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<div>In Loving Memory of Nolan Xavier Wells
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<div>Our hearts are broken beyond words.
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<div>Nolan Xavier Wells was a beloved son, grandson, brother, friend and teammate whose life touched so many people. His smile, kind heart, and love for others left a lasting impact on everyone who knew him.
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<div>After an extensive search involving countless volunteers from the United Cajun Navy, first responders, local law enforcement, the United States Coast Guard, and organizations from across the region , our worst fears became reality.
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<div>While no words can ease the pain of this unimaginable loss, we are deeply grateful for every person who searched, prayed, shared his story, and stood beside our family during these difficult days.
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<div>As we begin the painful journey of laying Nolan to rest, we are asking for help to ease the financial burden placed on our family. Funds raised will be used for funeral and memorial expenses, celebration of life services, and any additional costs associated with honoring Nolan's memory. We will also use these funds to investigate what happened to Nolan and how he died, to pursue legal and just consequences for Nolan's death, and to fight for transparency and justice in our pursuit of the truth. Any remaining funds will help us cover expenses while we take time away from work to grieve and navigate this painful loss, as well as treat and manage the mental and emotional anguish associated with Nolan's disappearance, his death, and all the unanswered questions surrounding his death.
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<div>If you are unable to donate, we ask that you continue to pray for our family and share this fundraiser. Your kindness, compassion, and support mean more than words can express. All money raised goes directly to the family.
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<div>Thank you for standing with us, for loving Nolan, and for helping us honor a life that ended far too soon.
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<div>Forever loved. Forever remembered. Never Forgotten.
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In Loving Memory of Nolan Xavier Wells

<div>I'm Neida, and I just graduated from the University of Edinburgh with a Master of Science in history. I wrote my dissertation on the illegal slave trade between Mozambique and Brazil, a connection that hasn't been studied or written about as widely as it should be.
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<div>My student visa was set to expire before my own graduation ceremony, and this community stepped in to help me secure a Graduate visa in time. I walked across the stage on July 1 because of the people who gave here. Thank you.
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<div>Now I'm turning to what that visa made possible: staying in the UK to keep building toward a PhD in this field.
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<div>The sources I need most are close at hand: the National Archives in London and the National Library of Scotland in Edinburgh both hold material central to this research. But the fuller story lives further afield, in the archives of Lisbon and Maputo, where the primary sources at the heart of this project are waiting to be found. Getting there entails booking flights, archival access and time on the ground. This is the next real barrier between me and a completed PhD application backed by original research.
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<div>This fundraiser now goes toward:
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<div>Any amount helps move this work forward. And if you can't give, sharing this fundraiser matters just as much — most of the support I've received so far has come through someone else's share, reaching people I never could have reached on my own.
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<div>Thank you for being part of a history that's finally getting told.
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<div>### A note on this fundraiser's history
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<div>This fundraiser started in 2024 to help me get to the UK for grad school. Thanks to everyone who gave then, I made it here and finished my degree. In June 2026, I hit a new hurdle — my visa was set to expire before my graduation ceremony — and this community helped me clear it. I've since walked across that stage.
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<div>I've updated the story above to reflect where I am now. I’m no longer fighting to stay, but working to keep going, toward a PhD. The original fundraiser text is preserved below in full, so you can see the whole arc of this, whether you've been here since day one or you're just finding it now.
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<div>Hello, my name is Neida Mbuia Joao and I am soon to be matriculating at the prestigious University of Edinburgh to further my education. I intend to study the history of slavery, drawing a novel connection between the illegal slave trade in Mozambique and Brazil. I am seeking support in order to pay for some of the costs that come along with attending a graduate program abroad.
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<div>Donations made above the goal amount will be used on day-to-day expenses (like feeding myself) while working on my graduate degree.
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<div>Any amount that you are able to donate will be endlessly appreciated. If you're unable to contribute, sharing this with friends and family will go very far in helping support me as well. Thank you for taking the time to read this!
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Support Neida Teresa's Research on the History of Slavery

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<div>En République Démocratique du Congo, depuis plus de 600 jours, des rebelles ont pris le contrôle de l'est du pays et des milliers de familles se retrouvent sur les routes et dans des camps de déplacés, sans eau, sans nourriture, sans toit, sans soin.
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<div>Au Nord Kivu, Goma Actif mobilise des bénévoles de la capitale pour apporter ce dont ces familles ont le plus besoin (à boire, à manger, de quoi se faire un abris et se soigner) mais aussi des moments de joie et de création, des moments de partage et de solidarité.
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<div>Goma Actif prouve tous les jours que la solidarité entre les congolais est énorme. C'est une initiative citoyenne indépendante, non-lucrative, apolitique et areligieuse. Un cadre d’action pour les jeunes acteurs du changement qui s’engagent à agir ensemble au service de leurs frères et sœurs dans le besoin.
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<div>Mais le besoin s'accentue, l'insécurité augmente. En 6 jours (du 2 au 6 février 2024), ce sont plus de 42 milles personnes qui ont fuit la guerre dans les territoires du Masisi (Nord Kivu). Nous sommes révoltés et ne pouvons faire qu'une chose: mobiliser les ressources que nous avons pour soulager, un tant soit peu, ceux et celles que Goma Actif pourront aider.
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<div><em>Transfert des fonds, pour information et transparence: Anne-Laure Van der Wielen et Michael Bauma, bénévoles de Goma Actif vivant en Belgique, récupèreront les dons sur un compte belge (autorisé par GoFundMe). La récolte sera ensuite transférée sur le compte de l'ASBL Fonds Ngangi, association de droit belge, ce qui permettra d'augmenter le montant via une déduction fiscale. Le Fonds Ngangi se chargera d'envoyer les fonds aux Congo, directement sur le compte de Goma Actif (nommé Uhuru Knowledge Center).</em>
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<div>Every day, Goma Actif proves that solidarity among Congolese is enormous. Goma Actif is an independent, non-profit, non-political and non-religious citizens' initiative. A framework of young actors of change, committed to acting together to support their brothers and sisters in need.
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<div>But the need is growing, the insecurity is increasing. In 6 days (February 2 to 6, 2024), over 42,000 people fled the war in the Masisi territories (North Kivu). We are outraged and can only do one thing: mobilize the resources we have to provide some relief to those whom Goma Actif can help.
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<div><em style="font-family:inherit;font-size:1rem;color:inherit;">Transfer of funds, for information and transparency: Anne-Laure Van der Wielen and Michael Bauma, Goma Actif volunteers living in Belgium, will collect donations through a Belgian account (authorised by GoFundMe). The funds will then be transferred to the account of the ASBL Fonds Ngangi, an association governed by Belgian law, which will allow the amount to be increased via a tax deduction. Fonds Ngangi will send the funds to the Congo, directly to Goma Actif account (named Uhuru Knowledge Center).</em>
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SOS Congo (déplacés du Kivu)

<div>Please support the widow and family of Renee Good as they grapple with the devastating loss of their wife and mother.
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<div>Renee was pure sunshine, pure love. She will be desperately missed.
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Support for Renee Good’s Widow and Family

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<div>Nadas daily life is filled with fear, hardship, and uncertainty. For weeks, they’ve had almost nothing: no clean water, barely any food, no electricity – and no relief in sight.
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<div>Nada fights every day to keep her family alive. What was once a home is now just a broken shelter – with nothing but hope for a better tomorrow.
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<div>But together, we can help.
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<div>Your donation will provide Nada and her family with food, clean water, hygiene supplies, and essential medicine. Every euro, every dollar, every act of kindness makes a real difference.
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<div>Donate now and give hope.
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<div>For Nada. For humanity. For life.
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