<div>I am the founder and CEO of Approach International Student Center, where I have had the privilege of hiring Reinaldo Thomé, who has faithfully served our school for the past nine years, overseeing the care, cleaning, and organization of our facilities. During these years, I have witnessed firsthand his extraordinary heart for serving others. From his very first day at Approach, Rei has quietly become much more than a janitor. As he walked the halls of our school, he prayed with students in their darkest moments, counseled families through crises, visited people in hospitals, and shared the hope of Christ with anyone in need. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Rei went far beyond his responsibilities. He visited the homes of many of our students to check on their well-being, offered practical help, and spent countless hours caring for people struggling with depression and loneliness. Before coming to the United States, Rei served as a pastor in Brazil, traveling throughout the country to plant Christian churches. Recently, he answered God's call to begin a Portuguese-speaking church in Marlborough, Massachusetts, through his nonprofit ministry. This fundraiser is my personal way of honoring Rei on his birthday and inviting everyone whose life he has touched to help make it possible for him to dedicate himself full-time to the ministry that has already transformed so many lives. Today, I invite you to join me in blessing Rei and his family as they begin this new chapter of serving others, and to encourage you, I will personally match every donation, dollar for dollar, up to $20,000.
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<div>Sou fundadora e CEO da Approach International Student Center, onde tive o privilégio de contratar Reinaldo Thomé, que há nove anos serve fielmente nossa escola, cuidando da manutenção, limpeza e organização de nossas instalações.
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<div>Ao longo desses anos, testemunhei de perto seu extraordinário coração para servir ao próximo. Desde o seu primeiro dia na Approach, Rei se tornou muito mais do que um zelador. Enquanto caminhava pelos corredores da escola, orava com estudantes em seus momentos mais difíceis, aconselhava famílias em meio a crises, visitava pessoas em hospitais e compartilhava a esperança de Cristo com todos que precisavam de apoio.
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<div>Durante a pandemia da COVID-19, Rei foi muito além de suas responsabilidades. Visitou a casa de muitos de nossos alunos para verificar como estavam, ofereceu ajuda prática e dedicou inúmeras horas do seu próprio tempo cuidando de pessoas que enfrentavam depressão e solidão. Antes de vir para os Estados Unidos, Rei serviu como pastor no Brasil, viajando por todo o país para plantar igrejas cristãs. Recentemente, atendeu ao chamado de Deus para iniciar uma igreja de língua portuguesa em Marlborough, Massachusetts, por meio de sua organização sem fins lucrativos.
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<div>Esta campanha é minha forma pessoal de homenagear o Rei em seu aniversário e de convidar todos aqueles cujas vidas foram impactadas por ele a ajudá-lo a dedicar-se integralmente ao ministério que já transformou tantas vidas.
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<div>Hoje, convido você a se juntar a mim para abençoar o Rei e sua família neste novo capítulo de suas vidas dedicado a servir ao próximo. E, para incentivar ainda mais essa missão, farei uma doação equivalente a cada contribuição recebida, dólar por dólar, até o limite de US$ 20.000.
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<div>Soy la fundadora y directora ejecutiva de Approach International Student Center, donde tuve el privilegio de contratar a Reinaldo Thomé, quien ha servido fielmente a nuestra escuela durante los últimos nueve años, supervisando el cuidado, la limpieza y la organización de nuestras instalaciones.
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<div>Durante todos estos años, he sido testigo de primera mano de su extraordinario corazón para servir a los demás. Desde su primer día en Approach, Rei se convirtió en mucho más que un conserje. Mientras recorría los pasillos de nuestra escuela, oraba con estudiantes en sus momentos más difíciles, acompañaba a familias en medio de crisis, visitaba a personas en hospitales y compartía la esperanza de Cristo con todo aquel que necesitaba apoyo.
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<div>Durante la pandemia de COVID-19, Rei fue mucho más allá de sus responsabilidades. Visitó los hogares de muchos de nuestros estudiantes para asegurarse de que estuvieran bien, ofreció ayuda práctica y dedicó incontables horas de su propio tiempo a cuidar de personas que luchaban contra la depresión y la soledad. Antes de llegar a los Estados Unidos, Rei sirvió como pastor en Brasil, recorriendo el país para plantar iglesias cristianas. Recientemente, respondió al llamado de Dios para iniciar una iglesia de habla portuguesa en Marlborough, Massachusetts, a través de su organización sin fines de lucro.
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<div>Esta campaña es mi manera personal de honrar a Rei en su cumpleaños e invitar a todas las personas cuyas vidas han sido impactadas por él a ayudarlo a dedicarse de tiempo completo al ministerio que ya ha transformado tantas vidas.
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<div>Hoy los invito a unirse a mí para bendecir a Rei y a su familia mientras comienzan este nuevo capítulo de sus vidas al servicio de los demás. Y, para animarlos a formar parte de esta misión, igualaré personalmente cada donación, dólar por dólar, hasta un máximo de USD 20,000.
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<div>Help Me Ride to the 2028 Olympics – A 50-Year-Old Underdog's Dream - we already have $150,000 out of $350,000!!!!
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<div>FIND OUT MORE AT jessica2028Olympics.com
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<div>Hi, I'm Jessica and I’m chasing a dream that once felt impossible: to compete in the 2028 Olympic Games in Eventing—as a 50-year-old underdog representing Luxembourg, with my biggest cheerleader being my 15-year-old daughter, Gia :)
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<div>She is the reason I’m back competing. A few years back she started in the hunter/jumper and now moved over with me 3 years ago into the eventing world, which is the triathlon of equine sports. This Olympic journey isn’t just mine—it’s ours. I want to show her, through action, that anything is possible if you’re willing to work for it.
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<div>Here’s the truth: I took a hiatus of over 20 years from competing. For two decades, I wasn’t jumping at all. Life took me in other directions, and I never thought I’d return to this sport—let alone with a goal as bold as the Olympics. But just three years ago, I got back in the show ring and all my previous training came back quickly.
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<div>1. The horse I need to make this dream a reality is already an Olympian, having competed in the last Games. I tried it in the UK a few weeks back and he is a perfect match!!
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<div>2. My trainers—some of the best in the sport—believe in me and are convinced that with this horse, I can achieve this.
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<div>3. And in a twist that gave me goosebumps… this horse is of Luxembourgish breed—just like me. With 500k inhabitants, meeting a horse from there is almost impossible, even more the perfect match. Does that not seem like a big sign?
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<div>4. And as if that weren’t enough? The 2028 Olympics will take place just 35 minutes from my home. The stars are aligning—the only missing piece is your support.
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<div>This isn’t just about competing. It’s about proving that it’s never too late. That you’re never too old, too far gone, or too much of an underdog to go after your dream. That with discipline, heart, and belief, anything is possible.
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<div>The cost of purchasing this once-in-a-lifetime horse is significant, and that’s why I’m reaching out. Your support—whether big or small—means everything. It’s not just a donation. It’s a vote of belief. In comebacks. In second chances. In going for it—no matter your age.
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<div>Hi, my name is Shelley Taylor.  I am a friend of Adam Dunnicliffe.  Adam's daughter, Peyton, has been in the Radys Children's Hospital in San Diego for over two weeks with a very rare stomach disorder along the lines of SMA. The doctors are stumped and can't seem to diagnose exactly what this rare disorder is and cannot prescribe a healthy solution yet.  Poor Peyton has not been able to eat solid food and has lost a great deal of weight, surviving on just IV's.  She's in a great deal of discomfort.
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<div>Peyton is a Senior at Vista Murrieta High School and she is missing her all important senior year.
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<div>Hi, my name is Lily and I am fundraising for Ricardo Mendoza who is my friend and a valuable member of our horse community and was the victim of a senseless shooting at the Sacramento International World Cup Week horse show at the Murieta Equestrian Center in Rancho Murieta, CA. He is undergoing extensive medical treatment for his injuries and has had multiple surgeries to deal with gunshot wounds to his face and neck. As his brother, Victor Jr., said, “It is a “sueño malo” - a bad dream. Ricardo turned 21 the week before the shooting, is married and expecting his first child in January. What happened to Ricardo is a catastrophic set-back and the funds raised will help with his recovery, specifically with re-hab for his injuries. I will be transfering all the funds to him for this purpose. Please donate what you would like to contribute and I will make sure he gets it. Thank you. ♥️
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Help Ricardo Get Back on His Feet #ayudaricardo

<div>**Update: as of December 20th, Animal Control, Sheriffs along with a local rescue have begun to seize the horses off of Lisa Dunckley’s property. There are horses at multiple locations but this location appears to house many that are in the worst condition.
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<div>Kelly Gage has spearheaded much of the legal process. In 2019, the co-ownership partnership Lisa entered into with Kelly was severed, Lisa committed civil theft, removing Alberich and Joyride, in order to avoid liens and amounts past due. Kelly has been working through the Lexington, Kentucky court system to get past due amounts paid. This has been an ongoing lawsuit with active liens on both stallions. In 2021, Lisa then attempted to declare bankruptcy in order to avoid paying her creditors (in excess of $500k).
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<div>Modesto Animal Control, the Sheriff and the District Attorney are actively involved and the case is currently developing with the plan to actively pursue criminal charges against Lisa in addition to the civil case- if anyone has sold a horse to Lisa Dunckley or has leased a horse to her, please contact us or through the survey or  link below so we can begin to log microchips, brands, tattoos, and identifying features/markings/scars in order to get these horses back to their rightful owners or ensure you are given first right at purchasing the horse back should they end up seized and sold/rescued out.
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<div>Your support and cooperation is greatly appreciated. We will provide regular updates on this page.<br /><br />Dunckleyabusecase at gmail dot com <br /><br /><img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/62097167_1640041127481719_r.jpeg" alt="62097167_1640041127481719_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" /><img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/62097167_1640041153894741_r.jpeg" alt="62097167_1640041153894741_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" /><img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/62097167_1640041174329125_r.jpeg" alt="62097167_1640041174329125_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" />
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Hoarding Case - Seizure & Care of 60-80 Horses

For 895 blessed, stressful, miraculous, heartbreaking, joyous, blood-curdling, exquisite up-and-down days, our sweet baby Elliot called the hospital "home." So did Bryan and I, taking turns caring for Violet and August, rotating from home to hospital until the lines forever blurred. <br /><br />During those near-900 days, the focus was effortlessly clear: Get Elliot healthy and home... for good. <br /><br />On August 2, that's just what we did. Our smiling, happy 2 year old toddler had his first taste of normalcy here, with his brother and sister! We laughed, played and sent prayers of gratitude to God for the opportunity to, finally, live as a family. <br /><br />Our joy was short lived. After 68 love-filled days, Elliot left us for the warm embrace of our Savior. He is no longer struggling for each breath, no longer dependent on a machine to live. We know that he is at peace, but here on earth our hearts are broken and our family is devastated. Our greatest fear has come to fruition and our strength waivers as we rock with grief. We are comforted by the memory of his smile and we try to embody the strength and will he so sweetly displayed every day as he bravely battled against odds no child should ever have to face - but it is so, so hard.<br /><br />We now must be strong for our surviving children - and ask for help, though it is not in our nature. During the 2.5 years of Elliot's life, many things were put on hold. Work and finances take a backseat when you aren't sure your baby will survive the night. Final medical bills, funeral costs and more are gathering - and we also hope to be able to honor Elliot's memory in a way that helps others dealing with the same heartbreak. <br /><br />We are asking for help from our community so that we can "put our pieces back together" and begin to move forward without our beloved boy, comforted by the knowledge that we will one day be together again. <br /><br /><br />Thank you for your love, prayers and support, <br /><br />Bryan, Sara, Violet, and August Newcomb <br /><br /><br /><img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/31848032_1533265797626588_r.jpeg" alt="31848032_1533265797626588_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" /><img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/31848032_1533265836882366_r.jpeg" alt="31848032_1533265836882366_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" />

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Hi All, <br /><br />I can't thank you enough for your support and words of encouragement my Friends. I wish I had better news to share with you as you know how much I love to share joy everywhere I go. This past Tuesday March 15th I went to my post-op control and the doctor is advising me to start an aggressive chemotherapy because one of the tumors they found Is cancerous, final diagnostic Ovarian Cancer Stage IV. <br /><br />The big "C'" is here and now I have to start my fight. Unfortunately for the world, chemotherapy is a brutal treatment that many people have to suffer with low expectations of recovering because instead of building up the immune system, chemo destroys and weaken good cells, those needed to reverse and cure the disease.<br /><br />I deeply and profoundly respect those who decide to do chemo and have seen success with their treatments. I have been searching for information about the consequences of going through Chemotherapy and how would affect my life and the life of those surround me, and I would rather be part of the statistics of people who have been cured with alternatives methods. It may sound crazy but I think I would have more chances of surviving and get well if I focus in rebuilding my immune system.<br /><br />The alternative route is also a challenging one because you have to change your diet, your way of thinking, the way you manage stress. Will it work? I have faith it will and there has been many cases where it worked.<br /><br />I know my cure could be inspiration for others to also look for healing methods without the struggles of a procedure such as chemo that could cause more damage than good.<br /><br />Unfortunately, these alternative methods are not covered by insurance, every treatment goes out-of-pocket and they are extremely expensive to be able start right away. <br /><br />John and I need your help, I am starting this Gofundme to help us raise the money that I would need to complete an 8 week program with a center in Tampa, FL which offers the less expensive treatment among the ones I been searching for. The center is called Utopia Wellness you can check their information at www.utopiawellness .com They offer a complete program to help you rebuild your immune system, including IV treatments, chelation with ozone, magnetic oxygen therapy, radio frequency, diagnostic testing, etc, etc.<br /><br />Stage IV Cancers have to be treated holistically in order to be healed. I should start this treatment the sooner the better but understand it may take time to raise this money. Please help me if you can. I would be grateful to you forever. Donations start from $1 and up, there is no right or wrong, every penny counts.<br /><br />We understand that everyone has their own issues to attend so please don't worry if you can't make a donation at this time, just please share the information with whom could help, and/or pray so we can find the money through other ways. <br /><br />If you have any other ideas as of how to raise this money, please send them to me.<br /><br />I want to continue spreading joy and happiness to those around me for the rest of my days on earth, but I want to do it from my happy and strong self.

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<strong>We are changing the conversation about education!<br /><br />Leonardo School</strong> is a <strong>next-generation school</strong> for grades 6-12 in west Los Angeles that provides <strong>relevant educational opportunities</strong> for <strong>today's students</strong>, families, and society. <br /><br />* Everything in our curriculum is relevant to the world our kids live in. <br />* Our classroom extends beyond our schoolhouse to local and global communities.<br />* Our students learn by engaging in real-life projects with community partners.<br />* Our students gain knowledge and skills that are meaningful to their personal path toward making a difference in the world.<br />* We are committed to providing financial aid to ensure a socioeconomically diverse student body<br /><br />We will open our doors in September of 2017; and we are seeking funds immediately <br /><br />* to offer these opportunities to families who would not otherwise be able to afford them<br />* to provide spaces, materials, and transportation for our initial students <br /><br />We have a team of educators, psychologists, social entrepreneurs, students and parents developing a program that will be a model for other schools.<br /><br />But we need your help, too! Please help turn this important venture for the next generation into a reality. Help us change the way we think about schools and what they can be!<br /><br />Learn more at <a href="https://leonardoschool.org" target="_blank">leonardoschool.org</a>, and join our team!

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My name is Graziela and <strong>I need your help.</strong><br /><br />As a dog and animal lover I was shocked to hear of an animal hoarding situation occurring only a few miles from my home in the town of Glencoe, IL. <br /><br /><img class="not-resizable" src="https://2dbdd5116ffa30a49aa8-c03f075f8191fb4e60e74b907071aee8.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/4586930_1431702231.3028_funddescription.jpg" alt="" width="100%" /><br />The Glencoe Police Department was called to the home after a doctor, who had been performing a welfare check on the homeowner,  discovered about 30 dogs living in filth on the premises.<br /><br /><img class="not-resizable" src="https://2dbdd5116ffa30a49aa8-c03f075f8191fb4e60e74b907071aee8.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/4586930_1431702176.7137_funddescription.jpg" alt="" width="100%" /><br />The Glencoe Police called in the help of Kelly Moyer, founder of <a href="http://www.tailsofhope.org/" target="_blank">Tails of Hope Adoption Center</a> in Highland Park, IL, to rescue these dogs. Since the initial discovery, a total of 40+ dogs have been found. <br /><br /><img class="not-resizable" src="https://2dbdd5116ffa30a49aa8-c03f075f8191fb4e60e74b907071aee8.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/4586930_1431710793.8865_funddescription.jpg" alt="" width="100%" /><br />These dogs are now under the excellent care of the dedicated staff at <a href="http://glencoeanimalhospital.vetstreet.com/" target="_blank">Glencoe Animal Hospital</a> and Tails of Hope. <br /><br /><img class="not-resizable" src="https://2dbdd5116ffa30a49aa8-c03f075f8191fb4e60e74b907071aee8.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/4586930_1431711118.2357_funddescription.jpg" alt="" width="100%" /><br />I have created this campaign in order to raise the funds needed to cover the cost of these poor dog's immediate medical bills and care. <br /><br /><strong>I need your help to do this. Please share this campaign with your friends and family and together we can provide the support needed to find these dogs a home. Your donation gets these dogs one step closer to being able to feel something they have never felt before, love.</strong><br /><br />Foster homes are needed! Please contact Kelly Moyer at <a href="mailto:[email redacted]">[email redacted]</a> or [phone redacted] to learn more information.<br /><br /><br />I can't thank you enough for reading this post. It means everything to these dogs.

Jessica Higgins Besseling