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<div>Hi fellow Hams this is Scott Leaf VA7SL. As many of you know we at North Fraser Amateur Radio Club have conducted many balloon launches to the benefit of our community. We would like to launch many more Super High Altitude edge of Space balloons with cross band repeaters and other experiments like APRS for location finding and perhaps even live video. These balloons allow almost every ham in The Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley, Southern Interior &amp; Vancouver Island from mid island South and Northern Washington State well past Seattle as well as Idaho to use it with a simple handheld. Also anyone can track and or chase with their APRS receivers or online via aprs.fi
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<div>Our Crossband repeater at over 100,000 feet has a range to horizon of as much as 375 miles.
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<div>To date a small handful of Hams have put in a few thousand dollars into these projects. Many have expressed an interest in helping us fund these missions and until now we have been hesitant to take it. However the cost of these missions is not insignificant and costs mount:
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<div>Balloon $130 - 200 every launch
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<div>Hydrogen tank $100 plus $15/month tank rental
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<div>Special Valve and Filler nozzle $300
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<div>Miscellaneous other items required are special temperature tape, special line that doesn't break in cold temperatures, filler hose, PVC, Web Site, all of this adds up quite quickly.
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<div>Keep in mind we have launched 5 pico-balloons and 1 High Altitude balloons, none of which have been recovered so far so all equipment has been lost and each project starts from scratch. We also need to purchase another tank of Hydrogen to continue as we only have gas for one more small Pico project.
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<div>So if you would like to help us continue by making a small donation we would be absolutely elated and this will encourage us to continue this journey and have a ton of fun with you doing it!
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Amateur Radio Ballooning in British Columbia

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<div>R. Bruce Klippenstein – Husband, Father, Grandpa, Brother/Brother-in-Law, Uncle, Friend, and to many, known fondly as the Okanagan Town Crier, is now fighting for his life against Hodgkin Lymphoma.
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<div>My Dad is now down to just 155 lbs… but he is still smiling and maintaining his positive attitude, despite the significant challenges he is now facing on a daily basis.
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<div>He (almost) never gets sick. Up until the end of August, he was in the gym for several hours a week and playing Pickleball up to 3 times a week. He was also regularly getting dressed up for his volunteer role as the Okanagan Town Crier - a role he has enjoyed for 9 years as a way of uplifting his community of Peachland and surrounding areas. In addition, he wrote a business column for the local Peachland Post newspaper.
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<div>Now, with a diagnosis of Hodgkin Lymphoma and additional complications, the honest truth is, my family needs your help - our family, friends, and community.
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<li>They now find themselves in a state of negative cashflow due to a series of events and tilts beyond their control, and are uncertain how they will move forward.
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<li>It has taken me almost 3 months to convince them to allow me to create this fundraiser as a way to get them some financial (and moral) support that they so desperately need.
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<div>My parents hate to ask for help; yet they are the first ones to offer assistance to anyone they become aware of who needs help. For as long as I can remember they have given more than they could afford, no matter their personal sacrifices.
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<div>My dad is very sick – you can read more about his journey to a cancer diagnosis, and his treatment journey so far further down this post.
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<li>Frequent trips to the hospital (often by ambulance), specialist appointments, cancer care clinic for chemo, and the lab for blood work on an almost weekly basis have taken their toll on his energy levels and physical strength which is now almost non-existant.
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<div>Last week, the engine in their only vehicle stopping working, leaving them without personal transport.
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<div>My only brother Tyler has had to give up his work and moved in with my parents to become a full-time carer for my dad.
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<div>My Mom is exhausted.
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<li>She has the complex task of coordinating medical appointments, Doctor’s visits, lab work, and more, as well as sharing full-time carer duties with my brother, not to mention mountains of laundry.
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<div><strong>Costs are racking up, and funds are rapidly running out.</strong>
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<div>On top of the usual mortgage costs, utility bills, groceries, food, insurance, etc, this is their financial reality:
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<div>Medical supplies borrowed from the Red Cross for 3 months must soon be returned, and purchased to enable my Dad to continue to live at home:
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<li>$800 – Roho cushion to prevent pressure sores when seated (he's currently just skin and bones due to the side effects of his condition)
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<li>$350 - $500 – transfer wheelchair for going to and from medical appointments
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<li>$50 – claw can to enable my dad to move around the apartment independently
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<li>$300+ - cost of a walker for increased mobility at home
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<li>$4000 - for new hearing aids and glasses
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<div>Frequent trips to the hospital for emergencies as well as medical appointments:
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<li>$30 - $50/day for basic sustenance for my Mom and my brother whilst at the hospital for unplanned visits Tyler brings my dad his favourite bone broth to drink daily to help keep his strength up - $10/week)
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<div>As an octogenarian (Dad's 82 believe it or not!) with a pre-existing heart condition he would benefit greatly from complementary cancer care to help his body cope with and recover from chemotherapy side effects.
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<div>Therapies such as mistletoe injections, hyperbaric oxygen, etc can help to boost his immune system, and help him respond better to the chemo treatments with fewer side effects:
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<li>$130+ - other treatments (per visit)
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<div>Tyler has selflessly given up his job, and moved in with my parents to take care of my dad and support my Mom 24/7, but still has expenses to cover:
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<div>Consequently, Mom and Dad's rainy day fund has been totally diminished.
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<div>Tyler has become our Dad's personal chef (making alkaline drinks and healthy meals for him), personal OT - adding equipment to make the home useable for Dad's care, and taking him for walks to strengthen his muscles, as well as a general carer - helping him to bathe, get dressed, and providing other valuable services.
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<li>He is currently undertaking courses online to build a more stable future for himself, and create a career path that will assist him to look after both my parents, but it will likely be more than a year before he can actually take steps which enable him to earn an income from it.
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<li>He is willing to work, and has several local clients for whom he shovels snow by hand at 5:00am when the weather requires it, but Peachland has had no snow this year.
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<li>When spring comes, he will be open to local landscaping and yard work contracts which working on his own schedule allows, so he can be home at essential times.
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<div>For months now, my Mom and my brother have been full-time carers – up several times in the night, with broken sleep, and running on empty.
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<li>They persevere because they know they are my dad’s only hope for his best quality of life at the moment. They are the strength he doesn’t have himself, but so desperately needs – they <strong>continuously advocate</strong> for him to get the medical attention he needs, and the treatment he requires.
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<div>My parents’ neighbours, wider community and some close friends and family have been truly incredible these last few months…
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<li>A beautiful song written about my Dad that brought tears to his eyes - it is his go-to solace
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<div><strong>My family have been wrapped in love and support from so many people already, and they are truly grateful.</strong>
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<div><strong>Bruce's Story: Road to a Diagnosis</strong>
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<div>As Autumn approached, my Dad started to feel very unwell, and he was forced to take the decision to retire from his Town Crier role and other volunteer activities.
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<li>Things took a dramatic turn over two nights in November 2025, when he fell three times, and was unable to get up – he had no strength in legs and simply collapsed.
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<div><strong>The Diagnosis: Hodgkin Lymphoma Confirmed</strong>
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<div>A diagnosis was finally made on December 05 – Classic Hodgkin Lymphoma, which is a cancer of the white blood cells and lymphatic system.
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<div>Next stop, the Cancer Clinic, and Dr. Baxter, to receive a Treatment Plan, on December 18. Dad, Mom and Tyler all really liked Dr Baxter and his approach to treatment – aggressive. That may include a drug just recently being targeted to treat Hodgkin Lymphoma.
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<div>Chemotherapy started in early January 2026. When my husband, daughter and I left Canada on 31st December, Dad was ready, positive and hopeful about his treatment plan!
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<div>He managed two treatment cycles before his health turn a sharp downwards turn, and as of 14th February 2026, is currently doing everything he can to be fit enough for the 3rd round.
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<div><strong>So why the GoFundMe approach?</strong>
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<div>So many people have asked how they can help, and many have asked if there is a GoFundMe page set up where they can donate something.
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<div>With me being so far away in England, it's hard for me to offer physical support day-to-day, but I can do this - and create a way for those who <strong>want</strong> to do something, to be able to do so.
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<div>I know any amount of financial support I can raise for them will alleviate the stress my parents and my brother are under.
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<div><strong>A Plea For Help:</strong>
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<div>Every donation - no matter how big or how small - would make an incredible difference to my family's lives, and be a significant factor in giving my Dad the best possible chance of beating cancer and returning to the community volunteering he loves so much.
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<div>My family are not looking for handouts... but rather hand-ups. They have given so much to their local community and senior family members over the years, and I am hoping there are many who want to pay it forward as my mom and dad have done.
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<div>If you can't donate, but you can share this post instead, that's also a big help!
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<div><strong>In addition to donations to the fund there are other ways you could help if you live locally:</strong>
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<li>Donation of a snow blower to increase Tyler's efficiency when it snows
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<div><strong>Equally, connecting with my family, and sending prayers, words of encouragement, etc also goes a long way to raising everyone's spirits when the days get tough.</strong>
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<div>Dad's initial round of chemo will take at least 24 weeks, but he may require follow-on treatment, or additional rounds of chemo. We anticipate this journey could take 1-2 years for him to recover and get his strength back.
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<div><strong>Your Impact</strong>
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<div>Your donation would lighten the load that my family is currently carrying... your words of encouragement will brighten my Dad's days and remind my family what an incredible community they have surrounding them both near and far.
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<div>Throughout this whole ordeal, my Dad has maintained his smile and cheerful attitude. He is determined to take everything he is facing in his stride, and I know he is itching to get back to the gym, to play Pickleball once again, and desperately wants to have the energy to return to his volunteer activities.
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<div><strong>Thank you for all the support - financially, mentally, and physically he has received already. We are eternally grateful to everyone for your love, compassion and kindness shown.</strong>
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Bruce Klippenstein

<div>My name is Krysta, and I am the Cousin of Cia, Mayas mother. 
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<div>I am starting this go fund me to provide relief for Cia and Maya during this devastating time. 
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<div>Recovery timeline is unknown. All we know is that Maya made it through transport from Tumbler Ridge to Vancouver Children’s Hospital and currently in critical care.
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<div>A note from Cia:
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<div>”Im writting this post sitting in Vancouver children's hospital while my daughter fights for her life..
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<div>Today started as any other.
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<div>now, however, my 12 year old daughter is fighting for her life while they try to repair the damage from a gun shot wound to the head. And one to the neck..
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<div>She was a lucky one, I suppose. Condolences to the other families during this tragedy. 
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<div>This doesnt even feel real. 
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<div>I never thought I would be asking for prayers.. but please please, pray for my baby.”
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<div>This support will provide support for Maya through her recovery. And allow for Cia to be by her side without financial concern. 
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<div>We will provide updates as they come. 
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<div>We couldn’t do it without your support 
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Support For Maya In Her Road To Recovery

<div>Respected by his colleagues for his hard work and dedication throughout his 20 years in policing with the Vancouver Police Department, Torsten has always been someone who could be counted on to support other members both professionally and personally. His friends know Torsten as someone who is always there for them, both in the good times and the bad. Now is the time for us to be there for him.
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<div>In addition to his exemplary professional work, Torsten contributes to local communities with his charitable work, including judo instruction for youth. Torsten has set up many fundraising efforts of his own to assist friends in need. In short, Torsten is a leader and a contributor, both in his community as well as within his workplace.
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<div>Torsten and his wife  were planning a European vacation for this summer of 2023 with their teenage daughter when their tragic loss occurred in early April of 2023. The sudden and heartbreaking loss has impacted Torsten and his daughter in ways that words cannot describe. And yet while grieving from his terrible loss, Torsten has still been there for his friends and family to support them in their own sorrow at losing her.
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<div>Now Torsten is hoping to return to Japan this June with his daughter in order to share time with family and grieve together over this unimaginable loss.
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<div>Torsten has recently had to fight to get back to work having just recovered from a lengthy injury as a result of a motor vehicle accident which has significantly impacted his family's financial stability.
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<div>Torsten has many friends and colleagues who have reached out to see how they can help in his family's time of need. Let's band together to help our friend by assisting with both the travel costs to Japan and the costs of services for his wife.
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Torsten and family

<img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/28990274_15233939180_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" alt="28990274_15233939180_r.jpeg" />This Beautiful single Mom has had an unfortunate incident to her brain which Resulted  in a minor stroke. <br />She has been Air lifted to Vancouver where she is being monitored, tested  &amp; will remain recovering for at least a couple weeks. With more rest time to follow. <br />She cannot work for sometime so this fund is to support her basics with rent, Necessities   and her sons hockey sport needs. <br />Teresa is a beautiful light to many and her bright, caring personality makes this world a better place. She would be the first to help anyone in need &amp; I know she will be beyond grateful for all &amp; any of your support &amp; love. <br />So please send good vibes as she has been gifted to still be present with us!

Teresa’s Emergency Support