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<div>Dea is so damn special…she had to go get herself a rare cancer!
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<div>You might know Dea from having been your production coordinator or tour nurse, but either way, she worked tirelessly to make sure you were healthy and got safely from one location to the next. With her attention to detail, she noticed a bump that showed up on her tongue at the end of July. Yeah, weird, right? She thought so, too, and decided to get it checked out.
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<div>She was diagnosed with a really rare and aggressive cancer: Mucosal Melanoma. Unlike regular melanoma that is caused by the sun, this is caused from a shut-down of the immune system, which means the body can’t fight the cancer cells off like a healthy system can. Before going into her second tongue surgery to remove more tissue (that also came back malignant), she asked her doctors what they would do in her shoes, and they said they have no data to pull from. Navigating the unknown is scary and expensive. With this type of cancer not only do they have to keep an eye on her tongue, but on any organ or tissue that is considered mucosal.
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<div>As many of you know, touring is a type of work that does not have disability or long-term leave as an option. Her work is tour based, so cancer = no tour which = no income. Thankfully she has health insurance in place, but the insurance is both expensive and comes with high deductibles. Some of her treatments are not covered by insurance and she’s depleted her savings covering those medical bills.
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<div>Prior to being diagnosed with Mucosal Melanoma, Dea had spent time focusing on her mental and physical wellness for compounded PTSD. Getting cancer on top of that was NOT in the plan. Having a rare cancer was REALLY not in the plan.
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<div>It took her friends and I awhile to convince Dea that it was okay to reach out for help. In true roadie fashion, she’d rather solve a problem herself, than to ask for help, however this problem can no longer be solved by her alone. I’ve seen the roadie community rally around others when they need it. Today I’m asking you to rally for Dea, because she needs us.
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<div>The Roadie Clinic has helped to get as much support out of the industry they can find. They are thankful for the heroes at Music Health Alliance that have helped Dea get the best health insurance for this journey, as well as source grants to help with medical expenses. MusiCares and Sweet Relief are also on our appreciation list, but her care team also knows the limits of the music industry. This is why she needs us.
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<div>The breakdown: aka “Why we are asking for help to save Dea?”:
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<div>Due to the nature of her specific type of cancer, she is looking at a year of ongoing treatment to build her immune system back and ensure the cancer doesn’t spread. With two tongue surgeries under her belt, she’s also looking at the possibility of a third, adding to the high cost of care. She is facing all of this after what she describes as one of the hardest years of her life.
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<div>She returned home at the start of this year focused on recovering from a series of traumas that had left her feeling greatly compromised. The loss of a crew member on the tour she was working on in South America was devastating to her, made more so because of her role in trying to save him after the accident. To get a cancer diagnosis while also navigating compounded PTSD is understandably surreal and overwhelming for her.
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<div>Every dollar will go to medical expenses, rent, gas to get to appointments, and food to carry her through this coming season. Our goal is to minimize as much financial stress as we can so that her immune system can do its job and get her back to doing what she loves (and being around the road families she loves).
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Help Dea Porter Fight Cancer

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Help Chris Recover After Heart Surgery

(Ver más abajo para la versión en español/Spanish version below). 

<font color="#333333"><br /><br /></font>Following her intuition on some unusual symptoms Mel had been noticing in her body, she made an essential choice to go get checked out. (GO GET CHECKED OUT!) After a barrage of scans and tests, her suspicions and those of her doctor were confirmed: stage 4 ovarian cancer.
<br /><br />The cancer has spread throughout her abdomen and into her lungs. <br /><br /> It is inoperable. <br /><br />This type of cancer is very difficult to catch early. So by the time she had symptoms it was already stage four. 

<font color="#333333"><br /><br /></font>The treatments her doctor is recommending are very effective at putting this type of cancer into remission. <br /><br />The scary part is that the treatments are not great at keeping the cancer away for good. The five year survival rates are very poor. <br /><br /> ….Pause…take a breath…send Mel some positive energy…say a prayer…she is not in this fight alone…
<br /><br /> As Mel has shared, “numbers are just numbers, they are not people!” If you know Mel then you know that to her core she is an overcomer! <br /><br />This amazing woman is the definition of self-awareness and has such a deep dedication to self-exploration and improvement; always wanting pass on what she has learned so that others may gain from her experience. <font color="#333333"><br /><br /></font>If you have followed Mel’s journey or know her personally, you know that she is more of a fighter than most. The amount of trials she has been through has prepared her for such a time as this!
<br /><br /> As crazy as it sounds (and because we all know the incredible woman she is) she sees this as a blessing to share her light with others. <br /><br /> Many people have asked how they can help Mel through this process. Here are some things Mel has shared that would be very helpful and some things that are not:
<br /><br /> Helpful: Prayer, warm thoughts, reiki, empathy, compassion, notes to let her know you've thought about her or prayed for her, and financial support. 

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<br />1. Telling Mel about person X who was given bad odds and defied them. (She gets it, you're trying to be encouraging but she already knows she will defy the odds. This sends a message of lack of empathy and belittles the seriousness of her situation.)
<br /><br /> 2. Suggesting that she should not follow the treatment plan prescribed by her doctor in favor of a "natural" treatment. <br /><br /> What Mel asks for most is your love more than anything.
<br /><br /> If you’ve read this far we know you care deeply for Mel. If you feel the way you want to show your love and care is through financial support, then Mel, Tom and Velzy would humbly receive that with joy. Mel asks for financial support only from those who feel empowered and joyful by their decision to donate. <br /><br /> Funds raised will be used for monthly household expenses to allow Tom and Mel time to focus on Mel’s healing journey and being truly present with their family during this time. <br /><br /> From all of those who so deeply care about Mel and her family, we thank you for your support. <br /><br /><br />(Traducción en español/Spanish translation)
<br /><br /> Siguiendo su intuición sobre unos síntomas en su cuerpo de que Mel se ha dado cuenta, ella hizo una decisión esencial para ver su médico. (VE A QUE TE REVISEN!) Después de un montón de exámenes médicos, las sospechas de ella y los de su médico estaban confirmadas: cáncer de ovario en etapa 4. <br /><br /> El cáncer se ha extendido por su abdomen y a las pulmones.
<br /><br /> Es inoperable.
<br /><br /> Ese tipo de cáncer es muy difícil encontrar temprano. Entonces, cuando tuvo síntomas, ya estaba en la etapa cuatro.

Los tratamientos de que se recomiendan sus médicos son muy efectivos con ese tipo de cáncer para ponerlo en remisión. <br /><br />El parte temeroso es que los tratamientos no son tan bueno de terminar el cáncer por fin. 

La parte aterradora es que los tratamientos no son buenos para erradicar el cáncer para siempre.  Las tasas de supervivencia a cinco años son muy bajas.
<br /><br /> ….pausa …respira…mandasela a Mel energía positiva …ruega en oración…ella no está luchando sola…<br /><br />Cómo Mel se ha compartida, “los números sólo son números, no son personas!”<br /><br />Si ustedes conocen a Mel luego ya saben de que Ella es una vencedora!  

Esta increíble mujer es la definición de autoconciencia y tiene una gran dedicación a la autoexploración y la mejora;  siempre queriendo transmitir lo que ha aprendido para que otros puedan beneficiarse de su experiencia.<br /><br /> Si ha seguido el peregrinaje de Mel o la conoce personalmente, ya saben que es más luchadora que la mayoría.  ¡La cantidad de pruebas por las que ha pasado la ha preparado para un momento como este!<br /><br />Por loco que parezca (y porque todos sabemos la increíble mujer que es), ella ve esto como una bendición para compartir su luz con los demás.<br /><br /> Mucha gente han preguntado cómo se pueden apoyar a Mel durante este proceso. Abajo Mel ha compartido unas maneras que serían útiles y otros que no:
<br /><br /> Útil: Oración, pensamientos afectuosos, reiki, empatía, compasión, notas para hacerle saber que has pensado en ella u orado por ella y apoyo financiero.
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<br /> 1. Contarle a Mel sobre la persona X a la que le dieron malas probabilidades y las desafió.  (Ella lo entiende, estás tratando de alentarla, pero ella ya sabe que desafiará las probabilidades. Esto envía un mensaje de falta de empatía y menosprecia la gravedad de su situación).
<br /><br /> 2. Sugerir que no debe seguir el plan de tratamiento prescrito por su médico en favor de un tratamiento "natural".
<br /><br /> Lo que más pide Mel es tu amor más que nada.<br /><br />Si ustedes han leído hasta este punto sabemos que les cuidan profundamente por Mel. Si la manera en que desean mostrar su amor por Mel es a través de dar apoyo con finanzas, pues Mel, Tom y Velzy lo recibirán con gozo y humildad. Mel pide por apoyo financiero sólo por los que se sienten empoderados y gozosos por sus decisiones de donar. <br /><br /> Los fondos recaudados se utilizarán para los gastos domésticos mensuales para permitir que Tom y Mel se concentren en la sanación de Mel y estén realmente presentes con su familia durante este tiempo.
<br /><br /> De todos/as quien quieran tan profundamente por Mel y su familia, les agradecemos por el apoyo de ustedes.

Support Mel Overcoming Cancer

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<div>We are asking for help to cover his medical expenses as he recovers from this traumatic event. Any donation, no matter the amount, would mean so much to our family. If you're unable to donate, sharing this post would also be greatly appreciated.

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Help a Long Beach Vendor Recover from Attack

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<div>My brother-in-law Patrick, a devoted husband, incredible father, beloved son, brother, uncle, friend and lifelong child advocate— is nearing the end of his battle with kidney cancer. After months of fighting with everything he had, his doctors determined it is time for hospice care.


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<div>Patrick has spent his life caring for others. As a social worker, he has stood beside children and families during some of their most difficult moments, advocating for kids who needed someone to believe in them. The number of lives he has quietly changed over the years is immeasurable.


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<div>He and his wife Julie have built a life together centered around love, resilience, and raising their children with the same compassion and strength that Patrick brings to everything he does. He is the kind of father who shows up completely — cheering from the sidelines, guiding with patience, and loving his children fiercely.


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<div>As Patrick enters hospice care, our focus is on surrounding him and his family with as much love and peace as possible.


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<div>At the same time, the reality is that this journey has placed enormous emotional and financial strain on Julie and the kids. Between medical expenses, time away from work, and the uncertainty that comes with losing a husband and father, the road ahead will be difficult.


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<div>We are creating this GoFundMe to help support Julie and the kids during this time — to ease some of the financial burden so they can focus on being together, grieving, and eventually rebuilding life after an unimaginable loss.


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<div>If Patrick has ever touched your life, advocated for your child, helped your family, or simply been the kind and steady presence so many of us know him to be, we invite you to help support the family he loves so deeply.


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<div>Every donation, message, and share means more than we can express.


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<div>Thank you for surrounding Patrick, Julie, and the kids with love.


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Supporting Patrick's family during his final journey

<div>On Saturday, March 14, Lindsay and her sons, Wyatt and Waylon, said goodbye to Wade. For the past year and a half, Lindsay devoted herself as Wade’s primary caregiver, putting work on hold to care for him while they fought for remission. Her love and dedication were unwavering, but it meant she was unable to generate income and now faces the challenge of supporting her family during this transition.



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Support for The Windsors - Lindsay, Wyatt & Waylon

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<div>In all that time, I have never once seen Diana leave Candace's side. Not when they were raising their kids. Not when life got hard. And not now — not through this.
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<div>Last year, Candace was diagnosed with breast cancer. After a mastectomy, the full weight of what she was facing became clear: chemotherapy, then radiation five days a week, then immunotherapy. A long, grueling road. And recently, her hair has started falling out — which if you know Candace, you know how much that means to her.
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<div>On March 12th, their story reached nearly 9 million people on Instagram in a matter of hours. Strangers stopped scrolling. People cried. Because you don't see friendships like this every day.
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<div>Our goal is simple: we want Candace to be comfortable. A safe, warm home where she can rest and heal — not public housing, not a waiting room, not a system that treats her like a number. We want her to have choices. To live with dignity. And to keep this friendship — this rare, extraordinary friendship — alive for as long as possible.
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<div>If their story moved you, please give what you can. And share this page — it is just as powerful as a donation.
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<div>The money we raise will go toward Candace’s treatment, better housing, future bestie adventures, and breast cancer research.
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<div>Watch their story: instagram.com/p/DVzHfiRDsMT
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<div>Follow Candace and Diana's journey <a href="https://instagram.com/candaceanddiana" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>
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<div>For Candace. ️
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50 Years of Friendship. One Fight, Help Candace Heal

<div>With heavy hearts, we share that Lori has passed away, surrounded by love. The Coble family had already endured the unimaginable, and now they face this profound loss. We are deeply grateful for the overwhelming support, prayers, and generosity shown to Lori and her family during her journey. While this fundraiser began to help Lori and her through an incredibly difficult time, it now continues in her memory, honoring her life and a way to continue surrounding her family with love and support.
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<div>PEOPLE MAGAZINE <a href="https://people.com/mom-lost-3-kids-in-crash-now-has-brain-cancer-lori-coble-exclusive-11870162" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://people.com/mom-lost-3-kids-in-crash-now-has-brain-cancer-lori-coble-exclusive-11870162" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://people.com/mom-lost-3-kids-in-crash-now-has-brain-cancer-lori-coble-exclusive-11870162</a></a>
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<div>KCAL NEWS <a href="https://youtu.be/yq381RL0XA0?si=Q4dOzB5TbqudHrWi" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://youtu.be/yq381RL0XA0?si=Q4dOzB5TbqudHrWi" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://youtu.be/yq381RL0XA0?si=Q4dOzB5TbqudHrWi</a></a>
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<div>KTLA NEWS <a href="https://youtu.be/VWHHdFaSP50?si=AZrciLVMhLCW-HwV" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://youtu.be/VWHHdFaSP50?si=AZrciLVMhLCW-HwV" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://youtu.be/VWHHdFaSP50?si=AZrciLVMhLCW-HwV</a></a>
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<div>NBC LA NEWS <a href="https://www.nbclosangeles.com/video/on-air/orange-county-family-fights-for-hope-as-mom-battles-cancer/3753721/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://www.nbclosangeles.com/video/on-air/orange-county-family-fights-for-hope-as-mom-battles-cancer/3753721/" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.nbclosangeles.com/video/on-air/orange-county-family-fights-for-hope-as-mom-battles-cancer/3753721/</a></a>
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<div>In 2007, our hearts broke as a community when Lori and Chris Coble endured the unimaginable — the loss of their three beautiful children, Kyle, Emma, and Katie — in a tragic accident on Interstate 5 in Mission Viejo. It was a pain no parent should ever experience, yet Lori and Chris carried that grief with unimaginable strength and grace.
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<div>(The Coble's on the Oprah Winfrey Show, after the accident <a href="https://youtu.be/tt7vRKS0734?si=kvPi8wgdYof7AlFv" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://youtu.be/tt7vRKS0734?si=kvPi8wgdYof7AlFv" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://youtu.be/tt7vRKS0734?si=kvPi8wgdYof7AlFv</a></a> )
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<div>Lori, who is 48 yrs old, was recently taken to the ER after experiencing troubling symptoms. There, she received a devastating diagnosis: Stage IV Glioblastoma, an aggressive and incurable form of brain cancer. Emergency surgery removed 80% of the tumor. The remaining tumor is located behind her right eye — an area too delicate for full removal.
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<div>We are asking you — our community, friends, neighbors, and kind-hearted strangers — to once again wrap this family in your love and support.
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<div>Share their story with your friends, family, church, and workplace.
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<div>I have known the Bauer family my whole life. We have celebrated many occasions at their home growing up. Wolf and I grew up together. We have become really close the past few years, supporting each other in our mom’s Alzheimer’s/dementia journeys. He was a support when I lost my mom. I am so devastated for them and all those who have lost their homes in the Palisades and Eaton fires. 
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<div>It is with heavy hearts we share that our beloved Grace is in the arms of Jesus.
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<div>On Sunday, November 2nd, Grace Edwards was tragically run over by a car while walking with her mom in a parking lot.
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<div>On Sunday, November 9th, in the presence of hospital staff and many beloved friends and family, Grace was ushered into the OR with an Honor Walk, serving others in death just as she did in life. We are comforted by the fact that her legacy is going to live on and bring life to others. Because of Grace’s immense love for children, it is fitting to know that her heart was donated to an 8 year old.
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<div>Grace was a vibrant and carefree 19 year old girl. She was a loving daughter, sister, granddaughter, friend, and nursing student. She touched the lives of so many, including young families as she cared for many children at her church and in her community. She loved spending time in God’s creation and with her friends and relatives, but she especially enjoyed quality time with her close-knit family: Her parents Kevin &amp; Tiffany, her brother Caleb (high school senior), her sister Lauren (8th grade), Mariah &amp; Kyle (adopted family), and both sets of her Grandparents: Noreen &amp; Don and Debbie &amp; Stan.
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<div>Grace was beautiful, kind, smart, and a steady example of what it means to love and serve others.
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<div>We are surrounding the Edwards family with love and support during this difficult time.
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<div>Many have asked how they can help. Please continue to pray for the Edwards family and all those who were blessed by Grace’s life and continue to be devastated by her absence.
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<div>This fund was created to support Grace’s family in the days ahead, and all funds raised will go directly to her family.
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<div>Thank you for honoring Grace and helping the Edwards family heal.
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Honoring Grace Edwards: Help Her Family Heal

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<div>Our family is heartbroken. On October 20th, our brother-in-law Eric Williams — a devoted husband, father of four, and beloved pastor — was tragically killed while cycling in Huntington Beach. We’re doing everything we can to surround our sister Robyn and the kids with love and stability, and so many have asked how they can help. This fund has been created to support them through the days ahead.
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<div>Eric was a Godly man with a heart for Jesus and for people. He spent his life serving others — first as a youth and teaching pastor at Seaside Community Church, and later as the founder of Community Church of West Garden Grove. He was kind, funny, and steady in his faith, always lifting others up.
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<div>He and Robyn had just celebrated 20 years of marriage. Their children — Julia (high school freshman), Jeanette (6th grade), Alice (4th grade), and little James (3 years old) — were his greatest joy.
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<div>Thank you for surrounding the Williams family with your love, prayers, and support.
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Supporting the Williams Family

<div>Boyle Heights Beat lost an important member of our family last weekend. Carmen González, 24, has been part of our organization since 2017. In her young life she has been an activist, a reporter, a radio host and producer, and the mentor to young student journalists. After graduating from CSULB earlier this year, she became a full-time student journalism manager for us. We will miss her greatly.

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<div>Carmen's journey with us began when she was just 16, a high school student who saw an opportunity to earn a laptop by writing articles. What started as a practical decision quickly became a life-changing calling that would define her career and her character.

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<div>Her first article was about a homeless community college student—a story she said "changed my life" and "solidified the fact that I wanted to be a journalist and tell these stories." From that moment, Carmen understood that journalism wasn't just about reporting; it was about connecting with the community and amplifying voices that might otherwise go unheard.

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<div>As a youth reporter from 2017 to 2019, Carmen fearlessly tackled societal issues and co-hosted our beloved Radio Pulso podcast. She brought community members on air because, as she put it, "it feels nice because I get to hear what Boyle Heights is through their eyes." The work transformed her into someone who could bridge differences and build understanding. "I think it's made me a more empathetic person," she once reflected. "I can actually sit through someone talking on a viewpoint that's not similar to mine."

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<div>After graduating from Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High School in 2019, Carmen's talent and dedication took her to KCRW, the UCLA Labor Center, The Corsair, and CalMatters. But she never forgot her roots. When she graduated from Cal State Long Beach earlier this year, she came home to us as our full-time student journalism manager, ready to guide the next generation of young reporters.

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<div>Carmen embodied everything we believe in at Boyle Heights Beat: that young people have powerful stories to tell, that community journalism matters, and that listening with empathy can change both the storyteller and the audience. She made people feel heard, stories feel important, and voices feel amplified.

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<div>Whether she was interviewing politicians, mentoring teenage reporters, or hosting radio segments, Carmen approached every interaction with authenticity, courage, and deep love for her community.

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<div>Carmen was taken from all of us far too early. Please help her family cover funeral costs and expenses by making even a small donation. Your contribution will help us honor a young woman who gave everything to serve her community and whose impact will be felt for years to come.

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Honoring Carmen González: A Voice for Boyle Heights

<div>This fund is for our friends who have lost their homes today, including us. One friend is 9 months pregnant. We have another neighbor family with two kids and zero nest egg. All of us lost our homes today and need some basics to get us through the week, like some clothes and underwear, etc. We all just left with the clothes on our backs when we were evacuated, thinking we would be back the next morning. But all lost our homes. Anything is appreciated.
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<div>I am reaching out with a heavy heart to share our family's story and to ask for your support during this incredibly difficult time. My husband, James D. Perren,  though absent from our lives for the past 10 years, was the father to our beautiful children. Recently, we received the devastating news that he has passed away in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. 


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<div>While his absence has left a void in our lives, our children have longed for the chance to say goodbye and find closure. We want to honor his memory by bringing him back to our hometown in California, where we can hold a memorial service and lay him to rest. This is a profoundly painful ordeal for my kids, who deserve to have the opportunity to grieve and celebrate the life of their dad, despite the years of separation.


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<div>I never imagined I would find myself in a position of asking for help, but with our current circumstances, we respectfully seek your support. Any contribution, no matter how small, will be immensely appreciated and will bring us one step closer to giving our father a proper farewell.


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<div>We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for considering helping us through this trying time. Your generosity will not only help us financially but will also show my children that there are compassionate people in the world who care about others in their time of need. 


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Bring Closure: Memorial for James D. Perren

<div>On Sunday December 17, our beloved Tamara (Dr. Tamara Rettino) suffered a series of intense and frightening medical incidents including a subarachnoid brain hemorrhage, massive seizure and seizure related injuries (including a broken shoulder, compression fracture in her spine, and dislocated shoulder.)
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<div>Aloha out there.  As you may know by now, the fires of Lahaina were devastating to all of Lahaina Maui and the island community.  Many of you might be wondering if the legendary surfboard shaper Bob “Ole” Olson survived the fires.  Yes...he just made it out alive with the help of a young couple that helped Bev get him into their car.  They grabbed the cats and dog and not much else. He has lost his home, shaping room/business, and storage unit .  In the dash out the door  even his hearing aids and glasses were left behind.  Can you imagine starting from scratch at 93 years old?  As we are all wondering how can we help, this would be a worthy cause to donate to!  I hope that the community can kokua and help him to land on his feet.  He has shared the stoke with so many  surfers with his longboards over the decades that I hope we can all help him now.  
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<div>We have all seen the news and media, horrific videos of destruction left from the Lahaina Fire. A town in need of help, people in need of help. My Friend, KeKoa Lansford needs your help. He has lost everything. A town he grew up in and a house he has lived in his entire life, is gone. When the warnings came to evacuate, instead of getting himself to safer grounds he stayed and protected his town, saving anyone he could. He is a hero of Lahaina and he will continue fighting and supporting his beloved community. But he needs help and he needs our support while he works to rebuild what he has lost.
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<div>My name is Kathy and I’m creating this GoFundMe account on behalf of my family back at home on Maui. On August 8, 2023 my family’s world turned upside down. They lost their home and business due to the horrific wildfire, in just one night in Lahaina, Maui. If you ever shopped around Front St. and walked into Lahaina Jewelry, you would’ve seen my mom’s radiant smile. Mom had her business for over 30 years and her favorite part of the job was meeting all the wonderful customers.<span> My family are currently safe but they lost everything. I’m hoping and praying if you can find it in your heart to donate any amount to help my family get back on their feet and if you’re unable to donate, all I ask for is to pray for everyone on Maui and their Ohana. Please spread the word and share. Much mahalo</span>
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<div>Johnny worked with hundreds of musicians and artists from every music genre on countless world tours for over 30 years. Most notably, Pink, Prince, Sir Paul McCartney, Katy Perry, Counting Crows, Kelly Clarkson, Lauryn Hill, Guns N’ Roses, Bon Jovi, The Weekend, Tyler, the Creator, Neil Diamond, John Mayer, Dead and Company, Third Eye Blind, Meatloaf, Wiz Khalifa, John Fogerty, Nickelback, and endless others.
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<p><strong>UPDATE: WE ARE RAISING MORE MONEY TO ALLOW THE PLANES TO KEEP DOING MORE TURNS.</strong><br /><br />We are coming to you in desperation to conduct an <strong>emergency flight rescue</strong> of 300+ Afghan souls. I have been working alongside humanitarian aid groups, decorated military veterans, and activists on the ground in Kabul, fighting to save people who otherwise have no chance at survival in the Taliban-occupied Kabul.<br /><br />The individuals in question are high-value targets - Afghan men and women who have worked as human rights lawyers, champions of Women’s and LGBTQ rights, journalists, government liaisons, artists, and interpreters - all of whom are at <strong>imminent risk of being executed by the Taliban,</strong> along with their families. We will be taking full family units.<br /><br />If these people do not get rescued as soon as possible, neither they nor their family will make it through the month. The Taliban have a KILL LIST and are going door to door, searching for these people and reportedly <strong>killing them on sight if found</strong>. Every one of these individuals on the manifest have been vetted.<br /><br />Due to the rapidly deteriorating situation in Kabul, this rescue mission will only be possible if $550,000 is raised to fuel 2 airplanes to fly into Kabul from a foreign country.  <strong>If we raise twice the amount ($1,100,000), we’ll do another run. There are enough people in need to make many round-trips with our two airplanes. We will continue multiplying as goals are met. </strong><br /><br />With help from people on the ground in Kabul, and the newfound security of the airport due to increased US presence — we have arranged for a <strong>safe onboarding process</strong>. All of the people who will be boarding the planes have been extensively vetted.<br /><br /><strong>Every $1,500 raised represents a seat on one of the planes, and a life saved.</strong><br /><br /><strong>Please share wide and far, as hundreds of lives are at stake.</strong><br /><br /><strong>FUNDING</strong><br /><br />The money will be paid to and distributed from Raven Advisory, LLC, based in NC.<br /><br />Any overages in funds raised beyond flights will be donated to the International Women’s Media Foundation, who are actively helping with this rescue effort + settlement, to help the people we rescue start a new life. <br /><br />Destinations have been secured to allow our planes safe passage + landing, and locations cannot be disclosed until the flights have arrived safely. Updates will be provided frequently. <br /><br />Special thanks to our partners:<br /><br />The International Women’s Media Organization (IWMF) is the only organization that provides safety training, byline opportunities, and emergency support tailored to women journalists and photographers around the world. <br /><br />Raven Advisory, LLC is a multi-dimensional integrator for risk management, security, training, and humanitarian efforts. Raven's subsidiaries are: Gryphon Group, Raven Medical, and Raven Worldwide. www.ravenadvsry.com<br /><br />GOOD/Upworthy: a social impact company <br /><br />And to all the military veterans in Los Angeles who are helping us lead this charge!
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