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Little Miss Flint

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Samuel Weidenhofer

Patriotic Kenny Foundation

Ben Saunders - Flawless Cleaning

The Dogist

Peter Bond

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Ask Uncle Jack

That Good News Girl

Tess Bohne

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Latonja and Taylor Richardson

Officer Richard Craig

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John Wolfe

Khloe

<div>My name is Susan Carroll and I created this fundraiser for my best friend, Nicole Martinez, who has breast cancer. AGAIN. Her first diagnosis in 2018 was dealt with head-on; given family history she had a bilateral mastectomy to ensure it wouldn’t come back. This new diagnosis of invasive breast cancer in her lymph node was never supposed to happen. But it has. Nicole and I have been best friends for over 40 years; she would never ask for help, but this round she needs it. And quickly.
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<div>We received the bad news in March. It’s JUNE. June. Her surgery is scheduled for July. Why? Because initially she had to scramble to cover costs for testing, switch hospitals, switch surgeons. All to save money. Honestly I can’t stand it; she needs a reserve to get the best treatment she can and as quickly as she can and not be stressed about how she’s going to pay for it. 
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<div>Nicole will need time off from work, recovery help, funds to cover insurance deductibles and co-pays. She’s already paid out of pocket for a doctor-ordered PET scan after three appeals to her PPO were denied, delaying her treatment plan by weeks. No more - It’s time to get it out and this process behind her. She is facing rounds of chemo and radiation after surgery and we just don’t know yet how long she will be down. 
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<div>Your support will absolutely lessen the burden of this journey for her and be incredibly appreciated. Helping shift her focus to fighting cancer and then healing, and away from the cost to do so, is a wonderful gift; a gift that could save her life. 
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<div>Please make a gift of any kind to support Nicole, and then email/text/share this page with all your friends, family and contacts; anyone touched by cancer, friendship, loss and love may be moved to donate and we deeply appreciate that. Join us in watching the pile of “let’s ease the stress of this fight for you” grow. Thank you for opening your hearts and generosity at this time, we are so deeply grateful. 
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Help Nicole Fight Breast Cancer

I'm Terry, Michael's dad, and my son is withering away right in front of me.  It pains me to know that instead of watching my son grow, learn and blossom into an independent young man, I will have to watch him regress, become wheelchair bound and slowly lose all functionality of his body and mind. <strong>We need your help to change his future. <br /></strong><br /><img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/39019500_1557118736291553_r.jpeg" alt="39019500_1557118736291553_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" /><br />Michael was born one week before Christmas (he was actually due to be born on December 25) an early Christmas gift that we had all anxiously been waiting for. He was perfect, 10 fingers, 10 toes and big blue eyes, what else could we ask for. We brought him home and started our new life as a family of 5.<br /> <br /><img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/39019500_1557119253996461_r.jpeg" alt="39019500_1557119253996461_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" /><br />As the months went by we started to notice that Michael was missing some major milestones, in my gut I knew that there was something wrong but I just did not want to believe it.  After numerous doctors appointments, MRI's, blood work and endless conversation with medical professionals Michael was diagnosed with <strong>SPG50 an ultra rare neurodegenerative disease.</strong> <br /><br />As our neurologist explained what Michaels future looked like,  words like <strong>severe developmental delay,</strong> <strong>non verbal, spastic paraplegia</strong> and <strong>confined to a wheelchair by the age of 10</strong> painted a picture of a future that no parent wants for their child. <br /><br /><img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/39019500_1557117631138905_r.jpeg" alt="39019500_1557117631138905_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" /> <br /><strong>It's unbelievable</strong> that our happy, lively little boy will gradually regress and be lost to this terrible disease.  <strong>We won' t sit back and watch Michael be taken away from us. </strong>He deserves better and we need to <strong>help him reach his full potential.</strong><br /><br /><img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/39019500_1559017976917228_r.jpeg" alt="39019500_1559017976917228_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" /><br /><span style="font-size:1.0625rem;">SPG50 is a progressive brain disorder that begins in early childhood, it is  caused by just one missing protein… but it’s an important one.  Because he doesn’t have this protein, as degeneration rapidly progresses Michael will lose the ability to use his feet, hands and slowly his </span>brain<span style="font-size:1.0625rem;"> will </span>depress<span style="font-size:1.0625rem;"> until there is nothing left. They call it a progressive cerebral palsy.</span><br /><br />Our goal is to raise $3 million dollars in 1 year, to give Michael the chance he deserves to live a full life.  We can’t just sit back watch him decline while there is something that can be done to keep him moving forward.<br /><br />We are asking you to <strong style="text-decoration:underline;">Help us give Michael a brighter </strong><span style="font-weight:900;"><u>tomorrow</u></span><strong style="text-decoration:underline;">!</strong><br /><br />We <strong>need your help</strong> to contribute what you can , and to help share <strong>#JourneyToCureMichael, #CureMichael</strong> so it can go viral, and our goal can be reached.<br /><br />Michael can have a<strong> Brighter Tomorrow</strong> thanks to you.  <br /><br /><img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/39019500_1560222437566948_r.jpeg" alt="39019500_1560222437566948_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" /><br /><strong>HOW YOU CAN HELP TODAY</strong><br />1. Donate what you can, any amount is appreciated<br />2. Share on all social media with hashtags #CureMichael #JourneyToCureMichael<br />3. Email this GoFundMe link and these steps to all contacts you know<br />4. Leverage any avenue you have to make this go viral (or send leads/tips to [email redacted])<br /><br /><strong>WHERE IS YOUR MONEY GOING?</strong><br />Every penny will go to research being done right now on SPG50 through several amazing hospitals and universities around the world. We are currently racing against time to fund this research, trial and ultimately cure for all SPG50 children. ***Any donations received above the goal will go directly to additional research into SPG50***<br /> <br /><strong>WHY SO MUCH MONEY?</strong><br />Getting a clinical trial up and running can cost millions of dollars. In Rare Diseases, large pharmaceutical companies have little interest because they don’t see ways to make a profit. <strong>If we can’t fund it, the clinical trial will not happen!</strong><br /><br /><strong>TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE</strong><br />All efforts made now to help Michael develop normally will be lost if we do not find a cure, spasticity and neurological delays will begin to affect him as early as 3, that's less than 16 months away.<br /><br /><strong>THERE IS A CLEAR FAST TRACK PATH TO TREATMENT</strong><br />1. Create proof of concept<br />2. Manufacture clinical grade drug production<br />3. Final safety studies<br />4. FDA approval to proceed with clinical trial<br />5. Start clinical trial<br /><br /><strong>Websites &amp; Social Media</strong><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/CureSPG50">Facebook</a> <br /><a href="https://twitter.com/CureSPG50">Twitter</a> <br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/tpirovoltoronto/">Instagram</a> <br /><br /><br /><br />From the bottom of our hearts we thank you, we will be forever grateful for your help and support to help Michael reach his full potential.

Cure Michael (CureSPG50, SPG50)

<div><strong>This is Otto from California's story…</strong>
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<div><em>"My brother, Otto, has given his entire life to others. For 41 years, he has worked at Disneyland, often six days a week and 10–12 hours a day. At the same time, he helped care for our father, a decorated WWII Veteran who served in the Pacific and received a Bronze Star. Despite our father’s service, he was denied basic support, and every attempt to get help was turned away.</em>
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<div><em>Otto never hesitated when our parents needed more care. When costs grew beyond what I could manage alone, he sold his home, something he had saved for since he was a child, and moved into a small room so we could continue caring for them. Together, we gave everything we had to keep our parents safe, using up our savings and taking on full-time caregiving without outside help.</em>
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<div><em>Our father lived a long and honorable life, working for 70 years and retiring at 94. Through war, illness, and hardship, he remained strong and generous. But in the end, it was Otto who carried so much of the weight quietly, without complaint, simply because it was the right thing to do.</em>
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<div><em>Today, Otto is still working, but his health has suffered deeply. He survived a near-fatal heart event and now lives with lasting damage, yet he continues on because he has no other choice. After giving so much for so long, he is now the one who needs support.</em>
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<div><em>We are asking for help for Otto. Your support will go toward basic living costs, medical care, and giving him a chance to rest and recover. If you are able to give or share, it would mean more than we can say. Thank you for helping someone who has always put others first."</em>
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<div><strong>Kindness Creator Samuel Weidenhofer is on a mission to ensure one veteran or veteran’s family in every US state never has to work again.</strong>
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<div><strong>With over 15 million people behind him, this is more than a fundraiser. It’s a national movement to honour those who have served.</strong>
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Honoring Otto’s Dedication and Sacrifice [California]

<div><strong>This is Andrew from Iowa’s story…</strong>
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<div>"On December 13, 2025, in Palmyra, Syria, United States troops were ambushed on a routine patrol. During this attack, two American Soldiers and a US Civilian interpreter were killed in action, and three American Soldiers were injured.
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<div>Two of the injured soldiers were flown to a base for medical attention. Another soldier was treated on base for his injuries. The soldier who was treated on base was Sargent Andrew Henschel. Sargent Henschel, a medic, was injured while treating the other soldiers who were injured. Due to his bravery while under attack, he earned the Combat Action Badge and a Purple Heart. Governor Kim Reynolds pinned Sargent Henschel with his Purple Heart on base in Syria.
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<div>Sargent Henschel serves out of Des Moines, Iowa, in the 1st Squadron, 113th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division. He was deployed to the Inherent Resolve Mission in Syria from July 2025 to February 2026. Andrew was a 2016 graduate of Lake Mills High School.
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<div>He is currently back at home living with his parents waiting on VA benefits. His dreams for the future include going back to school for Pilots License, moving to Wyoming, and starting a family.
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<div>I am hosting a 1,000 acts of kindnes challenge at Lake Mills Community Schools in Iowa &amp; when Sam contacted me about helping him with his 50 veterans, 50 states, 50 days campaign - I knew this was the perfect opportunity to rally an entire community around changing someone's life. With over 700 students who will be a part of this day, we have a chance to do something extremely special for this veteran. Sargent Andrew Henschel went to this exact school, given his recent heroic actions saving 2 soldiers lives, he felt like the perfect candidate!"
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<div><strong>Kindness Creator Samuel Weidenhofer is on a mission to ensure one veteran or veteran’s family in every US state never has to work again.</strong>
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<div>My name is Colleen Stauffer and I have always been an advocate for mental health. Growing up with a family deeply affected by mental illness, there is so much work to still be done to educate and change the archaic dynamics of mental illness in our society today. I'll be donating all contributions to National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). 
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<div><strong>Let's stop the stigma and evolve together!</strong>
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Stop the Stigma: Support Mental Health Advocacy

<div>On Friday, December 29th, our mother was robbed and murdered right outside of our family's restaurant in Arlington. Our family is completely heartbroken and still trying to wrap our heads around what has happened. Our mother was the most amazing and caring woman you'd ever meet. She touched so many lives with her love and generosity. She leaves behind 4 kids and 3 grand babies.
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In Loving Memory of Tho Tieu aka Mrs. Kim

Hi Friends and Family,<br /><br />In August of 2019, the Obenshain family and those who knew Jim, suffered a devastating loss. We want his legacy to live on and keep his memory alive. <br /><br />The world is better for having had Jim Obenshain in it, he was incredibly kind man who put his heart and soul into everything he did -- he built a cabin in the dead of winter in the middle of British Columbia, moved to the Appalachian region to live off the land and later started numerous successful companies from his backyard (the most recent becoming the number one supplier of bird feeders to WalMart, Home Depot and Lowes). He fathered 4 children and doted on his loving wife, and was giving back every chance he had...Jim's unique story is one that should never be forgotten.<br /><br />Many have asked to make a donation in Jim's honor so  his kids set up this 'gofundme' page with the purpose of making small donations to causes that were important to Jim. Each year, his kids will decide on a worthy cause that was close to Jim's heart. Some will include: <br />Campobello Island Lighthouse which Jim spent his summers restoring, <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/headharbourlight/39503614421/in/photostream/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">see pictures here of Jim working on the lighthouse</a>  -- one of his very favorite projects), Nature/Trees, Care for animals, etc.<br /><br />We think this would be a great way to honor Jim's memory and invest in what mattered to him most so others can enjoy as he did. Thank you for considering a small donation in his honor.

Jim Obenshain Memorial Fund

<p>My family and I suffered a great loss yesterday. My father Jesus Cervantes(left, 72) and two brothers Joel(right, 29) and Roberto(38) Cervantes lost their lives. As many of you may have read or heard, Roberto was suffering from a mental illness. We could not get him the help he most desperately needed because of the laws implemented for Mental Health. Because of this, his conditioned worsened and caused him to take the life of my father, Joel, and then himself.<br /><br />Not only is my family going through this difficult and tragic time, but we are now facing a financial situation with the funeral arrangements for my father and brothers. Any bit of Donations would help to lessen the burden.<br /><br />Once we have all the arrangements figured out, we will give details on a Memorial Service.<br /><br />Thank you</p>

CERVANTES FAMILY FUNERAL

<strong>Please help support Matt in his fight against cancer. Everyone's prayers and support are very much appreciated and we couldn't be more thankful for the outpouring of support we've received. <br><br>We are truly grateful &amp; lucky to have such loving, caring, &amp; supportive family &amp; friends in our lives. I am amazed &amp; overwhelmed by all the generosity &amp; love.</strong> <br><br>Donated funds will be used towards medical expenses and treatments needed to fight this battle.

Matty&#39;s Fight 