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<div>My name is Selina and I am a close friend of the family of <strong>Ken Kunkel</strong>, the victim of an unimaginable tragedy that took place November 1st in Hamilton.
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<div>Ken is a husband, father of two, grandfather and dedicated community volunteer. He was seriously assaulted while supervising young Air Cadets who were selling Remembrance Day poppies outside a restaurant at Centre Mall.
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<div>Ken is a Commanding Officer of 826 Griffin Squadron Royal Canadian Air Cadets. He has been apart of cadets for the last 20 years. Both of his children were also in cadets and now his wife, Shelly, is also involved in growing the cadet core.
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<div>According to Hamilton Police, the incident began when two youths approached the young cadets and blew an air horn directly into their ears. Concerned for the children he was responsible for, he followed the youths into the restaurant to address their behaviour.
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<div>What happened next was devastating.
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<div>An adult woman, who was not initially involved in the altercation, intervened and assaulted him, causing him to fall to the ground. The youths then struck him several times.
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<div>He was transported to hospital with life-altering injuries.
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<div><strong>In a matter of moments, this family's entire world changed.</strong>
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<div>He is now facing a long and uncertain road ahead, including spinal surgery, an extended hospital stay and what will undoubtedly be an incredibly challenging recovery.
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<div>Behind the headlines is a real family. A wife, two children and four young grandchildren who are suddenly navigating fear, uncertainty and the overwhelming reality of having someone they love so deeply fighting through something no family should ever have to experience. This is the kind of family that would take the shirts off their backs if you are cold. They give and never take help. I would love to help them through this in any way possible.
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<div>There are so many unanswered questions about what the future will look like. What we do know is that the road ahead will be long, and the financial pressures on this family will be significant.
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<div><strong>This is where we, as a community, can make a difference.</strong>
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<div>We are starting this fundraiser to help ease the financial burden on this family so they can focus on what matters most: his recovery, being together and navigating the difficult road ahead.
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<div><strong>All proceeds go directly to the family to cover costs of:</strong>
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<div><strong>-Travel and gas</strong>
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<div><strong>-Parking costs</strong>
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<div><strong>-Meals</strong>
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<div><strong>-Time off of work for him, for his wife and family members that need to support</strong>
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<div><strong>-Accessibility van ($150k), wheelchair and other medical equipment </strong>
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<div><strong>-Medications</strong>
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<div><strong>Etc.</strong>
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<div>Every donation, regardless of size, will help. If you are unable to contribute financially, sharing this fundraiser with your friends, family and community would mean just as much.
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<div>He was there for our young cadets, giving his time and helping guide the next generation. Now, it's our turn to show up for him and his family.
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<div>No family should have to navigate something like this alone. Let's surround them with the love, generosity and support of a community that cares.
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<div><strong>Please consider donating and sharing. Every little bit helps, and together we can make a difference.</strong>
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<div>Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your kindness, generosity and support.
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<div>-Family friend of the Kunkel Family &lt;3
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One Act of Violence. A Family's Life Changed Forever.

<div>My name is Emily and I am raising funds to help cover the costs of getting my horse back from a bad situation that involves an ongoing animal cruelty <span style="font-family:'-apple-system-body';">investigation by the OPP.</span>


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<div>Ezra is only 5 years old and has been through a lot in the last few months and I am so grateful I’ve managed to find her and get her back. She will be getting all the love, attention, and treats she deserves.



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<div>This was an unforeseen circumstance and I was not anticipating these costs as I had sold her previously. Any funds will go toward the costs of getting <span style="font-family:'-apple-system-body';">her back: the cost of buying her back, trailering (14 hour round trip to pick her up), veterinary checks and attention , special farrier work, and anything else she may need to get her back to a good place.</span>


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<div>Any funds in excess of what her care requires will be donated toward helping any other animals coming out of a situation like this.



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<div>Thank you for everyone’s help thus far, anything is appreciated ❤️



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<div>*I bought Ezra as an unhandled 4 year old ex bucking horse, and put in so much time, effort, and tears into getting her to trust humans. It took so much work just to be able to touch her for the first time. I went through every major milestone with this horses first experience with humans. I love her. She was being blanketed, caught in a huge field, running with her friends, trailering without issue, and I even got the to the point of backing her and riding her a handful of times. Due to a serious previous head injury (unrelated to her but in the time I owned her) and a spook that shook my confidence, I knew she was going to need a trainer to help me further her progress. I sent her to a trainer while under my ownership, but due to circumstances unrelated to her, the trainer was injured and Ezra had to come home early, but it was still costly financially. I did not have a lot of extra funds to send her off to more trainers so I began a casual search to finding a new knowledgeable home that could bring out the incredible potential I knew she had. I thought I had found a forever home for her with a reputable trainer who had the skills and ability to bring her along how she needed, because she is a very sensitive horse. I thought I was doing right by her and giving her the best shot at an amazing life, I was wrong. So when this all came out, I was shocked and sick and I knew she needed me and had to come home. She will never be at risk, she will never go through that again, this is my horse and she will be mine forever.
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Ezra’s Road Home

<div>This fundraiser is intended to help the friend in our community who was deserving of exceptional
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<div>restaurant service with his dog. Let’s help him recover his enjoyment of dining out by treating him and his companion.
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<div>(contact has been made with someone who knows him and can see the funds find him).
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Dinner’s on Us.

On Christmas morning an RV with a bomb exploded on 2nd Avenue in downtown Nashville. Buck McCoy was in his apartment on 2nd when the bomb went off. He escaped, but he was unfortunately unable to retrieve his cat Molly. In addition, all of his belongs, (including all of his clothes, musical instruments, vehicle, documents, etc.) have been destroyed and are unable to be retrieved. He has been told that his building will likely be condemned and he will not be able to go back in to save anything. This has been a rough year for everyone, but especially Buck. With the Nashville tornado, COVID, and now this bombing, he has been through it in 2020. Buck is a great friend and performer, one too humble to ask for help during this difficult time. We have set up this fundraiser to help Buck rebuild his life. Thank you for your continued thoughts and prayers.

Helping Buck McCoy after the Nashville bombing

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