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This pair of lovebirds needs some loving attention right about now. Amy Thompson and Wid Yarnall go the extra mile to help their friends, neighbors, and even strangers. Lately, they've been running their own marathon of medical challenges and facing the accompanying bills. I met them through our community garden several years ago, when they lived in rural Wisconsin. Wid patiently taught me how to till my garden plot, and Amy captured my heart with her limitless generosity and compassion. Shortly after we all met, Wid had a stroke and was diagnosed with cancer. Amy was devastated, but she hung in there through it all. They eventually moved back East to Pennsylvania for more support and affordable living conditions, but Amy and I have kept in touch. 
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 I've just learned from Amy that Wid has a new cancer diagnosis, and the infusions required are pricey beyond the co-pays. Their savings account is depleted, and each infusion costs upwards of $2,000, with at least a dozen needed. Donations will go directly toward these medical expenses, helping Amy and Wid focus on healing instead of worrying about bills. 
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 Please consider donating, sharing this fundraiser, or sending messages of encouragement. Your support will help ease their financial burden and remind them that they're surrounded by a caring community.

Help Amy & Wid with Medical Expenses

<div>Our beloved friend, Fred, a devoted husband and father of two young children, has recently received the heartbreaking diagnosis of ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis). This progressive disease, which affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, has already begun to impact his strength, mobility, and ability to provide for his family in the way he always has.

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<div>Despite the challenges ahead, Fred continues to show remarkable courage, positivity, and love for his kids. His greatest wish is to create as many meaningful moments with them as possible and to maintain a stable, supportive home as they navigate this journey together.

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<div>ALS care is extremely expensive—specialists, adaptive equipment, mobility aids, home modifications, and eventually full-time care.  Fred is no longer able to work, placing a tremendous financial strain on the family.

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<div>We are asking for your help to ease this burden.

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<div>Your generosity will go directly toward:

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<div>-Medical treatments and ongoing care

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<div>-Adaptive equipment to keep Fred safe and mobile

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<div>-Home modifications to meet his changing needs

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<div>-Support for his family during an unimaginable time

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<div>-Lost income from Fred’s previous employment

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<div>Any donation, no matter the size, will make a meaningful difference. If you’re unable to give, sharing this fundraiser helps more than you know.

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<div>Thank you for supporting Fred, Grisel, Anthony and Christopher as they face this difficult journey. Your kindness gives them strength, hope, and precious time together.

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My mom's name is Mirian Martinez who is unfortunately very ill.  She lives in Guatemala and is going through a very hard time.  The medical cost has been very difficult to maintain.  Her leg will need to be amputated but due to Covid 19.  We will need to do it in a private hospital and the cost is very high. <br /><br />Besides this hurdle, she has other illness that have caused her much pain.  My sister and I are taking my mom to have other necessary tests/exams done.  I am traveling to Guatemala to assist during this difficult time. <br /><br />We would greatly appreciate any help and prayer for my mother Mirian  Martinez.

My mom's in very critical health condition.

Vincent Grigoletti has passed away Sunday, 9/29/19 after fighting medulloblastoma for 9 years.  We are planning his funeral and are asking for help to have him laid to rest.  He has gone through many clinical trials and research studies to further help doctors treat children with medulloblastoma in the future.  For that, Vincent is a hero and a beacon of courage to everyone who wants to beat childhood cancer.  We plan on paying any help we get forward through our future actions on behalf of Vincent's struggle.<br /><br />Here is his Story:<br /><br />Vincent Grigoletti, a beautiful and courageous young man, has been fighting medulloblastoma brain cancer since he was 10, in fall of 2010.  He has been full of life and love for the 19 years he has been with us. He has gone through standard therapies for medulloblastoma as well as numerous research studies and clinical trials.<br /><br />He has had several clinical trials to help doctors combat this terrible disease, including various chemotherapies and immunotherapies, personalized medicine, and while we were optimistic each time he received a new agent, it worked for awhile but eventually the tumor became resistant to the agents and progressed. He has gotten help from many hospitals and doctors in Chicago, IL and Grand Rapids, MI.<br /><br />He has gone through three tumor resections: 2010 - the original medulloblastoma tumor at Chicago Children's/Lurie 2013 - the relapsed meduloblastoma tumor at Lurie 2019 - one of the tumor masses in his head, of which there are now many at DeVos All this time, he has hardly cried except in physical pain, and has never felt sorry for himself. He has experienced countless hospital stays, tests, infusions, needle sticks and devices being put into him. He has both an Ommaya catheter (to access CSF and administer agents) and a Shunt (to relieve pressure in his brain/CSF, draining into his abdomen, currently in his head, as well as a port in his chest for accessing blood. <br /><br />Vincent has endured severe pain from the treatments and attempts be more mobile, causing a few falls over the years. He has lost over half of his hearing from the treatments, and has severe challenges to his vision. He has also had speech issues since the last tumor resection in May. We've had him utilize physical and occupational therapists at home. He has been amazing in how fiercely he has fought this terrible disease. We were overjoyed to see him complete grade school, complete high school and complete two online courses last year at a community college in Illinois, Triton College. <br /><br />As the youngest of 4 boys, he has lived to see 19 of his birthdays, but now this may be his last.  We are now receiving additional help for him from Loyola University Medical Center, where he received radiation and chemotherapy, but now is there with a brain hemorrhage and lost brain function.<br /><br />We are looking for financial assistance to help Vincent through this final phase of this awful disease, which will likely take his life.  We will be forever grateful for your love and support!

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Scott and kelly and their family were involved in a serious accident on friday 1-18 and sustained serious injuries. Thankfully all the children sustained just minor injuries and were treated and released. Scott and Kelly both sustained more serious injuries that are going to require lengthy recovery. Neither will be able to work at the coffee shop for the time being. All financial help will be most appreciated by their family during this challenging time.

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Just a few days ago, my friend Ben abruptly passed and left a lot of people who cared about him behind. Two in particular will need a lot of community support. Please donate what you can to help Afton Larson and her young daughter Vienne.  The money raised will go directly to Afton to cover memorial costs and the cost of living while they cope with such a sudden loss.<br /><br />No amount is too little or too much.  Please contact me, Mel Brockley, at 3one4-four89-23four1 with questions.

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