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<div>Three years ago, my best friend Janet delivered heartbreaking news: her daughter Sophia had been having seizures, and an MRI confirmed that she had at least two brain lesions. It was shocking and terrifying news, and not what you’d expect to learn about an active, bright, curious, creative, and otherwise healthy girl.
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<div>It’s been an arduous and unpredictable medical journey for <strong>Sophia Ransdell, a 15-year-old from Cedarburg who attends Cedarburg High School.</strong> Over the last three years, brave Sophia has been a routine patient at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, most recently this summer to have SEEG brain surgery to implant electrodes to better monitor and collect data from her seizures. It was not without complications, and she spent nearly 4 weeks in the hospital.
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<div>Sophia has two small lesions visible on imaging, both on the left side of her brain. The smaller lesion is in the medial frontal lobe, closer to the brain's gray matter. The larger lesion is in the temporal lobe, deeper within the connecting structures of the brain. The specialists believe her seizures originate from the smaller lesion in the frontal lobe before spreading to other areas, with the greatest seizure activity occurring near these two lesions.
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<div>Her medical team at CHW reached a consensus that <strong>laser ablation is the next step and the preferred surgical approach.</strong> Because Sophia's lesions are so small, a traditional surgery would not be any more effective, but it would carry significantly greater risks. Laser ablation, on the other hand, is minimally invasive and works by destroying the lesion from the inside using carefully controlled heat. A laser fiber—about the same diameter as the electrodes Sophia had placed during her SEEG—would be inserted through a tiny opening in her skull using robotic guidance. She would then be moved to the MRI suite, where the surgical team would precisely deliver the laser energy to the targeted area. They would likely obtain a biopsy of the lesion using the same pathway, although there is no guarantee the sample would provide a definitive diagnosis. Before any of that can happen, however, the focus is helping Sophia return to a healthy baseline.
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<div>Her whole family—mom, dad, and younger brothers Truman and Roman—have been by her side nonstop, but it's taken a huge toll emotionally and financially. <strong>From medical bills, medications, therapy, trips back and forth to CHW, and basic expenses to support the family through unpredictable and stressful times, it's been devastating to their financial situation.</strong>
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<div>If you know Sophia, you know this sweet girl would rather be painting at home, paddle boarding with mom, making artistic dessert creations for the boys, practicing her lines for an upcoming theatre performance, or laughing with friends around a campfire. Unfortunately, she’s spent more time at the hospital, or in her bed recuperating, than any kid should experience.
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<div>We want Sophia to know that there is a whole community cheering her on, sending her all the love and support in the world. She’s not alone. As they prepare for another surgery, would you be willing to help support Sophia and her family with a donation?
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<div>If you are not able to give financially, sharing this fundraiser and keeping Sophia, Janet, Johnny, Truman, and Roman in your thoughts and prayers would mean so much. We are deeply grateful for any help you can offer. Thank you for supporting this family and surrounding them with love during this incredibly difficult time.
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Support Sophia’s Journey Through Brain Surgery

<div>As some of you may know, on Wednesday July 1, Zeff sustained severe burns in an accident. He is currently recovering at the Cook County Hospital Burn ICU. The good news is that he will fully recover, he's surrounded by family and friends when possible, and he's in good spirits. The harder news is that doctors expect it to be a long road involving a lengthy hospital stay, invasive procedures,  surgery, and a lot of rehab.
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<div>Zeff sustained these injuries in the pursuit of his dream: To one day open a brick &amp; mortar restaurant from his pop-up: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/roger_rose_tiki/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Roger and Rose Tikki Tavern</a>. The next few months will require Zeff to pour all of his energy into recovery. And because of the capitalist hellscape we currently live in, he is going to need financial support to cover his lost wages, unexpected bills, and to allow him and his wife Abby to remain focused on what's important.
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<div>If you know Zeff, you know that the thing he loves most is taking care of others. If he's ever made you a delicious cocktail with handmade components, poured you a home-brewed beer, crafted you a bespoke Chemex coffee, cooked you a holiday meal, or made you laugh, now's the time to step up and help take care of him.
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<div>If you don't know Zeff, you should know that he is a generous person who cares deeply about his community. He works harder than just about anyone I know, and he doesn't deserve to let this roadblock derail his dream. Any amount you can donate is deeply appreciated and <strong>will</strong> make a difference.
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Donate to help Zeff recover and keep the R&R dream alive

<div>Hello everyone this is a funraiser for Servando L. Hamros who was brutally shot and killed yesterday on July 14th, 2022, while on a walk playing Poke'mon Go with his 6 year old Daughter. He was approached by a gunman while walking home and was shot multiple times as his 6 year old Daughter watched. The gunman even began to open fire on his Daughter as she began to run for her life. She found a place to hide and was uninjured fortunately but saw as the gunman then stood over her Father and executed him. I am the Father of the man that was killed in front of his child. The funds from the page will be used to pay for the funeral arrangements/costs. Any donation will be greatly appreciated. Please and thank you. God Bless. This is a direct link to the NBC News Article that was posted : <a href="https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/daddys-shot-man-shot-dead-in-evanston-park-was-playing-pokemon-go-with-6-year-old-daughter-family-says/2882573/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBC News Article</a>  
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Father of Two Shot and Killed

<img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/51795720_1602284048997037_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" alt="51795720_1602284048997037_r.jpeg" /><br />Anyone who knows my brother knows he has one of the kindest hearts. He has always been such a good person, who works so hard. Unfortunately he has had a run a of bad luck, and to say the least 2020 has been a very rough year for him. <br /><br />To start off his German Shepard puppy (Callie) was stolen from his yard. This dog was his baby, his best friend and travel buddy, To say he was devastated is an understatement. <br /><br />As the year went on and COVID hit, he was laid off from his job since he builds airplanes, which makes sense why they don’t need them right now. Come to find out the entire plant was closed permanently and he no longer has a career that he loved. <br /><br />About 3 weeks ago he was sitting in his car while it was filling up with gas and a drug addict walked up and attacked him and beat him with a crowbar, thankfully he was okay with minor injuries. The entire attack was caught on his dash cam video camera. <br /><br />Last night I got a call that the house Conner lives in, in Oklahoma, had burnt to the ground. Conner and his roommate were both asleep when he woke up to a crackling noise, he ran to his roommates room to get him just in time to get out, leaving everything he owned to be burnt to the ground. <br /><br />I normally don’t like to ask people for help but this is a time where anything will help. <br />He has no clothes to his name, lost everything he owned in the fire. I’m not sure why all this bad stuff is happening to my brother but we are so glad he is safe and healthy. Conner is staying extremely optimistic through this crazy time, thank you for all love and support.

Help Conner rebuild his life

<img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/42911476_1581279332262922_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" alt="42911476_1581279332262922_r.jpeg" /><br />Spectrum Laboratory is a 501c3 nonprofit that helps artists on the autism spectrum to create original works of film, music and animation. We are about to celebrate our 5th year and we need your help to continue to educate, empower and train neurodivergent youth and adults for jobs in the entertainment industry!<br /><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Some of our students have:</strong></span><br /><br />-Booked recurring roles on prominent TV shows, such as Domonique Brown &amp; Spencer Harte from the Netflix series "Atypical." We have also been getting our talent numerous auditions for Film, TV &amp; Commercials.<br />-Written music for an original song on Sesame Street.<br />-Produced the FIRST EVER virtual reality musical on Autism for Facebook and Oculus.<br />-Hired to do animation for the feature film “Schlitzie: One Of Us.”<br />-Just finished production on a fully inclusive short film, “Boys Don’t Wear Dresses”, about a transgender autistic individual, inspired and co-written by student Aloni Schorin, hitting the film festival circuit in 2020. Spec Labs hired neurodivergent artists to work on the film, on and off camera!<br />-Released 10 full length albums and more than 100 songs from our record label Spec Lab Records, which aims to help our artists find opportunities to promote their music. <br /><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Why we are raising money:</strong></span><br /><br />-Four years ago, we had just six students. We now have 50 students and are trying to grow our reach to accommodate 150 students in 2020.<br />-We provide scholarships for nearly half of our student base, but are facing a growing demand for scholarships we are not yet able to meet.<br />-Currently we are in multiple locations and space is very limited. We need a dedicated space to expand and build a production facility that can house more film, music and animation projects, as well as accommodate our high demand for more educational and job training programs. <br /><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Some important statistics:</strong></span><br /><br />-Less than 3% of all scripted characters are shown to have a disability.<br />-People with disabilities make up nearly 20% of the population.<br />-95% of the time, these characters are played by actors without disabilities.<br />-Unemployment rate in autistic adults, including college graduates, is around 80%.<br /><br />Help us  continue our mission to provide education, employment opportunities and scholarships for our incredible artists on the spectrum!<br /><br />Check out our website to learn more at <a href="http://www.speclabs.org">www.speclabs.org</a><br /><br /><img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/42911476_1581279931402128_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" alt="42911476_1581279931402128_r.jpeg" />Voice Over Acting Workshop with Tom Kenny! (voice of SpongeBob SquarePants)

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Eric Burke is one of the finest human beings and artists I know.  Without exaggeration, he has one of the most pure, kind-hearted spirits of anyone I've ever met.  He is a man of unwavering integrity, he is a committed and loyal friend, brother and son, and he is a talented artist who has sacrificed immensely in order to pursue his dream.  He is one of my best friends and he is like a big brother to me.<br /><br /><img class="not-resizeable" src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/24553902_1507655008.0176_funddescription.jpg" alt="" width="100%" />￼<br />Sonoma County has been devastated by tragic fires over the past several days. I had to evacuate my home in the middle of the night, as did thousands upon thousands of other residents. Eric lives just up the hill from me, and his house was in the direct path of one of the fires. <br /><br /><img class="not-resizeable" src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/bhTGQL_tyZA/hqdefault.jpg" alt="" width="100%" />￼<br />The police woke Eric and his brother up in the middle of the night, and told them they had 5 minutes to get out of the house. He grabbed his phone, his wallet, a toothbrush and a notebook I gave him to write notes for a one-man show he has been creating. These are now his only possessions.  <br /><br />There are no words to describe how heartbroken I am for Eric.  He would never, EVER ask for help. In fact, he'd be the first to offer it even if he didn't have it to give. Eric needs clothes, food, basic necessities and a new home.  <br /><br />If you are a friend, family member or student of mine, I know you would help me if I needed it (and so many of you already have!!!).  By the grace of God, my home is still standing. But Eric lost everything and he is family to me, so I am asking for you to please consider donating to help my dear brother get back on his feet after this horrible, life-altering tragedy.  <br /><br />Jim and I spoke to Eric this morning, and in classic Eric style, he said, "So many people are a lot worse off than I am. I'm alive and my family is alive and that's all that matters. And I got your notebook, Melissa!"  God bless you, my friend. You inspire me, and we are going to get you back on your feet in no time.  We love you.  I love you.<br /><br />(*Eric has requested that I handle the withdrawal of any donations since he does not have a computer and he and Brad have so many things to deal with as they wrap their heads and hearts around the reality of what they've lost. So I will be withdrawing the funds from this campaign and I will give Eric all of the money immediately after withdrawing.)<br /><br /><img class="not-resizeable" src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/24553902_1507655208.8301_funddescription.jpeg" alt="" width="100%" />￼

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