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<div>My name is Huyen Friedlander, and I want to thank you for visiting my page and for your interest in this deeply personal cause of mine.

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<div>I was born in 1971 in Bien Hoa, Vietnam during the war, and I lived with my birth family until I was four years old. My birth father was an American soldier. Out of concern for my safety due to my mixed race, my birth mother relinquished me to the Friends of the Children of Viet Nam to be adopted. I was flown out of Viet Nam as a part of Operation Babylift and arrived in the US in late April 1975. I was adopted into a loving American family. I am one of a few thousand adoptees who share a similar story.

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<div>My story is unique in that I returned to Viet Nam in 1996 and was able to find my birth family using a copy of my birth certificate that my adoptive father had the foresight to secure during my adoption process. I still consider my reunion to be miraculous, and we have maintained a relationship for almost thirty years now.

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<div>Unfortunately, most Vietnamese adoptees were not given access to their birth certificates, and many have no information about their birth mother or the circumstances of their origins. Until recently, birth mothers and their lost children could not imagine a way of finding each other.

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<div>The advent of DNA testing has created the possibility of reconnecting adoptees and their birth families, providing some hope that people will reconnect and heal some of the pain of their past.

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<div>In April 2025, I will be returning to Vietnam to mark the 50th anniversary of the end of the war. As a part of Viet Nam Family Search (a non-profit, adoptee-led organization), I will be joining other adoptees from the US, Australia, and Europe to participate in a 5-day fundraising bike ride covering 284 kilometers across the beautiful Mekong Delta. <strong>Our mission is to raise awareness and provide essential DNA testing kits and care packages along the way to mothers who were separated from their children during the war.</strong>

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<div>This is more than just a commemoration; it’s a heartfelt initiative aimed at reconnecting families, supporting elderly mothers in the Mekong Delta, and providing essential resources for women who have carried emotional burdens for too long.

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<div><strong>DNA testing kits</strong> and follow-up support: Allow mothers the opportunity and hope to reunite with their children. Allow adoptees to discover their roots and hopefully reunite with their biological families.

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<div><strong>Feed Those in Need</strong>: We aim to distribute food parcels to elderly mothers who struggle to make ends meet, ensuring they have access to nutritious meals.

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<div><strong>Every dollar you contribute will directly impact the lives of those affected by the war and its aftermath.</strong> By supporting our campaign, you are helping to heal wounds that have lasted generations and bringing hope to families yearning for connection.

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<div>Join us in this meaningful effort to honor Vietnam's mothers and support those in need.

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<div><strong>Your generosity can make a life-changing difference—Donate today and help us spread love, hope, and healing!</strong>

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<div>Dear friends and family of the Snider/Manning family,

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<div>It is with broken hearts that we share the sudden and tragic loss of Everett James Snider, who passed on January 8th, 2025. Everett died  in his sleep, and the cause is unknown.

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<div>At just 7 years old, he brought so much light, joy, and laughter to everyone who knew him. His curiosity, verve, and spirit will be cherished forever.

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<div>In this unimaginable time, we are rallying around Margaret Manning, Ryan Snider, and Lily Snider, to provide them with the support they need as they navigate this painful journey. 

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<div>Please see more information on a caringbridge page here where we will provide updates: <a href="https://www.caringbridge.org/site/27a61020-cea7-11ef-9acd-9beacc68d95d" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a><a href="https://www.caringbridge.org/site/27a61020-cea7-11ef-9acd-9beacc68d95d?utm_source=website_share&amp;utm_medium=share_button&amp;utm_term=&amp;utm_content=link_share_button&amp;utm_campaign=private_home_page" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://www.caringbridge.org/site/27a61020-cea7-11ef-9acd-9beacc68d95d?utm_source=website_share&amp;utm_medium=share_button&amp;utm_term=&amp;utm_content=link_share_button&amp;utm_campaign=private_home_page" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.caringbridge.org/site/27a61020-cea7-11ef-9acd-9beacc68d95d?utm_source=website_share&amp;utm_medium=share_button&amp;utm_term=&amp;utm_content=link_share_button&amp;utm_campaign=private_home_page</a></a>

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<div>For those who would like to contribute financially, we’ve created a fund to help with expenses. Donations can be made at this GoFundMe page. Your generosity means more than we can say. Funds will be used to help Margaret, Ryan, and Lily navigate this difficult time, both in the short-term and the long-term.

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<div>We will provide updates on the arrangements for services and any additional opportunities to support for the Snider/Manning family on the CaringBridge page. Thank you for holding them in your hearts during this time. Your well wishes and care are truly a lifeline for them.

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<div>Our beloved Trackside Studios, a cornerstone of Asheville’s vibrant River Arts District community, was severely damaged during Hurricane Helene. We are committed to reopening as soon as restoration and community infrastructure allow.
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<div>The artists of Trackside Studios are the very fabric of our community, and their livelihood depends on spaces like this to share their passion and creativity with the world. Many of them teach in our classroom, which is a community center that will be needed even more going forward after the destruction of so many other spaces in the River Arts District. Our second priority is to replace the teaching supplies previously purchased by our artists and to replace the ruined tables, chairs, easels, and storage that make the space functional for teaching.
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<div>Our third priority is to directly support our artists by restoring studio and gallery spaces so artists have a place to display and sell their art. Any remaining funds will be used to provide financial support to our artists for replacing supplies and tools to create their art. This financial support for Trackside’s working artists will help them recover from the losses from the flood and continue creating art that brings so much life to Asheville.
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<div>This fundraiser was started by one of our artists and is co-sponsored by one of the owners of Trackside Studios. The artists benefiting from this fundraiser are the 57 artists who were leasing studio space at Trackside Studios at the time of Hurricane Helene. There is no direct financial benefit to the owners of the gallery, as money for the classroom and repairing studio spaces will go directly to paying for materials (such as classroom supplies).
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Help Trackside Studios and its artists rebuild post-Helene

<div>Our dear friend Lauren needs us right now. She was recently diagnosed with breast cancer and is facing not only medical and emotional hardships, but financial ones as well. Though she is fortunate to have medical insurance, the out-of-pocket costs of healing—surgery, radiation, and possibly chemotherapy—are weighing heavily on Lauren and Allison. The Wyeths need our help.
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<div>Lauren has been one of my closest and dearest friends since the early 1990s. When I think back over my life, Lauren stands out as one of the most caring, loving, wise, and generous people I have ever known. If you know Lauren, you know this to be true as well.
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<div>As many of you may already know, our dear friends Chandler and Evan recently brought their sweet Augustine into the world. Augustine had a rare complication of the placental circulation in the days before birth which meant she lost most of her blood into Chandler’s bloodstream. As a result of prolonged oxygen deprivation, Augustine experienced a severe brain injury and Chandler and Evan will not know the long-term effects of the damage until later in life. They are looking at a lifetime of therapies, doctor visits, medical care and a vast array of alternative healing modalities to support her, most of which are not covered by insurance.
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<div><em>Our mermaid baby Augustine was born on 2/19 via emergency c-section. Chandler, her brave and intuitive mother, noticed a slowdown in sweet Augie's movements which required a hospital visit to monitor her heart. After some worrisome heart monitor tracing, it was determined that Augustine needed to come out of her mama more suddenly than expected. It is important to note that a hospital birth was not in our birth plan. Originally we had hoped for a home birth with the wonderful guiding hands of the midwives at the Santa Barbara Birth Center. Nonetheless, as that wish was not granted, we have accepted this redirection as it was necessary to save our baby's life.</em>
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<div><em>After a deeply traumatic birth, it was determined that Augustine needed to head to the NICU for extensive monitoring and treatment. We quickly learned that she was alarmingly anemic and had lost 2/3 of her blood volume at some unknown stage prior to her birth. A blood test on Chandler confirmed that Augustine had been hemorrhaging via the placenta into Chandler’s bloodstream and thus caused much of her body to shut down, including her brain. Following this finding began an immeasurable cascade of bad news and heartbreak as doctors fought to keep her stable. Blood transfusions, breathing tubes, seizures, MRIs, and IVs followed and little Augie kept fighting. Despite all of the artificial support and sedatives stabilizing our daughter, we would get small glimpses of her spirit when she would open her eyes, take a look around and then drift off back to sleep. We saw strength in those eyes. Remaining positive during that time was hard, but we focused on envisioning a life with her back home regardless of her condition.</em>
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<div><em>Though her future of recovery is uncertain, one thing we can count on is a lifetime of doctor visits, high-risk infant clinic follow-ups, occupational therapies, physical therapies, speech therapies, and a whole host of alternative care that we have barely even scratched the surface of exploring, and all of which is not covered by insurance. We also aim to share her imaging with the best neurologists available to us to see if there are any other avenues to pursue in her recovery.</em>
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<div><em>Augustine has split our hearts wide open. We hope that with the support of our beautiful community we can support Augustine shine as bright as she wants to shine.</em>
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<div>Chandler and Evan feel the love from their community at this time and are eternally grateful for your kind words, your prayers, all of the delicious meals you've been bringing them, the kisses and love you've been sprinkling on little Augustine and for any financial contribution you can make to help them along the way. No contribution is too small, which will go to help them provide Augie with the best care they can get.
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<div>When Amber Carr transitioned she was survived by two beautiful boys Zion (11) and Zayden (7). Zion has expressed anxiety about where he is going to live and wanting the stability of a home. 
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<div>This fundraiser is to support Monica Mendoza, my friend and colleague at UCSB. On 7/22/22, her son Isaiah Gilbert Garcia passed on after a car accident. We are working to support her and her family with all the extra expenses she will face. 
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<div><strong>Celebrating Santa Barbara Junior High School Students and Teachers!</strong>
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<div><em>¡Celebrando a los estudiantes y maestros de la escuela secundaria de Santa Bárbara!</em>
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<div>Every year, the PTSA creates a special purpose fund to support student programs and supplement classroom and teacher needs. We hope to raise $12,000 to meet our goal of celebrating every student, every teacher, every classroom as we have done in the past. This year's fund will also be used towards the Winter dance and other student-led events and initiatives to build community and boost morale. 
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<div><em>Cada año, la PTSA crea un fondo de propósito especial para apoyar los programas de los estudiantes y complementar las necesidades del aula y de los maestros. Esperamos recaudar $12,000 para cumplir con nuestra meta de celebrar a cada estudiante, cada maestro, cada salón de clases como lo hemos hecho en el pasado. El fondo de este año también se utilizará para el Carnaval de Invierno y otros eventos e iniciativas dirigidos por estudiantes para construir una comunidad y levantar la moral.</em>
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<div><em>La misión de la Asociación de Padres / Maestros / Estudiantes de la Escuela Secundaria de Santa Bárbara (o PTSA) es para ayudar y garantizar una comunidad escolar positiva e inclusiva, para apoyar a nuestros maestros y administradores a brindar un ambiente de aprendizaje excepcional y ayudar a promover el éxito de los estudiantes.</em>
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<div>Please contribute any amount to help us celebrate Santa Barbara Junior High School's Class of 2022! If every graduating family contributed $25 or more, we could meet our goal. No amount is too small! Thank you!<br /><br />The Santa Barbara Junior High School Parent/Teacher/Student Association (or, PTSA) Mission is to help ensure a positive and inclusive school community, to support our teachers and administrators in delivering an exceptional learning environment, and to help promote student success. Proceeds from the sale of banners will be used to support SBJHS student programs and supplement classroom and teacher needs.<br /> <br />For questions, please contact Caroline Harrah, SB Junior High School PTSA President at the link below.<br /><br />**********************<br /><br />¡Contribuya con cualquier cantidad para ayudarnos a celebrar la clase de 2022 de Santa Barbara Junior High School! Si cada familia que se gradúa contribuye con $25 o más, podríamos alcanzar nuestra meta. ¡Ninguna cantidad es demasiado pequeña! ¡Gracias!<br /><br />La misión de la Asociación de Padres/Maestros/Estudiantes (o PTSA, por sus siglas en inglés) de Santa Barbara Junior High School es ayudar a garantizar una comunidad escolar positiva e inclusiva, apoyar a nuestros maestros y administradores para brindar un entorno de aprendizaje excepcional y ayudar a promover el éxito de los estudiantes. Las ganancias de la venta de pancartas se utilizarán para apoyar los programas estudiantiles de SBJHS y complementar las necesidades del salón de clases y de los maestros.<br /><br />Si tiene preguntas, comuníquese con Caroline Harrah, presidenta de PTSA de SB Junior High School en el enlace a continuación.<br /><br />Carolina Harrah, president / presidenta<br /><br />SBJHS PTSA / PTSA de la escuela secundaria de Santa Bárbara
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Class of 2022 Promotion

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<div>My name is Jessica I’m helping my family fundraise the loss of my lovely cousin Luis Najera. He passed away in a terrible car accident on the morning of  12/11/21. 
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<div>Mi nombre es Jessica. Estoy ayudando a mi familia a recaudar fondos para la pérdida de mi querido primo Luis Nájera. Falleció en un terrible accidente automovilístico en la mañana del 12/11/21.
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<div>Por favor ayude a nuestra familia a poner a Luis a descansar de la manera que él hubiera querido. Nuestra familia y yo estamos muy desconsolados y agradeceríamos cualquier donación para su familia. Luis era una persona increíble, era cariñoso, extrovertido y siempre supo cómo ayudar a los demás e iluminar la habitación. Era muy sociable y aventurero. Le encantaba viajar y pasar tiempo con su familia y amigos. Gracias por el cariño y apoyo, cualquier ayuda sería muy apreciada. Gracias ❤️
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<p>Our First Responders deserve body-mind-spirit support for all they offer us.
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<p><strong>I am fundraising to take Level 1 &amp; 2 Yoga for First Responder's Training in Knoxville, TN August 16-21, 2021. </strong><a href="https://www.yogaforfirstresponders.org/instructor-school" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://www.yogaforfirstresponders.org/instructor-school" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.yogaforfirstresponders.org/instructor-school</a></a>
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<p>This is a unique opportunity to learn, as a civilian, alongside police officers and fire fighters. The plan is to bring the mind-sets and skill-sets back to our area and offer yoga classes for all our First Responders.
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<p>I began teaching yoga through two studios including Wild Grace Arts &amp; Yoga Loft in Olympia, WA after completing training in 2012. When I went to work at the WA State Department of Corrections in 2016, I quickly learned how staff at the Training Academy needed the support yoga can offer and provided a free weekly class for officers, staff, and instructors. Through Yoga Behind Bars training in 2017, I then offered class to men incarcerated at Washington Corrections Center for two years. Taking my practice to the next level, I want the training necessary to offer Yoga for First Responders.
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<p>For my day job, I work at a small non-profit, The Dispute Resolution Center for Thurston County, teaching conflict-resolution and communication skills. I am in my third year of graduate school in the University of Washington's Master's in Social Work  program and for the next year interning with the Lakewood Police Department. I volunteer with the Peer Support Program as a Lead Advisor and as a Crisis Negotiation Team member with the Thurston County Sheriff's Office. I am committed to the safety and wellness of our communities and believe yoga is a meaningful and supportive practice to get us there. For more about me, check out: <a href="https://www.humanresolve.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.humanresolve.org</a>
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<li>Room &amp; Board: $1552 (includes a stay at an Air BnB and food)
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<li>Flights to &amp; from Tennessee: $655
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<li>Taxis, tips, &amp; snacks: $118
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Oriana's Yoga for First Responders Training

<p>Micah is a 20-year old kind-hearted person with an affinity for making people laugh and bringing joy everywhere he goes. Each and every person who has had the pleasure of connecting with him describes him as the kindest, most loving, funny, joyful person they know.  The world around him is brightened by his presence.<br /><br />This beautiful soul needs our help now.<br /><br />Micah was born in a small village in Ethiopia and lost both his birth parents at a young age. He was adopted by a family in Georgia at the age of ten. His adopted family has been unsupportive of his transition so he left Georgia and has been living out of his car since. Micah has been working for food delivery services to make ends meet.
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<p>Micah was hospitalized due to severe depression one month ago and is currently recovering in a residential treatment program. Despite Micah's health insurance paying the majority of his hospital expenses, he will be left with a large hospital bill consisting of a minimum of $2,400 in co-pays. (He will receive the final bill once he is checked out of the residential program.)
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<p>Once Micah pays off his current medical debts, he will continue to face challenging rates for ongoing therapy and psychiatry. Any funds exceeding his co-pay will go towards long-term mental health support.
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<p>Any help you can offer would be greatly appreciated.  <br />And please share with others. <br />Thank you so much.
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Black Trans Youth Needs Help Paying Hospital Bills

On the night of Friday, August 17th, 2018, my father Javier Lomeli received a phone call that ‘La Bodeguita,’ his Mexican ‘carniceria’ of 25 years, had caught fire. The store, on the 500 block of East Haley St. in downtown Santa Barbara, is a fixture in the community and has always been involved giving to and supporting local charities, church groups, soccer teams, schools, and many others. In our time of need, we are reaching out to our community for support. <br /><br />Our family’s store suffered severe smoke and fire damage on the 17th, and while the building itself was spared, all of my father’s equipment, machinery, and perishable goods needed to run the business were lost. The building, which my father leases, is covered by insurance. Unfortunately, everything on the inside of the building is not covered by the insurance policy. We estimate our losses at close to $50,000 and humbly ask for your help in raising this amount so we can get the store up and running and our family back on its feet. The money we raise will be used for new equipment (refrigerators, meat grinders, slicers, and scales) as well as produce. <br /><br />My father is a hardworking man who built his business from the ground up and is extremely passionate towards what he does. He is a selfless, thoughtful, caring, and compassionate man who always puts others before him. In addition to the many charitable causes he’s involved himself in for the 40 years he has been building his business in Santa Barbara, he’s also worked closely with Santa Barbara favorites such as Lito’s, Mayo’s, Rose Cafe, Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, and many others, providing meat, food, and other supplies. <br /><br />Having your help in our time of need would mean the world to our family. We thank you for your generosity.

La bodeguita carniceria fire relief

A couple weeks ago Sunny accidentally stabbed herself in the wrist when trying to cut a rope free that had tangled around her tire. She cut through the radial artery, radial nerve and two tendons. Tough Stuff wilderness guide administered first aid on herself and was able to drive to the hospital before she passed out from blood loss.<br /><br />Sunny had surgery to reattach everything and will be having regular physical therapy soon to strengthen the tendons and reteach the nerves how to make her hand  work again so she can hold a kayak paddle and a drumstick.  PT is three sessions a week for a couple months.<br /><br />With no health insurance the medical bills are adding up and the physical therapy is needed NOW!  Sunny's Winter reserves (in Alaska they earn from May to September to live from October to April) have been sucked away and by the time she can guide an expedition or tend bar again the season will be long over.  This fund will ensure Sunny can get the PT so her hand will work again so she can work again and maybe stop up a leak or two in her budget so she doesn't sink. <br /><br />Sunny's Alaska friends are all aboard to help!  This link is to the Facebook post Support for Sunny announcing a benefit on Eclipse Evening:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1939279419675595/?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A%2222%22%2C%22feed_story_type%22%3A%2277%22%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22null%22%7D&amp;pnref=story.unseen-section" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.facebook.com/events/1939279419675595/?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A%2222%22%2C%22feed_story_type%22%3A%2277%22%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22null%22%7D&amp;pnref=story.unseen-section</a><br /><br />Please Like/Share/Post all over the world!<br /><br />"It is no shock that the kind and generous people of Seward are jumping at the opportunity to help out! Carri Fisher, Stacy and Kevin Lane have generously offered to host a benefit dinner at the Cookery, and will be putting out Tacos! Tyson and his crew will be putting on the music. Please come show Sunny that her Seward family is here to help!"

Sunny's Stab Wound

<strong>I received my kidney transplant September 28, 2016 because of my selfless friend willing to donate into the UCLA Paired Exchange Program. I was matched with a woman in Colorado who was donating so her brother could receive a transplant. Our chain helped 11 people get life saving Kidneys across 5 states.<br /><br /><br />I now have someone who is willing to donate a kidney, but she is not a match for me so we are both listed in the UCLA Paired Exchange Program. This program basically matches us with someone else who needs a kidney transplant who has a donor that is not a match for them. In order for this to work my donor needs to be a match for them and their donor needs to be a match for me. <br /><br />Our tissue and blood type has already brought a lot of matches but for whatever reason they have not made it to the final phase. <br /><br />I recently had to have minor surgery and a blood transfusion so after UCLA receives an updated blood sample (end of April) I will once again be listed as active in the Paired Exchange Program so find a donor match.<br /><br />Even though I have a donor, there are still 100,000+ people on the waitlist for a kidney.<br /><br />If you or someone you know is interested in being considered as a potetial donor, the first step is to read the donor information form to see what is considered when looking at potential donors. <br /><br />Living Donation Information<br /><a href="http://www.kidneyregistry.org/living_donors.php?cookie=1"><a href="http://www.kidneyregistry.org/living_donors.php?cookie=1" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">http://www.kidneyregistry.org/living_donors.php?cookie=1</a></a><br /><br />Kidney Health and Transplant Information <br />National Kidney Foundation<br /><a href="http://www.kidney.org">www.kidney.org</a><br /><br /></strong><br /><br /><strong><br />You can still help me and others by doing the following:<br /><br />1. Sharing my Campaign <br /><br />-Twitter: @Kidney4Ashley<br />-Facebook: www.facebook.com/Kidney4Ashley<br />-www.gofundme.com/Kidney4Ashley<br /><br />2. Registering as an organ donor <br /><a href="http://www.organdonor.gov/becomingdonor/"><a href="http://www.organdonor.gov/becomingdonor/" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">http://www.organdonor.gov/becomingdonor/</a></a><a href="http://www.organdonor.gov/becomingdonor/"><br /><br /></a>3. Consider being a Living Kidney Donor<br /></strong><a href="http://livingdonationcalifornia.org/"><br /></a><br /><strong>My health history:<br /></strong><br />I was diagnosed with Lupus and kidney failure when I was 11 years old. As a result, I was placed on kidney dialysis and had to endure 3 hour sessions of treatment 3 times a week . I went through junior high school having to leave school early two days a week to go to dialysis, coming home completely drained and still having to complete my homework etc. Since my kidney function showed no improvements after 2 years on dialysis, my mom made the brave decision to donate one of her kidneys to me in 1999. I didn't realize it at the time, but this was the most amazing gift anyone could ever give me. It allowed me to complete high school as a 'normal' teenager and continue my dream of becoming a teacher. After completing my undergrad at Santa Barbara City College and Univeristy of Santa Barbara at California, I recieved my Multiple Subject Teaching Credential and Masters in Education from Antioch University in Santa Barbara and soon began my work as a classroom teacher. I will also say that my mom is as healthy as ever today and doing great!<br /><br />I was able to teach for six years, but not without its struggles. Since Lupus is an autoimmune disorder and having a transplant and taking anti-rejection drugs makes you more likely to get sick, I was often not well. It made the daily routine of teaching more challenging, but I kept at it.<br /><br />In 2011 I contracted H1N1 (swine flu) and pneumonia. I was taken to the hospital for medical treatment and during this process my lung collapsed and my organs began to fail. I was placed in a medical induced coma and on dialysis to help keep me alive. After a month, I woke up from the coma and continued to receive treatment in the hospital. I had to learn how to walk, speak and even eat again as my muscle memory and strength was completely depleated. It was the most difficult thing I have ever been through. Whenever I am faced with struggles in my life, I remind myself that I am a fighter. If I can make it through that, there is nothing I can't accomplish.<br /><br />I am an extremely motivated individul and a fighter through and through. I try to be a very independent person and I sometimes hesitate to ask others for help, but I know that I can't do this on my own. I need the support of my family, friends, community and beyond to share my story and my need for a living kidney donor.<br /><br />So I ask you, please help me on this journey.<br /><br /><br /><strong>My Passion:<br /></strong><br /> I knew at an early age that I wanted to help others in my community. Towards the end of my high school education I had my mind set on becoming a teacher where I knew I could make a difference in people's lives. <br /><br />I was very fortunate to work six years as an educator both in Santa Barbara Unified School District and Goleta Union School District. I helped support student learning in grades 1st through 8th and I absolutely loved every minute of it. Through my teaching experience I discovered my passion for connecting with children and teaching them in a way that encouraged them to discover their own passions in life.<br /><br />Unfortuntately, in January of 2014 I had to make the extremely difficult decision to leave my classroom teaching position behind to focus more on my health. Continually getting sick, wasn't fair to myself, my students or the school staff. Since then, it has been my mission to find a career where I am making a difference in my community while still being able to take care of myself. I am determined to find a job that not only fuels my passion for helping others but truly makes a lasting impact on my community in Santa Barbara. <br /><br />I was fortunate enough to work for a couple of great businesses/organizations temporarily since I left the classroom and now really understand what it is I want in my life. I also met some amazingly supportive people while at those jobs, for which I am very grateful.<br /><br />As of February 27th 2015 I have been without a job, but with my current need for a kidney transplant, I am using my time to help spread the word of Living Kidney Donation to not only find myself a donor, but help others as well. There are far too many people waiting for kidney translants, and many deaths each day as a result of Chronic Kidney Disease.<br /><br />I have always said that my passion lies in education and teaching in the classroom. However, this experience has ignited a different kind of passion in me. I am determined to help educate people about chronic kidney disease and living kidney donation. #outliveyourself

Kidney 4 Ashley

Do you remember an experience in elementary school? An experience that correlated your learning with your passions? <br><br>As a second grade teacher, I LOVE seeing eyes light up as my students get excited about material we are studying. At Adelante Charter School, a  small Two Way Immersion Program located in Santa Barbara, California, my students learn in  two languages, English and Spanish. <br><br>We have an amazing opportunity to continue to engage our second grade students in their learning! In our FOSS unit of Balance and Motion that we conducted this fall students learned about the forces of motion. <br><br>Currently in our Writers Workshop series we are learning how to use the information that we already know about the world around us  to create research projects that answers questions we pose as a class.<br><br>Legoland California offers the perfect synergy between learning and excitement. Legoland California offers educational classes that will provide students with the opportunity to use the information they have learned about forces and motion, alongside what they are currently learning about writing! We are hoping to take our 36 brilliant students on a field trip that will open their minds, create excitement in their learning, and mostly provide s fun educational experience that may shape the rest of their lives!!!<br><br>The cost of this Fieldtrip includes admission fees, chaperone fees, and travel costs.<br><br>Thank you for making this possible!!!<br><br>

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