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<div>This fundraiser has been created on behalf of Craig Dunn, his partner Nabela, and their young daughter Serena, as they face an incredibly difficult and heartbreaking journey together.
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<div>In 2018, Craig became seriously ill with sepsis and required emergency surgery to save his life. Following this, he was UNABLE TO OBTAIN LIFE INSURANCE due to his medical history, something that has now left his family particularly vulnerable during an already devastating time.
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<div>In May 2025, Craig began experiencing severe headaches that would ultimately change his life forever. After undergoing medical investigations, he was diagnosed with Medulloblastoma, a rare and aggressive brain tumour. While this form of cancer is more commonly found in young children, it is extremely uncommon in adults, meaning there is very little research and limited treatment options available.
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<div>Determined to fight, Craig underwent major brain surgery followed by radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Throughout his treatment, he showed incredible strength, resilience, and courage while continuing to focus on the people he loves most — Nabela and Serena.
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<div>Tragically, just ten months after his diagnosis and treatment, the tumour returned.
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<div>Craig underwent further surgery and extensive testing. The results confirmed the devastating news that the tumour is now considered highly aggressive due to how quickly it has returned. Doctors have also discovered that the cancer has spread to his spine.
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<div>Craig and his family have now been told that there is no curative treatment available. Any future treatment will be focused on slowing the progression of the disease and extending his time for as long as possible. They have also been given the heartbreaking prognosis that Craig’s life expectancy may now be anywhere from a few months to around a year.
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<div>No family should ever have to face news like this.
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<div>As Craig navigates the challenges ahead, his focus is on spending precious time with Nabela and Serena, creating lasting memories, and making the most of every moment together. Alongside the emotional impact of this diagnosis, the family is also facing significant financial pressures and uncertainty about the future.
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<div>This fundraiser has been set up to help ease some of those burdens. Any support received will help provide financial security for Nabela and Serena, assist with ongoing expenses, and allow Craig and his family to focus on what truly matters during this precious time together.
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<div>Every donation, no matter the size, will make a meaningful difference. If you are unable to donate, sharing this page with others would be greatly appreciated.
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<div>Thank you for taking the time to read Craig’s story and for any kindness, support, or generosity you can offer. It means more than words can express to Craig, Nabela, Serena, and everyone who loves them.
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<div>My name is Jamiee-Rose Gibb, I am fundraising on the behalf of my friend Craig Dunn.   All proceeds of this Fundraiser will go to Craig &amp; his family.  Craig has been added as a beneficiary of this page.   Proceeds will be used towards supporting Craigs family in the event of his death or towards obtaining a clinical trial.  
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Supporting Craig, Nabela and Serena 

<div>A few days ago, we met Wernand, a 14-year-old boy, while filming. The video ended up gaining a lot of attention, so we went back to find him again. What we discovered absolutely broke our hearts. Despite receiving money for food just two days earlier, we found him back in a junkyard collecting cans and scrap metal to recycle. Not because he wanted extra spending money, but because he felt responsible for helping provide for his family. At just 14 years old, Wernand has become the man of the house.
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<div>He then took us to where they were living. The structure had major portions of the roof missing, sections of the floor completely gone, no electricity, no running water, and conditions that honestly shocked me. We met his mother and newborn sibling and spent time hearing their story. The part that hit me the hardest was learning that this young man spent much of his childhood in an orphanage and later experienced homelessness while still a child. Yet somehow he continues to fight every day for his family. I truly believe we have a chance to change the trajectory of this family’s future.
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<div>The funds raised will help Wernand and his family with housing, school fees, food, and other general resources. This support will provide them with stability, safety, and hope for a brighter future. Your support will change this family's life in a BIG way!  
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Help Wernand’s Family Find Hope

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<div>I am a musician, a dad, and I have recently been diagnosed with stage 4 oesophageal cancer.
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<div>Because I am unable to work and because treatment will be ongoing, I am facing significant financial pressure. This fundraiser is to help ease that burden so I can focus on my health without constant worry.
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<div>This is not about giving up. It is about giving me peace of mind. Knowing that my daughter will be supported, and that practical worries will not take away from the time I have now.
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<div>Before treatment begins, I am planning one final busking performance in London. It will be a moment of connection, gratitude, and love for the music and the people who have carried me through my life.
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<div>Thank you for reading, for sharing, and for supporting in whatever way you can. It truly means more than I can say.
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<div>If there comes a time when I am unable to update this page myself, my family may share updates on my behalf.
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Support Dean Franklin as He Begins Stage 4 Cancer Treatment

<div>This is Julie. She’s nearly 70 years old, kind beyond words, and right now she’s been sleeping in her car.
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<div>Julie spent 23 years in a domestic violence relationship. For a long time, she endured more than anyone ever should. Recently, she found the courage to leave not because it was easy, but because she realised something powerful:
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<div>“I’m not a bad human. I deserve to be happy.”
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<div>Those words say everything about who Julie is.
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<div>Leaving meant safety… but it also meant losing stability. With nowhere else to go, Julie has been doing her best to survive while sleeping out of her car, all while trying to organise permanent housing. 
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<div>She is actively working with services and doing everything she can to get back on her feet, she just needs support to bridge the gap.
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<div>Julie’s daughter reached out and shared her mum’s story, and when I met Julie, I knew we had to come together as a community to help her start again.
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<div>Julie isn’t asking for a handout she’s asking for a chance.
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<div>If you’re able to donate, share, or leave a message of support, it would mean the world. Let’s show Julie how supportive and powerful this community can be.
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<div>The funds raised will go towards- finding a stable place for Julie to live, food, expenses and anything else necessary for her living. 
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<div>Together, we can change her life. Thank you for being here.
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Let’s help Julie get a Safe Place ❤️

<div>On the night of The Travel Squad’s 2025 Christmas Ball in Nottingham, Sophie sadly had her car broken into and several hundred pounds worth of hiking gear stolen, including her rucksack, boots, tent and electronics. This comes less than two weeks before she is set to go travelling in New Zealand. As a community of travel lovers, I’m sure we can all appreciate how devastated she must be.
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<div>Sophie, like many, has made some great friends through TTS. It’s an amazing group of people that has afforded us some fantastic opportunities. Today we ask you to help out a fellow member of the TTS family in a time of need. I believe there’s enough of us here to get enough money to help Sophie replace her stolen gear. Every little helps and I’m sure she will be massively grateful!
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<div>In July 2026, I’ll be taking on the challenge of skateboarding from John O’Groats to Land’s End – that’s nearly 1,000 miles – all to raise money for The Wells Free School Parents’ and Friends’ Association (PFA), a registered charity that works tirelessly to raise funds and create fun, enriching opportunities for the children at Wells Free School.
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<div>This school means a lot to me personally. Not only do I have close friends whose children attend, but the staff, families, and wider community have been incredibly supportive in helping me launch my own after-school skateboarding clubs through Shred Academy. The love and encouragement I’ve received from this community has been amazing, and I want to give something back.
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<div>The funds raised will go directly to the PFA, helping them continue to provide resources, events, and activities that enrich the children’s learning experience and bring the community together.
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<div>Skateboarding nearly 1,000 miles will be the challenge of a lifetime – both physically and mentally – but knowing that every push of my board is helping raise money for such a special cause will keep me going.
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<div>I’d be so grateful if you could support this journey, whether that’s through a donation, sharing this campaign, or simply cheering me on along the way. Together, we can help The Wells Free School and its children continue to thrive.
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<div>Thank you so much for your support.
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The Great British Skate Off - Pushing for Wells Free School

<div>I want to introduce you all to Ed Bambas, a man I met recently in a Detroit supermarket who completely humbled me. 


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<div>Ed is 88 years old, an Army veteran, and he still works five days a week, eight hours a day. He has never received the pension he earned after a lifetime of hard work, and he lost his wife years ago.


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<div>Despite everything, Ed shows up every day with quiet dignity, strength, and perseverance. His story is a stark reminder that too many of our seniors, especially veterans face incredible challenges just to survive.


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<div>Ed fought for his country, he worked his whole life, and now it’s our turn to fight for him. If you’ve ever been moved by someone’s courage, if you believe our elders and veterans deserve dignity, please consider contributing. Even sharing this story can help us reach more people who want to make a difference.


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88 & Still Working:Let’s Support Veteran Ed Bambas

I’m doing 100 push-ups a day to raise funds to support men’s mental health! By taking on this challenge, I am helping men struggling with their mental health by supporting this charity dedicated to providing support and awareness to men’s mental health needs. Please consider making a donation, because every little bit helps. Thank you for your support!

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<div><strong>She Gave Me Her Last Two Eggs… Let’s Give Johanna a Home </strong>

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<div>Juanita (Johanna) gave me the only food she had—two eggs—without hesitation.

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<div>She lives in a shack held together by plastic and rusted tin, yet her heart is pure kindness. Together, we can give her what she’s never had: a safe home, dignity, and a future.

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<div><strong>Meet Johanna </strong>

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<div>Johanna is a 67-year-old grandmother living alone in El Salvador. Her “house” is collapsing—plastic walls, rotting wood, a roof that lifts off when storms come. When it rains, her floor floods.

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<div>And yet… when I told her I was hungry, she invited me in and cooked me the only food she had left. She even said if I didn’t have a place to sleep, I could take her bed while she slept on the floor.

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<div>That’s Johanna. Pure kindness. A true earth angel.

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<div>No one this selfless should live in squalor.

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<div>At first, we thought we’d build Jaunita (Johanna) a very basic home. But because so many people want to help, we’re doing this right—so she never has to worry again.

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<div>A solid brick home (storm-resistant and long-lasting)

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<div>A micro-business shop built into her home so she can sell rice, beans, and local goods to her neighbors

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<div><strong> Fair labor — supporting local workers</strong> who help build these homes

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<div>Brick home + roof + retaining wall: $14,000

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<div>Bathroom + plumbing &amp; permits: $3,000+

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<div>Anything raised after initial amount will go towards further improvements to Johanna’s home, micro-business and future projects like Johanna. 

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<div>We’ve already allocated a few thousand dollars from general donations, but we need your help to reach the full $15,000 goal to change Johanna’s life forever. ❤️

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<div>Every dollar goes directly into Johanna’s new life.

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<div><strong>Why This Matters </strong>

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<div>Juanita didn’t know us. She had no reason to share her food. Yet with the little she had, she gave it freely. That kind of love deserves to be honored.

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<div>This isn’t just about one woman—it’s about showing the world that compassion, multiplied by community, can change lives. Together, we’ve already <strong>built 300+ homes, launched schools, and lifted thousands of families out of poverty.</strong> Johanna’s story is the next miracle.

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<div><strong>How You Can Help ✨</strong>

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<div>Donate whatever you can. Even $5 makes a difference.

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<div>Share Johanna’s story so others can join us.

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<div>Know that your gift will be felt directly in Johanna’s life—and we’ll show you every step of the journey.

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<div><strong>A Thank-You From Us (and Johanna) </strong>

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<div>When Juanita walks into her safe new home, when she opens her little shop, when she no longer worries about storms or hunger—it will be because of you.

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<div>She gave us her last two eggs. Now, together, we’re giving her safety, dignity, and hope.

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<div><strong> Donate &amp; share today &amp; be part of Johanna’s miracle.</strong>

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First, we finish the project we promised and take care of the verified needs described above. If the project costs less than expected—or if this amazing community gives more than the project requires—the remaining funds will stay with MurphsLife Foundation and continue supporting closely related charitable work for other families and communities in need.

We’ll keep documenting the work and showing you where your donations go. Once one blessing is complete, we move on to the next one. ❤️<br />

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<div>MurphsLife Foundation is a nonprofit that provides aid and resources to those who need it most in developing economies—helping impoverished families with food, shelter, employment, and the tools to become self-sufficient.

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<div>Two years ago, I lived with my aunt on the weekends for my first year in England. In that time, I became incredibly close with all of my cousins, Arthur (now 7), Scarlett (now 5), and Etta (now 3). However, my aunt and uncle had only recently gotten a diagnosis for Etta of WSS. After being in and out and in and out of the hospital, as you all can see from the photos below, although Etta hated the hospital, she loves life more than anyone I know. When at deaths door she grasped for life and now has much less frequent visits. At the moment Etta is probably running around, talking, and singing. If I know anything from my family and I witnessing WSS, it is not a simple disorder to understand, often unpredictable, and due to its rarity is underfunded. That is the reason why I am raising money for the WSS Foundation, with an initial goal of £5000.
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<div>According to the WSS Foundation, based in the USA, “Wiedemann-Steiner Syndrome (WSS) is a rare genetic disorder resulting from mutations in the MLL (also known as KMT2A) gene on the long arm of chromosome 11. The syndrome was clinically described in 1989, but was not genetically identified until 2012 by a group of researchers in England lead by Dr. Wendy Jones. The gene encodes a histone-modification enzyme — that is, it helps modify the expression of other genes. The condition is autosomal dominant, meaning that only one abnormal copy of the gene is needed for a person to have the syndrome. In a majority of cases to date, the mutation occurred de novo — that is, neither parent was affected and the mutation is sporadic. Offspring of those with WSS have a 50% chance of having WSS.
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Walk for Etta

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Take the Leap for the Fountain Centre!

<div>Sophie is an identical twin and has been battling Wilms Tumour since she was 10 years old. She is now 16 and has encountered a series of unfortunate events with her treatments. She was cured after her first treatment but relapsed to her back muscle because of the biopsy. She was due to have surgery to her back but this was cancelled in April 2020 because of covid. Meaning she relapsed again in December 2021, she sadly relapsed again in May 2022 whilst on treatment. She has relapsed again to the same area but the NHS can’t offer much hope and there’s not any promising clinical trials available at this time. So it would be palliative chemo to buy time, which wouldn’t give her much quality of life.
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<div>Hello all, thank you taking the time to be here and read Jude’s story!!

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<div>We’re Emma and Peter, Jude’s Mum and Dad. 

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<div>Jude is proud big brother to his little sister Elodie.

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<div>Jude has an extremely rare nerve condition which the cause has been clinically undiagnosed and thus makes him 1 of 1 globally. 

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<div>Jude’s condition has not always been like this, he was an excellent cyclist, regularly completing 10 miles off road and could happily snorkel for hours chasing fish in the sea.

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<div>Whilst we were on holiday, Jude was struggling to swim in the pool and unsuspectingly choked whilst having lunch. For Jude this was incredibly unusual.

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<div>We subsequently had several trips back and forth to both the GP and our local Hospital, but even though checks were thorough, nothing could be found to explain the reason, nor explain his latest symptoms where Jude had an adversity to eating and weakening in his right arm.

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<div>On the run up to Christmas Jude was now notably unwell, but still, as ever, his usual happy and cheeky self, but we could see and sense something far beyond just ‘being unwell with a bug’. We were offered an appointment to ENT (Ear, Nose &amp; Throat) at our local hospital, and it was at this check it was seen Jude had, what seemed like, an irregular swallow and because of the randomness of all the symptoms built up since the summer, Jude was kept in for precautionary observations.

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<div><strong>The next morning Jude was unable to breathe properly and after a brief chat on the phone to mum at home, he fell unconscious. Unable to expel the CO2 from his lungs, he was slowly and silently suffocating - Dying in front of us. </strong>

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<div>The fear of the unknown was going through our heads constantly. To see our happy healthy boy suddenly change in what seems like such a short space of time, confused, and frightened us.

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<div>During those first 10 months we have come to terms that Jude’s condition is understood from a symptom perspective, but the cause is still and may be forever unknown. It makes it hard to accept not knowing the cause, but we can, hand-on-heart say, that it feels like everything is being done to understand Jude’s condition - even having bloods and data sent abroad, Spain, Germany and even the USA are analysing his case.

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<div><strong>We have promised Jude that no matter what happens and comes of all this, he’s still here with us and will be able learn more to help others within a similar situation. </strong>

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<div><strong>Even though the cause is unknown, we know Jude’s Motor nerves are affected, preventing his muscles from being stimulated and thus making him weaker before his muscles no longer move.</strong>

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<div><strong>He has a rare type of Motor Poly-Neuropathy, affecting random nerves. </strong>

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<div>We have promised Jude that we would learn everything we can to support him!

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<div>We have kept positive and joked to Jude that this is the best science lesson he’ll have, and he’s

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<div>adapted to taking it all in and trying so hard to make the adjustments he needs. Even keeping up his schooling from his bed or wheelchair.

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<div>Emma and I have been Ventilator and Tracheostomy trained, meaning we can take Jude out in an attempt to make this new life as normal as it was before.

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<div>Jude has a huge love of F1 and car racing in general. It has been our go to sport to switch off from the tough days, even waking up at 6am so we could watch a Grand Prix together.

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<div>Jude loves his football. Having some little use of his legs means he can lightly swing them, with some skill too, to play football whilst in his wheelchair. Much to the amusement of his nurses.

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<div>As Jude is Trachy-vented and with a weakness of muscles, he is now non-verbal and is learning to communicate via a tablet and specialised software. Sadly, Jude had a reading and writing delay before his illness and thus making communicating even harder to adjust.

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<div>But Jude being Jude, he has learnt to adapt and use great eye expressions, being on the receiving end of an eye roll has become quite a thing now.

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<div>He has learnt to use small head nods and eye gazes to assist in the conversation, albeit with closed questions, he does so well and is so patient with us.

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<div>Although Jude is now only 12 wants to learn about his situation, even being in his position and scared, he wants to be able to understand what and why tests are being conducted and why his condition is happening. Inside he’s still the inquisitive and fun boy as he’s always been.

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<div>Everyone has spoken so freely about how they like to spend time with Jude, he just seems to have this aura that the people enjoy being with him. Several nurses have taken time to read to him, discuss his schoolwork or learn about his passion for F1.

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<div>After 300+ days in hospital, we felt like it is leaving our safe space into an unknown world.

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<div><strong>It is a huge thanks to everyone who has played a part, no matter how big or small, in Jude’s treatment, support or education that he is still alive and with us today</strong>.

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<div>We have made adaptations to our home and life to keep Jude loving life as he did before, unbeknown to us we didn’t realise just how expensive and individual adaptations and equipment are. Thank you for getting us this far!! 
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<div>A stairclimbing chair, for example, would get Jude up to our living room to be part of family life, moving home just isn’t possible nor affordable!

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<div>Even an adapted vehicle has to be so bespoke to safely transport Jude and greatly increases their overall cost vastly. 
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<div>Something we have also used Jude’s funding for is these van adaptations as they are not standard fit for a wheelchair vehicle. 

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<div>We are being open on how financially vulnerable things have become and want to give Jude a life as such so he feels he’s living the life he would of been living before he was limited by his devastating condition, anything to help us with our new normal we will be forever grateful for.

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<div>Hi! I’m Rochelle, Brad’s friend from Deal or No Deal! I’m sure you all saw Brads devastating game on Deal or No Deal. His DOND family really want him to fulfil his dreams and we have set this up on the hope that anyone could maybe spare a couple of pounds and get Brad to tick some bits off his Bucket List.  
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<div>We’ve all seen the video of the horrific fire on the high rise construction site in reading.. and thanks to the 65 year old crane operator who sent in the man basket &amp; potentially saved a coworker(s) life.
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<div>For those who know me since loosing my leg below the knee 5 years ago, I’ve always been up to a new challenge to push myself further and to overcome my “dis” ability I know it’s very short notice but every penny I raise for the sands charity will make any little difference… this weekend I’m attempting to climb the highest mountain in wales “mount snowdon” not only doing this as an amputee I’ll be attempting it on crutches in a certain amount of time to reach the top, this is a mental and physically hard challenge for any man or women with 2 legs so I’m going to do my best to achieve it with one!  
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<div>this charity is close to not only mine but my partner and her families hearts, and I’m sure it has affected quite a few other people I know times are hard atm but even £5 from every person donating makes a huge difference to a charity that I’m sure will have a massive impact in future for other people going through such an awful time, this one’s for you Vienna bowden ❤️
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<div>Hi, my name is Joe, I'm raising whatever I can for my best friend Todd, who has been diagnosed with an incredibly rare form of Lung cancer in his 20s. It is known as NUT carcinoma and is so rare only around 20 to 30 people get it in the USA each year. He has been given the prognosis that the average length of survival is approximately ten months. The 2-year survival rate is 30%. As you can imagine, this is a difficult time for his family, friends, and Todd himself, and we are looking to get anything we can for however long we can for Todd. Any amount is a massive help towards him and the family! He is hoping to raise money for pioneering treatment in America. Please help in any way you can! Thank you! 
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<p>Hi there, my name is Deb and I am fundraising for a lovely local lady called Mel to buy her a new wheelchair . You may have met Mel taking her hearing dog Nando for a walk in the park. Mel has brittle bones and relies on her chair to get to work and be as independent as possible. I recently purchased an attachment to motorise Mels wheelchair but the actual chair is 18 years old and falling apart. Mel has been applying to access to work and wheelchair services for 3 years now and has so far got nowhere despite many letters and phone calls. Can you help? A new chair costs £3000 and I am willing to bridge any shortfall personally .

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We are raising money for our fellow bus driver and friend Peter Hart, who sadly lost his life to covid-19. He worked through all the lockdowns, was loved and respected by all and we’d like to be able to put a fitting tribute and memorial up at our depot to honour and remember him. Any extra money raised will be donated to his family or charity of his family’s choice. Thank you

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Hi, my name is Kit and I want to raise money by doing a 40 kilometre cycle ride  in memory of my Grandpa Ivor. He was diagnosed with lung cancer back in 2017 and underwent chemotherapy and radiotherapy.  The doctors couldn't cure his cancer and he was admitted into the hospice on Christmas day. The end of life doctors and nurses where of great help and comfort for him and made sure he had a peaceful passing on December 27 2019. As well as being a great help to him, they also were very comforting and helpful towards the rest of the family. I want to participate in the Hospice in the Weald #challenge40 celebrating 40 years of the care in our community. <img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/51560094_160140967450268_r.jpeg" alt="51560094_160140967450268_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" /><br /><br /> Hospice in the Weald provides care to patients with a terminal illness, their families and carers in West Kent and Northern East Sussex. They are there 24 hours a day to help, support and care for patients with an illness where a cure is no longer possible, or where patients will at some stage die from their illness. The care they provide is completely free of charge to our patients, their families and carers. They are not part of the NHS, and they need to raise 7 million pounds every year to fund our services.

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I am hoping to go to Netanya, Israel with the England Womens' Lacrosse Team to compete for the European Championships and be the first England player to achieve 100 caps. The cost of the trip is £2700 per player. Any support in reaching this would be greatly appreciated.

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Hi. My name is Astrid and I am 11 years old. Two years ago, I raised £1350 for The Doorstep Homeless Families Project, I bought and wrapped Christmas presents for the children and their mums at the shelter. It was a great success.<br /><br />  This year, because of various reasons (and the economic climate in the Uk), there are 127 children at the temporary accommodation center. I want to take their minds off of their family troubles and make sure everyone gets a gift to open on Christmas Day. <br /><br />  My goal is to raise £2000 for their gifts, which totals to £15 per child. I think that having a gift to open at Christmas really makes a difference to any child. The excitement for the day when you can unwrap the surprise gift is wonderful. <br /><br />  Christmas is all about giving and being kind to others. It isn't fair that children have to live in hostels due to the threat of violence or other family issues. Please help me in bringing just a little bit more brightness into there lives. <br /><br />Thank you so much for your support and donations.<br />Astrid xx

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<strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/charliesfight/" target="_blank"><br />Charlie's instagram page</a> ‌ <br /></strong><strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/265101867249571/" target="_blank">Charlie's army Fb page </a> <br /></strong><strong><a href="http://www.Charliesfight.org" target="_blank">www.Charliesfight.org</a> ‌<br /><br />help us to save our baby boy! </strong><strong><br />#charliesfight  #charliesarmy #parentalrights #raredisease #whatif<br /></strong><br />Our gorgeous little 11 month old boy Charlie has a devastating disease called mitochondrial depletion syndrome. Me and his Daddy Chris are both carriers of a faulty gene. (This was unknown to us until Charlie was 3 months old) <br /><img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/17867326_1489365216.1335_funddescription.jpg" alt="17867326_1489365216.1335_funddescription" />He was born on the  04/08/16 (4th of August) perfectly healthy but then he started to decline. We took him into hospital at 8 weeks old and none of us have been anywhere near home since. We have been with Charlie day in, day out &amp; watched our poor baby get weaker and weaker, he now needs a ventilator to breathe but we have never lost hope throughout all this time! After endlessly researching and speaking to Dr's all over the world <strong>we found hope</strong> in a medication that may help him and <strong>a Dr in America has accepted him in his hospital</strong>. It hasn't been tried on anyone with his gene before (he's only number 16 in the world ever reported) but it's had success with another mitochondrial depletion syndrome called TK2 which is similar - it's helping children to get their strength back and live longer! We strongly feel as his parents that <strong>Charlie should get a chance</strong> to try these medications. He literally has nothing to lose but potentially a healthier, happier life to gain. <br /><br />Charlies condition is caused by a disruption in the mitochondria, the part of the cell that provides energy to his muscles, kidneys and brain. There is a new treatment available which is a nucleoside bypass therapy, which could potentially <strong>repair Charlie's mtDNA</strong> and help it synthase again by giving him the naturally occurring compounds that his body isn't able to produce. It's oral medication so nothing invasive or harmful.<br /><br /><strong>We are running out of precious time with our baby</strong>, he can't have this treatment in the UK so our only hope now is to get Charlie to America  - this will obviously cost us a ridiculous amount of money, money we unfortunately don't have enough of. <br /><br /><strong>If we don't raise enough money then we wont be able to go to America for treatment</strong> <strong>and Charlie will die</strong><strong>!</strong> Great ormond street hospital have already taken us to court to try and gain permission to turn off our baby's ventilation which will result in Charlie's death :( They don't think it's in his best interests to go but we think it's in his best interests to have a chance to improve.<br /><img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/17867326_1489364525.1565_funddescription.jpg" alt="17867326_1489364525.1565_funddescription" /><strong>The court date is April 3rd and it will be held in the high Court in London.</strong><br /><br /><strong>We just CAN'T let our baby die when there is something that might help him! We won't give up on him</strong> because he has a rare disease. He deserves a chance and he deserves a life as much as anyone else. We understand that rare diseases don't get enough funding for research but why should that be a reason for a child to die?! He's here now and this could help our baby.<br /><br />If Charlie receives this treatment and it does work like the Dr in America thinks, <strong>it won't be just Charlie's life that has been saved, it will be many more children in the future, who are born with this horrible disease</strong> and it will open up other trials on other mitochondrial depletion syndrome's.<br /><br />We need to change things and show how determined parents can forge a path for other families encountering similar obstacles. <strong>We need to find treatments for incurable diseases. We need to give other people hope. We need to start saving lives.. hopefully starting with Charlie xxx</strong> <br /><br />#charliesfight #charliesarmy #savealife<br /><br /><img class="not-resizeable" src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/17867326_1485817987.0053_funddescription.jpg" alt="17867326_1485817987.0053_funddescription" width="100%" /><br /><img class="not-resizeable" src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/17867326_1485818064.2255_funddescription.jpg" alt="17867326_1485818064.2255_funddescription" width="100%" /><br /><img class="not-resizeable" src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/17867326_1485818248.3024_funddescription.jpg" alt="17867326_1485818248.3024_funddescription" width="100%" />

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On Sunday night 67 year old Alan Barnes was attacked &amp; knocked to the ground outside his home, on Hillside Place in Low Fell. 
Alan was born with a number of defects including sight &amp; growth problems after his mother contracted German Measles during Pregnancy. 
Having been knocked to the ground by the thug who attempted to rob him, he suffered a broken collar bone and has been left extremely distressed. 
Alan is too frightened to return to his home so with the help of his sister he&#039;s looking for new accommodation. 
I&#039;m trying to raise £500 for Alan which will help him towards the cost of relocating in order for him to feel safe &amp; carry on with his life. 
After reading his article on the Mirror.co.uk I was so upset that anyone could target a disabled pensioner &amp; be so cruel. 
We can&#039;t take away what has happened but with a little donation we can make the future a prettier one &amp; help towards the cost of his new home. 
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I would like to thank each and everyone of you for your financial donations and prayers. I was just informed that the hospital my daughter was going to be airlifted to has backed out due to lack of Cooperation from Children's Hospital Oakland. My family and I are still striving to find a location that will accept her in her current condition. All donations will go torwards the fight to keep her on life support. Let us pray that some one will have the heart to accept her despite what Children's Hospital says. So that we can get her air lifted away from this place as soon as possible.

Jahi Mcmath Fund 

<img src="http://fe391d5e875395beaa5c-4d0fcf8d315d40f305ee2ebb6c32f79c.r96.cf1.rackcdn.com/648341_desc_1379461069.3067.jpg" width="100%" alt="" class="" media_url="http://fe391d5e875395beaa5c-4d0fcf8d315d40f305ee2ebb6c32f79c.r96.cf1.rackcdn.com/648341_desc_1379461069.3067.jpg" media_type="2"><br><br>A homeless man by the name of Glen James found $40,000 yesterday and promptly returned the backpack with all of its contents. Lets all chip in and help this man change his life. Every little donation helps. Lets be reassured that there is still hope and humanity in our great nation. See article below: <br><br><a href="http://boston.cbslocal.com/2013/09/15/good-samaritan-returns-backpack-full-of-cash-passport/" target="_blank" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 13px; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration: none; color: rgb(168, 54, 54); font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;">BOSTON (CBS) </a>"” A homeless man turned in a backpack with $2,400 in cash, $39,500 in travelers checks and a passport that he found at South Bay Mall in Dorchester. Boston Police officers at South Bay Mall were flagged down by the man in front of the TJ Maxx Store. The man said he found a black backpack that contained a large sum of money and a passport in the front of the store. Officers took the backpack and its contents. The Good Samaritan could only provide officers with his name and the address of the shelter where he currently lives, Boston Police said. Officers notified store security at the South Bay Mall about the backpack. Later Saturday night, police were contacted by an employee of Best Buy who said a customer lost his backpack. The passport matched the customer's identity and his backpack was returned to him.

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