Hi, my name is Melissa. I am a Kinesiology major pursuing a future career in Physical Therapy. My school removed my financial aid for the 2024–2025 academic year, including all of my federal aid. Because of this unexpected change, I am unable to register for next semester, even though I have already secured scholarships, federal loans, and other forms of support. I have explored every possible option to cover my remaining balance, but private loan applications have been denied for both me and my family. On top of this, my mother—who has always done everything she could to support my education—is about to be out of work due to severe knee issues, including bone-on-bone pain. She is no longer able to provide the assistance she wishes she could, which makes this situation even more difficult for both of us. I am also a proud charter member of NCNW (National Council of Negro Women), where I actively participate in service, leadership, and community work. Continuing my education is not only important for my career goals, but also for the commitments I have made to my campus and community. At this point, this GoFundMe is truly my last option, as I am running out of ways to move forward on my own. The only thing preventing me from continuing my education next semester is a remaining balance. I am working hard, but I cannot reach this amount in time without help. Any contribution no matter how small would make a meaningful difference. Even sharing this page helps more than you know. Thank you for taking the time to read my story and for offering support in any way you can. Your kindness brings me one step closer to staying in school and continuing my journey toward earning my degree.

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<div>      With heavy hearts, our family is reaching out to ask for your support in honoring the life of our cherished Dion.  Tragically, Dion was taken from us far too soon.  Leaving behind a void that can never be filled.  He was a one of a kind husband, father, son, brother, cousin, uncle, friend and pop pop whose warmth, laughter, and love touched everyone that knew him. 

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<div>     On May 5, 2025 Dion suffered a sudden seizure while on his job at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) which caused a severe brain injury.  After a 2 week fight in ICU, Dion received his wings on May 19th 2025.

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<div>Dion was known as the baddest percussionist in the DMV, AKA  “Rumplestilskin”.  Many have been blessed with his gifted musical talent .  He was also known as the jokester and  the life of the party.  

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<div>We are doing our best to lay him to rest with the dignity and peace he deserves, and to create a memorial that reflects the incredible soul he was.  In this unimaginable time, any support you can offer would mean the world to us.  Thank you for helping us to celebrate Dion’s life and legacy with love and respect.  He will be missed more than words can express.

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Honoring Dion: Support His Memorial

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<li>Hi my name is Michelle Baten my Great niece was struck down by an unknown vehicle on Wednesday November 15. My family is devastated by such a horrific accident. She is currently facing a long road to recovery. As her parents are struggling to cope with the horrible impact that this has left on their child. She’s in ICU, with multiple broken bones, literally fighting for her life. The family will need financial assistance to help with their daughters medical and personal expenses. As well as their own obligations. They must stay close to their daughter to make medical decisions. Therefore they are unable to work. I am asking for your prayers, support and financial donations to help facilitate Zsa as she is fondly known to her family. Thank you in advance for your support.
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Zsameelah’s Recovery

<p>As you know, thousands of Afghan migrants have moved to the greater DC area in search of a new life. As they start from square one, they need as much support as possible. Please join me and Marty's Food and Catering as we provide daily hot meals for our newest neighbors. 100% of the proceeds will go towards the preparation and delivery of the meals. Together, we can make a difference. Thank you.<br /><br />$25 feeds a Family of 3<br />$50 feeds a Family of 6<br />$100 feeds 2 Families of 6 <br />$150 feeds 3 Families of 6
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<strong>Patricia (Fatimah) is now under hospice care</strong><br /><br />Assalamu Alaykum my dearest sisters and brothers,<br /><br />I am writing to provide a much-needed update on the status of our beloved sister Fatimah.  The journey of these past two years has been an ongoing test from our Creator, with multiple opportunities for sabr, shukr, and strengthening of iman, and all of it has been the truest demonstration of the qadr of Allah.  We have recently reached the next part of our journey as Fatimah is now under the care of in-home hospice after different treatments she’s been under have proven unsuccessful against the cancer and her body is too weak to undergo stronger treatments. <br /><br />Only Allah knows when her final hour will come and we are doing everything to ensure that what time remains is spent in comfort with her children by her side.  We are aware of the love, affection, and admiration the community has for Fatimah and the great desire to see or speak with her, however, due to her fragile state and her inability to recover from an infection of any kind, she will not be receiving visitors.  We have created a special e-mail address through which messages of love and support may be sent.  The e-mail address is at gmail and the name is Fatimah.send.love; we have also created a dedicated phone number which is 309-Fatimah.  You may send to the e-mail, or record on the phone number, your fondest memories of Fatimah, share the ways in which she has touched your heart (and I know they are too numerous to count!) and share with her the duas you are making on her behalf.  All messages sent will be read by her, or to her, so please know that she will hear your message.  In addition to your messages of love, at this time we are really requesting generosity in support of the Gofundme and duas, duas, duas. <br /><br /><br />The message below is from Patricia (Fatimah) to all those who generously donated to her first campaign:<br /><br />“I would like to start by thanking Allah (God) for placing generosity and understanding in the hearts of everyone who has offered food, friendship, funds, and dua (prayers) over this past year; you have my most sincere gratitude.  Last year, when I was diagnosed with this rare form of Sarcoma (cancer), the response to my fundraiser was astounding and affirming, raising the requested $50,000 in less than 2 weeks.  It is an abundant barakah (blessing) to be a part of this amazingly supportive community that came to my assistance during a significant time of need.  I would also like the community to know that I have been in such a state of fatigue, with limited energy, that I have not been able to consistently respond to every message, call, text, and letter but please know that it, in no way, is indicative of the messenger but more of my physical and emotional state.  If I have offended anyone, please accept my apologies, and make dua that I will be cured and returned to a state of energy and health.”   <br /><br /><br />Our initial fundraiser last year was created with the intent of covering medical and household expenses for Patricia (Fatimah) and her family for 12 months and Alhumdulillah (thanks to God) we were able to cover them all almost to the dollar.<br />Over this past year, our dearest Patricia (Fatimah) has been receiving treatment for her cancer which has included 2 different oral chemotherapy medications, several minor procedures, and periodic scans.  She also learned earlier this year, through continuing diagnostics of her challenging case, that in addition to her cancer diagnosis she has rheumatoid arthritis.  This news provided additional clarity around the difficulty Fatimah experienced last year in getting a confirmed diagnosis and a reminder that Allahu’alam (Allah is the All-Knowing) and the best of planners.  She started treatment for rheumatoid arthritis in March and has seen some improvement.  She has also had 2 scans of her tumor which both show activity but no new tumor growth, Alhamdulillah.  She just started a new immunotherapy treatment which has promising potential and supports our continuing hope and prayers for the restoration of health and well-being to Fatimah.<br /><br />In light of her two diagnoses, her cancer treatment, impaired mobility, significant weight loss, and constant fatigue, Fatimah continues to be unable to work.  The aid and assistance provided by the community through the first fundraiser was invaluable and allowed her to focus on her treatment and spending time with her children while not having to worry about how bills would be paid, how food would get on the table, and how her children would be cared for.  As we are entering year two of this battle we are asking for the same support from the community.  We thank you in advance for any assistance you may be able to provide and ask for your continuing duas (prayers) for Patricia (Fatimah).

Support for Patricia Celis’s battle against cancer

<img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/48050784_1589395195776887_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" alt="48050784_1589395195776887_r.jpeg" />Fundraising for Tiana Fryer lovable wonderful person to be around very out going.My mom made sure to take care of loves ones round her and made sure to give me the world plus more.No one can understand the pain I’m  feeling or going thru at the moment.I really think words can’t explain how I’m doing my world not the same no more nor ever be.I’m asking anyone who’s willing to be generous to help donate funds for my go fund me.I would really love the support to anyone to help out doing the crisis that’s going on.

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