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I am reaching out during one of the most challenging times in my life. Recently, I was diagnosed with colon cancer, and the journey ahead is filled with uncertainty and many obstacles. Facing this diagnosis has been overwhelming, both emotionally and financially, as I work through treatment and recovery. 
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 The costs associated with medical care, along with everyday living expenses, have quickly become more than I can manage alone. I am doing my best to stay positive and strong, but the reality is that the bills and daily needs are piling up. Your support will help me cover these essential needs, allowing me to focus on healing and staying strong throughout this process. Every contribution, no matter the size, will make a meaningful difference in my life. 
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 I am deeply grateful for any assistance you can provide. Thank you and God bless you for your help and support. Your kindness and generosity give me hope and remind me that I am not alone in this fight. With your help, I can continue to move forward and face each day with courage.

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<div>Hello, friends, family and loved ones. This funding assistance request is to help pay for the final expenses of my father, Joe Frederick Thomas. He suddenly and unexpectedly passed away on 12/7/25. Fred meant so much to so many, any and all help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you all so very much

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Final expenses for my father, Fred Thomas

<div>This is for the destruction of homes and property of my Brother Dallas Brown and Stepmom(Granny Deb)Dad is no longer with us , so this is a Mighty heavy burden on them! Dallas will do all he can to care for Granny Deb and try to put their lives back together with what is left and he will never ask for help so I feel compelled to ask for any help you can offer to help them! There is a video on my Facebook to see the destruction in real time. Look for the video published by Janet Oliver as I am unable to attach at the moment.
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<div>Hello, my name is Shannon Pragosa, and <strong>I am raising money to help the Hicks family recover from the devastation of Hurricane Helene.</strong> While I currently reside outside of Charleston, SC, as an Asheville native who spent much of my childhood in Mitchell and Avery County, I can attest to how hard this area has been hit.
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<div>I first met Alicia Hicks during my first summer of college. She was my supervisor at the Avery County 4-H Summer WOW program. We have stayed in touch through the years after working for three summers as a camp counselor in the WOW program. While we do not get to see each other often, we have remained close through Facebook. When I lost my house due to a fire, she offered emotional support during a challenging time. Now, it is time for others to do something for her family.
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<div>These funds will help the family rebuild their homes, replace their totaled vehicles, and replace their lost possessions.
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<div><strong>The Hicks family has been a staple in the Avery County community for generations.</strong> Alicia Hicks worked for Avery Co Cooperative Extension Center, focusing on the 4-H program that benefited the children of this rural town.
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<div>Her husband, John, recently retired after 30 years of service from the Avery County Sheriff's Office. John and Alicia's sons, Caleb and Cyle, followed in their father's footsteps and have tirelessly been working with their fellow first responders, helping their community with the devastation of Hurricane Helene. Their daughter, Courtney, has been an asset to the 4-H program and has worked selflessly to instill love and kindness in her two small children.
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<div>Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc on the Hicks family. Alicia and John lost their home, possessions, vehicles, barn, and storage building. Cyle and his fiancée lost their road and driveway, leading to their new home, which also sustained flood damage. Unfortunately, Caleb lost his home and all his possessions, including his truck.
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<div>Avery County is located on the NC-TN border and is considered a rural, isolated area of WNC with a population of less than 18,000. Due to its location, resources were extremely limited after Helene hit, and it will take much longer for this area of WNC to recover than more populated areas such as Asheville.
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<div>While the people of Avery Co are used to looking after each other, in this time when family members are still missing, and everyone has lost so much, the Hicks family must receive help from outside of their immediate small-town neighbors.
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<div><strong>The funds raised for this family will help them cover part of the cost of restoring their lives.</strong> Unfortunately, their homeowner's insurance is not covering most (if any) of the destruction their homes have sustained. FEMA resources are limited  and only contributing $11,000. They do not cover barns, vehicles, or buildings other than homes.
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<div>Mike and Kathy lost their home to a house fire. 
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