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<div>On May 3rd at 2:12am I had received a phone call that my daughter had been shot. She was an innocent victim who was at the wrong place at the wrong time. Every parents worse nightmare is a phone call saying that their child had been hurt. 


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<div>When I got into the hospital I was met by the Chaplin. In my soul I knew something wasn't right. I was taken upstairs and sat in a waiting room for the doctor to talk to us. That is when I found out my daughter was shot in her shoulder and in her head The doctor told us that 100% of people with her type of injury don't survive and that my daughter wasn't going to survive her injuries. The doctors gave her no longer than 48hrs and said that within those 48hrs her brain would swell and she would go brain dead


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<div>I was backed up in such a tight corner with no hope given. I turned to God and put every inch of my faith in Him. 


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<div>Miraculously and by God's amazing grace my daughter survived. She is now in a rehabilitation hospital in Nebraska due to the injuries she sustained left her with a severe TBI (traumatic brain injury). 


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<div>She will be discharged home next week but still needs a lot of care. We are fundraising for some medical equipment that won't be covered by her insurance as well as for some financial assistance due to the financial hardship we are facing because I have not been to work since this has happened to our daughter. I'm not sure when I'll be able to go back to work in the healthcare field as my focus is on my daughter and the care she needs for a successful road to recovery. 


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<div>We absolutely appreciate any and every donation through this trialing time. I have never been the one to ask for help and instead have always been the one to help others in need but this is the time when I really am in need of help. I never pictured myself going through anything so traumatizing like this. I never planned for such an altering life tragedy. I absolutely would appreciate any support through this time. We also ask that you continue to keep Jenyaih and our family in your prayers as she still has a long road to recovery ahead of her. God bless 


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<div>Jo is the kind of person who inspires you: her creativity, her passion, her whole heart. She’s living with a brain tumor diagnosis. We’re here to show up for her.
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<div>In early March, Jo learned that a lesion on her frontal lobe had grown into a glioma, a brain tumor that is now actively disrupting her life. For months, she had been experiencing balance problems, speech difficulties, neuropathy, migraines, mood changes. After her fourth MRI, she finally had an answer, albeit the one no one wants to hear.
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<div>Jo makes her living doing what she loves: creating jaw-dropping cosplays and makeup transformations by hand. But her symptoms have made it difficult to work, and Jo has had to step back from the things that fill her cup: volunteering at the zoo, training jiu jitsu, and making and sharing her art. On top of trying to manage her health and navigate health insurance, she and her husband are taking time away from work for countless appointments, tests, and what will likely be brain surgery. They’re doing all of this while caring for 12 animals at home and, somehow, trying to stay positive.
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<div>Jo is everything I love about Big Bear: an incredible spirit, a tireless work ethic, a selfless attitude, and a deep, genuine sense of found family. She would never ask for this, but she’d be the first one to organize your fundraiser, bring you a matcha, or show up with a kind word exactly when you need it.
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<div>Every dollar raised here goes directly toward Jo’s medical costs and helps bridge the gap while her work situation remains uncertain. No amount is too small. And if you can’t give, please share. Jo has always shown up for her community. Let’s be there for her.
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<div>On Easter Sunday this year Dawson got into a terrible accident and had a near drowning. Although Dawson fought hard to get his heart and other organs back to normal unfortunately his brain suffered too much damage. All four main components that tell him to eat, play, swallow and even memories were severely damaged. 

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<div>Dawson loved cars, trucks, dinosaurs, littlest pet shop, cocomelon and his little sister. He loved to play outside and was always running.

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<div>All donations will be going to Dawson to cover his medical bills and funeral costs. Thank you for your help and all your kind words as we navigate this extremely hard time. 

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<div>My Grandma has been there for me my entire life, which is why I want to help her the way she deserves. She is the funniest, kindest, most loving spitfire person I have ever met. She was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year, and after brutal rounds of chemotherapy and radiation- she stopped due to the severe side effects and pain. She will be entering hospice care this week, and the only people to care for her will my mom (her daughter), and myself. We are hoping to raise enough funds to hire part time help to cover the evenings so my mom and I can rest between caring for my grandma during her last week and a half of life. Thank you for reading this, and thank you for the love and support ❤️

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<div><strong>We are reaching out emergently as we desperately need your help. Kat is in dire need of rehabilitative care for her traumatic brain injury. Being able to get her to a Neuro-Rehab is essential to her journey, and ultimately this comes down to her having quality of life. </strong>
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<div><strong>We urge everyone to just think - what would you do, how far would you go, how much would you plead - if this was your daughter/sister/granddaughter/aunt/friend? </strong>
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<div><strong>Just like any of you and your loved ones, Kat deserves a chance at a happy, healthy life. She has been stripped of so much because of one person's selfish actions. We still don't know when or how this person will be held accountable, but we know Kat and her healing cannot wait. Please help us ensure she gets a chance to take back her life. </strong>
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<div><strong>Again - THANK YOU! Thank you often just doesn't seem like enough, but our gratitude for the donations, prayers, thoughts, and kind words that have been received thus far, is limitless!</strong>
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<div>"Some of you know Katherine, and some may not; but I wanted all to know a little more about the person you're helping.
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<div>Katherine loves animals, and on her walks will often stop to pet and play with any cat or dog she comes across. Katherine loves to walk, and is a nature baby - preferring to stroll through the woods and parks. She is an avid reader and spends time curled up with a good book and a hot cup of tea. Katherine also has a beautiful singing voice, which many likely do not know about her, as she is shy about it.
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<div>Katherine is a deeply compassionate, caring person who always seems to know when someone needs an ear or a hug; and will listen and lend comfort.
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<div>She is an incredibly hard worker, and strives to do her very best in whatever job, goal, or endeavor she pursues.
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<div>Katherine had a fear of driving, and wanted to make certain that she was confident in her driving skills before she took the final step to get her license, which she did shortly before this incident occurred. Katherine is very diligent about doing everything she can to protect herself, as well as others, and has even taken self defense classes.
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<div>Lastly, but certainly not least, Katherine loves Christmas - it is magical for her: the decorations, hot chocolate with marshmallows, trimming the tree, stuffing stockings and sharing goodies with her friends. She will not be at home for Christmas this year, but somehow, we will bring Christmas to her.
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<div>Katherine would be very touched and grateful to know of all of your help and support; and when the day comes that she awakens, and can hear us and understand, she will know.
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<div>Thank you all for every show of support, as we read every word and cherish every gesture, and it truly helps give us strength during this difficult time.
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<div>Bless you all! - Hilary"
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<div>On the evening of December 2nd, Caitlyn Slagle, who goes by Katherine, was tragically struck by an impaired driver failing to yield at a stop light as she crossed the street at a designated crosswalk. Unfortunately the updates have not gone as the family would have hoped.
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<div>Kat is currently unresponsive and in critical condition in the ICU. It has been discovered that she has a dislocated &amp; fractured shoulder, multiple fractures to her pelvis, her ischium is completely broken on both sides (this is the lower and back region of the hip bone), fractures to both of her legs, they have concerns about a possible brain injury and possible stroke, and she has swelling in her brain. Updates on her condition continue to come in every few hours as tests are run and results are received.
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<div>I work with Katherine's sister, and I know her family has been completely devastated by this senseless act of selfishness by another person. I offered to start this GFM with her sister's blessing in an effort to help alleviate some of the stress in at least one area of their world right now. Katherine's condition is rapidly changing and while we continue to pray for healing, her prognosis is unknown at this time.
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<div>Unfortunately, the impaired driver that hit Katherine was driving on a suspended license, so at this time the family is unsure if the driver had insurance or that they will cover any of Katherine's hospital costs.
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<div>Please share this to spread the word, and if you feel compelled to do so, please donate. There is no amount too small - in prayer, love, good vibes, or monetary donations.
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<div>Thank you all in advance for helping Katherine and her sweet family navigate the tough times ahead. If you would rather donate to the family directly, her sister Jessi's CashApp is $JessiElizabeth6
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<div>*<strong>Update 12/03/24</strong>: Katherine had an MRI that shows she has a Traumatic Brain Injury. She does also have injuries to her cervical spine. She has been placed on blood thinners due to having damaged blood vessels in her neck to hopefully prevent further damage. Currently, she is still unresponsive and on a ventilator. Vitals seem to be more stable at this time. Her pupils are mostly equal and are reactive, which are good signs when dealing with a TBI. She does have damage to her frontal and occipital lobes, and a few smaller parts of her brain. Fentanyl and sedation drips have been stopped, but she is still not waking at this time. The long term effects of the TBI are currently unknown, but it is not uncommon for TBI patients to not open their eyes for a few weeks.
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<div><strong>*Update 12/05/24</strong>: The family received word from the DA that the driver of the vehicle, Alexandria Rodriguez, will have her charges updated to include the fact that she was under the influence while driving. This is great news! We will continue to fight for the justice that Katherine deserves!
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<div><strong>*Update 12/06/24</strong>: Kat still has not opened her eyes. She had surgery today to place a trach and feeding tube, which went well. Her hemoglobin is still low but not critical. Her medical team is trying to determine if they should take her in to surgery to stabilize her leg, or switch their focus on her neurological risks instead. We ask that you please continue to pray &amp; share. As always, thank you for your donations, prayers, kind words, and support in whichever capacity that is.
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<div><strong>*Update 12/08/24</strong>: Katherine has been spiking fevers since surgery last week, but everything else has remained stable for the time being. The medical team also took her off of her ventilator for a bit and she did well by herself before getting tired. All steps in the right direction! She still has not opened her eyes, but we are all hopeful. This weekend her sister Jessi went to see her, and while she was there, braided her hair and painted her toenails. I'll include a comparison photo below, but the difference in her facial swelling is evident - also great news.
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<div>Due to not having health insurance, the likelihood of the impaired driver's car insurance not covering anything due to her suspended license status, and the extensive injuries that Katherine is facing, the amount of the GFM has been updated. I wasn't sure which amount to put, but her medical bills alone will have surpassed the original amount listed.
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<div>I cannot imagine having to go through this situation. Every day just watching your family member completely unresponsive, knowing they have a Traumatic Brain Injury and not knowing what that will look like for their future/life, and feeling so helpless... so I wanted to make sure to thank every single person who has donated, shared, and/or given their condolences, prayers, and kind words to the family. You all are amazing! The community of total strangers, friends, and family alike rallying behind Katherine and her family have completely blown my mind. I don't think "thank you" is sufficient enough wording.
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<div><strong>*Update 12/10/24</strong>: Katherine has developed a PE - a pulmonary embolism (this is a blockage in a lung artery that is usually caused by a blood clot breaking loose and traveling from a vein in the leg or pelvis to the lungs) and this can be life threatening. Due to the amount of brain damage she has, she cannot be treated with blood thinners, which is the typical treatment protocol. If she were given blood thinners and had increased damage to her brain, she would not survive it. PLEASE continue to pray for her!
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<div>We ask that you continue to pray. The support received from the community; strangers, friends, family, coworkers, etc, has been completely overwhelming in the best possible way. There just aren't enough words to thank everyone for everything they have done and are continuing to do to support Katherine in her fight to come back to her family.
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<div>While she is definitely not out of the woods yet, this progress has been incredibly encouraging to her family and medical staff. Your abundant prayers and Kat's skilled medical teams have no doubt made a difference in her recovery and continued progress.
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<div>As always, please pray for Kat's recovery, whatever that looks like at this time. Her injuries are no longer considered life threatening, which is fantastic, but neurologically there are still so many unknowns. Thank you all for your continued support and love!
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<div><strong>Update 12/31/24: </strong>Katherine is in a trauma unit, a step down from the ICU. She is battling a second bout of pneumonia, but is doing well. Hopefully after she is well, one of the next steps would be to remove the trach altogether, if the doctor believes she’s ready.
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<div>It is unlikely that much will, or can be, recovered from the driver who hit her; as this person was driving on a suspended license and was therefore not insured. Please help us continue to spread the word to help us get Kat the care that she needs.
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<div>Now comes the biggest challenge: getting Katherine the care she needs for her traumatic brain injury rehabilitation. Funding for this crucial therapy is our main focus, especially since we are not able to secure any financial payout from the driver that hit her. We need your help now more than ever. Every donation helps. THANK YOU for caring!
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Help Katherine & Family After Senseless Tragedy

<img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/53759202_1610070736949228_r.jpeg" alt="53759202_1610070736949228_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" /><br />If you've met my brother Paul Walrod, you know he's a dedicated, hard-working man who loves his family, serves his church, and excels at this job.  He and his wife Cherri have been married for 31 years.  They have 8 children (5 adopted internationally and some with special needs), a son-in-law, a daughter-in-law, and 3 grandchildren.  They attend  Eudora Baptist Church where Paul serves on the worship team.  He's also the Manager of Counseling Services for Kansas Connections Academy. <br /><br />It's hard to imagine that anything could keep Paul down.  But on December 28, he was hospitalized with Covid-19 and a dangerous heart arrhythmia.  He has been in ICU since being hospitalized and his condition has fluctuated from stable to downright scary!  As of January 7, his condition has started to improve and we pray this trend continues, but there is currently no plan for his discharge at this time.  This kind of intensive hospital stay will certainly be a financial challenge for their family.  Especially a stay that involves the rollover into a new year and the reset of out-of-pocket expenses.  Many have already asked how to help, and alleviating the stress of medical expenses can go a long way to helping Paul and his family heal.<br /><br />Setting up this fundraiser seemed like the best way to coordinate the support that so many already have offered.  Our entire family thanks you in advance for considering a financial donation, but we thank you most of all for the outpouring of prayers, messages, and love that have already come and we know will continue.<br /><br />Some of you have asked about other giving options.  See the update on 1/8/2021 for additional ways to support Paul and Cherri.

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Maria Mendoza-Sanchez is an oncology and cardiology nurse at Highland Hospital in Oakland, CA.  Maria has been living in the US with her family for 23 years.  She has four children with her husband Eusebio Sanchez.  <br /><br />Despite their best efforts to legalize their status since the early 2000s they were deported.  On Wednesday August 16th Maria, Eusebio and their 12-year-old son were forced by ICE to leave for Mexico, a country they haven't been to in more than 2 decades.  They are leaving behind their three older daughters ages 16, 21 and 23 in the US so they can pursue their educations.  <br /><br />Maria has dedicated her time to serving the most vulnerable patients in Oakland at Highland, the county's safety-net hospital.  Maria is a valuable member of our community that our patients depend on.  We want your help to support her family during this painful time.  <br /><br />All money raised will go directly to Maria and Eusebio's children to support their educational expenses.  <br /><br /><a href="http://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/Deportation-order-splits-Oakland-family-and-11746484.php"><a href="http://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/Deportation-order-splits-Oakland-family-and-11746484.php" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">http://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/Deportation-order-splits-Oakland-family-and-11746484.php</a></a><a href="http://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/Deportation-order-splits-Oakland-family-and-11746484.php"><br /><br /><a href="http://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/For-Oakland-family-split-by-deportation-an-11824598.php#photo-13761717" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">http://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/For-Oakland-family-split-by-deportation-an-11824598.php#photo-13761717</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/A-dream-deported-12442763.php" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/A-dream-deported-12442763.php</a><br /><br /></a>

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As some of you may know, both of my cousins were found dead in there home on Wednesday morning from reasons unknown, we are trying to help my aunt out with funeral cost to bury both her children. Anything would help I don't think anyone is prepared to bury 2 people at once. Thank you

Dustins and Kate's Funeral Cost

<strong>Please see our new campaign for more information here: <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/forthe49" target="_blank"><a href="https://www.gofundme.com/forthe49" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.gofundme.com/forthe49</a></a> </strong><br /><br />In the aftermath of the massacre at Pulse, Equality Florida made two promises.<br /><br />First, we would do everything we could to help the families of those killed and the survivors dealing with the physical and emotional pain of being targeted in the worst anti-LGBTQ hate crime in U.S. history.<br /><br />You helped us keep the first promise by contributing, online and in person, more than $9M.<br /><br />And we have kept our word that every penny we collected - even the interest that accrued on the funds - is going to the victims of Pulse. No staff or overhead. We’ve donated all of our time.<br /><br />On September 27th, those funds will be disbursed and now our attention must focus entirely on fulfilling the second promise - to honor the dead with action.<br /><br />Thoughts and prayers and symbols are not enough.<br /><br />We are committed to ensuring the lasting memorial is the real change of uprooting anti-LGBTQ hatred at the source.<br /><br />To keep this promise, we need you with us again.<br /><br />Our mission for the last 19 years has been to uproot bigotry and fight for equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in Florida. Indeed, we fight for freedom for all Floridians to live without fear of violence, harm to their family, being fired from a job or refused service because of their sexual orientation and gender identity.<br /><br />The massacre at Pulse has made this vision a priority for millions more people in the state of Florida. We have never been closer to a huge breakthrough in LGBTQ protections in a state that will have ripple effects nationally.<br /><br />It is time for us to demand huge strides, not tiny measures, in changing the culture and the laws in Florida to ensure we stop the discrimination and violence that anti-LGBTQ hatred makes inevitable.<br /><br />We are asking you now to join us in achieving two goals that are ambitious but achievable if we have the courage to stand together.<br /><br /><strong>Banning anti-LGBTQ discrimination in Florida and passing gun violence prevention policies in the third most populous state in the country.</strong><br /><br />Florida has a long and hateful history when it comes to the treatment of LGBTQ people and has been the springboard for national anti-gay campaigns from Anita Bryant to the Liberty Counsel. Florida-based groups have not only done harm here, they’ve exported their prejudice to states around the nation and other countries as well.<br /><br />But the tide has turned in our favor as hearts have softened and minds have opened in the wake of Pulse. Shame on us if we let this moment pass without pushing with all our might for the state to treat us all as equals under the law and to end easy access to weapons of mass slaughter.<br /><br />We are so very grateful to have found the resources to help these people and their families get services, make up for lost wages, heal wounds and begin to put their lives back together.<br /><br />Will you stand with us again and fulfill the promise of real change as the lasting memorial #ForThe49?<br /><br />Inspired by our work in the aftermath of Pulse, an anonymous donor will match the first $100,000 raised for this campaign. That means the gift you give today will be doubled!<br /><br /><strong>Please see our new campaign for more information here: </strong><a href="https://www.gofundme.com/forthe49"><strong><a href="https://www.gofundme.com/forthe49" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.gofundme.com/forthe49</a></strong><br /><br /></a>_______________________________________<br /><br />This is the official Pulse Victims Fund page for Equality Florida, the state's lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization. <strong>Equality Florida is collecting contributions via this GoFundMe page to support every single victim of the horrific shooting at Orlando's Pulse Nightclub. This includes victims’ families, survivors, and those in the club who may not have suffered physical injury but in need of support.  </strong><br /><br /><strong>For information regarding how funds will be disbursed directly to the victims' families and survivors, please refer to below links: </strong><br /><strong>English: <a href="http://www.eqfl.org/transparent" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">http://www.eqfl.org/transparent</a></strong><br /><strong>Espanol: <a href="http://www.eqfl.org/Transparencia" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">http://www.eqfl.org/Transparencia</a></strong><br /><br />Equality Florida, the GLBT Community Center of Central Florida (The Center) and the National Compassion Fund announced a partnership with OneOrlando to ensure all funds collected for victims are disbursed in a unified process that will expedite funds, ensure transparency and safeguard against fraud.<br /><br />We have made available emergency deployment of short-term disbursements from our fundraising efforts, and connected victims with the immediate funds available via state and federal resources. We are committed to raising as much as we can to ensure long-term support for the victims’ families and survivors. The money raised towards this fund directly supports the victims families and survivors. <br /><br /><strong>We ask all victims to call this hotline to begin this process: </strong><br /><strong>VictimConnect Resource Center</strong><br /><strong>855-4-Victim (855-484-2846)<br /></strong><strong><a href="http://victimconnect.org/" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">http://victimconnect.org/</a></strong><br /><br />-------------------------- <br /><br />Esta es la página web oficial del fundo para las víctimas de “Pulse.” Esto fundo ha sido creado por el organization “Equality Florida”, el organizacion estatal para los derechos civiles de lesbianas, gays, bisexuales y transgéneros (LGBT). Equality Florida está recogiendo las contribuciones a través de esta página de GoFundMe para apoyar a cada víctima de los disparos horribles en la discoteca de “Pulse” en Orlando. Esto incluye las víctimas familiares, sobrevivientes y las personas en el club que no han sufrido daño físico pero que necesitan apoyo. <br /><br />Estamos trabajando con el Centro Nacional para Víctimas de Crimen (National Center for Victims of Crime) (NCVC) para distribuir las contribuciones a través de su Fondo Nacional de la Compasión (http:// nationalcompassionfund.org/ faq/). <br /><br />El Fondo primero fue creado por las víctimas y familiares de los crímenes siniestros en el pasado, incluyendo 9/11, Columbine, VA Tech, NIU, Aurora, Oak Creek y Newtown. Después de que experimentaban negociaciones prolongadas y estresantes tratando de recoger el dinero donado en su nombre, pidieron el Centro Nacional para Víctimas de Crimen para para desarrollar un nuevo modelo para las donaciones — un modelo que sirve genuinamente a las víctimas, los donantes y el público en general. <br /><br />NCVC ha comenzado la dispersión de los fondos a corto plazo de las víctimas de “Pulse” y estan conectando las víctimas con los fondos inmediatamente disponibles a través de recursos federales y estatales. Estamos comprometidos a recaudar todo lo que es posible para garantizar el apoyo a largo plazo para las familias de las víctimas y sobrevivientes. El dinero recaudado en eso fondo esta apoyando a las familias de las víctimas y sobrevivientes directamente.<br /><br /><strong>Le pedimos a todas las víctimas que llamen a este numero telefónico para comenzar el proceso: </strong><br /><strong>Centro de Recursos “VictimimConnect”</strong><br /><strong>855-4-víctima (855-484-2846) </strong><br /><strong><a href="http://victimconnect.org/" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">http://victimconnect.org/</a></strong><br /><br />------------------------<br /><br />Please contribute and share this page. #WeAreOrlando<br /><br />For the latest information, visit: <br />-<a href="https://www.facebook.com/equalityfl" target="_blank">facebook.com/equalityfl</a> <br />-<a href="http://www.eqfl.org/news/pulse" target="_blank">eqfl.org/news/pulse</a> <br />-<a href="http://www.eqfl.org/news/pulse/spanish" target="_blank"><a href="http://www.eqfl.org/news/pulse/spanish" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">http://www.eqfl.org/news/pulse/spanish</a></a> <br /><br />For those who prefer to check, please see below:<br /><br />Equality Florida Institute, Inc.<br />P.O. Box 13184<br />St. Petersburg, Fl 33733<br />Memo should note Orlando Victims Fund<br /><br />Nadine Smith, Equality Florida's CEO will be managing the campaign and can be contacted with questions.<br /><br />A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR THE EQUALITY FLORIDA INSTITUTE MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES (WWW.800HELPFLA.COM) BY CALLING TOLL-FREE WITHIN FLORIDA (1.800.435.7352). REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. REGISTRATION #CH7992. <br />---------------------------<br />To ensure transparency, GoFundMe has requested we answer the following questions: <br /><br />1. Who you are: <br />Equality Florida, a registered 501c3 nonprofit organization and the state's LGBT civil rights organization: eqfl.org<br /><br />2. Where you're from<br />Founded in St. Petersburg, Florida, with staff and offices across the state including in Orlando, Florida. <br /><br />3. Your relationship to the parties you're raising funds for<br />We are advocates for the LGBT community in Florida. <br /><br />4. How the funds will be spent (be specific as possible)<br />Every penny raised will be distributed directly to the victims and their families. We are working with a team of attorneys and experts, including the National Center for Victims of Crime, which deployed funds in both Chattanooga and Aurora, to ensure funds are distributed correctly. <br /><br />--------------------------<br />Equality Florida statement on mass shooting at Orlando gay club:<br /><br />We are reeling from the tragic news that a gunman opened fire on the 2am capacity crowd at Pulse leaving 49 people dead and over 50 injured according to Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer.<br /><br />We are heartbroken and angry that senseless violence has once again destroyed lives in our state and in our country.<br /><br />Gay clubs hold a significant place in LGBTQ history. They were often the only safe gathering place and this horrific act strikes directly at our sense of safety. June commemorates our community standing up to anti-LGBTQ violence at the Stonewall Inn, the nightclub that has become the first LGBTQ site recognized as a national monument.<br /><br />We have received a steady stream of emails and messages from those seeking to help or to make sense of the senseless. We make no assumptions on motive. We will await the details in tears of sadness and anger. We stand in solidarity and keep our thoughts on all whose lives have been lost or altered forever in this tragedy.<br /><br />Graphic designed by local artist Tony Chevy.

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