reach our goal by donating to this important cause. No amount is too small, and every donation will make a difference.
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>Thank you for your support of Thepo and for helping to ensure that he is comfortable and secure in his golden years.
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>With gratitude,
</div>
<div>Stan Tillman and Edyth Rodacker
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>Video: Story about His Holiness the Dalai Lama with his lifelong follower and friend, Thepo Tulku
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tqmxPIKCC8" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tqmxPIKCC8" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tqmxPIKCC8</a></a>
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>This video says it all! Please help and hit Donate and Share now. Thank you.
</div>

Retirement Fund for Thepo Tulku

<div>Hello, my name is Tatiana Rios and I am the daughter of Carmelo Rios. We are starting this Go Fund Me in hopes of raising money to have a Celebration of Life for my father.  Carmelo was an amazing father and an extraordinary person. He touched many people's hearts and brought kindness to the world. This celebration is very important to me, my family, and everyone who loved Carmelo.  Please donate if you can it will mean so much to so many people. 
</div>

Celebration of Life for Carmelo Rios

<div>Rose has endeavored for years towards her ultimate goal of working with an international organization as an emergency doctor - and she has come so far! Please help Rose finish medical school by donating to her Educational Trust.
</div>

<div> 
</div>

<div>Thanks to her hard work and some help from the community, Rose has been accepted to medical school at the American University of Antigua College of Medicine and has finished her first semester. She seeks funds to continue her education there and earn her medical degree. The total cost of attendance for the four years is $375,374. Unfortunately, it is difficult for Rose to fund medical school because she is considered a non-resident/non-citizen for immigration purposes. So she does not qualify for many federal aid resources available to medical students who are United States citizens.
</div>

<div> 
</div>

<div>Rose grew up on a small farm in Kenya with her parents, who practiced subsistence farming. Even though many girls in her country don't get an education, Rose excelled academically and was selected to attend Kenya high school, a national high school in Nairobi.
</div>

<div> 
</div>

<div>During her childhood in Kenya, Rose witnessed family and fellow villagers succumb to illness and remembers when some patients were misdiagnosed for insufficient healthcare resources. Many of these illnesses were treatable, but it was often too late because the healthcare centers were many miles from the village and only accessible by foot. These memories inspired her passion for medicine, and she hopes to give back to her own country someday.
</div>

<div> 
</div>

<div>Rose immigrated to the USA on an F-1 student visa and attended Santa Barbara City College. She was an Honor’s Roll student and obtained various merit scholarships, including Phi Theta Kappa awards, Ridley-Tree Scholarship and Cynthia Davis Book Scholarships.
</div>

<div> 
</div>

<div>Rose would like to specialize in Emergency or Internal medicine critical care. This interest was sparked through her experience working in the Emergency Department at the Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. Rose was part of a team that delivered emergency treatment. She learned a lot about health insurance, patient confidentiality and the various software that are used from the time a patient is admitted to when they are discharged.
</div>

<div> 
</div>

<div>After her medical residency, she envisions herself working at a hospital in the US for several years before transitioning to an international organization such as Doctors Without Borders or Mercy Ships. In addition to her medical goals, she wants to mentor girls from underprivileged communities and show them that it is possible to achieve their goals. Higher education provides more career options and expands their ability to help others. Let’s help Rose to fulfill her dream and make a more significant impact on the world. Please consider donating to fund her education.
</div>

<div><br />Scholarships and Awards:<br />- AAs in Biomedical Sciences &amp; Biological Sciences degrees from Santa Barbara City College<br />- Coursework in Health Science, Community Health &amp; Nursing from the California State University- Channel Islands<br />- Frances Perkins Global Fellowship to attend Mount Holyoke College<br />- Intensive shadowing and clinical research position at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in New Hampshire
</div>

Help Rose pay for Medical School

<div><br />
</div><img alt="" media_type="3" src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/66884111_1658692484377415_r." width="100%" />
<div>Tashi Delek/Hello;
</div>
<div>My name is Sangyal Kyab and I have been living in Toronto, Canada since 2014. I was born in Amdo, Tibet and escaped in 2004 to India. In India, I was so happy to be in a free country and to see His Holiness the Great 14th Dalai Lama and all our country men and women in exile.
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>In Toronto, I have dedicated my time in raising awareness about the Tibetan struggle and have been participating in weekly vigils outside the Chinese Consulate in Toronto since 2018. Then in 2020, I started doing Peace Walks for Tibet from Toronto to Ottawa and back to Toronto. I completed my third Peace Walk for Tibet on July 6, 2022 which coincides with His Holiness the Dalai Lama's Birthday.
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>With so much support from our community/friends, I am encouraged to start a cross-country <strong>Bike Rally for Free Tibet from Vancouver to Toronto, Canada starting August 13, 2022.</strong>
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>My goal is to raise awareness about Tibet across Canada and globally. There is a great imminent danger of losing our rich Tibetan identity and heritage if we in the Free World is not able to Free Tibet.
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>Please help me to accomplish this first ever Bike Rally across Canada for a Free Tibet. Your generous contributions will be used to cover all the expenses to finish this Rally.
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>Thank you so much for your support and donations. I will give regular updates.
</div>

Help Sangyal Kyab Bike across Canada for Tibet

<div>In 2019, I started a program bringing volunteers to Nepal. Unfortunately, after three amazing <a href="https://www.backpacker.com/trips/adventure-travel/hiking-and-volunteering-in-nepal-with-all-hands-and-hearts-and-backpacker-magazine/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">trips</a> —and some 150 days of collective volunteer labor building rural schools—the pandemic halted our efforts. 
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>It’s been a long two years for everyone—but that’s especially true for the people of Nepal, who have seen the trekking economy crash and had to endure other pandemic stresses. In spring 2022, we're finally able to return to Nepal with a new group of volunteers. In April, we're going to help build a public health clinic, which addresses a critical need in the village of Kakani, in the mountains outside of Kathmandu.
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>The health clinic project is managed by a Nepal-based nonprofit called the Mother and Children Arts Foundation. All funds raised will be donated to that organization. We have already raised $3,000 for the health clinic through trip fees paid by the volunteers. Now I'd like to match that figure with this fundraising effort. 
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>Today perhaps more than ever, there are many worthy causes to support, at home and abroad. If nothing else, I hope this is a reminder to be grateful for what we have and to help others when we can. Thank you.     
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>—Dennis Lewon
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div><br />
</div>

Help Build a Health Clinic in Nepal

Jason Stanley @stanleysfotomat, owner of Judy Skate Co @JudySkateco is riding his bike from LA to Seattle over the next few months promoting #mentalhealthawareness and #suicideprevention.  Stopping by skate shops, skate parks, and holding events with skateboardings biggest names along the way.   Please help support his efforts to spread awareness and in promotion of these issues.  Feb - May 2022. <br /><br />GFM account ran by Dan Ching.

Stanley Strolls to Seattle

<div>A loving father, dedicated husband, generous friend, and renowned plein air artist in Santa Barbara and beyond, Chris Potter suddenly fell ill earlier this month, finding it almost impossible to breathe. Ten days later, he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of lung cancer. Additional scans confirmed that the cancer had not moved to his brain, and forthcoming tests will determine whether the cancer has spread to other parts of his body.
</div>

<div> 
</div>

<div>Since November 1, Chris has been unable to breathe regularly, due to a large tumor pressing on his lungs and esophagus. That makes every day a waking nightmare for his entire family, including his wife, Julie, his 15-year-old son, Malakye, and his 13-year-old daughter, Zenia.
</div>

<div> 
</div>

<div>The battle begins soon with months of chemotherapy and radiation treatments, followed by a full year of immunotherapy.
</div>

<div> 
</div>

<div>Amidst the chaos, Chris Potter was able to reflect on his ongoing ordeal. Here is what he would like us to know:<br /><em> <br />I just had the hardest week of my life. I haven't been feeling good for the past three months, with brain-splitting migraines, chest pain, low energy, and anxiety.<br /> <br />I finally saw a doctor about a month ago to discuss these things. They gave me a physical, which came out fine, and prescribed anxiety pills. The anxiety was culled, but my physical symptoms worsened.<br /> <br />Two Sundays ago, I noticed that all my fingernails were curving into my skin, a disgusting Gollum-like affliction known as digital clubbing. This was a sign of something seriously wrong. I once again went to the doctors to figure out the cause, and they determined a CT scan of my chest was in order.<br /> <br />Later that evening, we got the call: There is a large mass in my chest. I’ll never forget hearing those words. Pure terror, my world collapsing in on itself. I immediately felt so sorry, not just for myself, but for all the people around me that would have to hear this news. I’m so sorry Julie, you don’t deserve this.<br /> <br />I went to the ER that evening as I couldn’t get a full breath and my headaches were debilitating. The doctor was very concerned about the headaches. He had seen the extent of the growth revealed by the chest scan and wanted to scan my brain as well. Then came more terror waiting for the results, alone in a hospital bed in the middle of the night, to find out if I had fucking brain cancer. The CT didn’t show anything, but they wanted to do an MRI as well.<br /> <br />The next day, we saw a pulmonologist, who took the first look at the mass. It had completely blocked the bronchial airway to the right lung, collapsing it. It also was blocking the esophagus, causing more constrictive breathing. We had the biopsy done the next day.<br /> <br />Then another waiting game — not just waiting, but waiting with difficulty breathing and coughing up blood from the biopsy. Fistfuls of steroids, antibiotics, painkillers, Xanax. Just stay alive, just breathe, just stay positive. Like everyone tells you, that's the most important thing. It's also the hardest thing to do for five days wondering if this godforsaken disease is even treatable.<br /> <br />The only thing that got me through this was Julie. She is so strong. Our bond is so strong. We love each other dearly. I felt our connection during this whole crisis, not just as a feeling or a thought, but a tangible lifeline in this world. Then I felt all of the support from my kids, my family, my friends, and all of the people I have affected through my art. I feel truly loved and supported.<br /> <br />Then we got the call a couple days ago. I have an aggressive form of cancer, at least stage 3. I wailed, I sobbed, I let the reality soak through me.<br /> <br />I looked up at the sky and the trees and decided I wanted to live. I wanted to continue my work, I wanted to continue my love for the world and the people around me. In that moment I had a surreal out of body experience. I felt all of the connections I have made throughout my life like a great web of energy — all of us supporting each other in our thirst for life and love and connection. This is the meaning of life.<br /> <br />I love all of you. Thank you so much for being a part of my life. I’ll do everything I can to stick around for you.</em><br /><br /><img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/61037991_1636925778312289_r.jpeg" alt="61037991_1636925778312289_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" /><br />Chris’ decision more than a decade ago to ditch corporate life and become a full-time artist is an inspiration to many. His artworks adorn restaurants, offices, public spaces, and private homes around the world. They reflect a life centered on healthy living and being present with nature. His art encourages us to slow down and appreciate the world and landscapes around us, to pay more attention to shapes and light and colors, to focus on our breath, and to be more mindful of how meaningful nature is to our well being. He's not just painting because he is gifted; his talent comes from his ability to stop and let every detail in.
</div>

<div> 
</div>

<div>Chris will fight this disease with all of his might, but the struggle will be physically, emotionally, and psychologically grueling. Even when he wins the war, Chris will have lost months of income from not selling his original art, which is the primary financial support for his family. He is unable to paint right now and also cannot manage the sale of his original pieces during this time. That will persist until he is healed. (There is a very limited amount of prints available via <a href="https://www.chrispotterart.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chris Potter Art</a> .)
</div>

<div> 
</div>

<div>Over the years, Chris has lent his artistic and fundraising support to countless organizations and causes, including the Mental Health Association, Downtown Santa Barbara, the Arthritis Foundation, SCAPE, and countless schools, charities, and educational programs. Now, he is asking for your help to get his family through this tumultuous time, which is expected to last at least six months. We need to do everything in our collective power to uplift our friend as he faces the most challenging crisis of his life.
</div>

<div> 
</div>

<div>These funds will be used to support the family through the journey to come — to pay for the medical expenses that are not covered by insurance as well as utilities, food, gasoline, and life in general. The donations will also provide a stable base from which Chris can get back on his feet once the medical war is over. Aside from her husband’s terrifying health challenges, Julie is very worried about the family’s basic expenses, as she left her own career years ago to support the art.
</div>

<div> 
</div>

<div>“On all of our trips, everything we did as a family, art was prioritized,” said Julie. “We are in total shock about our financial future too now. We are scared to no end.”
</div>

<div> 
</div>
<img class="m-text-editor-image" src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/61037991_1636133518732935_r." alt="" width="100%" media_type="3" />
<div> 
</div>
<img class="m-text-editor-image" src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/61037991_1636132382314698_r." alt="" width="100%" media_type="3" />
<div> 
</div>
<img class="m-text-editor-image" src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/61037991_1636132406797172_r." alt="" width="100%" media_type="3" />
<div> 
</div>
<img class="m-text-editor-image" src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/61037991_1636132423744725_r." alt="" width="100%" media_type="3" />
<div> 
</div>
<img class="m-text-editor-image" src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/61037991_1636132446705105_r." alt="" width="100%" media_type="3" />
<div> 
</div>
<img class="m-text-editor-image" src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/61037991_1636655655808406_r." alt="" width="100%" media_type="3" />
<div>

<div> 
</div>
<img class="m-text-editor-image" src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/61037991_1636655863618093_r." alt="" width="100%" media_type="3" />
<div> 
</div>
<img class="m-text-editor-image" src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/61037991_1636655901199243_r." alt="" width="100%" media_type="3" />
<div> 
</div>
<img class="m-text-editor-image" src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/61037991_1636919983236000_r." alt="" width="100%" media_type="3" />
<div> 
</div>
<img class="m-text-editor-image" src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/61037991_1636919957176396_r." alt="" width="100%" media_type="3" />
<div> 
</div>

</div>

Support Chris Potter: Artist, Friend, Familyman

Kevin Young

<div>Gerry Lindgren fans, I have an update for you. First, Gerry is doing well in Honolulu. Below I have posted his last several messages when asked how he has been doing. For those of you on facebook, you can see his occasional posts there as well. One bit of news is that Gerry's book is now available on Amazon for $25, or just $5 on Kindle (not sure how that happened). On a cell phone, Amazon just shows the Kindle version, click on that and THEN you see the $25 book version. On a laptop or computer, you DO see the book version upfront for $25. Gerry gets all the profits from the book sales.  To be clear, no books are offered on this site, and all of your donation goes to Gerry Lindgren and no raffles, sweepstakes, giveaways or promotions are offered in exchange for any donation make to this GoFundMe campaign for Gerry.
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>Here are the latest posts from Gerry: "Aloha. A lot has been going on. I have been looking for the next step. I've settled on longevity. Humans were given 1000 years of life in the beginning. Now days we are lucky to survive 100 years. We were meant to live much longer. At one time an average life was 45 years. We are back up to around 80 now, but advancing slowly. My quest now is to measure my life in 1000s of years with 15,000 Earth years as a goal. In that time, I would see 3 or 4 Anunaki years. One Anunaki year is equivalent to 3600 Earth years. I expect to fail. I'm sure to fail. But that has nothing to do with my quest. I'm frail and sure to lapse, but perhaps others will succeed if I try and fail, yes? Chakas are an important part of it. Our top chakra is the God Chaka. God is real. God gives unnatural abilities as we age. I find i can reverse cancers, and brain disorders in others. Maybe in myself as well. Our body can live thousands of years but we mentally kill ourselves. I think, if we could stay out of the way, we could live a much longer lifetime." "I still work and run to catch the bus home after work every day. You would laugh at my slow pace now. A FEW days ago, as I was running to catch the bus, I had a head incident. I guess I stopped running in the middle of the street and hit a car. I couldn't lift my head off the hood of the car for several moments. But finally I recovered enough to lift my head and made it to a bench where I finally recovered enough to get on the Hawaii Kai bus. Sometimes my head clears and it seems fine. But then, it goes off again. Weird head, I guess." &gt; When I was 3 years old, my alcoholic dad beat me up real bad and broke a major artery feeding the head. My head developed a bypass and I didn't die, but when they took an extra of my head, they see a very weird major arterial route in my brain. &gt; But, other than that, I'm fine.
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>Gerry Lindgren gave his all, training harder than any American runner ever had, winning many titles and races in high school, college and beyond. He represented the USA in the 1964 Olympics at age 18 in the 10,000m.
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>Now it’s possible for us fans and supporters to show our appreciation for his hard work and sacrifice. Your donations will help him pay for recent medical bills (strokes in December 2023), will help him retire from his job at age 77 as a janitor at the University of Hawaii, and will help him pay off his mortgage.
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>If you appreciate his running history, talent and sacrifice as much as we do, share some of your wealth and love with this American running icon and donate to this gofundme page so that he can finally retire without financial stress.
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>Do you remember when he beat the Russians at age 18 at the L.A. Coliseum by sprinting at the 4-mile mark in the 10,000m in front of 40,000 track fans? He made the 1964 Olympic team in the 10,000m, also at age 18, just out of high school! Gerry would go on 88 mile runs, do “6 to 8 times 880y in 1:56-58” in workouts. His 8:40 2-mile in high school against Ron Clarke lasted 40 years. During college at Washington State Gerry won 11 track and cross country NCAA titles in 3 years. He set American Records and a World Record (in the 6-mile with Billy Mills).
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>Gerry feels that the purpose of his running was to allow him to serve as a role model for others. He helped create the running boom of the 1970’s. He was motivated to run to bring out the best in the competitors around him. He was famous for going out fast (61 first 440 in college 2-miles) and for sprinting in the middle of long races.
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>Gerry’s HS coach Tracy Walters writes “Into this environment (of the early ‘60’s) came a 5’6”, 118 pound squeaky voiced high school runner who had a great deal of pride and faith in his country and possessed a burning desire to elevae distance running in whatever way he could… Having just graduated from high school, he was able to beat most of the best runners in the world. He stood alone and fought for justice in the conflict between the NCAA and AAU and showed great courage in his desire for fairness”.
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>Running fans of Gerry, here’s your chance to show Gerry some love in his final years. Donate what you can today. All donated funds go directly into Gerry’s bank account in Hawaii.
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>Help us publicize this gofundme campaign. You can use the domain <a href="https://www.gerrylives.info" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.GerryLives.info</a> which takes you to the gufundme page at <a href="https://gofund.me/bf89cb5d" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://gofund.me/bf89cb5d" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://gofund.me/bf89cb5d</a></a>
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>Thank you! And sincerely from,
</div>
<div>Gerry Lindgren GoFundMe page organizer
</div>
<div>Kevin Young
</div>
<div>University High School in West Los Angeles 1975,
</div>
<div>University of California Santa Barbara 1980,
</div>
<div>lifetime runner and Gerry Lindgren fan
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>Gerry writes:
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>WHY i want $150,000.
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>1.Home mortgage payoff. I'm 77, going on 78. I still owe about $100,000 on this small condominium. As i grow older, it becomes more difficult to continue a 6am to 2:30pm job. Without this work, i would quickly default on my mortgage payment and loose my place to live. SOOOOOOOO many people homeless now just because of this. Your money would assure a continued home.
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>2. As many of you know, i am studying longevity. I find that STRESS kills over a lifetime. In the late 60s and early 70s I was honored to be a part of a RUNNING REVOLUTION that has spread worldwide. This physical exercise aleviates stress. The average lifetime of people in America has risen from 57 years in 1964, the year i graduated high school, to over 78 years today. Your funding will continue my study in longevity with the goal of 360 years of life. A pipedream today, but a distinct possibility soon. I have always believed one should shoot for the stars. Your support would help fund this attempt to create a LONGEVITY REVOLUTION.
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>Some Gerry Lindgren articles:
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerry_Lindgren" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerry_Lindgren" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerry_Lindgren</a></a>
</div>
<div><a href="https://247sports.com/college/washington-state/longformarticle/gerry-lindgren-one-of-greatest-athletes-in-wsu-history-still-running-at-age" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://247sports.com/college/washington-state/longformarticle/gerry-lindgren-one-of-greatest-athletes-in-wsu-history-still-running-at-age" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://247sports.com/college/washington-state/longformarticle/gerry-lindgren-one-of-greatest-athletes-in-wsu-history-still-running-at-age</a></a>
</div>
<div><a href="https://youtu.be/kE4CBZ5dxcA" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://youtu.be/kE4CBZ5dxcA" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://youtu.be/kE4CBZ5dxcA</a></a>
</div>
<div><a href="https://youtu.be/hfxCuDMqcjc" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://youtu.be/hfxCuDMqcjc" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://youtu.be/hfxCuDMqcjc</a></a>
</div>
<div><a href="https://youtu.be/6NVQF-ZLV28" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://youtu.be/6NVQF-ZLV28" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://youtu.be/6NVQF-ZLV28</a></a>
</div>
<div><a href="https://www.youthrunner.com/news/story/gerry-lindgren-interview" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://www.youthrunner.com/news/story/gerry-lindgren-interview" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.youthrunner.com/news/story/gerry-lindgren-interview</a></a>
</div>
<div><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/1981/05/07/sports/lindgren-case-of-the-missing-runner.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/1981/05/07/sports/lindgren-case-of-the-missing-runner.html" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.nytimes.com/1981/05/07/sports/lindgren-case-of-the-missing-runner.html</a></a>
</div>
<div><a href="https://www.runnersworld.com/advanced/a20789826/american-legends/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://www.runnersworld.com/advanced/a20789826/american-legends/" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.runnersworld.com/advanced/a20789826/american-legends/</a></a>
</div>
<div><a href="https://www.runnersworld.com/advanced/a20823739/lindgrens-legend-part-i/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://www.runnersworld.com/advanced/a20823739/lindgrens-legend-part-i/" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.runnersworld.com/advanced/a20823739/lindgrens-legend-part-i/</a></a>
</div>
<div><a href="https://www.runnersworld.com/advanced/a20823758/lindgrens-legend-part-ii/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://www.runnersworld.com/advanced/a20823758/lindgrens-legend-part-ii/" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.runnersworld.com/advanced/a20823758/lindgrens-legend-part-ii/</a></a>
</div>
<div><a href="https://citiusmag.com/articles/prefontaine-vs-lindgren-greatest-footrace-ever" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://citiusmag.com/articles/prefontaine-vs-lindgren-greatest-footrace-ever" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://citiusmag.com/articles/prefontaine-vs-lindgren-greatest-footrace-ever</a></a>
</div>
<div><a href="https://racingpast.ca/john_contents.php?id=298" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://racingpast.ca/john_contents.php?id=298" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://racingpast.ca/john_contents.php?id=298</a></a>
</div>
<div><a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/the-longest-run-the-story-of-gerry-lindgren" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/the-longest-run-the-story-of-gerry-lindgren" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/the-longest-run-the-story-of-gerry-lindgren</a></a>
</div>

DONATE TO HELP AMERICAN RUNNER GERRY LINDGREN

platform

Platform is iOS

Android

Adyen Google Pay Development Audience

$opt_dummy_attribute

English only

Deprecate Stripe Legacy

dyn_template_ids

Adyen V6 Bene Transfer & MyMoney Campaign Organizers - test01

Bene transfer V6 and AdyenV6MyMoney Campaign Organizers - production

OneTrust next-app audience

fundCountryCode

NextDoor Share Option Users

Fundraisers with Reactions feature capability

fundCurrencyCode

US + Non-charity COs Only

locale

fund country is US and user language is English

personId

comms-internal-person-ids

Enhanced Story Experience Users

Suggested Goal Experience Users

user language is English and fund country: US, AU, DK, FI, IE, NO, SE, CA, GB; 

Poster share - new funds eligible (newest 9/18)

Streaming widgets beta user

paymentProcessor

3DS payment method

user language is English and fundCountry: US, AU, DK, FI, IE, NO, SE, CA, GB; 

currencyCode

Money Box Donation List Prompt Experiment Audience

GoFundMe Employees

ipAddress

Mark Rieth IP Address

Version 9.2.0 and above

Fund is in English speaking country

desktop

Android v12.11.0 and above

Platform is Android

paymentMethodType

checkoutType

Payment method type group to be vaulted on success

admin pr kit prod

EUR Donation Upsell

Share Text generation Skip Fundraiser

(prod) new funds eligible for amp12 (UGC gallery)

fintrac_cad_idv_form_v2 audience

paymentProcessorAccountId

fallback mode accounts

proCampaignId

p2p legacy startfundraising page

AMP24 New Funds Only PROD (DO NOT MODIFY)

countryCode

charityId

UKCharities

Federated Search Internal Testing

route.pathname community

US Donation Upsell audience 

Auto Thanks Feature Audience

Supporter Comments Eligible Funds

International Only

fundId

braze fundraiser group 

Payment Identity Transfers ATO Risk Check (Targeted) - Production

Fundraiser Saved Payment Method Rate Limit Bypass (Production)

leaderboard-partner-id-audience-givepanel

Version 9.2.1 and above

AUD Donation Upsell audience

fundraiserCountryCode is US/EN

Active Fundraiser - Smart Default Cadence

DAF Internal

Vault on success card payment method

Platform is iOS v11.0.0 and above

Desktop users

Person ids

United States (US) users

allow yuno fundraisers for test

Mexico country code

Posters INTL

NPO Profile Opted-In

iOS at or above 12.4.0

non-US recurring donors

Canada Campaign Owner Group

Fundraiser Without Meta Link

Scheduler payment tester gorup

charityCommunityId

Charities allow to be claimed unclaimed (PRD)

Canada (CA) users

UC Tipping v20250115 International

pymk_production_xplr_fe_team

Android at or above 12.2.0

Profile photo entry point audience

smart goals (fundraiser/manage) on test01

Activity Tracking v1 Beta Testing

start gfm intl allowed locales

Platform is iOS v11.2.0 and above

NPO upsell education category

unclaimed charities

prod_ach_audience

AI Chatbot Audience

amp13 only new funds (prod) (anyword auto)

UC Flow Enabled (Prod)

Payment Identity Beneficiary Verification - Production

shared notification bell audience

Custom users

ach frontend audience

Android v11.0.0 and above

Users Receiving Payments Paused Notifications

smart goals test01

Manage Coach - US English Organizers Only + new funds only

Team EGG - IP Address list

NPO recommendations prod

Fundraiser Without Instagram Deep Link

Native 11.4.0 and above

UC Tipping v20250107

Users Receiving Braze KYC Validation Failed

Native 11.3.0 and above

ai_title_page

anyword

openai

control

manual_entry

userEmail

template_id

userId

fundUrl

isCharityCo

email

appVersion

shouldBucketIntoExperiment

partnerId

donationCadence

isActiveFundraiser

isPartner

isMobile

npoProfileOptIn

fundIsLinkedWithMeta

hasSessionDonation

categoryGroup

isCampaignOwner

fundHasInstagramDeepLink

Native 11.4.0 and higher

New funds eligible - Video Sharing (PROD)

GB Donation Upsell audience 

Auto Thanks V3 Rollout Audience

Thank you V3 testing whitelist

isRecurringFriendly

Is Recurring Friendly

Excluded funds - Video Sharing

NPO upsell animals category

NPO upsell disaster relief category

Logged In Users

CH Donation Upsell audience

Kevin Young

Kevin Young

What they care about

Featured causes

DONATE TO HELP AMERICAN RUNNER GERRY LINDGREN

Help With Vet Bills & Urgent Truck Repairs

please help Juan Lopez's family during this time

Help Kiyoko's Finances Post Hospitalization for Pneumonia

Shaping "The Future of Tibet"

About me