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<div>Eighteen of Britain's finest under-16 baseball players have been selected to represent their country at the prestigious Babe Ruth World Series this summer.
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<div>Baseball's star is on the rise in the UK with growing numbers of young athletes entering the sport and playing for local clubs and in international competitions.
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<div>Like many sports in the UK, though, there is no national funding to support the development of young baseball talent. For international events like the Babe Ruth World Series, athletes and their families must cover all costs to attend, including air and land travel, accommodation, meals, tournament fees, even jerseys and equipment.
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<div>We are raising funds to support the athletes and families on their journey to Missouri this August. All donations are graciously accepted and will entirely be used to help the team offset its costs and ensure everyone selected can wear the British Lions Baseball jersey on the Babe Ruth diamonds this summer.
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<div>Please share this post with your friends and help the Lions roar at the 2026 Babe Ruth World Series. Thank you for your support!
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<div><strong>A Beloved Hermosa Beach Family Needs Us Now! Help the Fredrickson Family Through Danielle’s Cancer Battle</strong>
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<div>Danielle Fredrickson, a devoted wife to Jared, loving mom to Parker and Tanner, cherished daughter, sister, aunt, and a bright light in the South Bay community, has been diagnosed with a high-grade glioblastoma, an aggressive and serious form of brain cancer located in a critical area of her brain.
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<div>In an instant, on a beautiful sunny California day, the whole family's life changed. After a morning walk on the strand, Danielle felt a small headache, that quickly turned into a nightmare when she suffered a surprise seizure at their home while with her boys. Her two sons, Parker and Tanner, jumped into action like true heroes, drawing on their training from the LA County Junior Lifeguard program, they called 911 and stayed by her side until help arrived. That terrifying moment marked the beginning of a battle no family ever wants to face.
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<div>Danielle’s fight is going to be a challenging one and her boys need their mom. She will potentially face major surgeries while being awake to remove as much of the tumors as possible, plus weeks of radiation, chemo, and ongoing care. Because of the seizure, she’s also not cleared to drive for the foreseeable future, making it even harder to get to treatment appointments and keep life feeling normal for the kids.
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<div>As Danielle fights this disease, the Fredrickson family faces mounting costs and a long road ahead, even with good insurance. Their family business, built with heart and hustle, will feel the impact, as Danielle pours so much love into every project she does. While she still hopes to keep bringing smiles to others and their causes, her focus now must be on what matters most: her recovery.
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<div>Life has a way of delivering both the sweet and the sour. On the same day the Fredricksons received Danielle’s difficult diagnosis, Parker achieved a major milestone, making the LA Jr. Kings Peewee AAA hockey team, a remarkable accomplishment after just three years of hard work and being a great teammate. But with that incredible honor also comes significant expenses. Tanner is a rising golf talent with a string of tournaments ahead. Both boys are at an age when life already comes with its own challenges, and now they’re facing the unimaginable stress of possibly losing their rock. Yet, their passions provide purpose and hope during this incredibly difficult chapter, offering the family moments of joy and a much-needed distraction from the weight of treatment and uncertainty.
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<div>This family has shown up for Hermosa Beach and the whole South Bay community for years, making hats, gear, spirit wear and more for BCS Football, HBYB, HBLL, South Bay Board Riders, Spyder Surf, Sandpipers, Hermosa Beach Education Foundation, Grandview Elementary, Mira Costa High School, LA Jr Kings, LA Chargers and more. They’ve also helped raise thousand of dollars for tons of youth teams and players. Now, it’s our turn.
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<div><strong>How Your Donation Helps</strong>
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<div>• Living expenses as the family business may be impacted due to rigorous treatment schedules.
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<div>Whether it’s $5 or $5000, your support means the world. And if you can’t donate, please share this link with your network.
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<div><strong>From the Fredricksons</strong>
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<div>“It’s such a cliché, but we really do take life and the people we love for granted; until everything changes. The love and support from our friends, family, hockey family, and golf community have been more than we ever could have imagined. All the love is giving Danielle the strength she needs to fight this with everything she’s got. Knowing we’re not alone truly means everything.
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<div>This is, unfortunately, our family’s time to walk through something hard. We need Danielle back so we can get back to helping others, just like we always have. From the bottom of our hearts, we love you and thank you!”
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<div>It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our dear friend and colleague, Jim Bridge, who passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 24th while visiting his mother in Oklahoma.

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<div>Jim was a devoted husband to Barbie and a proud father to Katie, both of whom reside in Fort Collins. He was also a cherished son, brother, father-in-law, and a loyal friend to many. Those who knew Jim will remember his infectious personality, larger-than-life stories—often beginning with, “Back in Oklahoma…”—and his unwavering kindness and humor.

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<div>For the past seven years, Jim served as a dedicated and talented Director of Revenue Management for Sage Hospitality and was a founding Executive Committee member at The Elizabeth Hotel, playing an integral role in opening the hotel in 2017. Beyond his professional achievements, Jim was a mentor to many, and a trusted confidant to his colleagues.

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<div>In light of his sudden passing, we are coming together to support Jim’s family by raising funds to help with funeral expenses and other unforeseen costs.

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<div>Additionally, we will be hosting a Celebration of Life for Jim at The Elizabeth Hotel in early June. Details will be shared once finalized.

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<div>Thank you for your kindness, support, and generosity during this difficult time.

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<div>Student Supporting Israel, the Israel Culture Club, and Mishelanu are raising money to bring Rudy Rochman, a Jewish-Israeli rights activist, to speak on campus at Syracuse University.
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<div>Rudy is a noted speaker and writer on Jewish rights. He frequently speaks at college campuses and to organizations that are pro-Israel. He is also known for his work as a Jewish and Israel rights activist on social media, where he has gained thousands of followers and subscribers across platforms and services such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter.
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<div>During his studies at Columbia University in New York City, Rochman founded the school's chapter for Students Supporting Israel and served as its president. In 2018, he received the "36 Under 36" award as a recognition for his influence as a young leader. In 2020, Rudy ran in the World Zionist Congress elections as part of the Vision slate. He currently serves on the board of The Israel Innovation Fund, a philanthropic organization, and as part of the leadership team of HaBayit, a platform that aims to bring unity through dialogue between Israelis and Palestinians.
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Bring Rudy Rochman to speak at Syracuse University

<div>Dusty Fox and Ken Vallario have made a huge impact on the lives of so many people. As educators, artists and key members of the Camp Scatico community, they always prioritize children, family, students, neighbors. But now they — and their local community — need our help.
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<div>The situation in Asheville, NC is devastating following Hurricane Helene — toxic mud, flooding, destruction. Schools are closed indefinitely. Highways are closed for many months. Tens of thousands still have no water or power. Basic needs are not being met such as food and access to clean water. Residents do not know when or where they can get gasoline, find a place to bathe, do laundry, get toiletries, ice, etc. The trauma is intense, especially after COVID.
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<div>My name is Amy Tunick and Dusty’s dearest, oldest friends and I are raising funds to support Dusty, Ken, and the Asheville community during this time of need.
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<div><strong>Please donate to this fund to:</strong>
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<div><strong>1) Help Dusty and Ken get basic needs for their family and community. Food, water, gasoline, toiletries, etc. </strong>
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<div><strong>2) Help local charities Beloved Asheville and Manna Food Bank as they work hard to rebuild the community.</strong>
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<div>If you haven’t heard the news yet, my ex-wife, Anne Marie Schreiber, has been diagnosed with Lobular Breast Cancer. We had been married for over 12 years and share a deep love of and commitment to our three children, Ava, Luke, and Creed. Anne Marie is an excellent mom and is always doing her best to make sure that the kids are happy and well cared for. Now, I am hoping to do something for her that I know she would never do herself. If you know anything about Anne Marie, it's that she hates asking for help, even while dealing with cancer, so I have taken it upon myself to do the asking for her.
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<div>Anne Marie is very strong and has handled this news with a positive can-do attitude. She keeps reassuring everyone around her that she will be fine, she’s not going to die, putting on a brave face for friends and family and especially for the children. Those of you who know her well know that she is spontaneous, fun, kind hearted, and always there to support the ones she loves while making those around her laugh with her humor,usually cracking jokes at her own expense. Her cancer diagnosis has not changed that! I have been taking her to all of her Dr’s appointments and sitting in on the appointments to hear what the Dr’s have to say though I am scared for her.
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<div>Since her diagnosis, she has been to countless Dr’s appointments, 3 biopsies, an MRI, and Genetic Testing. She will undergo a double mastectomy and the removal of lymph nodes on both sides on July 11th. Approximately 2 weeks after surgery, the final pathology report will dictate whether or not chemo and or radiation is needed. She will then face several major reconstructive surgeries.
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<div>There will be weeks that she will not be medically cleared to work and therefore, will have ZERO income. However, she will still have her everyday bills, rent, utilities, food, etc, In ADDITION to incurring all of the OUT-OF-POCKET medical expenses that her Cancer diagnosis is throwing her way.
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<div>Anne Marie keeps saying that she is glad that this happened to her and not to one of the kids because she could not bare that. The thing is that the children need her, her family and friends need her. We need her to stay strong as she undergoes everything that is being thrown her way, to focus on herself right now and beating this. My prayer is that she doesn’t have to carry a financial burden.
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<div>So many people who know and love her have reached out and asked what they can do to help. This is what you can do! If you want to be a contributor to her winning this fight, giving a monetary donation will truly help with her mental wellness, while her physical body is undergoing the physical trauma that this illness is inflicting. Please consider donating to her. No amount is too small
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<div>Anne Marie is facing a life-altering event as the rest of us move on with our everyday lives. By giving, you are helping for the long haul. I also ask that you send up a prayer as you donate. A prayer that she will beat this and come out on top
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<div>Cody Longo, loving husband and father to three amazing children, tragically passed away in his sleep at the age of 34.  Please help his family by making a donation toward the costs of his funeral.  Anything helps and whatever is left after those expenses will go to his family.
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<div><strong>**UPDATE:</strong> This fundraiser was initially established to support a toy drive for Damar’s community, sponsored by the Chasing M’s Foundation. However, it has received renewed support in light of Damar’s current battle and we can’t thank all of you enough. Your generosity and compassion mean the world to us.
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<div>Damar created The Chasing M’s Foundation to use as a vehicle to bring lasting impact to his community. The foundation supports toy drives, back-to-school drives, kids camps, and more. We're hopeful about Damar's future involvement in disbursing the incredibly generous contributions.
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<div>As I embark on my journey to the NFL, I will never forget where I come from and I am committed to using my platform to positively impact the community that raised me. I created The Chasing M's Foundation as a vehicle that will allow me to deliver that impact, and the first program is the 2020 Community Toy Drive.
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<div>This campaign gives you the opportunity to contribute to our first initiative and positively impact children who have been hardest hit by the pandemic. 100% of the funds raised will go toward the purchase of toys for kids in need.
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<div>Mystery has fully recovered and is back in work teaching kids who love her how to ride! Unfortunately, we have not been able to pay off all of her medical bills.
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<div><strong>Today, we received this letter from the hospital:</strong>
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<div><em>"If you have questions or concerns regarding your account, please contact our office. Otherwise, please help to retain our good relationship by forwarding $12,543.23 payment immediately. Failure to remit prompt payment may affect our ability to offer future services to you and your horses."</em>
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<div>Of course, this is an alarming letter to receive. Because of our generous clients and GoFundMe donors, we were able to raise over $7k in the beginning, but the fact remains that we still need your help to raise the remaining $12,543.23. Can you help?
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<div>To read more about this series of events, please read our previous posts:
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<div>Mystery is in the ICU at Littleton Equine Medical Center following emergency colic surgery. After showing signs of distress at home, a veterinarian was called out to the barn on September 23rd. After their visit, when Mystery continued to be uncomfortable, we took her to the hospital for further testing. 
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<div>Mystery is currently in stable condition at the hospital, where she will spend the next week. The estimated cost for surgery and hospital stay alone is $15,000 - $20,000. If we are blessed to bring her home with us, her recovery at the barn will take several months. She is a beautiful pony who contributes so much to the learning of our students, and is very loved by our riders, their families, our horses and staff. DERS depends on the generosity of the horse lovers in our community. Especially when it comes to medical emergencies, we need and appreciate your financial donations of any size.
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<div>For my mitzvah project I would like to raise awareness about the Holocaust and it's remaining Survivors. Four of my great-grandparents, Lili and Elias Green and Brenda and Herman Marczak, survived the Holocaust. My Bubby Brenda and Zeidi Herman survived the concentration camps. My Bubby Lili was hidden in a monastery and passed as Catholic to survive. And my Zeidi Green fought in the resistance with the Czech army. They all have courageous stories and my hope is that, for my Bar Mitzvah, my friends and family will read/listen to their stories and be advocates for and allies to the Jewish people, because anti-semitism is still alive and well, and my great-grandparents didn't survive those horrors only for it to happen again a few generations later. As Jews, we vow "never again". We can't allow history to repeat itself.
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<div>My mitzvah project has two parts - education and fundraising. Please visit the following links to educate yourself about what it was like to survive the Holocaust. My Zeidi Herman told his story to the Shoah Foundation, and my other great-grandparents have profiles published at portraitsofhonor.org. You can read their stories here:
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<div>The second part of my project is fundraising. I'm raising money to benefit KAVOD ~ Ensuring Dignity for Holocaust Survivors. The KAVOD SHEF initiative gives aid to Holocaust Survivors living in Poverty (about 30,000 Survivors) in over 30 cities across the US. 100% of all dollars received by KAVOD SHEF goes to the Survivors in the form of gift cards to grocery stores, pharmacies and other service providers, as well as assistance with rent, medicals bills, utilities, and many other financial needs that may arise. KAVOD SHEF partners with Service Agencies and provides a secondary resource for the Holocaust Survivors. These brave individuals should never have to experience hunger or financial instability ever again. Kavod allows them to live out their remaining years with dignity and respect, and without the fear of not knowing how they will pay their bills. No donation is too big or too small. Please visit <a href="https://kavodensuringdignity.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kavod</a> for information.
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Mason's Mitzvah Project - Holocaust Education

<p>Coach Tim has been there for our kids through many years and different teams- but we can always count on him to bring the competitive fire with a mischievous grin under his big beard.  Nicole has been by his side as a constant team supporter since the beginning - keeping score at practices and games, cheering on with “Yeah! You go! You got this!”  Nicole is very ill and her body is failing her.  Coach Tim is by her side supporting her until the end. Tim needs some help making sure he can say goodbye to Nicole in the the loving and dignified way she deserves.  We support each other and let’s support each other now! 
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Supporting Coach Tim, Nicole and Family

Jeff Smith, 42 - devoted husband to Marisol, loving father to Camryn, and long-term resident of Hoboken, NJ - passed away unexpectedly this past Monday, May 17th. We, the friends of the Smith family, are seeking to immediately raise funds to help support Marisol and Cami in their grief, and to ensure Marisol has the support she needs to navigate her new life as a single mom. Please donate and show Marisol and Cami that they are not alone; they are loved; and that we stand by their side in this time of mourning and transition. Thank you.

Smith Family Fund

Denver Equestrians Riding School needs your help. One of our horses, Li’l Wrangler, was found thrashing in his stall at 4am on September 1st, 2020 with severe colic. Surgery was $12,000, which the school can not afford, and now his 4 months of recovery will be several thousand more. If you would like to help, please donate what is on your heart. We are praying, and every little bit helps. Thank you!

Li’l Wrangler's Recovery

Alex Jansen lived and loved life to the fullest, but was tragically taken from us on February 6, 2020 in an accident caused by heart failure.  As a 17 year old, Alex loved all sports, but baseball more than any other.  He played competitively from the age of 7 through last summer.  This memorial fund will support scholarships for future youth and high school baseball players in financial need.  We would also like to place a memorial bench on the walking path along Dayton where Alex’s spirit left his body to return to a heavenly place .  We have no doubt that he will be watching over all of us and cheering on his favorite teams.

Alex Jansen Memorial Fund

<img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/39655408_1559532329500171_r.jpeg" alt="39655408_1559532329500171_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" /><img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/39655408_1559532343925640_r.jpeg" alt="39655408_1559532343925640_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" /><br />For the past year and a half, our brother, Aaron Rosen, waged a most courageous and stoic battle against an extremely aggressive cancer called Ewing's Sarcoma. Despite the crippling pain, Aaron continued to drive an hour to work everyday to make sure he could provide for his family.  Most especially, Aaron made sure to spend every free and waking moment with his high school sweetheart Brett and their three beautiful children: Shaifer (11), Navy (8), and Hunter (4) .  <br /><br />An intellect and an artist, Aaron shared his talents and passions with his three children and took such pride in their love of learning.  A University of Michigan graduate, Aaron always appreciated his parent's support of his formal education and very much looked forward to providing for his own children's education.<br /><br />As fate would have it, Aaron will not be present to see this dream for his children.  It is our hope that our nephew and nieces will be able to work through their inevitable grief through creative self expression and that they will honor their father's memory by developing a love for learning and forging their respective educational paths.<br /><br />We have set up this Gofundme to help our sister fulfill Aaron's vision for his children's education. Please consider making a contribution.<br /><br />Thank you so much for your generosity.<br /><br />With much love and gratitude,<br /><br />Leah<br />Erica &amp; Peter<br />Jessica &amp; Jeff<br />Daniel &amp; Jessica<br />Lindsay &amp; Andy

Aaron Rosen Family Fund

Thanks to the volunteer efforts of more than 100 people,<strong> The Lighthouse </strong>for asylees  welcomed its first guests on Saturday, March 4, 2017 - five individuals from Ethiopia, Burkina Faso, Syria and Honduras moved in and made The Lighthouse their first home in the United States!  <br /><br />Since that time, more than 75 people from 22 different countries have found refuge at the Lighthouse.* The generosity of our donors makes it possible for us to provide our guests with cell phones, internet access, food, clothing, transportation, language classes, eyeglasses, toiletries, and much more. We have had guests as young as 18 months, and as old as 55.<br /><br />The Lighthouse provides temporary housing for post-release individuals who were forced to flee persecution in their home countries due to race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group, and who have been released from one of four correctional facilities in NJ. Before arriving at the Lighthouse, our guests have spent upwards of six months to more than a year languishing in detention, even though they have never committed a crime.<br /><br />The Lighthouse is a partnership between <a href="http://www.visitincarnation.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Church of the Incarnation</strong></a>  and <a href="https://firstfriendsnjny.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>First Friends of NY and NJ</strong></a> , whose mission is to uphold the inherent dignity and humanity of detained immigrants and asylum seekers by providing compassion and hope through volunteer visitation, resettlement assistance and advocacy. <br /><br /><strong>Please make a tax-deductible donation to The Lighthouse today.</strong> Your generosity will transform lives and provide hope and services to our guests as they establish themselves in their new country.<br /><br />*Our guests have come from Syria, Iran, Burkina Faso, Honduras, Guatemala, Cameroon, Togo, Somalia, Mexico, Jamaica, Egypt, Jordan, Chad, Djibouti, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, El Salvador, Uganda, Nigeria, Angola, Haiti, and Ethiopia.

The Lighthouse for Asylees

This Go Fund Me page is for my youngest sister, Kortney Spencer.  Kortney was shot in the leg during the Vegas attack on October 1st.  She bravely underwent surgery for her shattered tibia, at which time a rod was placed in her lower leg and the lodged bullet was removed.  This surgery was successful and the doctors are optimistic that she will make a healthy recovery.  Kortney spent 11 days at Sunrise Hospital, where she received excellent care, physical therapy and some counseling, however she continues to experience immense pain and has a long road to recovery ahead.  Kortney is incredibly strong,  determined and has a heart of gold, but right now she's in need of help.  She is unable to get around on her own, she can not drive, work, etc.  Her recovery will take time both physically and emotionally.  Any help you are able to provide is greatly appreciated.<br /><br />Thank you all for your continued thoughts, prayers, and well wishes for Kortney and our family.

Kortney's Road to Recovery

Today the Ramirez family experienced a heart wrenching and unexpected tragedy.  Mr. Ramirez, better known as Carlito succumb to the deadly illness of depression ending his life at a young age leaving behind three children and his wife. Mr. Ramirez was the sole household income producer; his departure leaves the family in financial hardship.<br /><br />Any donation will aid the family to provide a decent funeral as well as alleviate some financial hardship in paying pending debts.<br /><br />Thank you in advance for taking the time to read this plead and your generosity

Funeral Expense Assistance

Hey there Sharers of Joy, it's been a while! This year I want to keep the spirit of my mom alive and helping kids by collecting bags and backpacks for children in the foster system. If you want to skip my rambling, scroll to the bottom and see how you can help.<br /><br />These are crazy times. I've been overwhelmed by the violence, racism, eviction from the planet, a particular big fat blathering hideous mouth..., it goes on and on. But what keeps me up more than anything lately is the separation of families and mass incarcerations of children.<br /><br /><br />But being paralyzed by it all is not going to help! I need to get off my ass and stop wallowing, so once again, I'm reaching out to you people to help me get the spirit of my generous, tenacious, intransigent mom Joy back in action.  She wouldn't be sitting around wallowing, that's for damn sure!<br /><br />When children are removed from their home, they only have minutes to gather their belongings, which often end up in a trash bag. Please take a second to imagine being a child, alone, snatched away from your home and your family after whatever trauma led to this scary situation, taken by a stranger to other strangers, with your stuff in a freaking trash bag. A TRASH BAG!  <br /> <br /><br />About 700 children enter the foster system every single day in the US.  I'd like to try to collect 700 bags/backpacks and donate them to Carry On, part of the non-profit Fostering Great Ideas (<a href="https://fgi4kids.org/" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://fgi4kids.org/</a>)<br /> <br /><br />If you want to pitch in, you have options:<br /> <br /><br />1. Donate money directly to <a href="https://fgi4kids.org/," target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://fgi4kids.org/,</a> and if you want your donation to count toward our tally, mention  Sharing Joy, they will keep track.<br /><br /><br />2. Donate a bag or backpack  directly to a program in your community, and post about it here if you want it to count toward our tally.<br /> <br /><br />3. For those in Denver, drop offs with Carry On are scheduled so it's sort of a mishagoss for me to coordinate for you. Feel free to contact <a href="https://fgi4kids.org/" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://fgi4kids.org/</a> yourself and mention Sharing Joy.<br /> <br /><br />4. Donate to this GoFundMe page and I'll happily go buy every backpack/bag at every Target and Walmart and Kmart I can find and drop them off!<br /> <br />We can't solve all of their problems, but we sure can solve this one and make sure they know people out there think they deserve more than a trash bag!<br /><br /> <br />Le'ts do this!<br /><br />Peace and love to you all!

Sharing Joy

It is with a heavy heart I am setting up this account for my dear friend, Melissa McAlevey, and her twin 4 year old girls, Rowan and Bailey. Melissa's husband and Rowan and Bailey's daddy passed away Friday morning, August 15th after a short battle with liver cancer. Less than 3 months ago Peter went to the doctor because something just didn't seem right. After trusting his instincts it turned out he did in fact have liver cancer. Peter declined so quickly that no one has had time to process this, especially Rowan and Bailey who turned 4 the day after he went into hospice just 2 short weeks ago. Peter was a funny, well respected, talented and wonderful person, but most of all he was an amazing dad who was idolized by his little girls. He would want the best for his family and to see his daughters continue to grow up happy. We would love your help as Melissa now finds herself as a single, working mom. The goal of this fund is to provide funding to create a college fund for the girls and make their life a little easier. Thank you so much for thinking of them during this tragic time. <img class="not-resizeable" src="http://3b4efb995be6c5c64252-c03f075f8191fb4e60e74b907071aee8.r12.cf1.rackcdn.com/1960455_1408240754.8521.jpg" alt="" width="100%" /><img class="not-resizeable" src="http://3b4efb995be6c5c64252-c03f075f8191fb4e60e74b907071aee8.r12.cf1.rackcdn.com/1960455_1408240771.8145.jpg" alt="" width="100%" />

Supporting the McAleveys Girls