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<div>In August of 2024, <strong>I was helping a friend move a motor and the hoist failed and fell on my hand.</strong> It ended up slicing a tendon in my left pinky completely. The resulting surgery has left me in massive medical debt, and I'm here just asking for help. <strong>I feel terrible doing this, but I feel like I have no other solution other than this.</strong> I have my own small business and don't know what else to do. Thank you.

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<div>My name is Lee Shook. I'm a local music writer, DJ, archivist and documentarian from Birmingham, AL.
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<div>I'm launching this cosmic GoFundMe campaign in hopes of bringing a once-in-a-lifetime cultural event to the Magic City this coming May to honor the life, music and legacy of one of Birmingham's favorite sons and sonic exports, the one and only Herman "Sonny" Poole Blount. Better known around the universe as Sun Ra.
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<div>As a pioneering figure in the world of jazz, whose cultural influence has transcended several generations of players and fans around the globe, Ra has long stood at the vanguard of modern sound, casting a long and colorful shadow over all that have come before and after him. A revolutionary musical explorer who proudly erased the lines between deep-rooted traditionalism and more radical sonic experimentation-- and often in the breadth of the same song-- his futuristic attitude towards art, sound and philosophy have proven to be profoundly influential on 20th and 21st century artists from across the creative spectrum.
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<div>Yet despite his worldwide acclaim, and several generations of local enthusiasts keeping his spirit alive here in his hometown over the years, Ra has never been given an official celebration in honor of his myriad contributions to the world of music by the city itself, which we are hoping to change this year by creating— with the help of the Magic City— an official Sun Ra Day here in Birmingham on his intergalactic "arrival day" of May 22nd.
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<div>To help rally people to the cause, and honor the occasion of his 111th birthday, I am hoping to— with your help— raise enough money to bring the Arkestra back to Birmingham for a four day cultural event from May 21st-24th, that will feature movies, art shows, food, roundtable discussions, and educational events, as well as two performances by the band at two of the city’s most venerated musical institutions, in the form of The Nick (home of one of Sun Ra and the Arkestra’s most legendary local shows in 1988) and the Carver Theater.
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<div>To that end, I’ve partnered with several arts, music and film organizations— all of whom have contributed in their own way to honoring Sun Ra’s legacy over the years— to help pull the celebration off and host unique events around the city, including the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame, Sidewalk Cinema, Saturn, Seasick Records, Southern Music Research Center and East Village Arts.
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<div>Doubling as a fundraiser for those same institutions, many of whom have struggled financially since Covid, and are facing even more economic stress given our current cultural climate, I wanted to figure out a way to give back to all of them in some way while simultaneously hosting the ultimate birthday bash for Ra here in the Magic City.
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<div>Having spent the past few months getting everyone on board, including the Arkestra themselves, all of whom are incredibly excited about the prospect of making it happen, I am going to try everything in my power to pull it off and make it a reality for our great city.
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<div>That being said, it’s not cheap to bring a thirteen piece band anywhere for a one-off show, especially one as legendary as the Arkestra.
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<div>Which is where you come in.
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<div>Even though it’s relatively short notice, I am hoping to raise enough money to not only pay for the Arkestra to come and play here for two distinct concerts, but also stay in the city as honorary guests for four days as we celebrate their inimitable bandleader, and them as well, so that they can participate in all of the events and not feel rushed getting home.
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<div>With that aim in mind, I am hoping to raise $31,000 to pay for all of their expenses, as well as the expenses of the events themselves, so that all proceeds from each occasion can go straight into the pockets of the venues that host them, with the main Sun Ra Day celebration at the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame on May 22nd going to help fund their Saturday Jazz Greats education program for Birmingham’s youth. That price tag will also include all band fees, flights, hotel rooms, backline, food, transportation and incidentals we might encounter along the way.
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<div>It seems like a tall order, and a crazy thing to try and pull off on such a tight schedule, but I know in my heart we can do it if we all put our minds to it.
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<div>So much so that I am donating $1000 of my own money right off the bat to try and make it happen.
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<div>And although I wish there were a tier component to honor individual small donations in some way, given the limited schedule to get this done, and the fact that the events themselves are in-kind contributions to each participating venue for their ongoing financial well-being, we will not be offering a rewards system. Instead, we hope that civic-minded members of our community, both here and around the country— alongside Sun Ra fans from around the world— will see this as an opportunity to do something great to honor the memory and impact of Ra and carry his music and message forward well into the future, both here in Birmingham, as well as around the globe.
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<div>Will you help make this cosmic dream a reality???
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<div>Here is the current proposed schedule, which may be updated or changed slightly as we move forward:
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<div>- Sidewalk Cinema Presents: Space Is The Place + Surprise Film
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<div>- Sun Ra Day Celebration feat. Sun Ra’s Arkestra Live at the Carver Theatre
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<div>- Saturn After Party feat. Vishnu, Davis &amp; Haleigh + Kirkos at 10:30 pm
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<div>Friday, May 23
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<div>- The Nick Presents: An Evening with The Arkestra at 6:30 pm
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<div>- East Village Arts Presents: Craig Legg’s “Ark In Town: Paintings of Sun Ra Arkestra Past and Present” Exhibit + Moon Stew Pot Luck Lunch + The Shure Shot DJs (DJ Rahdu and DJ Suaze) and The Audiovore 11 am-2 pm
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<div>Official times and ticket sales for all events will be announced in the coming weeks!
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Celebrate Sun Ra's Legacy in Birmingham

<div>Hi everyone! I'm Tim and my wife Anita a.k.a Anita Beer. We own a small, local brewery in Hudson, Florida - Craft Life Brewing. Unfortunately, Anita had a massive stroke on Thursday, April 25th.
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<div>Anita is only 53 and loves dancing, golfing, reading and handles all the business side of this husband and wife team.
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<div>She has lost the ability to move and feel anything in the left side of her body, She has been through alot, yet she still keeps high hopes .
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<div>She is currently in an inpatient rehabilitation hospital and is working hard to walk again. She currently gets 3 hrs daily intense rehab in Speech, Occupational and Physical Therapy.
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<div>She is a fighter and as anyone that knows her, she is determined. She will not give up...She will not quit.
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<div>The more rehab the better she says, so she can once again walk and dance with her friends.
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<div>So we ask for your help, as the cost of this intense rehabilitation is quite expensive. Since we are self employed, our health insurance is limited.
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<div>Any donations or shares are extremely appreciated. Thank you so much for sending her so many well wishes and prayers. We will keep everyone updated on her progress. ❤️ #craftlifefamily
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ANITA MIRACLE for STROKE REHABILITATION

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<div>This is a space to raise funds to support Breanna Watson in her desire to be close to her family after the sudden loss of her brother Brandon. 
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<div>When we are grieving, and sifting our way through loss, pulling on support from community is needed. One way we can show love to this beautiful friend of ours is by helping to take care of basic needs + the extra costs during this time. (like travel., time off work, food and self-care/counseling) so she is able to focus on being present with her process and  family.
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<div>Bre currently resides in California and desires to spend more time in Alabama with her family, but in order to do so will need to know that she is able to pay bills and have support to care for herself during her time here but also when she returns.
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<div>We wanted to create this fundraiser as an actionable answer to those who’ve checked on us and said “Let me know if you need anything.” 
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<div>We want Bre to return to CA when she’s ready rather than rushing back due to financial concerns.
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<div>Thank you for anything and everything. ❤️
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Loving on Bre

<div><strong>Knoxville Wiley Templeton aka Captain Stink Snout Wiggly Butt,</strong> our otherwise very healthy dog, was diagnosed with bone cancer. It’s nasty, aggressive and painful. Good news, it hasn’t metastasized. Not as good, but bearable news, the best route for pain management and quality of however long the rest of his life may be, involves amputation. Ugly news, surgery and pain management costs are not funny. You’d think they’d pay US for obtaining such a precious piece of this priceless beast! I mean, I haven’t asked. Yet.
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<div>It hasn't been an easy decision, we've consulted with four vets and our collective hearts. We're betting on Knox's spirited resilience and spunky disposition to carry him through. Your love, prayers, and high vibes are as needed as any dollars. So, we thank you for keeping us all in your hearts.
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<div>If you've shared in his love fluff and are are able to throw Knoxy a bone;) we’d all be so very grateful. Anything we raise will contribute to his surgery, recovery, and care in transitioning to a tri-paw.
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<div>Message us if you prefer to contribute through a pay app. We have them all.
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<div>last night our friends Lauren, aka little bit, and Rachel’s trailers burnt to the ground. 
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<div>everyone is safe but Lauren is now left without one thing . Everything is gone. 
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<div>Rachel was in the middle of a renovation on her RV and the damage is significant.
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<div>im asking for any little thing to help.. we need to get these girls do help 
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<div>we need clothing, shoes , etc..
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Lauren and Rachael go fund me

<font color="#333333">Hi everyone! <br /><br />My name’s Maggie. I’m currently working on a movie in Birmingham, AL. Today, November 13, 2023 this sweet little boy appeared on the front porch of our Costume Departments house. Luckily, he showed up at a house that is full of animal lovers. That said, he’s extremely malnourished and has a broken leg that the vet feels is from a gun shot wound. To give this sweet angel a fighting chance, he needs our help. Our dude is at the vet tonight where he’ll undergo an X-ray to determine whether or not he’ll have to have his right front leg amputated or if it’s salvageable enough to have a plate put in. Unfortunately, either option is costly. <br />We have an initial </font><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);">quote</span><font color="#333333"> of 2k on the low end and 5k on the high end. We will know more tomorrow but wanted to ask for community help with helping us save this sweet angel. </font>

Severely Abused Stray Needs Our Help

<div>*Goal Update: We are beyond grateful for all the donations!  The rest of the money earned will go towards extensive and ongoing medical bills.  Again thank you so much!
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<div>Hey there, you may have heard about Trieste's health issues of late. If not here's the story. Around Mother's Day Trieste started to feel a bit winded, walking up a few stairs felt like a feat. The next day she really knew something was really wrong. She went into urgent care and after disusing everything with her Doctor she got a cat scan. Turned out she had blood clots in each of her lungs, not good. She was given a prescription for blood thinners and sent home.
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<div>We were hoping the blood thinners would help but two days later her heart decided it had had enough of not getting oxygen so it went ballistic. Her heart rate reached 245 BPM, which is normal for a cheetah, but not for a human person. She was rushed to the Emergency room where she was given a chemical diffribulator that re-started her heart, yes, you read that correctly like it flatlined for a second before slipping back into a normal pattern.
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<div>She didn't die but from here things got rough, like really really rough. She was admitted to the hospital but by now the clots had become extremely painful and she had to sleep sitting up to help with the pain. She was placed on oxygen. Turns out a portion of her lungs didn't make it out of the ordeal.
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<div>While it has been over a month, Trieste is still having lots of issues from all of this. She can't sleep comfortably laying flat.
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<div>Our friends and family have been amazing. People ask every day, what can we do for you guys? How can we help? Trieste needs an adjustable hospital-type bed. And though it’s not easy to do, we’re hoping we can ask for help to raise some money and buy her what she needs. In the middle of all of this, she also damaged a tooth and needs some dental care. A portion of this money will go to her tooth as well.
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<div>This has not been fun for Trieste and our family. We have however felt so much love from our friends and families. We appreciate all the ways that everyone has already helped us get through this and appreciate you for whatever you can give.
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Ben Meeks is a local Oklahoma filmaker who is loved by all. He works in the Prop Department. Ben has a beloved cat named Charles. Recently, Ben experienced a medical emergency and will be off work for some time, following up with specialists and medical tests. We want to support Ben during this time and help cover the cost of his treatment!

Support Ben Meeks

NOTE: If you cannot donate by credit card, checkout <a href="http://robguerrerofund.org"><a href="http://robguerrerofund.org" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">http://robguerrerofund.org</a></a> where you can donate via PayPal!<br /><br />Rob G is one of the kindest people you might ever meet. He is a native of San Jose, CA that works deep in the jungles of Peru at a spiritual retreat helping people work through trauma and mental issues. While on a retreat in the Iquitos jungle, Rob suffered a gunshot wound to his head.<br /><br />Thanks to some true miracles, Rob is now healing at a hospital in the Bay Area. However, the costs of recovery are going to be substantial (hospital bills, medications, therapy, etc.). You can help Rob by making a donation to help his recovery fund. 100% of the donation money (after platform fees) is going straight to Rob. We are aiming for $200,000 and you can help us get there!<br /><br />A professional Inline skater for well over 10 years, Rob is one of the good ones. If you've never met him, just ask someone who has. Anything we can do to get this man back in the world is worth it!

Rob G's medical help

Roger Sherer is a light in our lives.  Whether it’s on set or personally, Roger will make you feel special.  As an Integral part of the Film Community he is one of “Us”, and he is family.  As a group we need to love and support family…through good times and bad.  Roger is going through a life changing event and he desperately needs our help.  While on set on Wednesday, doing what he loves, Roger went into cardiac arrest.  Thanks to the valiant efforts of another friend and crew member, Stan Fyfe, who immediately performed CPR until the paramedics arrived, Roger is still with us. They have determined that once he is more stable he will need a combo pacemaker/defibrillator installed.   There are so many unknowns at this point but one thing we do know is that this will be a very long and painful recovery process for him with many restrictions including driving and working.  There are just so many questions unanswered and only time will tell what the challenges are that he will face… physically, mentally and financially.  So beyond the love and prayers will are all delivering, please consider donating to this page to help ease the financial burdens that are sure to come.  He loves you all…we love him…let’s show him!  PLEASE Donate whatever you can to our friend.  Every little bit helps.

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