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<div>Heartstrings Network is a volunteer outreach program that connects teen musicians with senior homes. Each performance creates joyful and meaningful experiences for everyone involved. Through our network, these incredible opportunities become more accessible to teens and seniors across Los Angeles.
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<div>We are a teen-led 501(3)(c) certified non-profit (EIN #39-4682043) looking to raise funds for equipment and organization. This will help us continue nurturing our intergenerational network. All donations are tax deductible. No donation is too small- we appreciate every penny!
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<div>Single Minneapolis mom here. <strong>I would love your financial support to help cover ongoing medical and living expenses during this season of my life.</strong>
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<div>Right now, the simple math doesn’t work. Even with careful budgeting, there’s more going out each month than coming in. <strong>Cancer treatment, insurance gaps, everyday life all add up. </strong>With Alice still in high school, my focus is keeping us in our home, keeping our 18-year-old CRV going (she’s still going strong at 205k miles :)), and holding onto some sense of normalcy and stability.
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<div>Here’s my story in brief: Thirteen years ago, I was diagnosed with Stage 1 breast cancer at 38. I was married then, and the girls were 2 and 11. No family history. No known genetic cause.
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<div>It came back two years ago at 49, this time Stage IV. I was just getting my feet back underneath me after a divorce.
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<div>Six months into treatment, just before my 50th birthday, I heard the words “no evidence of disease.” Thank you, God. It has held ever since. I remain on treatment and will continue as long as it’s working, hopefully for decades. As my oncologist frames it, “You have years, probably not decades… but maybe decades.” It’s a bit of a mind f*ck, if I’m being honest.
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<div>When I was diagnosed, I got a clear message from my Higher Power: I have more to do on this beautiful planet of ours and that I wasn’t <em>dreaming big enough</em>. That has become my north star. And yet this journey has brought me to my knees more than once, from fear to faith and back again.
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<div>I’m learning so much about just being, not doing. About not tying my worth to what I do. About love (and honestly, that’s why we’re here--to learn how to love and be loved), especially how to receive it…oof, that’s been hard! About living in this present moment, because that’s really all we get.
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<div>About trust--trusting life, my Higher Power, and the unseen benevolence that surrounds and supports us.
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<div>And about how many things can be true at the same time--like being grateful yet brokenhearted--and still finding pockets of awe and joy along the way.
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<div>As a lifelong athlete, I joined a breast cancer survivor dragon boat team for support, to build back my physical strength, and to keep moving forward, literally and figuratively.
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<div>In my first season, I signed up for an international festival two years out in Aix-les-Bains, France, bringing together nearly 4,500 survivors from over 30 countries. At the time, I didn’t know if my treatment was working. I just knew I needed something to look toward, something beyond the next scan or the next appointment (I had more than 100 in 2024, and then I stopped counting).
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<div>And that moment is now! We head to France in August. It’s a profound celebration of being alive, of resilience, and of standing in community with women who understand this path in a way only those who’ve walked it can.
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<div><strong>I would be honored if you would support me and Alice (and Sunny and Lark from afar who lives in Madison now) in both the day-to-day realities of living with metastatic cancer and with this trip. </strong>
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<div>If you feel moved, one of the most helpful things you can do is simply share it directly with someone else. A text. An email. A “hey, I know her.” That kind of person-to-person sharing is what really helps something like this travel.
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<div>There’s also a monthly giving option on the page, which some people have chosen. That ongoing support really helps smooth out the unpredictability and stress of monthly expenses.
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<div>There have been so many gifts along the way, and incredible generosity from friends, family, medical providers, and even strangers. I’m still learning how to receive as it has always been easier for me to give.
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<div>Thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart.
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<div>Still here, still human,
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<div>Hello all. You know me by many different names. To most of you, I'm David, but I also go by ACogInTheWheel on Instagram and YouTube, and Techno Viking at my favorite watering hole.
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<div>I have a passion for motorcycles and traveling. As many of you know, I have a 1993 Honda Goldwing aka Casper, that I have owned and worked on over the last couple of years. It has taken me on many trips so far. Quite a few have been to Florida to support a charity called Forgotten Angels. Forgotten Angels supports kids that have aged out of the foster care system by giving them somewhere to live and help grow as individuals. Through this charity I have met amazing people and now have what I call my "Florida family". I recently left Dallas on another trip to Florida to see my family and support the charity. I have been going out there every six months since November 2021 for a campout. Unfortunately, this year, I was less than a quarter mile from the entrance to the property when a dog came at me from the side and ran into the front wheel of my motorcycle. This caused me to wreck my motorcycle and I am now in the hospital. I have 7 broken ribs, a partially collapsed left lung, a fractured left tibial plateau, a fractured scaphoid in my right wrist, and a large hematoma on my left hip. The doctors have told me that I am not allowed to put weight on my left leg for 6 weeks while it is in a brace. They also said that upon my discharge from the hospital, I will go into an inpatient rehab facility here in Tampa for at least 2 weeks. I will be out of work indefinitely as my body heals. As a lot of you know, I work at a motorcycle dealership and my job is very dependent upon me being able to ride motorcycles and walk around. I will be out of work for at least a couple of weeks if not more, not to mention having to fly home, ship my motorcycle home, and then attempting to fix it. That motorcycle is incredibly special to me and finding parts for a 30 year old bike will be a challenge, to say the least. That color combo was only available in 1993 on the Special Edition.
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<div>Any support you're willing to send me would be much appreciated as I try to get back on my feet.
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<div>Hi, the name is Carver. I am raising funds to put towards a new motorcycle. My baby, black beauty as I had called her, my motorcycle had gotten stolen out my parking garage on the third level floor in the middle of the night. I came out to go to work the next morning at 4:30 and it was gone. 
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<div>My motorcycle was everything to me, I didn’t just ride it because it was cool. It was my life and lifestyle. I grew on bikes since I was 4. Two wheels are apart of my DNA. That bike was the first brand new motorcycle I had bought for myself. I had been through so much in my life with that bike, I almost got 100k on her. Just barely shy before she was stolen. That bike saved my life and got me through some really hard and dark times where I may have resorted into unhealthy habits if it wasn’t there to pull me through. The miles are memories for me as I rode it across this country in so many different directions and the hundreds and thousands of miles, days spent on her, sleeping next to her in parking spots and camping spots and even wheeling her into hotel rooms. I never left that bike by itself, if couldn’t ride her I didn’t leave her. That bike meant everything to me, the plan was to never give her up just take care of her as time went on. 
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<div>So, if you know me you know I can’t continue living this life without a bike in my life. I am terrible at asking for help and never do it and always do what needs to be done to figure it out. This time, I am humbling myself and am asking for help. Insurance is going to help, but I’m reaching out for a little extra support for a down payment towards another bike. If it possible I am forever grateful, if it isn’t I am still forever grateful in just the time being taken to read this or if it is passed on. Thank you truly and whole heartedly. 
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<div>My name is Kalee, and I am helping my friend Jessica (Bunny), her partner Paige (Kitty), and their kids after their home, pets and belongings were completely destroyed in a horrible house fire in the middle of the night last night. They were in the house sleeping when the fire began in the garage where, unfortunately, they lost one of their beloved dogs, Finch, and 4 young puppies. Paige has 2nd-degree burns and burned hair due to trying to get the kids and dogs out. This was a scorching and swift burning fire, and nothing was spared; this fire is being investigated as possible arson; we will update you as we know more. They are in great need of community help. If you can, your donations would be greatly appreciated to assist in helping them recover and move forward after losing everything. Below is an account of what happened in Jessica's own words just after:
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<div>My name is Bunny. Last night around 3 am, Kitty and I were Awoken by screaming and flames engulfing our garage. Luckily a person riding by on a bicycle woke us up. With their help, we were able to get all the humans, including my 2 daughters, out of the house. Tragically, we lost one of our family dogs and her 4 pups in the fire. Kitty sustained second-degree burns and some smoke inhalation, trying to save the dogs and our home. All of our possessions, computers, motorcycles, and clothes are gone, including our truck. The fire department is investigating the fire for possible arson. I don't know what else to say. We appreciate any help as we try to rebuild.
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<p>My mom, Carol Nichols, received the devastating diagnosis of 3rd stage ovarian cancer in January 2020 at the age of 69. Unfortunately, ovarian cancer often goes undetected until it has spread within the pelvis and abdomen which was the case for my mom. Ovarian cancer at this late stage is hard to treat and the most that is hoped for is remission for short periods of time.<br /><br />Last spring and summer during the pandemic, Carol went through 6 rounds of chemotherapy and major abdominal surgery, which she had to face alone due to Covid restrictions. She will likely have to undergo more chemotherapy this year due to a recurrence of the cancer as is expected in these cases. <br /><br />We are starting this GoFund Me to support all of the out-of-pocket costs for adjunct therapies and miscellaneous unexpected expenses that add up every month, like driving over 100 miles round trip regularly for doctor’s appointments.<br /><br />Faced with another round of chemotherapy, the supportive therapies for her immune system and overall energy will make all the difference in the world in her ability to tolerate and get through this process again, but they are expensive and not covered by insurance. Anyone who has had cancer and experienced chemotherapy can fully appreciate just how taxing this on your body, particularly with so little time between.<br /><br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /><br />The history of her cancer started in late fall of 2019. She had intense fatigue for a couple of months followed by sharp pains that seemed to be related to her bladder. A bladder scope and a colonoscopy showed everything was clear. She had to advocate for herself to get her doctors to treat the pain seriously and look deeper. A pelvic CTSCAN revealed tumors throughout her pelvis.<br /><br />Her CA125 level (a blood marker for ovarian cancer) came back in the 800s. Normal is below 35. The cancer had spread throughout the peritoneum and traveled up under her rib cage. <br /><br />In February 2020, she started 3 rounds of chemotherapy, followed by a lengthy surgery at the end of April to remove her uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, cervix, and omentum. She then did another 3 rounds of chemotherapy, which were complete in July 2020, and was considered in remission a month after the last round.<br /><br />The challenge with ovarian cancer surgery and why it is so hard to treat is that they can't get all the microscopic cancer cells that have spread through the pelvis. Doctors typically expect remission to last anywhere from several weeks to two years. <br /><br />After 7 months of remission, the cancer returned in February of 2021. They are waiting to start chemotherapy until she has more symptoms to give her a longer quality of life and recovery time before she is hammered by chemo again. They are hoping that she can have a full year from her last chemo to heal before starting again—which is why the supplemental therapies are so crucial.<br /><br />Following the surgery, she was plagued by chronic UTIs for many months that made what little time she's had cancer-free quite uncomfortable. She required multiple rounds of antibiotics that weren’t very effective. It wasn't until she started working with a Chinese medicine doctor and doing herbs and acupuncture that the UTI infection resolved. She needed that extra immune system boost to get over the chronic infection.<br /><br />Carol is doing everything she can to care for herself, which includes adjunct therapies like Chinese herbs, acupuncture, and supplement infusions. None of these are covered by insurance, and the costs are adding up. <br /><br />All funds will be used for paying for these supportive therapies that have been shown to help cancer patients tolerate chemotherapy better,  build their immune system, and have more energy. Also, funds will be used for any other expenses that will inevitably come up during what is sure to be a challenging year ahead.<br /><br />Thank you in helping with my mom during this cancer journey.<br /><br />Angela
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Life can change in a second!

Surprise (probably not) your translucent friend has melanoma skin cancer. This is me asking for help buying some time to get healthy, by that I mean taking more time off work, keeping my business afloat, and basically creating a buffer while I deal with getting rid of the melanoma. I cannot express my gratitude enough to those of you who've offered to help and I appreciate the encouragement to ask for help, without which I would never have the guts to do. This is the most vulnerable I've ever felt and also the most held by my community--it's a trip but I'm here for it and deeply appreciative. Thank you, friends.

We get by with a little help from our friends

As many of you know, Aspen lost her husband this week.  She and the girls will need our support in the coming days, weeks and months, and many of you have reached out wanting to help.  They do have some immediate financial needs to help them get through the end of the year and any help to ease their financial burden is much appreciated!

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Kyle was hit by a car while riding his motorcycle. Kyle is a new father &amp; husband. He is going to need all the help he can get during his recovery period. Please help if you can, anything you can do helps. God bless you all! Prayers for Kyle and family.

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<img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/34711118_1542738663334375_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" alt="34711118_1542738663334375_r.jpeg" />Last Saturday our girl Asheli went down on the 405 freeway riding home from the SHIFT event in Long Beach.  A poorly placed, unlit very low median was the cause and Asheli was badly hurt.  Thankfully a good friend, a kind stranger and the CHP and LBFD were there for her and got her to the hospital quickly.  <br /><br />The accident was a bad one and Asheli has a broken pelvis (Sacrum and 2 sections in the front) fractured 4 vertebrae and 1 rib.  Asheli had surgery Monday 11/19 and all went well but she has a long recovery in front of her.  <br /><br />Unfortunately, Asheli does not have medical coverage and recovery is expected to be long and costly.  Any amount you can contribute to help our friend is greatly appreciated.  <br /><br />She is in good spirits and has the love of many to help her heal.  A ride to support Asheli is planned for Dec 16th and details will be on The Litas Orange County Facebook page.  Keep an eye out to participate and support via the ride.

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<p>The brain tumor is back...and my vision is going...and they're not even related. The pain in my head is becoming excruciating again.
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<p>No surgery this time. They want to do focused radiation. 5 days a week for 6 weeks. Ugh. But at least it's not surgery. THAT was traumatic. But, there's an 80-90% chance the tumor will not grow back after the radiation, and I like those odds. There's a big co-pay with every visit, so 30 co-pays.
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<p>A month-and-a-half ago, I woke up to some vision loss in my right eye. I've seen an ophthalmologist who has run some tests, determined it wasn't in my eyes, it's in my brain, it's not related to my brain tumor, and by the way, there's loss of peripheral vision in both eyes, too. Now I need to see a specialist-specialist - a neuro-ophthalmologist, who specializes in where the eyes communicate with the brain. Many expensive tests in my future.
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<p>This is especially frustrating and upsetting because I'm WordPress web designer, a graphic designer, and a fine artist, and I've just started painting again since my brain surgery, and now I'm losing my vision. I need to see. I hope we can stop it.
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<p>The money raised will help me get all this taken care of. We're not sure what the symptoms will be when all this is done. <strong>I'm still working, doing graphic design and WordPress web design, I'm still painting until I can't see any more.</strong> The picture below is a watercolor I recently did of my grandson. I had so many plans for my art. Things are now up in the air.<br /><br /><img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/33872416_1539982699455194_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" alt="33872416_1539982699455194_r.jpeg" /><br /><br />I can't begin to pay for all of this. I'm only 2 1/2 years out from my brain surgery in 2016, and frankly, still recovering. I've been working hard, thank goodness, but it's been exhausting.<br /><br />Won't you please consider donating so I can get the health care I need? I will be so grateful for anything I can raise. It gives me more time. Otherwise, things don't look good for me. <strong>Any amount you can donate - as soon as possible - will be deeply appreciated.</strong> My grandkids will thank you. My kids will thank you. My mom and my sisters will thank you. I thank you.
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Japanese Tourists Brutally Attacked in Kaka’ako<br /><br />On Memorial Day, Japanese tourists, Masashige Tamura and his family, were spending what was supposed to be the last day of their dream vacation taking photos of the colorful murals that adorn the streets of Kaka’ako.  Instead a quick stop to use the public bathroom at Mother Waldron Park turned into a nightmare for Masashige and his family.  At this time, he cannot recall much of what happened when he entered the bathroom that day but it is evident he was brutally attacked by at least one person.  He suffers from cracked cheek bones, a cracked skull, deep cuts on his face, dislodged teeth and damaged gums and is obviously deeply traumatized.<br />His wife, Miho Tamura, who ran to the bathroom when she heard the screams, was choked from behind till she passed out.  She suffers from deep cuts on her lips, bruises on her neck and face as well as lasting pain on her entire face.  She too is obviously deeply traumatized.  Somewhat fortunate, their two children (19 and 21years old) were not near them at the time (they were taking photos of the murals) or they may have been assaulted as well.<br />The Tamura’s were rushed to Queen’s Hospital where they were told they would have to be hospitalized for at least 10 days.  Because they were tourists, their insurance would not cover the hospital bill.  The Tamura’s made the difficult decision to fly back to Japan the following day even though Masashige was in no condition to fly.  Back in Japan he could get the proper medical insurance coverage.  He went straight from the airport to the hospital and has been there ever since.  His condition is much worse than anyone imagined but they are glad at least he is still alive.  His next surgery is scheduled for June 9th.<br /><br />To the people of Hawaii, let’s show this family what true Aloha is all about!  This family did not deserve this…no one deserves this!  <br /><br />My name is Shoko and I live in Kaka’ako.  I was visiting Mother Waldron Park that faithful day with my 1 &amp; 5year old daughters when I recognized some Japanese tourists were in distress.  Being raised in Japan, I rushed over to see if I could help.  I ended up translating to the police and doctors for the Tamura’s and taking their children to the hospital and visiting them.  I have remained in touch with them in Japan and really want to do something for them.  100% of the money raised from this site will go to the Tamura Family.  Pease donate anything you can!  No amount is too small!  Thank you!  <br /><br />I as a creator of this page, I will withdraw all the donation and send 100% of it to Tamura Family at my biggest responsibility. <br />The funds will be spent for the medical bills that cannot covered by their insurance, recovery cost they need after surgery, to help with daily expenses until he is able to go back to work, to help to heal their hearts, to help to heal both physically and mentally distressed. <br /><br />Also, please share this with family and friends as a warning that we all must be careful and vigilant of our surroundings.  This could have happened to anyone.  Masashige was truly in the wrong place at the wrong time!<br /><br />ハワイ在住のShokoと申します。2018年5月28日にカカアコ地区で日本人観光客のご家族に起きた暴行事件。私は当時、たまたま子供達を連れて事件の起こった公園に入った時ちょうど事件が起きた直後でした。遠くから見て、男性1人が血まみれで座り込んでおり周りにいた3名の方もパニック状態でいるのがすぐにわかったと同時に日本人観光客とすぐにわかったので、大丈夫ですかと声をかけました。そこから、ご家族と警察、救急隊員、病院のナースなど通訳としてヘルプさせて頂きながら事件の全てそしてご家族の状況を目の当たりにしました。<br /><br />ご家族はハワイ滞在最終日に、最近話題になっているカカアコ地区のウォールアートを見に来ていて、お父様の正茂さんがたまたま入った公園のトイレで事件が起きました。<br />正茂さん曰く、トイレに入って間もなく襲われたそうでその瞬間から記憶が全くありません。様子がおかしい事に気付いた奥様の美穂さんがすぐに確認しようと後を追いましたがトイレに入る直前で別の誰かに背後から首を絞められその場で気絶してしまいました。<br />息子さんと娘さんはこの時幸いにも公園外のウォールアートの写真をとっていて、事件後に駆けつけたそうです。<br /><br />正茂さんと美穂さんは救急車で緊急搬送され、応急処置や検査などを受けた後、約10日間程の入院になりそうと診断されました。<br /><br />正茂さんの怪我の状態:<br />頬の骨陥没<br />おでこ左側深い切り傷<br />歯茎から折られる<br />頭を支える骨にヒビが入った為、髄液が流出<br />両目とも開かない程腫れがる<br />精神的ダメージ<br /><br />美穂さんの怪我の状態:<br />唇の損傷 <br />首、顔面のあざ<br />顔面の痛み<br />精神的ダメージ<br /><br />今すぐにでも手術が必要とされる中、不運にも海外旅行保険に加入されていなかった為に莫大な治療費となってしまい、事件翌日の飛行機で怪我を負ったまま日本へ帰るしかない状況に置かれてしまいました。<br /><br />幸いにも無事に日本に到着し、空港からまっすぐ病院へ向かい、正茂さんは緊急入院となりました。<br />検査の方も進み、思った以<br />に酷い状況であることが発覚し、次の手術予定日が6月9日と決まっています。<br /><br />集まった募金は私が責任を持って100%全て田村さんご家族に送ります。<br />保険適用にならない分のハワイでかかった治療費、病院代、手術後の手当て、心の治療、お仕事に復帰できるようになるまでの日々のコストなど、そしてお見舞金として使われる予定です。私の周りのローカル達が、田村さんご家族の為にたくさんのアロハを送ってあげようと言ってくれて一緒に決めたゴール金額です。<br /><br />せっかくの家族ハワイ旅行でまさかこんな事件にあってしまうなんて、誰も想像すらできません。ハワイ在住の方、日本在住の方、世界中の方々、1円でも構いませんのでどうかサポートして頂けると嬉しいです！募金で集まった金額100%全て田村さんご家族に寄付されます。どうかよろしくお願いいたします。

Japanese Tourists Brutally Attacked

On August 3rd Skye was hit by a car on her motorcycle, head on, in downtown Salt Lake by a driver who didn’t see her. Ironically enough, she had just left her best friend's house after planning one of the most exciting motorcycle trips of the year to @thedreamroll. She was taken away in an ambulance to the hospital where she spent the next 12 hours in the trauma center. <br /><br />Currently, she is laid up with a spine injury, covered in some gnarly cuts and bruises. Through everything she’s stayed positive and been a real badass in handling the pain and discomfort. As most of you know she is a hairstylist and is currently unable to stand, let alone cut hair. Not only will she need money to pay for hospital bills and fixing her motorcycle, but also, simply, staying afloat while she cannot work. This is our time to come together and put one of our own back on their feet when someone else has taken that from them. <br /><br />Happy to say she is still here and has a smile on her face but bummed to see that her life has been put on hold. If you’ve ever had the chance to meet or hang out with this girl you know she is a sweet soul and one of the most genuine, fun-loving people you’ll ever meet. Thank you SO much for donating as anything really really helps. So much love for this girl and for this community of ours!<br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/skyelarcade" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/skyelarcade</a>

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