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<div>My brother Lee Faircloth and partner to Fiona Cooke was brutally attacked on the evening of Monday 30th of June. The attack was so bad that he was taken to hospital with a severe head injury, which was later confirmed by the medical team at the hospital it was serious, he had severe swelling and bleeding to his brain  
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<div>Lee and Fiona had taken their dog Teddy out for an evening walk and decided to pop into a bar that they often go to for a drink on the way home. When they got in the bar and were having a drink, there was a man in the bar who was drunk and being loud, he then turned his focus to Fiona and Lee, they both said they were leaving as they could see this man was starting to get mouthy and was throwing insults at them. Lee went outside with Teddy and Fiona popped to the toilets on her way out of the bar. This man then waited for Fi to come out of the toilets and tried to grab her inappropriately to which she obviously told him not to do, he then followed her out of the bar and was seen to have tried to hit her on her head from behind, he then saw Lee standing with Teddy and Fi said the next thing she knows was this man punched Lee so hard in his face he didn't stand a chance to protect himself. The force of the punch knocked Lee out instantly and he fell to the ground and cracked his head on the concrete curb; he was unconscious and foaming at the mouth. People in the bars and restaurants nearby heard the horrific noise of Lee's heading hitting the concrete and came out to help. 
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<div>For those of you who know me, you know how much my brother means to me and to those who know Lee, you know how much his Fiona, Aimee and Finn mean to him. We are all broken and trying our best to get through this as a family. Fiona has been at Lee's bedside since he was taken into hospital, often staying with him for 10 - 14 hours a day. Aimee and Finn are devastated that this has happened to Lee, and it is now that I kindly ask you for your support for his family by donating whatever you can  
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<div>Lee is obviously unable to work and sadly, that isn't going to change anytime soon, and Fiona, Aimee and Finn need to be looked after, they have enough to worry about.  Even if you can donate £1, pardon the pun but, every little helps  I just want them to be looked after and have no extra worries of paying the bills etc 
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<div>My aunt and uncle - Gail &amp; Paul Cline lost everything in the recent tornadoes in London, Ky. They both lost an arm and my aunt is still on life support. Their home and vehicles and everything they’ve worked for is gone. They are two of the best people you could ever find. My aunts daughter also has stage 4 cancer so they were already battling that before this hit. They need all the help and prayers they can get.
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<div>It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Lulu Palmisano. Lulu was a bright spark in this world and will be deeply missed. She touched the lives of so many, and as friends of her parents, it is now our turn to support her family in their time of need.
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<div>Karolina, who has always been a source of inspiration for so many, is now battling a debilitating condition that leaves her paralyzed, seizing, and unable to care for herself. Despite her resilience, her condition is rapidly deteriorating. The damage to her brain is escalating, and without immediate medical intervention, the effects could become irreversible.
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<div>Karolina’s condition is unpredictable and worsening. It began with unexplained epileptic seizures, paralysis that comes and goes, and severe memory issues. What started as brief episodes have now stretched into hours and days where she is unable to move or speak. Despite her iron will and ability to laugh in the face of suffering, her body is shutting down.
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<div>Karolina is not just another patient. She is an artist, a writer, and the reason I ever picked up a pen to write lyrics. She is the reason so many people found the courage to heal, to create, to live.
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<div>She has transformed every hardship into art, every trauma into wisdom. She has spent her life uplifting others, never asking for anything in return. Even now, as her body fails her, she is thinking of others—of the people who might learn from her story, of the art she has yet to share with the world.
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<div>Every contribution brings Karolina one step closer to healing—to a life where she can speak, write, and create again, without pain or fear of the next episode.
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<div>I have launched this GoFundMe campaign as an urgent call for support to get Karolina into the hospital as soon as possible.
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<div>Donate – Any amount helps. Every penny gets her closer to treatment.
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<div>Share – Spread the word. Tell her story. Post about it.
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<div>Stay Updated – Follow our journey and Karolina’s recovery progress.
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<div>We know that people respond to personal stories. I could tell you every heartbreaking detail, but the truth is simple: this woman deserves to live.
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<div>We have created a powerful 3-4 minute video showcasing Karolina’s journey. The video transitions between her past and present—showing her dancing, creating art, and living vibrantly before her illness, then contrasting that with raw, real footage of her recent struggles.
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<div>The video ends with her using a text-to-speech app, typing the words "I won’t give up", as the robotic voice delivers her message while my song "Please Don’t Die" fades out.
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<div>This song, written and produced by me, was born from my fear of losing Karolina. I composed it the night she was in A&amp;E, unsure if it would be our last moment together. It has since become her anthem for survival.
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<div>This is more than just a fundraiser. This is a fight for Karolina’s life.
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<div>It is with a heavy heart that I reach out to ask for your support for my best friend, Gemma. Recently, she received the devastating news that she has been diagnosed with advanced colon cancer. At such a young age, Gemma never imagined her life would take such a turn, but now she is facing several months of intensive chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
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<div>As part of her treatment, Gemma will experience significant physical and emotional side effects. One of the most difficult aspects of her treatment will be the hair loss, and I want to ensure she has access to a beautiful wig that will help her feel confident and beautiful during this time.
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<div>Beyond the emotional toll of her diagnosis, Gemma is also looking into fertility treatment. The cancer and its treatments also impact her fertility, and she wants to explore options to preserve her chances of having children in the future. Fertility treatments are costly, and Gemma will need all the help she can get to cover both her wig and fertility treatment expenses.
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<div>On top of all of this, Gemma is self-employed and doesn’t have access to paid sick leave. She is facing a lengthy period of time away from work as she focuses on her health, which will add a significant financial strain.
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<div>Every donation, no matter how small, is deeply appreciated. If you’re unable to donate, please consider sharing this page to help spread the word and show Gemma the love and support she so greatly needs during this time.
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<div>Gemma is a fighter, and we know she will face this battle with the same strength, grace, and resilience that she brings to every part of her life. Let’s come together to support her through this difficult journey and show her that she is not alone.
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<div>Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity. Your support means the world to Gemma and to everyone who loves her. x
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Helping Gemma Through Her Battle with Cancer

<div>***This is the only approved GoFundMe for the Wood family***
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<div>We are putting this GoFundMe together for the Wood family.
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<div>-Nasja Aude, Margot's cousin and Julian's aunt.
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<div>-Dawn Silavent, Margot's dear friend.
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<div>-Stephanie Massari, Margot's dear friend.
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<div>We are sick to our stomachs writing this…
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<div>Many of you have been following this horrendous story online and have been asking what happened and how something like this could happen in our own neighborhood.. honestly we have no explanation as to how or why this happened... it was a random act of violence. There was no prior altercation, they did not know each other… this was a malicious random act. She has devastated our family beyond words…she took something from us we can never get back.
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<div>On June 3rd, 2024 - Margot (38) and Julian (3) were walking out of the North Olmsted Giant Eagle and they were followed to their car by a random woman. Prior to making her way to Giant Eagle the woman obtained a knife from the Volunteers of America in the same plaza. She then noticed Margot and Julian… While Margot was opening the trunk of her car to put groceries away the woman viciously attacked and stabbed both Margot and Julian. Medical and Emergency services were on site immediately... Margot and Julian were rushed to St. John hospital, but Julian's injuries were far too extensive and he did not make it.
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<div>Our family is overwhelmed with sadness… and overwhelmed with the loving support the community has already provided us. This will be an incredibly long journey to recovery, but truthfully we will never recover - but we will continue to share stories about our beautiful baby boy, his laugh, his cheesy smile, his rambunctious attitude, his love of dinosaurs, his love of school, his obsession with his new baby sister and wrestling his big brother every chance he gets... and all the other beautiful things about that sweet little boy.
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<div>Hundreds of people - friends, family, strangers have been reaching out, sending us love and kind words, and asking how they can help the Wood family at this time…if you feel inclined we are asking for donations to help with the cost of funeral arrangements and to cover any time off work…
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<div>This is something no person, no family, no mother, no father, no grandmother should ever experience. We urge you all to hold your babies close. This should have never happened.
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<div>Please continue your prayers for our family, for Margot, baby Julian, Jared, his grandmother, his brother, and his sister, and pray our family receives some sort of justice.
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