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 <strong>A Fresh Start for My Family ☀️ </strong>
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 As a single mom of three, I’ve learned to appreciate the opportunities that come along to create something better for my children. Right now, I have a beautiful opportunity to move into a new home and give my three children a fresh start while staying local and close to the people and support systems we know and love.
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 I’m keeping the exact location private for our family’s privacy, but this opportunity means so much to us.
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 I’ve also reached out to the Salvation Army, General Assistance, Tedford Housing, and other local organizations to explore assistance with the upfront security deposit and moving costs. Unfortunately, I haven’t met the eligibility criteria for deposit assistance through the resources I’ve contacted. I’m continuing to do everything I can on my own, but I could use a little help bridging the gap.
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 I’m asking for help because I want to get ahead before I fall behind—to give my children a home where we can settle in, breathe a little easier, and begin building more stability together.
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 <strong> Our Goal: $2,800</strong>
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 My goal is to raise $2,800 in community support, alongside the $500 I’m contributing from my own savings. Together, that will give us $3,300 to put toward making this move possible and getting our family settled.
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 <strong>Here’s what the funds will help cover:</strong>
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 <strong> $1,610 — Security deposit and move-in costs</strong>
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 <strong>️ ️ $425.75 — Household essentials</strong>
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 Priced through Amazon, including shipping. This covers a twin bed frame and mattress, fresh bedding for all three kiddos, child-safety supplies such as outlet covers and cabinet locks, and replacement kitchen appliances recommended by our exterminator, including an air fryer, microwave, toaster, and ice maker.
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 A 5×5 unit at Extra Space Storage for sentimental belongings, including taxes, fees, and the lock.
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 Closing out our existing electricity balance, since utilities are included in the new home.
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 <strong> Remaining funds ($75–$175, depending on the amount raised):</strong> To help cover GoFundMe processing fees, any unexpected moving expenses, and extra necessities for the kids as we settle into our new home.
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 I know everyone has their own challenges, so I don’t take asking for help lightly. I’m contributing my own savings, arranging affordable moving transportation, and reaching out to every resource I can to make this opportunity work for my family.
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 Any donation, share, or kind thought for our family means more than you know. Whether you’re able to give a little, share our story, or simply send some encouragement, every bit of support helps bring us closer to this fresh start.
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 I’m simply trying to take the opportunity in front of us and give my children a little more stability and a place where we can truly feel settled.
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 <strong>Sometimes getting ahead just takes a little help getting over that first hurdle. Thank you for being part of our fresh start. </strong>
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A Fresh Start for My Family of Four

My house is literally falling apart. It started with a roof leak through the kitchen ceiling, and I thought it was just a roof issue. But after a roofer inspected it, I learned the real problem was rotting siding—the siding was pulling away, and it was junk to begin with. I contacted a siding company, and they confirmed that all of it needs to be ripped off, with other rotted areas replaced and all new siding installed. When they came out to do an estimate, they used a drone and discovered that the roof also needs to be replaced. There’s moss growing, missing shingles, flashing issues around the chimney, and more. On top of all that, my deck is falling apart—the boards are splintering and lifting, exposing nails, which is dangerous. The cost for all these repairs is overwhelming, especially as a low-income household living on minimal monthly SSI. Years ago, a plumber told me I needed about $15,000 to replace the plumbing, and that didn’t include the cost of a contractor to open up and repair the walls for access. If it weren’t for running my wildlife rescue out of this house, I’d try to sell it and get out from under the burden, but I’m not ready to give up on rescuing wildlife yet. I run Misfits Rehab, and for nearly 25 years, I’ve cared for all kinds of Maine wildlife—from mice and bats to porcupines, opossums, and beavers. Pretty much anything native to Maine that’s smaller than a deer has found a safe haven here. This house is not just my home; it’s the heart of Misfits Rehab and the animals that depend on me. I’m asking for help from the community to save my home and keep my wildlife rescue going. I can’t do it alone, and your support means everything to me and the animals I care for. Please help me overcome these urgent repairs so I can continue to give Maine’s wildlife a second chance.

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<div>If you’ve frequented the Richmond, Maine area you’ve probably met Bree around town. She worked for 6 years as a cashier at Exit 43 and is now employed at Charleen’s in Richmond. You may also know her if you went to Morse High in the 2000ish era. She’s just a tiny little thing, maybe 5 feet tall. She’s full of spunk and usually has a cute little mischievous side smile and a quick-witted joke. Her forearms are a little shorter (and if you look closely, are covered in surgical scars). 
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<div>Bree’s been out of work since January and needs urgent surgery on her hand at a specialist in Florida. She has household and medical bills piling up and has been posting recently looking for odd jobs to make extra cash to help make this affordable. Bree is a proud, independent woman. Taking “hand outs” is not what she wants to do, but I talked her into trying this because I know so many people love her and want to support her and I’ve seen this platform make miracles happen! ❤️
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<div>I met Bree when I was a freshmen at Morse High School in Bath, Maine. She was just a tad older than me and was friends with my friend Jenn, so we would hang around each other in the mornings before class in “the pit.”  She was quiet in that intimidating way yet very blunt when she had something to say.   A very no-bullshit kinda girl. It seemed to me like she had a very big wall up, built brick-by-brick by cruel, ignorant kids saying dumb, hurtful things—mostly kids that just didn’t fully understand the impact of their words yet, but probably a few who did. (If you were one of them now’s your time to make amend$).
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<div>I was determined to get on the other side of that wall she put up.
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<div>Breann was born with a rare congenital disorder called Thrombocytopenia-Absent Radius (TAR Syndrome), characterized by the bilateral absence of the radius bones in the forearms and low platelet counts.
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<div>Due to this disorder Bree spent much of her childhood in and out of hospitals being the subject of research studies and having surgeries (30+) with around 10 in her adult life. Bree had an amazing pediatric hand doctor in Maine but as the years progressed and she became an adult, Boston became the next hot spot for countless surgeries on her arms and hands. These surgeries only made things WORSE. Bree found herself with a finger that doesn’t move and a retired hand doctor.
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<div>Some have asked why not a Doc in Maine? Here’s just one example: Bree had to have a nerve test done for pre-op. She went to our local hospital, and the tech took one look at her and said, “No, I can’t do this. Your anatomy is different. I wouldn’t know where to begin.” Post-op, she goes to have an x-ray, and on good ‘ol MyChart, and I’m quoting here, “There appears to be a congenital deformity of the forearm with a foreshortened radius and a possible absent ulna.” Um, what? Try again; you have it backward. It is called ABSENT RADIUS, after all. So, long story short, Breann NEEDS to be seen by a specialist for this (this specialist is in Florida), and if you love her like I do, you’ll chip in to make sure that happens.
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<div>NO AMOUNT IS TOO SMALL!! Spare your morning cup of coffee and make one at home. $5 x 50 = $250.00. If we all chip in, we can help make this happen. If you can’t donate, maybe just share this?
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<div>Bree’s sister, Jessica, started the hunt for a doctor who specialized in rare conditions And found Paley Institute. A hospital in Florida that specializes in TAR syndrome and limb lengthening. They not only KNOW what her condition is but see it on a regular basis.
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<div>In January 2026, Bree finally underwent surgery to fix her finger that no longer worked at all and the excruciating pain in her wrists. Everything went well. Jess went down with Bree for support, and they stayed in Florida for just over a week with pre-op and post-op appointments. They had planned and saved for this trip for a year and made the best of it while they were there.
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<div>Breann is now a month and a half post-surgery, and she isn’t healing right. If her finger is out of the brace, it gets dark, making her unable to use it. Her doctor suggested a bone graft and said that while it wasn’t an “emergency,”<strong> it needs to be done before mid-April</strong>. So they will once again need to travel down to Florida for 10 days. Something completely unexpected and she is unprepared for this time around. Bree has Medicare but these surgeries have still put her thousands of dollars in debt. Not only that but she isn’t able to really work right now, she’s trying to because she has no other choice. 
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<div>This is where you and I come in! You can help her make this a stress free and even maybe somewhat relaxing experience. Just hit that donate now button! ❤️
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<div>If you’re still reading this far. Back to high school. Obviously in the first few months, I was able to jump that wall she had built and Bree and I did in fact become the best of friends. Bree drove a jacked-up GMC Jimmy; she’d pick me up in that beast, and it was the best. We’d blast a lot of Tupac back then, such badasses. Behind the wheel of that big vehicle, she had a different light about her. I have some wonderful memories with her in my teen days. I also have one horrible one that lingers to this day. We were hanging in “the pit.” If you know Bath or Morse, you know what the pit is. It’s essentially a big hole with concrete bleachers all around and a metal guardrail that goes around the entire thing. Bree was sitting on that guardrail, like any of us would and did every day. Only this time, she lost her balance and slipped backward. I think due to her disability, she was unable to grab the bars to save herself. We all watched in horror as she fell backward about 10 feet and landed on her head/neck on the hard basketball court floor inside the pit. The paramedics came and assessed her, put her on a gurney, and then had to lift her out of the pit (there are no stairs down to the basketball court, or at least none the paramedics could use), and back to the hospital she went for probably the thousandth time in her life. By this time, hundreds of students had gathered and were watching everything. I heard some students saying some very unkind things about her appearance, the cruel nicknames we had all heard before—WHILE SHE'S BEING CARRIED OUT ON A GURNEY!! I may have landed myself in the principal's office that day. After the fall she was ‘ok’ but in a neck brace for a long time and I’m sure a lot of pain. Absolutely no fun.
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<div>So ya, she’s been through it ALL, for far too many years!  Again, please.. if you haven’t yet. Hit that<strong> Donate Now</strong> button!
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<div>They also both have Venmo: (@Jessica-Mailly or @Bree-Hale-1), and we would be incredibly appreciative of your help.
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<div>Words from Bree’s sister Jess: “We will find a way to pay it forward when we can. Helping my sister retain as much independence as possible for as long as possible is important to me, and giving me the gift to ease the burden on her right now means more than I think anyone realizes. ❤️ We appreciate you all and thank you for showing the love and support you have.”
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<div>Please, PLEASE if you haven’t yet, for the love of GOD , hit the <strong>DONATE NOW</strong> button! ❤️
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<div>”Let’s change the way we eat, let’s change the way we live and let’s change the way we treat eachother” -Tupac
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Help Bree get URGENT out of state surgery!

<div>This is Diablo. The love of my life. He came into our lives in March of 2019. At 8 weeks old he was such was a shy little guy full of love, energy and so much more than we couple have imagined. He has grown into a big boy with a a whole lot of love to share with everyone he meets. Diablo is a beautiful boy with a passion for life and love. Diablo recently became ill and will require treatments as we go through the process. Don and I are reaching out with the hopes of tackling his illness and following through with the best possible care for our boy. He deserves our best efforts and commitment to his well being that we can offer him. So here we are, reaching out and praying for guidance and support to do all we can. Thank you so very much for all the words of support and encouragement. THANK YOU SO MUCH 

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<div>Love, Karen, Don and our baby boy Diablo ❤️

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