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Azeza never imagined she would have to walk this road twice. Years ago, her family lost their son named Hiatham to Lafora Disease, a rare and devastating neurological condition that causes relentless seizures and slowly takes away a child’s ability to move, speak, and live independently. Just weeks after that loss, her son Gigi was diagnosed with the same disease. Today, Gigi is 16 years old and in the late stages of Lafora. His 17th birthday is coming soon, and Azeza is doing everything she can to make the time he has left filled with comfort, dignity, and love. We spent the day with Azeza and her family and saw firsthand what strength looks like. Gigi lives at home with his parents and his younger brothers, Thayer (9) and Abdul (2). Their father has faced serious health challenges of his own, including cancer, a heart attack, and ongoing medical complications that have made it impossible for him to work. For years, Azeza has carried much of the weight of supporting the family financially, often working long hospital shifts while also caring for Gigi. As Gigi’s condition progressed, and Azeza’s own medical complications, she had no choice but to step away from work so she could be by his side full-time. Now the family is struggling to keep up with bills, including their mortgage, while navigating one of the most difficult seasons of their lives. Their home is not accessible for Gigi’s needs. Because he cannot be safely carried upstairs, he sleeps on the main floor, and Azeza currently bathes him in the garage using heated water because the shower is inaccessible. A wheelchair-accessible van and home modifications would dramatically improve his comfort and allow the family to move through daily life with more dignity and safety. What stood out most to us was Azeza’s heart. Even through exhaustion and grief, she continues to fight every day for her children. Her greatest wish right now is simple: to spend meaningful, peaceful time with Gigi without the constant pressure of financial stress. Lafora Disease has no cure. Most children affected do not live past early adulthood. While we cannot change the diagnosis, we can come together as a community to make sure this family does not face this chapter alone. This GoFundMe will help provide: Medical and daily living expenses A wheelchair-accessible van Accessibility upgrades to their home Mortgage and essential bills so Azeza can focus on being present with her family

I met Chuck, an 88-year-old U.S. Army veteran, who told me he hasn’t had a home in over 35 years. Chuck lives with constant back and neck pain and sleeps outside, using a bag of clothes as a pillow. 6 months ago, someone stole his electric wheelchair, leaving him with a broken walker that makes getting around painful and unsafe. When I gave him help, he broke down in tears and said, “I haven’t cried like this in 40 years.” For over 20 years, his closest companion has been Heidi, who is also homeless. They take care of each other every day, protecting one another, sharing what little they have, and surviving together. 100% of donations will go toward: A new electric wheelchair so Chuck can move comfortably and without pain Safe housing, starting with short-term placement and working toward long-term stability Food, clothing, and basic necessities Ongoing support for Chuck and his companion, Heidi Travel expenses No veteran should spend their final years on the streets. No one should be forgotten. We will post updates along the way on Facebook, and a final update video when we reunite with Chuck to get him into housing and secure his electric wheelchair. If you’re able to donate or share, thank you for helping restore dignity, safety, and hope to two people who have taken care of each other for decades. ❤️

Hi everyone, This is James. James is someone who has spent years showing up for other people — especially those struggling with homelessness and addiction. After battling addiction himself for decades, he’s been clean for almost three years. When he got sober, he didn’t walk away from the world. He leaned in. James now spends his time helping others get back on their feet, offering support, encouragement, and hope to people who feel like they’ve run out of it. He even started a small nonprofit focused on helping people find purpose and stability again. Right now, James and his wife Chelsie, are facing a very difficult situation. Because of circumstances outside their control, they need to leave the place they’ve been living and find a new, safe place to call home — quickly. On top of that, James recently made the hard decision to walk away from his job to protect his sobriety, which has made this transition even more challenging. James is not someone who asks for help easily. In fact, he’s usually the one giving it. This fundraiser is to help James and his wife cover immediate expenses, secure stable housing, and get through this transition without losing the progress he’s worked so hard to build. Every dollar raised will go directly toward helping them get back on stable ground. If you believe in helping people who help others — and in giving someone a chance to keep moving forward — any support, share, or kind word means more than you know. Thank you for being here and for showing up for James.

This fundraiser exists for one simple reason: to support acts of kindness and meaningful efforts that bring hope, relief, and positive change where it’s needed most. The funds raised will help cover the costs, time, and resources required to continue doing good—whether that’s responding to urgent situations, supporting outreach efforts, creating impactful content that inspires generosity, or being able to say “yes” when the opportunity to help arises. Every contribution helps sustain this mission and allows kindness to keep moving forward. No matter the size, your support truly matters and helps create a ripple effect of good. Thank you for believing in compassion, community, and choosing to be part of something positive.

On a night that changed everything, Eileen — a hardworking mother and the owner of her family home — lost far more than just a house. A devastating fire tore through her residence, destroying years of memories, belongings, and most heartbreaking of all, taking the life of her son who was trapped in the basement and unable to escape. In moments, her world shifted forever. Her other son, Ryan, was likely upstairs during the fire and thankfully made it out alive. But survival came with overwhelming heartbreak as he watched the only home he ever knew — the house they grew up in — burn to the ground. This was not just any house. It was their childhood home, filled with memories of birthdays, family dinners, laughter… and of their father, who passed away just three years ago. Losing him was already a heavy burden for Eileen and her boys to carry — and now, while still grieving one loss, they’re forced to face another that no family should ever endure. But this pain doesn’t end with them. The home also housed two renters, both of whom lost everything they owned in the fire. Every piece of clothing, furniture, documents, and personal items — gone in minutes. They are now left to rebuild their lives from the ground up, with no place to return to. ⸻ Why We’re Raising Funds We are coming together to support Eileen, Ryan, and the two renters as they navigate the unimaginable — grieving the loss of a son and brother, and finding a path to stability after losing their home and belongings. Donations will help with: • Funeral and memorial costs • Immediate living essentials • Clothing, food, temporary housing • Rebuilding and recovery expenses • Support for the renters who also lost everything No family should have to walk this road alone. Every share, donation, and prayer is a light in one of the darkest moments of their lives. Even a small contribution helps move them one step closer to healing. ⸻ Eileen has shown incredible strength, but she can’t do this without her community. Let’s lift them up together — in love, in memory, and in hope for brighter days ahead. Thank you for standing with them.