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<div>4/8/1988 - I moved from Akron, Ohio, my birthplace, to Raleigh, North Carolina. I was 37 years old, newly married, and starting a new life. My best friend and former workmate, Larry Guest (RIP), had moved here previously and spoke highly of it. I had vacationed on the Outer Banks with my family for many years at Nags Head and Emerald Isle on the Outer Banks of NC.

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<div>4/8/2025 - 37 years later, my house of almost 26 years started on fire around 9:30 AM. I was awake and watching TV in my living room when I heard a “POP!” followed by what sounded like a sheet pan falling on the floor. I thought my cat, Peepers, had knocked something off the counter in the kitchen. Not normal, but it made me curious. So I got up to investigate in the kitchen. I have limited mobility. I use a cane for balance issues, so it takes me a few minutes to get up and get moving.

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<div>I went into the kitchen and everything looked normal, but I smelled smoke. So I proceeded down the hallway to the base of the stairs going to the second floor. At the base of the stairs, I found the remains of a large fish mobile that I had made and had been hanging from the ceiling in the stairwell. I looked up the stairs and saw smoke rolling across the ceiling. I immediately headed back to the living room where I stopped to call 911. The front doorbell started ringing repeatedly. I went to answer it and found my neighbor, Mary, from across the street, who I was just meeting.

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<div>Being a private person and a bit of a recluse, I hadn’t met her yet. She said, “Your house is on fire! You’ve got to get out of there! Come with me!” And she pulled me out of my house in only my boxer briefs, with holes in the back, and one sock, and helped me down the nearby neighbor’s driveway to the fire marshal’s truck parked in the center of the street.

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<div>My house is maybe a mile from Sanford Fire Station One, so Sanford’s finest firefighters were already on the scene when I left my house. Two fire trucks were present with the police department. Kudos to the firefighters who quickly extinguished the fire. Kudos to my other neighbor who called 911 and reported the fire. Kudos to Arnold, another neighbor who gave bottles of water to the firemen. Several service people came to ask if I was okay and if there was anyone else in my house. I told them about Peepers, who was probably hiding in the house somewhere. Mary went and got a quilt to wrap me in. Later, she took me into her house, where it was warmer.

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<div>Two days after the fire, my house was inspected by an “adjuster” sent by my insurance company. I’ve been a resident of my house since June of 1999, which is located in the Rosemount/McIvers historical district on the corner of North Gulf Street (500 North Gulf Street) and Bracken Street. I’ve paid, by escrow, for house insurance yearly/religiously(!) to Universal Property and Casualty currently.

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<div>The “adjuster” inspected my house and the fire damage, took many pictures, and surprised me by presenting me with a $1k and a $2k check to help me with the expenses I would be incurring by living and eating elsewhere from my house. This was a preliminary benefit of my insurance policy of $36k for “loss of use.” It wasn’t a “gift,” it was part of the settlement I will eventually receive, I hope(!)

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<div>I tried making a mobile deposit of those checks to my Chime internet bank a few days later. I chose to use an “internet bank” instead of a “traditional brick and mortar” bank a year or so ago because I’m retired. My only source of income is Social Security retirement.

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Help Mr. Morgan in Finding Safe Shelter Post-Fire

<div>My name is Wendi and <strong>I am raising funds so my half-brother Keven and I can be with our mother for her last days.</strong> She is 85 years old, has advanced Alzheimer's and recently took a bad fall, and is now in hospice. She has not eaten food for several days, and as of two days ago is no longer taking fluids. Her time will be soon, and she is resting easily as the hospice staff are taking care of her comfort. 
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<div><strong>The money we raise here is being used for airfare, hotel, food, and car rental for us. </strong>Unfortunately the cost for the disposition of her body will have to come out of our own pockets, so <strong>we are also raising money for her cremation and the spreading of her ashes</strong>, which we will need to travel to Washington State for.
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<div>Any small bit helps. As of today (April 23), we have used up all but $249 of the Go Fund Me donations thus far ($2674), and we have to extend our stay because we simply don't know when she will pass. Just knowing that there's some amount of support from our community to offset our worries about finances has helped relieve our burden immensely. Will you please boost this fundraiser so we can continue to sit with her as she lies in hospice?
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Help us be with our mother

<div>My name is Kayley Quick, and I’m raising funds for my dear friend David Mitchell—someone so many of us in town know and love. David is the kind of person who always shows up for others, bringing laughter, warmth, and kindness wherever he goes. Now, he needs our help.
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<div>A few months ago, David started experiencing strange symptoms. Concerned, he followed his doctor’s advice and went to the ER, where scans revealed something no one expected—a neuroendocrine tumor in his small intestines, along with lesions on his liver that are affecting his heart. That trip to the hospital saved his life, but it also left him with a crushing $20,000 bill.
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<div>David has always been there for this community—now it’s our turn to be there for him. Let’s rally together and help David get the treatment he needs!
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Help David Mitchell Punch Cancer in the Face!

<div>Hey there! My name is Cade, short for Cadence. I'm a 22 year old dude from the DMV. I like to collect obscure movies, music, and video games. I love comics. I've been reading Jack Kirby's original New Gods run lately. I'm a pet person. I have a little black cat named Marceline who I treat like my daughter. I also have an elderly bulldog named Buster, who was recently diagnosed with cancer. We're doing all that we can for him, we have him on medication and he's doing better these days. But emergencies like that have kept my family a bit tighter than usual. Despite this, I'd say that I'm lucky and loved and I'm happy to be where I am. But despite the support from all of my friends, family, and loved ones, I am absolutely terrified. That's because I'm a transgender person. If you're curious, I am a trans man, meaning I am transitioning from female to male and I use He/Him pronouns. And I'm sure that more than half of the people who saw this clicked away after they read that. In part I assume that's because our current president, as well as conservative talking points on a larger scale, have politicized my existence. It's gotten to the point where they're trying to <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-politics-and-policy/speaker-mike-johnson-maintains-house-transgender-bathroom-ban-rcna186669" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ban trans people from federal restrooms</a> , and <a href="https://www.npr.org/2025/01/29/nx-s1-5279092/trump-executive-order-gender-affirming-care" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">restrict gender affirming care on a large scale</a>  for anyone under the age of 19. Not 18, 19. Barring legal adults from being able to do what they please with their own bodies. I don't work in the chambers of congress. I'm older than 19 years old. Neither of these pieces of legislation should effect me. But I'm not stupid. Neither am I willfully ignorant. I came out as trans when I was 16 years old. Due to how inaccessible gender affirming care was even prior to the current political climate, as well as the shutdowns that occurred during the pandemic, I was not able to receive hormone replacement therapy until I was 20 years old. I realized that if I wanted to live to my fullest potential, I need to act as swiftly as possible. Before I run out of time. My insurance will cover a majority of the costs to remove the breast tissue that's developed on my chest, but there's a small amount of that breast tissue under my arms. According to my surgeon, that underarm tissue is medically considered a different part of the body from my chest and the procedure to remove it cannot be covered by insurance. So I'm asking for just the $3,000 it would take to cover the out of pocket costs. Thank you all so much for hearing about me and my journey. If you can't donate, that's fine, in the very least, you can share the link to this page so as many people can see it as possible.

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I'm trying to live in spite of it all. Let's yeet the teats.

<div>My name is Pedro Hernandez. <strong>My home, along with many others, was destroyed by the Eaton Canyon fire.</strong> This is the start of a rebuild. As we all know, finding a new place is a task in Los Angeles. Thank you, and just know everything helps and I'm very thankful
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Help Pedro Hernandez Rebuild After Fire

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<div>"I want my dream body, but that body costs 1800€. That is a lot of euros. I would like a beautiful torso, to be the most beautiful boy on the beach. So that I can dance and feel like I am fully myself. So that maybe i will get asked less questions when I perform, or perhaps more. Maybe different questions. I'm tired of the same old questions over and over again. I want to feel coherent, coherent with my own coherence, the coherence of my vision of my world. Not anyone elses. I want to make up what is coherent. I want a beautiful torso, a torso that looks beautiful on me, that is beautiful for me, a torso beautiful to me, on stage and alone in bed at night. Other people's torsos, all kinds of torsos, are beautiful, but my beautiful torso just doesnt exist yet. I want to wear white shirts and silver chains like Eminem, feel the textile slide against my chest in summer, without any weird looks. Or maybe weird looks i feel proud of, not just a victim of. I want my own conformity. I want a beautiful torso so my boyfriend can put his hand down it. I want a beautiful torso so you can see how beautiful I am. So go on, pay for it. Just a little. emoji wink, emoji money, emoji big bank account, emoji heart, emoji anti patriarchy."

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Help My Nephew Achieve His Dream Body

<div>I'm Azza's cousin, Aziz, I currently live in Belgium, and I'm overseeing this campaign on her behalf. Azza, who resides in Gaza, is experiencing challenging times amidst the ongoing conflict. She wishes to share a heartfelt message with you.
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<div>Azza and Mohammad, once pillars of their community, have faced unimaginable losses. Mohammad, a dedicated pharmacist for over nine years, saw his lifelong dream crumble as their pharmacy in Al-Zahraa City was destroyed. This was not just a loss of income, but a loss of identity and purpose, leaving Mohammad without means to provide for his family.
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<div>Azza, a devoted teacher at a school that was also destroyed, now battles chronic respiratory illnesses exacerbated by the harsh conditions we endure. Her pregnancy adds to our worries, as the lack of access to proper medical care leaves us in constant fear for her well-being and that of our unborn child.
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<div>Their losses, both financial and personal, weigh heavily on us all. As their children, we have witnessed the toll it has taken on their spirits, their hopes, and their dreams. Forced to flee their homes multiple times, they have endured the relentless cycle of destruction and displacement. Each night, they lay their heads down to sleep amidst the echoes of explosions and the haunting memories of what was lost.
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<div>The harsh realities of displacement have taken a toll on their health as well. Malnutrition gnaws at their bodies, leaving them weak and vulnerable. Gastrointestinal infections, skin allergies, and respiratory ailments are constant companions, reminders of the precariousness of their existence.
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<div>Yet, amidst the darkness, a flicker of hope remains. Asaad, Ameer, Zein al-Din, and Jawan possess a resilience that belies their tender years. They cling to dreams of a better tomorrow, where the scars of war will fade and the promise of peace will finally be realized.
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<div>But they cannot do this alone. They need your support, your compassion, and your generosity to help them navigate the uncertainties that lie ahead. Your contributions can provide them with the tools they need to heal, to learn, and to grow into the resilient young adults they were meant to be.
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<div>Please, stand with us as carriers of our plea. Together, we can offer Azza, Mohammad, and their children the chance to reclaim their lives, rebuild their futures, and forge a path towards a brighter tomorrow.
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An Urgent Plea for Help: Azza, Mohammad, and Their Children

<div>My sister, Alyssum, needs some help right now from the community of people who love her. She suffers from a multitude of chronic illnesses and disabilities, including (but not limited to) Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS), Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), migraines, and endometriosis. She is often in excruciating pain, experiences brain fog so intense she can’t read, has debilitating exhaustion, and is often bedridden for days. She has been unable to work for 2 years and is in the process of applying for disability.
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<div>She has been on a 2-year long journey of trying to find medical support and solutions for her conditions. Her diagnoses are so complex, interwoven, and under-researched, that her doctors are often unable to offer answers or solutions. She had recently found two research clinics that may be able to help. <a href="https://www.metrodora.co/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Metrodora Institute</a> is a new research/clinic in Salt Lake City geared specifically for people like her. It is a national medical and research center focused on advancing care and accelerating potential cures for neuroimmune axis disorders. They provide integrated multidisciplinary care for individuals living with debilitating chronic conditions. This opportunity could help her find some relief and answers to her complex situation. She also found <a href="https://fourpeakshealthcare.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Four Peaks Healthcare</a> , a place in Flagstaff, Arizona, that takes a holistic approach and looks at the interplay of each diagnosis so that patients are supported with all of their symptoms.
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My sister needs your help

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Help Boo See Again

<div>On September 1, Kristin woke to unexpected pain which began a 3-week ordeal of tests, appointments, imaging and questions, culminating in a diagnosis of Metastatic high-grade serous carcinoma of the ovary, the most aggressive ovarian cancer. She has fluid accumulating in her lungs and in her abdomen.
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<div>Kristin, Donovan, and their child Cipher, now at VIU, are confronting tremendous challenges. In addition to Kristin’s fight for her life, the mix of escalating inflation, added medical expenses and loss of income have put them at their stability and security in jeopardy. To make matters worse, should Kristin not survive, her passing could leave Donovan and Cipher homeless.
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<div>This campaign aims to expedite Kristin’s access to urgent, aggressive treatment and alleviate the family’s financial strain during this difficult time. Every contribution is a step toward life-saving care for Kristin and maintaining stability for Donovan and Cipher during this critical period.
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<div>Join us in rallying support for Kristin and her family, offering hope and a pathway to recovery. If you can not afford to donate at this time but would like to help support Kristin please share this post far and wide.
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Support Kristin's Aggressive Stage 4 Cancer Fight

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<div>I have struggled with my period and my uterus for decades. I’m sure that many of you have heard me respond to “How ya doing?” with “My uterus is trying to kill me this week.” And it wouldn’t be short of the truth.
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<div>Over the last five years my health has taken a serious turn with regular visits to the ER. I was told initially that I had a horrendous case of fibroids during one emergency room visit and that my only solution was a hysterectomy. I didn’t want that. I was committed to trying to find another way, another procedure, another answer.
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<div>Finally in October of 2023 I found a doctor group that took me on as a patient and wanted to finally get to the bottom of what was going on with me as they said what I was experiencing was “very much not normal.” After a barrage of tests, blood transfusions, and surgical procedures that were supposed to improve my quality of life and make my periods get better... they haven’t. In fact they got worse. I’ve been to the emergency room every month since December.
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Amber's Hysterectomy Care Fund

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<div>We are fundraising to help our dear friend, Arnold Robles, recover after suffering a frontal lobe hemorrhage. Arnold is currently stable, but as we all know - hospital bills are incredibly un-amazeballs. On top of what are promising to be some monster bills, Arnold is going to be missing quite a bit of work as part of his recovery.
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Arnold's Amazaballs Recovery

<div>Thomas Worden Kivowitz, was born on December 21. 1976, and passed away this week. We lost him this week to a disease he tried to fight for a very long time. He leaves behind a family who will always miss who we knew he used to be and who he should have been. We always hoped he would find his way back home, and rid himself of the demons which plagued him, but he just didn't. He will be missed by his sisters Mandy and Elizabeth, his mother Sally, his ex wife Mariana and his two sons. We hope he is at peace now and in the arms of a loving G-d who can heal the parts of him that we never could. 
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<div>As you all know, our dear Sherise has been very ill and in and out of the hospital since late September. The GREAT NEWS is that she is home where she can rest and continue to heal in comfort and with her beloved, David. The bad news is that at this time, she needs someone with her at all times as she remains frail and needs assistance with tasks. David is holding down the fort the best he can, but he needs to work to pay bills and have insurance. Friends are filling in where we can, but due to life and other commitments, we are running into times when we don't have someone to stay with her. Her chosen family has decided it's best to be able to hire help for the hours we don't have someone who can stay with her. Anything you can give to help us keep her home and healing will be greatly appreciated. Any funds not going to home health will go to the Sixx family to assist with medical bills. Thank you in advance for your generosity!!!
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Help provide care for Sherise Sixx

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<div>Hello my Name is Nancy and I'm raising money for my Brother Terry he had a accident and fell down a flight of stairs and now has a blood clot in his brain. He has to stay in Puerto Rico for 10 to 14 day's until he receives another Brain scan to see how he will be able to return to the United States  where he lives. So we need help housing him for those day's plus food and everything he needs to survive along with his wife Amanda Kiger.  They will be staying because Terry a injury that will not allow him to fly back home. The source of transportation is very limited because he cannot walk or talk at all right now. We need your help. Thank you
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Please help Terry

<div>Hi, my name is Cathy Peterson. I am establishing this Go Fund Me to help my son and daughter-in-law, Brandon and Kristin as they face mounting medical bills and related expenses due to Kristin’s current health challenges.  Kristin has been hospitalized for the past month due to liver failure and kidney problems.  She is currently being evaluated at Georgetown University Hospital to determine if she is a candidate for a liver transplant.
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<div>First &amp; foremost we would appreciate your prayers.  In addition, if you are so inclined and would like to help them financially we would be extremely grateful for any donation.  At this point we do not know what the final out of pocket expense will be so I have started with a goal of $5,000.  Thank you in advance for your prayers and donations.
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Help with unexpected medical bills

<div>Let’s help Hellbender in their time of need. They’ve been there for the community as a gathering place, participated in fundraising, kept us sane through the past  two years and done so much more. I’m sure any little bit can hep Ben cover some costs, be it salaries for staff, rent, or whatever.
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Helping Hellbender

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<div>We all know Bill White as the beloved long-time owner of <a href="https://www.yelp.com/biz/fish-in-the-neighborhood-washington-3" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fish in the Hood</a>  located in Park View  off Georgia Ave. Bill always has a smile, joke and kind word for whomever is lucky enough to come by his seafood take-out restaurant that has become a landmark institution in the neighborhood for over 20 years. The community rallied around him as he struggled to reopen after the <a href="https://www.petworthnews.org/blog/fish-reopens" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">April 2017 fire</a>  and throughout the pandemic.
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Fish in the Hood's Bill White is in Hospital

<p>As many have heard, yesterday my mother’s home that she shared with my 91 year old grandfather caught fire last night and was deemed condemned. The house has been in our family for nearly 60 years. Three generations and countless others have resided in the house over that time. It was recently renovating to accommodate my aging grandfather's needs and wishes to remain in our family home. <br /><br />Our family home caught fire last night during a family gathering. Thankfully, everyone was able to get out safely. We are extremely grateful that everyone is in good health. However, the fire has led to the displacement of my mother and grandfather. They lost nearly all of their possessions many of which were essential items and items of sentimental value that, unfortunately, cannot be replaced. As my family and I look to support my mom and grandfather as they adjust, I am asking for donations to cover some of their immediate and long term needs.
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Fire Relief Assistance for Bigelow Family

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Relief for Emergency Medical Expenses

Shinobi(Edward White) has been having extensive dental issues for a few years now. Years of seasonal work for Burning Man hasn't afforded Shinobi the ability to have this taken care of, as full dental reconstruction is expensive and requires multiple extensive appointments.  We have looked into the costs of travel and reconstruction, and 20k should get Shinobi to a place where he can smile again with confidence, instead of judgement or concern. We all know the importance of being able to share our smiles, so help from the community would go far especially during these years without the events we love so much. <br /><br />Every bit helps! Thank you for participating!

Dental Reconstruction for Shinobi(Edward White)!

As everyone knows, passing is never cheap. We want to be able to give Murdiagean the service we believe he deserves. He was deeply and truly loved by so many, and his death should be honored honestly. Everything and anything helps towards the payment of the services, cremation, and the urn. Thank you.

Murdiagean’s Fundraiser

<p>Scot and Maggie King are both talented artists (Scot with leather, Maggie with pottery), they've helped countless people to explore their passions and have been supporting small craftsmen all over Europe bringing their craft to the states. Scot's good humor and storytelling have lit up many a campfire, and his love of history has been shared with more than we can count. <br /><br />On June 26, Scot was bit by a copperhead snake and went to the ER. Antivenom was administered, and while he's doing better right now, not everything is covered by insurance. They are seeking financial aid from the hospital but the bills are piling up, and he will be incapacitated for the bulkk of their high season for events and shows. For a pair of artists, this could be a devastating situation. One that could potentially prevent them from continuing to share the art and culture that they both love. <br /><br />Almost immediately, friends from all over reached out and wanted to help, a testament to how well-loved they are. To how much we would lose without their presence in the historical arts community. <br /><br />The amount being asked for is the initial estimate of just the antivenom, plus enough to cover processing and a bit more, and it may change. Anything over the amount requested will be sent to Scot and Maggie to help them get back on their feet.
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Antivenom Is Expensive!

<p>On February 25th, my mother Karen experienced a severe life-changing stroke that has left one side of her body paralyzed. After major brain surgery and a month of recovery at Johns Hopkins, my mother has been transferred to Kernan to complete her rehabilitation. Her spirits are high and she is determined to regain strength! <br /><br />On top of her medical bills, she will be in need of household modifications such as chair lifts and an electric wheel chair. As most of you know, my mother lives to bring smiles and lend a helping hand when ever she can. Now it's our turn to help her! 
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Strength for Karen

Two things you need to know...<br />1. Tori has cancer <br />2. She has a great support team to help her get through this<br /><br />Earlier this year, Tori was diagnosed with cervical cancer and is scheduled for her first surgery in early April to start her journey to recovery. To do this, she needs our help. <br /><br />Announcing this diagnosis has been difficult, but we think it's important to allow Tori the chance to focus on her health while we assist in the financial burden of upcoming medical expenses. All donations will go towards hospital bills, loss of wages during recovery, cost of living, and post surgery care.  Any unused funds will be donated to the Foundation for Women's Cancer (www.foundationforwomenscancer.org).<br /><br />A little more about Tori...<br /><br />- She is a dedicated member of the Central Coast wedding and service industry<br />- She recently started her own event planning business in addition to working at Luis Wine Bar and the Flying Caballos Ranch<br />- She actively contributes her time to local fundraisers and community events<br />- She loves her dog, good wine, yoga, being outdoors, and is dedicated to staying active and healthy<br /><br />As Tori's journey unfolds, we will continue to update this page with information about her progress and recovery.<br /><br />This page was created by Sarah Hames &amp; Christina Joslin. Please feel free to contact us with any questions or well wishes. If you reach out to Tori directly, please know she is receiving and thankful for your messages even if she doesn't respond.

Tori's Journey with Cancer

Hey guys! One of our own is in a pretty bad pinch. Vic, Lady VaJayay, the owner of Golden Bamboo who goes out of his way to make sure we are well fed and entertained, really could use a hand right now. Without going into details I am going to ask that this community does what it does best: please help out somebody who has rapidly become family and is near and dear to so many of us.  Any amount helps, and if you can't help, please share.

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