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<div>Hello, my name is Taylor King, and I am reaching out to share an important cause that is very close to my heart. My mother, Raelyn King, has been bravely battling stage 4 cervical cancer for some time now.  As you can imagine, this journey has been INCREDIBLY challenging, both emotionally and financially, for us all but especially my parents.
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<div> To help support my mom during this difficult time, I have started a GoFundMe campaign. The funds raised will go towards covering medical expenses, treatments, and any additional care she may need. Your support, whether through a donation or simply sharing our campaign, would mean the world to us and make a significant difference in my mom’s fight against cancer. (Please scroll and read her story)
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<div>In addition to the GoFundMe, we are organizing a benefit to further support my mom. This event will take place at the Arcade VFW on June 13th from Noon to 5 PM. It promises to be a wonderful afternoon filled with community spirit and support. There will be a variety of baskets up for grabs, offering something for everyone to enjoy. It’s an opportunity for friends, family, and community members to come together for a good cause.
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<div>Any contribution, big or small, will be greatly appreciated and go directly to supporting Raelyn’s medical needs. Your presence and participation in the benefit would be a tremendous show of support.
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<div>✨✨ <strong>RAELYNS STORY✨✨</strong>
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<div>My name is Raelyn King and I have lived in the Village of Arcade for over 20 years with my husband, Richard King. We have raised 3 beautiful children together: Courtney Hatch, Taylor King and Jordan King and have 6 grandkids. Many people may know my mother-in-law as she worked at the school for many years, Shirley King and my sister, Amie Muehlnickel who has lived in the Village of Arcade for the last 8 years. They have all been there for me in countless ways, showing their unwavering love and support.
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<div>In May 2025, I went to the doctors for a routine appointment and some abnormalities were noted. I went for further testing and was eventually diagnosed with Stage 3 Cervical Cancer, a diagnosis no one wants to receive. After additional testing, it was revealed that I have a 7.3 cm tumor on my cervix and the cancer has spread throughout my uterus and lymph nodes.
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<div>In efforts to combat this cancer and with surgery not being an option, I have completed external and internal radiation and chemotherapy. On Dec 6th I went in for a pet scan and unfortunately, the results were not what we were hoping for. The cancer has spread to my pelvic area, chest walls and trachea. I started a very invasive chemo regimen which requires me to travel to Roswell in Buffalo every 3 weeks. During treatment, I developed kidney issues which led to me having a stent put in to allow my kidneys to function correctly.
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<div>I am scheduled for a repeat pet scan on March 3rd. I am scheduled to begin another 3 rounds of chemotherapy on March 10th. Once completed, I will have another pet scan to see if there’s been any changes.
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<div>My family, friends and co-workers have been a huge support throughout this rollercoaster of a journey. For them, I am forever grateful. Every day looks different for me, depending how I am feeling. While going through my treatments, I am trying to work to help keep some normalcy in my life. I want to extend my most sincere gratitude to everyone who has sent words of encouragement, gifts and prayers. It means the world to me and has helped me cope on a daily basis with the mountain that is ahead of me. This battle has tested my physical, mental, and emotional strength in ways I never thought possible.
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<div>Thank you for taking the time to read our story. Your kindness and generosity are deeply appreciated. Together, we can make a difference in Raelyn’s battle against cancer.
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Support Raelyn King’s Fight Against Cancer

<div>I’m sure some of you have noticed our beloved Sue hasn’t been at work for the last month. She found out that she has pancreatic cancer that they are aggressively trying to treat. In the meantime, the bills are still coming and as a Mango family, we want to be able to help her in any way possible to get her and her son Max through this tough time.
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<div>As you know, <strong>cancer treatment is quite costly even with insurance</strong>. Sue has always been a very hard worker. Working three jobs at the Mango, Veronica’s, and having her own side business doing eyebrow tattooing on her free time. And now, she's going to no income at all.
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<div>If you know Sue, then you know she’s the last one to ask for help. She is the definition of an independent woman. However, we want her not to have to worry about anything during this time and just focus on getting better. Anything will help, including prayers for our girl.
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<div>Let's show our love and prayers. Thank you, everyone. <strong>﻿</strong>
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<div>I am writing on behalf of my dear friend Samantha Bailey Ryan. 
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<div>If you have been fortunate enough to have Sam in your life in any way, you would know what a truly genuine person she is. 
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<div>Everyone Sam has touched has benefitted from the simple experience of knowing her. 
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<div>As we all know, Samantha’s world revolves around her 2 beautiful girls and taking care of anyone in need. 
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<div>While recent times have provided Sam with a fair share of obstacles  to overcome. She now faces the challenge of a lifetime.
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<div>Sam has recently been diagnosed with a treatable form of colon cancer. The immediate future entails surgery with the ensuing recovery post operative chemo and other treatments that will make it impossible to work. 
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<div>This go fund me is our way of attempting to give back to someone who has given so much. Please join me and Samanthas entire support system and consider making a donation of any size to help our friend get back on her feet and resume the life she has spent so many years building. Thank you for your consideration. 
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Samantha’s Road to Recovery

Gino is one of our loved team members at Salon Allure.  Two years ago Gino was diagnosed with liver cancer. Now if you know him, he never made a big deal or drew any attention from anyone. He was simply happy with going to work every day and staying as positive as he could. He has went through several treatments which gave him hope and has had some positive results.<br />Last week, he took a different turn. Gino has not been feeling well and now has several new medical issues arise due to the cancer. He has been out of work for a week now and just found out he will be receiving the chemo pill at home. With that said, he will have side effects and will be unable to work. For all you fellow hair stylists, you know our career does not offer many benefits in this situation.  Gino's amazing wife Charlene is also a hairstylist and will be unable to take much time off of work. They will have many medical bills and all the normal bills to live. <br />No one should have to be in this situation. Ginos wife Charlene is a devoted and amazing wife and will be there every step of the way. Unfortunately they were never able to have children so it is just the two of them.<br />If there is any way you can donate to help Gino and Charlene to take some stress off not working, you would be helping them in so many ways, while he takes the time at home to heal. Gino is a friend, husband, and has never asked for anything from anyone.  He is a devoted true friend and does not deserve this. We as a Salon team would love to give back to him and do all we can do to help. If you come into Salon Allure he is always there to greet you and make sure you had the best experience despite what he has been going through, Any amount will help, and sharing this will as well. Gino and Charlene ,we are all here for you and we know with your positive attitudes and prayers you and Charlene will get though this. You have all our support always.

Gino our Warrior

The Tragic fire in Town of Tonawanda, resulted in the death of beloved 8 year old Seth Creenan. Grandmother Darcy Zelda, son of Katherine, and Brian Creenan. Brother to Kristina, and Andrew. <br />Seth attended Glendale Elementary, where he was an A student. He was the most incredible little boy, and loved by everyone who knew him. He brought light with him everywhere he went. We are devastated by his loss.<br />The loss of their son, and everything they own, has prompted me to start the Gofundme to support them during this time of crisis, and sorrow. They lost everything, please help.

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<br /><strong>Swiped Right is now screening!!!!<br /><br />Swiped Right is off to a fantastic start on the festival circut.<br /><br /></strong>We have started the <strong>festival circut</strong>  and it is being  screened privately at the AGR Best Of on 6/8/17.  Also, because of the <strong>strong audience reaction</strong> it is going to be made into a<strong> full length feature</strong> .<br /><br /> On May 20th, <strong>Swiped Right</strong> had it's <strong>world premiere</strong>  at the <strong>Hoboken International Film Festival</strong> . It was bestowed the honor of being <strong>nominated for The</strong> <strong>Audience Choice Award</strong>.( Only 5 of the 150 films were selected)<br /><br />Getting our film ready to embark on the festival circut  took immense resources and countless hours of post-production work. <br /><strong><br /><br />Here is our Cast and Crew:<br /><br />Lydia Fiore-Creator/Executive Producer/Co-writer/Actor<br /><img class="not-resizable" src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/18483386_1488132134.0189_funddescription.jpg" alt="" width="100%" /></strong>As many of you know, I left the corporate fashion world to pursue acting . This past year has been so amazing. I am grateful for all the opportunites and all the wonderful people I've met on this new journey. I've worked on numerous Films , TV Shows, Web Series and Theater Productions. Currently, I'm starring in Lorraine Russo's Family Diaries on Youtube and in the inter-active theater production Housewives of Secaucus. Now , I want to spread my artist's wings further. I have started my own production company - Bella Fiore Productions. My first film - High Deny is going to be screened on March 3rd. This was my first foray into movie making.(creator, co-writer / co-producer, as well as, actor)  For the AGR March Short Film Challenge, I have the wonderful opportunity to work with Dana Marisa Schoenfled and make film #2. I cannot wait to learn from this masterful filmmaker and tell this funny story. <a href="http://lydiafiore.com" target="_blank">LydiaFiore.com</a> <br /><br /><br /><strong>Dana Marisa Schoenfeld-Director/Producer/Co-writer/Editor/Actor</strong><br /><img class="not-resizable" src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/18483386_1488224879.5991_funddescription.jpg" alt="" width="100%" />Dana Marisa Schoenfeld is the founder of Main Sequence Entertainment LLC. Dana is proud and honored to have worked in every aspect of the entertainment industry and for a variety of extraordinary people at the top of the field. She has a genuine passion for creating original material. Dana is excited to continue to contribute her writing, performing, producing, and directing talents to the world. <a href="danamarisaschoenfeld" target="_blank">danamarisaschoenfeld.com</a>  <br /><a href="http://mainsequenceentertainment.com" target="_blank">Mainsequenceentertainment.com</a> <br /><br /><strong>Antony Grasso - Actor<br /><img class="not-resizable" src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/18483386_1488775522.3882_funddescription.jpg" alt="" width="100%" /></strong>Anthony Grasso's is an actor, director, and teacher in film, television and theatre.  Some of his primetime television credits include co-stars and guests stars on : FOX GOTHAM, CBS BLUE BLOODS CBS, NBC, LAW &amp; ORDER, LAW &amp; ORDER: CI, LAW &amp; ORDER SVU and CBS UNFORTGETABLE to name a few. He recently shot two indie pilots: A BEAUTIFUL DISTRACTION and THE 5TH BOROUGH. He has starred in numerous independent feature films notably, Gun Hill Road                 ( Released 2011 -*Sundance ) Pigeon Egg Strategy (SUNDANCE '98) Most recently completed shooting five independents films O2, Perception, Poughkeepsie, Legit and The Last Night waiting to hit the film fest circuit. He also just wrapped two pilots The Fifth Borough and A Beautiful Distraction. Anthony has also been seen in a variety of commercials both regionally and nationally. Most notably THE AMEX Campaign directed by film director M. Night Shamalayan. <br /><a href="http://Anthony.Grasso.net" target="_blank">Anthony.Grasso.net</a> <br /><strong><br />Kisha Barr- Actor</strong><br /><img class="not-resizable" src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/18483386_1488177117.9699_funddescription.jpg" alt="" width="100%" />Kisha Barr is a trained actress studying in Philadelphia and New York. She started her career doing commercial work and shortly after appeared on stage for a play in Trenton later followed by an off Broadway play in NYC. Kisha is passionate about TV and film and has booked jobs for TD Bank, Rite Aid, and CVS to name a few. Her proudest accomplishment to date is her role as a nurse in the Cinemax show Banshee. <br /><br /><strong>Stephanie Weppler- Actor<br /><img class="not-resizable" src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/18483386_1488328819.5783_funddescription.jpg" alt="" width="100%" /></strong>Stephanie has been performing on stage and screen since she was 4 years old. She is the daughter of British expats and has made NYC her home for the past 15 years. She has appeared Off-Broadway, in film and on television in shows such as Sex in the City and Deadline.<br /><a href="http://www.stephanieweppler.com" target="_blank">www.stephanieweppler.com</a> <br /><br /><br /><strong>Vin Scialla-actor/composer</strong><br /><img class="not-resizable" src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/18483386_1493490187.9895_funddescription.jpg" alt="" width="100%" />Vin Scialla is a performer, musician/actor, film composer. Vin has traveled the world performing and teaching improv and music. US Embassy and State Department entertainment tours have taken him to the Middle East, Egypt, South America, Cuba and the Caribbean. <br /><br /> He balances an audacious path as performer/composer/educator in New York, and is pursuing his D.M.A. degree. In addition, he studied at UCB (Upright Citizens Brigade), Hartt Conservatory, and recently landed a co-star role in a new comedic HBO series (2018), and a portrayed a musician in Mozart in the Jungle (Amazon). Vin co-wrote a new mockumentary called We Are the Prototypes, performed at Lincoln Center Out-of-Doors and Weill Recital Hall, and has two petVin Scialla is a performer, musician/actor, film composer. Vin has traveled the world performing and teaching improv and music. US Embassy and State Department entertainment tours have taken him to the Middle East, Egypt, South America, Cuba and the Caribbean. <br /><br /> He balances an audacious path as performer/composer/educator in New York, and is pursuing his D.M.A. degree. In addition, he studied at UCB (Upright Citizens Brigade), Hartt Conservatory, and recently landed a co-star role in a new comedic HBO series (2018), and a portrayed a musician in Mozart in the Jungle (Amazon). Vin co-wrote a new mockumentary called We Are the Prototypes, performed at Lincoln Center Out-of-Doors and Weill Recital Hall, and has two pet<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> <strong><br /></strong><strong>Toru Nishikubo - Director of Photography</strong><br /><strong><img class="not-resizable" src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/18483386_1488238053.4026_funddescription.jpeg" alt="" width="100%" /></strong>In 1989 curiosity and ambition prompted me to leave my hometown Osaka, Japan and settled in NYC where I was introduced to the motion picture and began to work my way up from the bottom.<br />While working on numerous documentaries for 18 years I developed a passion and love of cinematography. Looking for bigger challenges, I began transition into the world of commercial and narrative film.<br />In 2011 I debuted as feature film cinematographer/DP with the film “Edible Soul”.<br /><br /><strong>Brian Joseph-Sound</strong><br /><img class="not-resizable" src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/18483386_1488238590.5593_funddescription.jpg" alt="" width="100%" />Brian is a senior partner at Trytone Sound and is the head of production sound. A graduate of the Made in New York Production Assistant Training Program, Brian never considered a career in sound mixing until one day when he acted as a replacement sound mixer on a webseries and realized that he had the love and gift it took to become a great mixer and run a great sound department. After deciding to pursue this possibility he was introduced to Joshua Hilson who hired him as a boom op on an indie film. After many jobs together, Joshua and Brian became partners and formed Trytone Sound. Brian now mixes all levels of set sound as well as runs the internship program that trains mixers and boom operators for Trytone Sound.<br /><br /><strong>David Tiger-Cortes- Boom Operator<br /><img class="not-resizable" src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/18483386_1488254496.5358_funddescription.jpg" alt="" width="100%" /></strong>Born in Los Angeles, CA by way of Spanish Harlem, is of American Indian &amp; Puerto Rican Decent. He has always been captivated by the sound process of filmmaking &amp; its impact. Studied in sound design and recently joining forces with Trytone Sound as Boom Op. Sports, Film &amp; Music are his interests. Working for the community is his mission.<strong><br /></strong><br /><strong>Lee Ann Hoover- Script Supervisor</strong><br /><img class="not-resizable" src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/18483386_1488254126.0222_funddescription.jpeg" alt="" width="100%" />Lee Ann is a filmmaker, script supervisor and tall person. Her first feature script supervisor gig was with three-time Emmy-nominated director Paul Starkman, and as an assistant she has worked with Emmy-nominated producer Steven Bennett and 2016 Albert Maysels New Documentary Director Award winner David Feige. Lee Ann has worked with many other awesome people that will also win or almost win some awards soon. Check out her website at <a href="http://leeannhoover.com" target="_blank">leeannhoover.com</a> for more deets, and follow her<a href="@laanwho" target="_blank"> @laanwho</a> for some Insta-love. <br /><br /><strong>Isa Maeda- 1st AC</strong><br /><br /><strong>Makoto Matsuo - Gaffer</strong><br /><br /><strong>Alicia Javier- PA/Wardrobe/Props</strong><br /><br /><strong>William Lee Robertson-Driver/PA/2nd AD</strong><br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>HOW YOU CAN HELP &amp; WHAT YOU GET:</strong><br />1) Donate $1 or more- We'll thank you on Facebook<br />2) Donate $50 or more -We'll thank you with a personalized GIF on Facebook (plus 1)<br />3) Donate $100 or more- A Special thank you shout out on Facebook (plus 1-2)<br />4) Donate $200 or more - A Special Thanks in the movie credits (plus 1-3)<br />5) Donate $400 or more- A special letter of thanks signed by the Producers/ Director/Writers and at least one cast member (plus 1-4)<br />6) Donate $500 or more - A signed script by the Director /Writers and most of the cast members (plus 1-5)<br />7) Donate $750 or more - You will get an Associate Producer Credit (plus 1-6)<br />8) Donate $1000 or more -We will name a character after you. (plus 1-7)<br />9) Donate $1250 -We will put a picture of you on set. <br />( plus 1-8)<br />10) Donate $1500 or more - Co-Producer Credit                 ( plus 1-9)<br />11) Donate $2500 or more -Executive Producer Credit and a one week's passcode protected digital link to the film ( plus 1-10)<br /><strong><br /></strong>"<strong>Luck</strong> happens when <strong>preparation</strong> meets <strong>opportunity."</strong> <br />....... Help support our Opportunity.<br /><br /><strong>THANK YOU!!</strong> For contributing to our project. <br /><strong>THANK YOU!!</strong> Your support touches our hearts. <br /><strong>THANK YOU!!</strong> We appreciate your generosity.<br /><br />Supporting the arts makes you <strong>feel good!!!</strong><br />Help spread good feelings!!!<strong><br /><br /></strong>

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