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<div>On July 22nd, 2026 my brother Corey Ruiz was shot multiple times by a Madison Police Department officer. The shooting has now left our family without our son, brother, father, and friend. He leaves behind his mother, Elsa, his sisters, Veronica &amp; Anna, and his brother, Adam. He also leaves behind his beautiful daughter, Kah’Liyah. 
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Justice for Corey: Telling His Story

I was unlawfully and unexpectedly terminated from the job I had committed my heart and soul to. This sudden loss has been a huge shock, both emotionally and financially. I poured so much of myself into my work, and having it taken away so abruptly has left me feeling uncertain about the future. 
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Support After Unexpected Job Loss

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<div>We are so sorry to have to tell you that our beloved friend Sarah Akawa was diagnosed last week (9/8/2025) with <a href="https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/breast-cancer/about/types-of-breast-cancer/triple-negative.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">triple-negative breast cancer</a> . She is still awaiting a treatment plan from her medical team, but what we know currently is that Sarah’s cancer is very aggressive. She will be starting chemotherapy within the next two weeks, followed by surgery, followed by more chemotherapy and possibly radiation. During her chemotherapy, Sarah will become extremely sick from the side effects of her medication, and this will be ongoing for several months prior to surgery. At minimum, she is looking at a year of intensive and serious medical treatment.
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<div>Our sweet and loving friend Sarah has spent so much of her life creating community spaces for us all to experience joy and happiness. We hope reciprocity holds her fiercely through this daunting and terrifying experience.
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<div>This GoFundMe has been organized and will be monitored by Sarah’s care team. All donations will go directly to Sarah. We are deeply grateful for you and all the care extended to this human we adore.
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<div>--Here is the link to Sarah's <a href="https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/10OVMKNUAF8X7?ref_=wl_share" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Amazon Wishlist</a>
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<div>--You can buy and send <a href="https://instacart.launchgiftcards.com/?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_term=instacart%252525252520gift%252525252520card&amp;utm_campaign=21828927991&amp;utm_content=168714051549&amp;cq_net=g&amp;purchaseAttemptId=TDSGOOGLEPAIDSEARCH&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=21828927991&amp;gbraid=0AAAAA-YfYTR1LvP7ONvw1Z0x-oNi3oU88&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwrJTGBhCbARIsANFBfgvOvDn6UAr78FQTJQl7PGLf9IcOjL5iA91b4ZD7q2TIgp_OivnhDaEaAsPEEALw_wcB" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instacart gift cards</a> or <a href="https://www.willystreet.coop/promotions/gift-cards/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Willy St Coop gift cards</a> for groceries. (Message us for an email to send the card to and/or pick info).
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<div>--Send this GoFundMe link to anyone you’ve ever danced with at Hot Summer Gays, Dyke Dive, Queer Pressure or any other dance party that Sarah has tirelessly and lovingly organized.
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<div>--Mark your calendar for a Benefit for Sarah (October 17th).
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<div>**If there is any chance you will be sharing space with Sarah in the coming months, please get your flu and COVID vaccines, and plan to mask around her. Our priority is to keep Sarah as healthy as possible as her immune system cannot handle either of these respiratory infections while she fights cancer.**
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<div>At the age of 63, Joann passed peacefully along side her children while listening to her favorite movie The Sound of Music early this morning, January 1st, 2025. She was a great mother. She spent a majority of her life raising her three children Anthony, Denae and Joseph in East LA. Joann was an amazing homemaker and was known to make one of a kind costumes for her children, and would continue to provide any and all things needed for her three babies through life’s growing pains. Through her extensive battle with Huntington’s disease, she still found the high points in life and the little things to enjoy. Whether it be through a piece of cake that satisfied her sweet tooth, playing cards, listening to Smokey, Janet and anything Motown. Watching her favorite movies, cheering on her favorite team the Los Angeles Dodgers, going to her grandchildren’s birthday parties and listening to her son sing. She is survived by her three children and her three grandchildren. During these hard times we ask for time to mourn privately.
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In Memory of Joann: Support Her Loving Family

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<div>On Thursday, October 3rd, our beloved Dalton was involved in a serious accident while biking in Madison. Thankfully, he was wearing a helmet, which likely saved his life. However, he sustained significant injuries and is currently in the trauma ICU at UW Health, fighting hard to recover.
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<div>Dalton is a vibrant person with an infectious spirit, always ready to lend a helping hand to others. We all know Dalton to be a high energy, motivated, and incredibly hard-working guy. Now, he needs our support as he navigates this challenging journey. Medical bills are piling up, and his family is facing unexpected expenses as they focus on being by his side during this difficult time.
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<div>Thank you for your kindness and support. Let’s rally together to help Dalton heal and get back to doing what he loves!
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Rally for Dalton: Aid His ICU Recovery

<div>Heather Linae Schmidt of Madison, WI, passed away suddenly on Tuesday March 12, 2024 after a long battle with kidney disease and addiction. She was 43.
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<div>Heather had a tender heart toward others, especially those who didn’t fit into traditional society and those who lived on the fringes. She’d befriend and accept them, love them unconditionally, and ensure they knew they were valued and loved. Heather leaves behind her longtime partner Jason Quaschnik, and their son, Corey Alexander, who at just 19 is working with other family members to make after-life plans. Corey plans to care for the family’s pair of cats, and is actively looking for housing for himself while he and the cats stay with Heather’s mom, Cheri.
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<div>Heather didn’t have much in place for funeral plans or the funds to do so, and the family is still working to sort out whether she had any sort of life insurance through her employer (they are doubtful). While Heather’s immediate family are able to manage some of the costs, financial help is needed to help sort out all of the logistical things that come after someone passes away. The family is planning memorial services, bereavement leave only covers so many days out of work, and Corey needs to find and get settled in an apartment without much in the way of savings. Additionally, the cats have vet and food expenses, and may need to be fostered for a short time while Corey finds housing (note: we are working to find foster services for the cats (a bonded pair), but would consider help from friends / a personal reference).
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<div>Financial help from friends, extended family, and the community at large would be immensely appreciated. Any support beyond what is needed will be donated to 5 Door Recovery, a residential treatment program for adults living with substance use disorder. A celebration of life event is in the works, and we'll share more details once date and venue are confirmed.
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<div>Hayley Perry: <em>“My cousin Heather was always someone I looked up to as a child. She was beautiful, had an amazing singing voice, and the coolest Barbie collection one could ever see. Heather was naturally gifted in making others feel beautiful, and would always do my hair and makeup anytime we got together. Heather’s son, Corey, was the one true light of her life, and as she once told me ‘easily the best thing about her.’”</em>
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<font color="#333333">Hi,<br /><br />I am starting a gofundme for my foundation called FBL Foundation. The Foundation is named after my late father who passed away two years ago. I am currently living in the US but travel back to my home country South Africa to host a soccer tournament in my community where I grew up playing the game of soccer. The tournament is focused on allowing kids to express their talents but also to stay off the streets and away from violence drugs and gangsterism. In 2021 we hosted our first ever FBL tournament and it was a major success. I wanted to continue the legacy my fathers legacy by providing an opportunity of hope for kids. The very same thing my father did in our community as a soccer coach. He saved many lives by just being a soccer coach and help guiding kids to make the right decision. I am a product of the type of guidance I received from my father. Help me help restore hope in my community. Thank you.</font>

Faisel Bartman Legacy Foundation

<div>The world lost its color with the unexpected passing of the vibrant Alison Wineke on the morning of Friday, January 7th. She is survived by her loving husband, Elliott Zink, their 5-mo old daughter, Ada "Potato", two wonderful cats, and tight-knit group of family and friends.
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<div>Alison's unexpected passing has left us all speechless. Leaving others speechless is a knack that she definitely had. She was headstrong and loved rhetoric. But at the same time, her voice gave strength to those whose voices were much quieter. Beyond a fiercely loving wife, mother, sister, and daughter, Alison was a uniquely welcoming and inclusive individual. She gave attention to, respected, and loved all people and things that would otherwise fly underneath the average person's radar. For instance, she was a strong advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, her favorite holiday was Flag Day, she adored Sigmund Freud, and for Halloween Elliott, Ada, and her were a family of matching Cthulhus.
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Support For Elliott And Ada

It is with much devastation that I am sharing that last Saturday evening Dave suffered a stroke and serious damage from a fall. He is currently in the ICU and intubated. Anyone that knows Dave is well aware of the qualities that make him special. He has an enormous, genuine heart and would do absolutely anything for anyone. He has an infectious smile and positive personality that makes everyone feel like they are one of his best friends. His energetic demeanor is one that cannot be missed. <br /><br />With him being in the hospital his wife, Nellie, is unable to work while she splits up her time between being with Dave and also caring for their two incredible boys and precious baby girl. <br /><br />I’m asking for your support for Dave and his family as they navigate through the unknowns of what the future holds. Dave has been a passionate member of the Richmond soccer community since 2006. As both a player and coach, Dave has been dedicated to the growth of the game in the River City. If he hasn’t personally put a smile on your face, you can’t be too far away from someone that has. <br /><br />The family has asked that you please provide them space as they put all of their attention on providing Dave with the best care. <br /><br />Thank you for all of your thoughts and prayers as we pull together as friends and family to lift up the Bulow family as they would do for all of us! <br /><br />If anyone who works with Nellie would like to donate PTO, please contact Chantel Thompson at <a href="mailto:chantel.thompson@vcuhealth,com">[email redacted] </a>for information.

In Memory of David Bulow

Jodi Kay Schoenemann, age 31 passed away on Friday, March 12, 2021 in a fatal car accident.  Jodi was born September 28, 1989 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison.  She is the daughter of Garry Schoenemann and Sherri (Hatton) Schoenemann.<br /><br />Jodi grew up in the Madison area and graduated from East High School in 2008, where she played on the basketball team.  Jodi worked as a CNA and job coach at Central Wisconsin Center (CWC) for almost a decade.  She was a compassionate, hardworking caregiver, educator and friend to so many staff and residents she worked with.  Jodi surrounded herself with everyone she loved.  You could find her spending summers around the campfire at Willow Mill campsite with family, fishing with Dad, cheering on her nephews at sporting events, dancing at music festivals, advocating for social justice, raising awareness for people and families living with Huntington’s Disease and socializing with her loved ones at her favorite local establishments.  Jodi was best known for her contagious laugh, the immense love she had for her family and the ability to make a friend out of everyone she met. <br /><br />In lieu of a traditional funeral, Jodi’s family is organizing an outdoor celebration of life for 5/15/2021. <br /><br />We have been asked by her community of loved ones about how they can help support those effected by the loss of Jodi.<br /> <br />If you can please donate or share this fundraiser, to help Jodi’s family cover part of  the cost for her celebration of life and memorial.  Each and every donation will be greatly appreciated during this difficult time.

Jodi’s Celebration of Life & Memorial Fundraiser

On Monday, March 8th, our mom, Deb, was diagnosed with ductal carcinoma breast cancer. Her diagnosis knocked the wind out of her at first, but she’s a strong woman and is ready to fight.  She has an excellent medical team who gave her confidence in the treatment plan. <br /><br />On April 6th, she will be undergoing a single mastectomy and removal of lymph nodes. She’ll be off from work for approximately 8-10 weeks. <br /><br />We are humbly reaching out to you for donations, so she can focus on recovery and healing and not stress over expenses. <br /><br />If you would like to make a monetary donation is via another means (personal check or cash), please email Brooke ([email redacted]) or Briana ([email redacted]). Venmo donations can be sent to @Debra-Bahr62. <br /><br />We sincerely thank you for your love, support, and kindness. <br /><br />xo<br />Brooke &amp; Briana

Support for Deb During Breast Cancer Treatment

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Black Women’s Player Collective is an organization that elevates the image, value, and representation of Black women as athletes and leaders in business, industry, and public and private institutions. All proceeds will directly benefit the Black Women's Players Collective's 2021 programming that includes: hosting free soccer clinics at our mini-pitches across the country, presenting opportunities for kids to attend NWSL games throughout the upcoming season, and producing media that shares insights of Black women and their experiences in both sport and business. <br /><br />- Margaret Purce, Jasmyne Spencer, Wildly, &amp; The BWPC<br /><br />Links:<br /><a href="https://twitter.com/BWP_Collective"><a href="https://twitter.com/BWP_Collective" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://twitter.com/BWP_Collective</a></a><br /><a href="http://www.thecallupseries.com">www.thecallupseries.com</a>

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Jeff was a part of our Frito-Lay family for 22 years in East Tennessee. A value team member and friend. Jeff leaves behind a wife of 34 years Annette and a daughter Mackenzie in her first year of college. His passing has been hard on everyone. Please consider donating to help his family through these difficult times.

Jeff Valentour Family Fund

Arthur Bell and his kids are dedicated members of the New Mexico United community. Many United fans will recognize him and his son, Arthur Jr., from the game-day interviews (and even a play-by-play from the press box) that Arthur Jr. did throughout the club's inaugural season. Arthur is also an active and tireless community leader. <br />This week, Arthur and his family were victims of a house fire. In addition to the loss of shelter and personal possessions, the family also lost all of their clothing, just as temperatures begin to cool. <br />Please show your support for Arthur and his family by donating to this campaign. Moneys raised will go directly to the family to help them bounce back from this unfortunate mishap. Their main objective is to get a bedroom and bathroom to a funtional stage.

Bell family home fire reconstruction

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<p>Here's the deal: we want to provide one of these <a href="https://twitter.com/ThePlastics_SG/status/1304913344739106827/photo/1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">absolutely incredible shirts</a> and a handwritten letter of encouragement and love to every Black LGBTQIA person who loves football (or soccer, if you prefer) who wants one but cannot afford one. As we can't put a finite number on how many beautiful Black queer football fans that would be interested in having one but cannot afford one, we decided to expand from doing it for one person to as many as possible. In order to do that, we're making this appeal to the general public:
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<p>It's pretty much that simple. Let us handle the logistics and admin bits while we set out to spread as much support and admiration of any and every Black queer football fan that we can reach. Anything in the way of resources you can provide would be absolutely magical and would mean the world; not only to us at <strong>#OperationFierceLove</strong> but to each and every Black LGBTQIA person that we can connect with.
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<p>The world is literally and figuratively on fire. Football's subculture is still virulently homophobic, transphobic, and racist. As <strong>The Plastics SG</strong> and other brilliant football supporter's groups can attest, one of the best ways to build community is to be visible and unapologetic in any space we occupy. Carve out your niche, throw up the signal, and they will come. If there was ever a time to reach out and let folks that are Black and queer know that <strong>you can sit with us</strong>, it's definitely right now.
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<p>So let's get out in front of the current circumstances and help lay the groundwork for the kind of unification Black queer football fans deserve. When we can finally (and crucially, <strong>safely</strong>) return to the terraces and stands to support our favourite respective football clubs, everything we do will make the dream of creating the kind of inclusive space within football a permanent and prominent reality.
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<p>This isn't a moment, it's a movement. Throw your weight behind #OperationFierceLove today.
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#OperationFierceLove

<p>HoodSpace Chi is a soon-to-be non profit organization where we will help girls of color find their space of flow through yoga, meditation and sport. <br /><br />
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<p>In Chicago, our communities of color have seen the horrible and violent effects of systemic racism. Meditation and yoga are outlets to bring presence, mindfulness and healing. Through these outlets individuals find the ability to process, accept and transform emotions. Thus leading to an empowered individual.
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<p>Sport is where we learn about confidence and creativity. At some point, you always fail in sport. But you find through perseverance, teamwork and passion... you can overcome those failures that once felt so big. Sport is an escape from the world. It’s where you find your blank slate and place of flow.<br /><br />Through sport, yoga and meditation we will bring connection, confidence and empowerment.  
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<p>Donate to help us with our start up costs.And from there we will create our first programs. 
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HoodSpace Chi start up

<img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/48038910_1591285407600364_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" alt="48038910_1591285407600364_r.jpeg" />In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its compounded effects on marginalized groups, Urban Triage, Inc. (UT) has expanded its support services through partnerships and donations, however, more resources are needed to meet the needs of the communities we serve. With the support of United Way of Dane County and Boys &amp; Girls Club of Dane County, UT is offering coordinated services, advocacy, rental assistance, and misc. funding. We're also offering 100 free meals a week in partnership with Rib Master’s Food Truck and Catering; delivery services for food, medical supplies, and other essential items for 25 families a week (in partnership with N Motion Medical Transport Company).<br /><br />In addition to providing navigation support to access COVID-19 community and government resources. With your support, UT will: 1) sustain current services meeting basic needs by providing gas cards, rental assistance, advocacy, misc. funding and coordinated services.<br /><br />Please make a donation. Please share the link. We are an organization for the people, lead by the people.<br /><br />Every dollar helps and every share gets us closer to our goal and our ability to hit our target of supporting 3700 individuals in the Madison Area.<br /><br />Funds donated will be used for gift cards, gas reimbursement, rental assistance, staff hours, volunteer supports, COVID-19 PPE supplies, groceries and misc supports (utilities, cable, cell phone, essential items. etc.) <br /><br />If you need a write off we'll be happy to send you a receipt. <br /><br />Thank YOU so much!<br /><br />#YourCommunityNonProfit #UrbanTriageInc #For the People; By the People<br /><br />Please visit our website for more information on our programming and our efforts. <br /><a href="http://www.urbantriage.org">www.urbantriage.org <br /><br /><br /></a>Please visit our Facebook Group for more information on our COVID-19 EFFORTS. <br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/165101071297080/"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/165101071297080/" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.facebook.com/groups/165101071297080/</a></a><br /><br />If you're looking for assistance please complete the form below.  A heads up--our form is turned on and off for processing purposes every 24hrs.   Any questions please join our group and we'll reply within  2 hours. <br /><br /><a href="https://forms.gle/28dkbAJx4XH87zn8A"><a href="https://forms.gle/28dkbAJx4XH87zn8A" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://forms.gle/28dkbAJx4XH87zn8A</a></a><br /><br />THANK YOU!!!

Urban Triage, Inc. SUPPORT the Work

At this point the boys and I have a place. There are many things we need to feel comfy here and make sure moving forward we are stable to the core. <br /><br />If you're here please take a moment to share or drop a few bucks, everything helps and is going toward making sure we are okay. <br /><br />Thank you for reading. <br /><br />Love, Chris.

A place for me and my boys.

For Joe Farrell’s rehabilitation, therapy and recovery from stroke. #getjoebackonthepitch  #strokessuck<br /><br /><strong>What Happened and Why Joe Needs Help</strong><br /><br />On May 8, 2020, Joe’s life took a difficult turn when he suffered a major stroke, causing severe damage and resulting in partial paralysis on the left side of his body and some speech loss.  Joe suffered the stroke on the morning of Friday, May 8, shortly after filling his passion the night before--training Richmond community kids in the beautiful game of soccer (or football as Joe and his mates call it).<br /><br />Joe was under extensive care at the Johnston Willis Neuroscience ICU for almost a week before being transferred to the rehabilitation department to begin his long journey to recovery.  He recently endured his first rehab session, working harder than ever, with his wonderful wife Miriam by his side every minute.  Doctors expect that Joe will have some level of intense rehabilitation for the next 6-12 months.<br /><br /><strong>Why We Love Joe</strong><br /><br />Joe has a boundless dedication to his friends and family and the game of soccer.  It’s impossible to match Joe’s energy and love for his wife and his 4 year old son, Joseph (his “wee” boy as they say in Scotland). As you can imagine, Joe made sure that Joseph had a soccer ball at his feet since he could walk and has even been seen wearing a pint sized kilt!<br /><br />Like so many of us, we found ourselves connected to Joe through the game of soccer.  He has an infectious and energetic personality that draws you to him and his passion for the game. His impact on Richmond youth and soccer can’t be overstated. He has inspired so many young boys and girls to chase their dreams and helped put Richmond on the map as a national soccer and futsal destination.<br /> <br />Born in Scotland, Joe is a former collegiate and youth professional player. Joe has committed his life to youth soccer development, helping lead Chesterfield United soccer club for 16 years before co-founding FutsalRVA, an organization focused on teaching area children the game of futsal, which is a 5 v 5 small-sized soccer game played on a hard surface with a heavier ball.  Under Joe’s leadership, FutsalRVA has introduced thousands of local kids to this international game and developed a number of teams that have won regional and national championships. Joe plays a significant role in futsal at a national level as well, having been appointed as the Southeast Regional director for the United States Youth Futsal association, the preeminent futsal organization in America. Joe also helps lead OwnTouch soccer, a premier technical soccer training center in Richmond where Joe develops soccer players of all abilities to gain better touch on the ball and confidence in the game.<br /><br />Joe’s positive and infectious approach to coaching has made him highly respected and successful throughout the Richmond community and on the national level. Joe has built a reputation of being a true player’s coach and Director, relating easily to the needs of players and parents both on and off the futsal court. <br /><br /><strong>Let’s Get Joe Back on the Pitch</strong><br /><br />Joe needs our help.  He will have a difficult and costly road to recovery.  All contributions will go directly to his family for medical expenses, food, housing and other costs not covered by insurance.  Unfortunately insurance will not cover all of the rehabilitation needs and other miscellaneous expenses.<br /><br />We will post regular updates here, and any contribution is greatly appreciated by Joe and his family.  Please help Joe, as he has touched so many of our lives through his own generosity, positivity and dedication to the development of children.

Help Joe Get Back on the Pitch (and Futsal Court)

Zack and Laura Kraus are MANY things to all of us and to one another- they are each other's life loves, they are a vibrant part of Northwest Arkansas Community with their vision and creation of Flamingo Springs, steadfast friends, deeply invested family members, and most importantly, they are an amazing dad and mom thanks to Gray and baby #2 coming this summer. <br /><br />Sometimes even the most joyful, beautiful, creative families get the worst kinds of curveballs, and the Kraus family are one such family. Zack and Laura recently learned that Zack has cancer that began in his stomach. Earlier this week Zack underwent surgery and it was discovered that the cancer spread outside his stomach to his abdomen, which means that the cancer is in later stages than we had all hoped.<br /><br />The plan for treatment is chemo for the next 4 months and return to Baltimore to his doctors to decide next steps. Currently the Krauses are doing all they can and taking this one step at a time. <br /><br />We love them with all our hearts. Let’s show them that we are shoulder to shoulder in this life together- that they can lean on us when it feels their world is so unsteady. Let's steady them, together. <br /><br />These funds will help pay for the unexpected medical and travel expenses, basic living costs while receiving treatment and preparing for a new baby, and the miscellaneous financial needs that go in tandem with tackling this massive curveball. These funds will be vital in lifting this heavy weight that has been placed on the Kraus family to make it just a little bit lighter.<br /><br />We are so grateful for your support, and the amount of that proverbial weight that you can lift, no matter what that dollar amount may be. <br /><br />This page is for donations only, if you would like to purchase a shirt, where all proceeds will support Zack and family, you can purchase a shirt here <a href="https://ozarkbrothers.com/collections/frontpage/products/flock-cancer-tee" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://ozarkbrothers.com/collections/frontpage/products/flock-cancer-tee" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://ozarkbrothers.com/collections/frontpage/products/flock-cancer-tee</a></a> <br /><br /><img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/44993222_1579840129183248_r.jpeg" alt="44993222_1579840129183248_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" /><br /><img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/44993222_1579840153289465_r.jpeg" alt="44993222_1579840153289465_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" /><br /><img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/44993222_1579840170312110_r.jpeg" alt="44993222_1579840170312110_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" /><br /><img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/44993222_1579840194768647_r.jpeg" alt="44993222_1579840194768647_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" /><br /><img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/44993222_1579840222919142_r.jpeg" alt="44993222_1579840222919142_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" /><br /><img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/44993222_1580161005689199_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" alt="44993222_1580161005689199_r.jpeg" /><br />Purchase this shirt at <a href="https://ozarkbrothers.com/collections/frontpage/products/flock-cancer-tee" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://ozarkbrothers.com/collections/frontpage/products/flock-cancer-tee" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://ozarkbrothers.com/collections/frontpage/products/flock-cancer-tee</a></a>  all the proceeds benefit this fundraiser.

Support for Zack Kraus and Family

For those who don’t know, Paycee is 13 years old and has been diagnosed with osteosarcoma. She is on chemo therapy and will have lots of upcoming hospital stays. Since our sweet Paycee has been diagnosed with osteosarcoma we’ve done seemingly everything we can to help and support. While I wish I could take every hard time that has yet to come and push them all away for Paycee, her mom and dad, and all of her family - it’s just not possible! So selling t-shirts and bracelets and raising money like this will help them tremendously. Paycee will face surgery in the midst of chemo treatments back at the Children’s Hospital in Colorado. I hope to help Paycee and her parents have one less stress paying for travel and medical expenses that will surely come up. Thank you so much to every person who had prayed and thought of our sweet peanut in the passing days, who has brought gifts and words of encouragement. She is the strongest girl I’ve ever met and her team is right behind her the whole way. ❤️

#TeamPaycee: Medical and Travel Fund

On April 29th Paige and Steve went in to the hospital because she no longer could feel Emery moving with only a week left to go in the pregnancy they got the worst news any parent could ever hear.. they couldn't find the heart beat Help baby Emerys family beable to take the time they need to heal by donating to help ease the stress in this difficult time and please keep them all in your prayers. #loveforemery

Love for Emery

HR, lead vocalist of Bad Brains and Human Rights, needs your help.<br /><br /><strong>From his wife, Lori:</strong><br />"I am HR's caregiver. He has a neurobiological disorder and has also had severe headaches for years. The headaches have gotten progressively worse; in November, he began living with almost constant pain. He has been diagnosed with a rare type of headache called SUNCT.  There is no known cure and no reliable medical treatment. To give you an idea of what he's dealing with, the headaches are nicknamed “Suicide Syndrome.” The headaches come randomly, with no warning, at all hours of the day and night; but for him, they are much worse at night. The intensity of the nighttime headaches is so great that he yells, cries out, groans, and sobs—repeatedly, every few minutes, for most of the night. He can't work. He has no quality of life. If you call him and ask how he is, he will say, 'Everything's okay,' because that's just how he is. But everything is not okay.<br /><br />"We've been consulting doctors for the past few years, and have uncovered several health issues that we were able to address and overcome.  But these headaches...  In the past six months, he's been to the emergency room twice, had an overnight in the hospital, has seen two neurologists, and so far he has a diagnosis and found a pain medication that worked well for a while but is not safe to take long-term—so it's two steps forward, three steps back. He has an appointment in early May at a Headache Center--not fully covered by health insurance--where we hope to find someone with experience with this type of headache. He's on a cocktail of pharmaceuticals that scares me. He has lost weight, with visible muscle wasting. <br /><br />"As a clinical herbalist, you can be sure that I have also been tapping into my extensive knowledge of natural medicine. Nothing is working YET. I know what we need to try next, including acupuncture and some herbal preparations, however we can't manage the costs of these treatments. <br /><br />"I am a full-time caregiver. I work a full-time retail management job with varying shifts. I manage HR's calendar and business as best as I can. I've been trying really hard to work on extra projects to bring in some extra money (very slow going). I take care of the apartment, the car, the bills, HR's doctor appointments, everything. I do all of the things. And now I can't sleep because my husband is crying out in pain all night. On top of the physical stress of shift work and not getting enough sleep, the emotional and psychological stress of watching him be in pain and not being able to do a damn thing about it is wearing me down. He needs me to be around more and he needs me to be at my best. I can't do this alone anymore. We need your help.<br /><br />"Thank you for anything you can do to help HR regain his health--and his life."<br /><br /><img class="not-resizeable" src="https://2dbdd5116ffa30a49aa8-c03f075f8191fb4e60e74b907071aee8.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/9920279_1458006831.7707_funddescription.jpg" alt="9920279_1458006831.7707_funddescription." width="100%" />

Health Fund for HR (Paul Hudson)

Steve Manley has been at B-Side Records on State St for decades. If you've ever stopped by, you've probably seen him since he's there every day of the week (he is the owner and sole employee). He works every day not only because it's his passion, but because of the decline in popularity of physical music, which has resulted in the inability to maintain and pay helping hands.<br /><br />Many a regular customer has asked about his absence over the past week. On Monday Nov. 28th, Steve was biking to work in the rain when his front tire slipped and wedged into the space between railroad tracks, causing him to fall and break his hip in two places and fracture his right elbow. He needed surgery and will be out of work for this winter.<br /><br />A few former employees and friends of the business have taken time out of their busy lives to learn or re-learn how to run the store, but this cannot be kept up financially for the duration of his long recovery time. Since we're currently leading up to Christmas, we'll be needing two (less experienced) people on the clock almost every day, and with the estimated recovery time of 3 months before he is fit enough to work alone, we will be needing around $2000/month to be able to pay those keeping the shop open and recover from lost sales due to shortened hours.<br /><br />There is a possibility that if we can't make it through the season, B-Side may no longer be able to keep its doors open. This has been a shock and a devastation to him and the family, so absolutely anything you can give is greatly appreciated.<br /><br />Thanks for reading about and considering donating to one of the last remaining local record stores!<br /><br />The Manley Family

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