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It is with heavy hearts that Jaime is sharing the loss of <strong>Jeff Stone</strong>, beloved husband to Megan and loving father to Robbie and Mikaela. Jeff was a devoted family man and an incredibly hardworking provider. He was a dedicated driver for Geneva Rock, known for his strong work ethic and dependability, but those who knew Jeff will remember him most for his generous heart. He was always the first to step in when a friend, neighbor, or family member needed help. In his final moments, during a tragic boating accident on Echo Reservoir, Jeff acted selflessly to save his father, his sister, and his son Robbie. His last act was one of courage, love, and heroism. 
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 Jeff’s passing has left Megan, Robbie, and Mikaela facing unimaginable heartbreak. It has also left them with overwhelming financial uncertainty, as Jeff was the sole provider for the family and had no life insurance. This fundraiser will help Megan with Jeff’s final arrangements, memorial expenses, and the immediate ongoing support their family needs while they grieve and as Megan seeks employment. Any contribution, no matter the size, will help ease the burden on Megan and her children during this devastating time. If donating is not possible, please consider sharing this page and keeping Megan, Robbie, Mikaela, and the entire Stone family in your thoughts and prayers. Thank you for your love, kindness, and support.

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<div>Meet Xena — our tiny, 2-year-old lilac and tan French Bulldog who has the biggest heart in the smallest body. If you’ve ever met her, you know she’s pure love. She’s gentle, calm, endlessly sweet, and lights up every room she walks into. She adores people, loves cuddles, and has always been a bright, joyful part of our family.

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<div>In 2017, our friend, son, brother, and uncle, Parker Holt, was diagnosed with a diffuse astrocytoma brain tumor. After fighting through surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation, he’s been blessed with eight good years — graduating from Utah Valley University, working as a staff member with the Westlake Marching Band, leading clinics in Utah County schools, and giving private horn lessons. Sharing his skills, talents, love of music, and his love for his students has given him and those he works with so much joy. 

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<div>My name is Cosmo. My new owners don’t have much info on my past but that I have been through at least 3 homes in the past 3 months. My mommy took me to the vet to get me neutered and get my shots. She noticed an ear infection and had the vet clean my ears up really well and put medicine in them and they are so much better. I’m needing surgery on my eyes. My lashes turn into my eye lids called entropian. The vet quoted a really high price so we have been searching for more reasonable places. One will do them for $350 per eye which is the best price we have been able to find locally. I also need my nasal passages opened so I can live a longer healthier life. Any help is greatly appreciated. 

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<div>We are deeply grateful to everyone who has stood by Mike during this difficult time. Because of your incredible generosity, Mike was able to undergo his open-heart surgery on Monday, September 8th. We are overjoyed to share that the surgery was a success—truly a miracle—and thanks to your thoughts, prayers, and support, Mike is already home and beginning his recovery.
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<div>Mike Carlson always dreamed of working with people and animals in a way that would impact their lives for the better. In 2019, he founded Golden Healer Service Dogs — dedicating his life to healing others. He does this, not with medicine, but with the unconditional love and healing power of dogs. As the CEO, Mike has spent years transforming lives by training therapy dogs to work for the public and service dogs for individuals battling mental health challenges, physical disabilities, and emotional trauma. His passion and hard work have brought many people comfort and beneficially changed the lives of children &amp; adults with autism, individuals with PTSD, and others with autoimmune disorders — just to list a few.
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The Heart of a Healer: Why Mike Needs Us Now

<div>Hey everyone. I am doing this fundraiser for my dad, Jimmy Dowdle. My dad is one of the best human beings I know, I love him so much. He was just diagnosed with Stage 4 metastatic melanoma that has spread all over his body. He will be doing immunotherapy and some targeted radiation.
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<div>My name is Lauren Andrews, and I'm creating this gofundme to help my next door neighbor, Lindsay Paxton, cover the vet bills for her two dogs following a devastating house fire today. The fire started in the kitchen while our neighbor was at work. Her dogs were kenneled in the kitchen. It took a long time before firefighters were able to locate the dogs. They were both revived on oxygen and then taken to a local animal hospital before being transferred to a larger animal hospital in SLC. They are both receiving care, but their bills are already $4,000 in the first day.
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Dogs Saved from Fire Need Your Help

<div>Edward Layton (Eddie) Grampp III - husband of Mary, and father of Eddie IV, Jacob, McKaylee, and Molly, passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon, surrounded by his loving family after a 13-year courageous battle with glioblastoma, a malignant brain tumor that takes most lives within 18 months. He fought HARD-- for his wife, his kids, and his family, for 13 years! Bittersweetly, he now rests-- reunited with his precious little girl, McKaylee Belle.
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Support Eddie Grampp's Funeral & Medical Expenses

<div>On the morning of October 7, our wonderful crossing guard at Mapleton Elementary was unfortunately hit by a car. Her injuries will require her to have surgery, and we want to show our love and support to her at this time. <strong>Katrina Christensen is so amazing at her job and is kind and welcoming to everyone she helps cross the street.</strong>
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<div><strong>We wish her a speedy recovery and are grateful we can come together as a community and raise some funds to help her during this difficult time.</strong> Donate or share if you can! Thank you all!!!
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Help Our Amazing Crossing Guard Recover

<div>Hi everyone, my name is William “Garrett” Schoonover, and I am a Wheelchair Fencer! As a US Army veteran, I can’t begin to express how excited I am to represent TEAM USA at the 2024 Paris Paralympics! Wheelchair fencing was created by wounded veterans as a way of keeping up morale in hospitals during WWII and is one of the original Paralympic events. In hindsight I realized my first practice was on Veteran’s Day 2021. It’s incredible to think of all the places I’ve been and people I’ve met since then.
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<div>On September 28th 2017, the Orthopedic Surgery team at the University of Utah amputated my left leg above the knee.
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<div>As the pandemic wore on and work was scarce in Los Angeles, I took an opportunity to join the clinical care team with the prosthetic company that built my first prosthetic. In February of 2021 I moved Rascal and I back to my hometown of Salt Lake City and I’ve spent the last few years working with new amputees - coaching and educating them through the months following surgery. I love being able to show my patients that there is life after amputation. It has been the most rewarding work of my life.
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<div>We leave for Paris in about three weeks! This has been an incredible journey and I look forward to sharing in this experience with my teammates and family. With your help, this will be an unforgettable experience and hopefully a precursor for what’s to come in Los Angeles 2028!
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Help Garrett represent Team USA in the Paris Paralympics

Williams dad abandoned him and his mother a year back leaving them with nothing. At 9 years old he helped build his mom a home out of scrap metal, wood, and plastic. With your help we are going to build them their real dream home and his mom a clothing business that will give them real sustainable income to allow William to stay in school. <br /><font color="#333333">Help us reach our goal by making a small donation and simply sharing their video/Gofundme to reach our goal. <br />If you don’t want to donate on Gofundme you can contribute at:<br />PayPal- MURPHSLIFE <br />Venmo- MURPHSLIFE (under charity section)<br />Cashapp- MURPHSLIFE24 <br /><br /></font>

Let’s bless this 9 year old who built his own home

Murphslife Foundation

<div>My brother Jared and his family lost their home in a fire yesterday, July 5.  Thankfully, everyone is unharmed, including the animals, but  they have lost their house and nearly all their possessions.  Anything you can contribute to help them during this time would be greatly appreciated!  
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The Ottinger Family

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<div>Tyler is proving his strength as he made it through the first of many surgeries to come. He was in the operating room for around 10 hours. They are trying to get the swelling down. Thank you to all your generous donations! We are deeply humbled by the outpouring of love and support. We have had multiple people wanting to donate but not wanting the fee’s associated. Our cousin Shelise has made a venmo account for Tyler for everyone asking to donate another way. The Venmo code has been added to the pictures. Thank you again, from my family to yours. We are extremely grateful.
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<div>Hello, my name is Kailey, and my sweet cousin was in a freak accident 4/20/23. Tyler is as unique as they come, he’s kind &amp; would do anything for anybody.
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Tyler Schofield Medical & Life Expenses

<div>On 12/8/22 we received notification of an emergency rescue operation near Cleveland, OH, that required our help. GRRAND was notified that 33 Goldens and Goldendoodles, some pregnant, had to be picked up immediately. They were purely a transaction for this breeder and he would discard them the  cheapest way possible.  On 12/9 at 4 am the rescue team headed to Cleveland to arrive by 10 am.
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Emergency Puppy Mill Rescue

Golden Retriever Rescue and Adoption of Needy Dogs

<div>Hi my name is Katy.  My brother is Christopher Lee Hancock aka Huggy Bear as we call him. Chris is the kind of person who goes out of his way to help others succeed and to lift others up. He is that person who literally takes the shirt off his back for someone, who supports countless others in their hour of need. He has been the hero to many, and now we have a wonderful opportunity, to be his hero.
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<div>Chris and his family need our support financially.  Every donation matters and makes a difference. Even if you can’t donate you can still help by sharing his story with others.  Much love and appreciation from me his little sister. 
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Medical Emergency support

<div>My 5-year-old autistic great-nephew was riding a bike when he got too close to a truck that was pulling a trailer. He got pulled under and was run over by the trailer. He was taken by ambulance to McKay Dee Hospital in Ogden, Utah and then was life flighted to Primary Children's Hospital in Salt Lake City in critical condition. He has a lacerated liver and multiple fractures around his pelvis. Doctor's are waiting to do any surgeries until his condition improves, unless his internal bleeding becomes worse. His mother, who is a single parent, will be taking medical leave from her job to stay with him at the hospital and then to care for him at home once he is released. Money is being raised to help cover medical expenses, meals for his mother, my niece, while she is staying at the hospital, and to cover the cost of bills while she is away from work. Any donation would be greatly appreciated. Updates will be posted as available.
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Medical bills and lost wages

<div> Hi, my name is Danette and I am a family friend of Nishelle Harris-Miles. I am asking for help for her family to cover expenses for Nishelle get back to Dayton from Ft Myers, Florida and cover her funeral expenses.  Nishelle was taken from this Earth during the devastating Hurricane Ian. Nishelle and her sister, cousin, &amp; family friend had been vacationing in Ft Myers celebrating Nishelle’s 40th birthday. 


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Hurricane Ian took Ohio women life family in need

<div>On Tuesday, September 21, 2022, around 4 am, Ashley and JJ Dasher were attacked in their home. They were both stabbed multiple times. One of JJ’s lungs collapsed, and both of Ashley’s did. Ashley had to have exploratory surgery, where they found a hole in her diaphragm; it has been repaired.
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<div>We are sponsoring three generations of a family from Ukraine.  They have left their hometown of Kryvyi Rih to escape the atrocities that Russian Occupation forces have brought to their doorstep.  The family comprises grandma (Nadiia Zhmur), both parents (Vitalii Holovchenko and Natalia Sokolviak) and two adorable children (Dymtro Sokolviak and Marharyta Holovchenko).  In Ukraine, they had everyday Ukrainian lives -  going to work, paying bills and raising a family.  Grandma worked in the markets, and dad was a technician for the local mining company, while mom stayed home to raise the children.
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<div>We received news late Tuesday night that while visiting her home country, Vietnam, our beloved Jenny Hart's mother suffered a stroke. Our hearts are aching for Jenny and her family. Jenny's trip back to Vietnam was supposed to be a beautiful reunion of family and friends. Sadly, it has now been overshadowed by this tragic situation.
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<div>Jenny's Utah family is rallying to raise money to help with any financial burden she may incur due to this tragedy. Medical bills are daunting, and we cannot imagine how Jenny will navigate the load in a foreign country. We are asking all of you to help provide some relief to Jenny by contributing to this fundraiser. She and her family need to focus on her mother's health, and if we can take any burden off Jenny's plate from thousands of miles away... it's the medical bills.
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<div>Jenny and her family are so blessed to be loved and adored by clients, friends, neighbors, and community members. She and her family are all so incredibly grateful for each of you.
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<div>Who you are: Jessica Gonzalez, Jenny's close friend back in Salt Lake City, Utah
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<div>How the funds will be used (please be specific as possible): Funds donated will be wired to Jenny to help pay for her mother's ongoing medical care and needs. Any funds left over will be used to help Jenny with her cost of living back in the United States. The funds will be wired to her upon her return to the U.S.A.
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The Hart Family - Overseas medical care

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<div>Thomas is diagnosed with cerebral palsy and is a survivor of brain damage. His sister, Monicka, has been his primary caregiver since their mom passed away when they were both teenagers in the 90s. In 2015, the two survived a house fire that destroyed all of Thomas' medical equipment, including a wheelchair and medical-grade bed. Since the fire, Thomas has been bed-bound, in a less than ideal bed, without access to a mobility device that is a proper fit.
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<div>The top priorities of this fundraiser are to provide Thomas with a wheelchair and medical-grade bed. If this campaign exceeds its goal, the excess funds will be used to supply Thomas with additional much-needed accommodations. This includes, but is not limited to, a wheelchair-accessible van and a living space with more room that will allow Monicka to use a lift to move Thomas in and out of bed.
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<div>Thank you for supporting Thomas' fundraiser that will provide him access to the life he deserves.
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Hi friends and family. 

If you look at Gabby’s life just 3 months ago, things were so different for her. She had hopes for the new year and she was healthy. In February, she’d gotten extremely sick. She was battling Covid for the second time, and had simultaneously developed an infection that went up into her kidney. She was hospitalized for a week, depending on oxygen, had a nephrostomy tube placed, and came home with a PICC line to administer IV antibiotics. Gabby was home for a few weeks after that, and just as she started to get better, the infection came back and she was hospitalized for another 4 days. Gabby has been struggling with her kidney for many years now. And lately things have continued to go south, with her infections becoming more and more frequent, and significantly worse each time. Gabby has one kidney, no bladder, and has a urostomy that isn’t draining properly. This is the cause of her frequent infections, stones, and kidney swelling. Every time she gets sick, it puts more strain on her solitary kidney and will eventually cause her renal function to completely deteriorate. Gabby has taken extreme measures to reach out to specialists for help, to which she gets turned away because her anatomy is so different. Her local urologist told her that if her health continues at this rate, she may only have 10 more years to live. Gabby deserves more time, and we don’t want to reduce her life to a timeline. Recently, she met with a team of reconstructive surgeons in Salt Lake City, Utah, who are eager to help Gabby. They knew right away they’d need to operate to fix her chronic kidney problems, and after her recent hospital admissions, they pushed to do the surgery within the next few weeks. Gabby’s reconstructive surgery will be on May 25th, and will be a 10 hour procedure. They will be operating on her kidney, ureter, and stomach wall. She’ll be in the hospital for a minimum of 2 weeks, and following discharge, she’ll need to stay in Utah near the hospital for a month or two in case of post-op infection. Gabby is on a fixed income right now, and while we’re so lucky insurance is covering the procedure itself, she cannot afford to stay in Utah for over a month based on her income alone. After pricing housing close enough to the hospital, we’re looking to spend beyond her earnings to accommodate her and the family, on top of additional medical expenses during her time away in Utah. The family will also be commuting from Idaho daily/weekly to be with her. Although hopeful, Gabby is extremely nervous and scared for surgery, and to be away from home for so long while she recovers. Worrying about how she’s going to afford to stay in Utah, and covering other medical costs for the time being, should be one less thing she worries about. Please help us get Gabby in a place where she can heal comfortably from a surgery that will change her life. We appreciate you all so much.

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<div><strong>***LATEST UPDATE: </strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lqjosdqw8is" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Click here for April 13th video update from Mila and Ashton</strong></a><strong>  </strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cpn-Zj3_Eg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong> </strong></a><strong>***</strong>
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<div>Today, I am a proud Ukrainian. While my family came to the United States in 1991, I was born in Chernivtsi, Ukraine in 1983. Ukrainians are proud and brave people who deserve our help in their time of need. This unjust attack on Ukraine and humanity at large is devastating and the Ukrainian people need our support. <strong>Our family is starting this fund to help provide immediate support and we will be matching up to $3 million dollars.</strong>
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<div>While we are witnessing the bravery of Ukrainians, we are also bearing witness to the unimaginable burden of those who have chosen safety. Countless amounts of people have left everything they know and love behind to seek refuge. With nothing but what they could carry, these Ukrainian refugees are in need of housing and supplies right away.
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<div>Through GoFundMe.org, this fundraiser will provide an immediate impact on refugee and humanitarian aid efforts. The fund will benefit Flexport.org and Airbnb.org, two organizations who are actively on the ground providing immediate help to those who need it most.
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<div>We need your support to help Ukrainians. As a community, we are aiming to raise $30 million dollars. Every donation, no matter the size, will make a difference in the lives of those affected. <strong>Please join us today by donating and sharing this fundraiser with your friends, family, and communities. </strong>We stand with Ukraine.
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<div><em>Flexport.org’s mission is to make logistics a positive force for social and environmental impact. Through our technology tools and expertise, we empower companies to decarbonize their supply chains and offer supply chain programs dedicated to mission-driven organizations. Since 2016, Flexport.org has partnered with hundreds of humanitarian aid organizations to deliver over 7.5 million kg of relief supplies to over 60 countries. Shipments funded by the Flexport.org Fund have reached over 100 million people around the world.</em>
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<div><em>Airbnb.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to facilitating temporary stays for people in times of crisis around the world. Airbnb.org operates independently and leverages Airbnb, Inc.’s technology, services, and other resources at no charge to carry out Airbnb.org’s charitable purpose. The inspiration for Airbnb.org began in 2012 with a single host named Shell who opened up her home to people impacted by Hurricane Sandy. This sparked a movement and marked the beginning of a program that allows Hosts on Airbnb to provide stays for people in times of need. Since then, the program has evolved to focus on emergency response and to help provide stays to evacuees, relief workers, refugees, asylum seekers, and most recently, frontline workers fighting the spread of COVID-19. Since then, Hosts have offered to open up their homes and helped provide accommodations to 100,000 people in times of need. Airbnb.org is a separate and independent entity from Airbnb, Inc. Airbnb, Inc. does not charge service fees for Airbnb.org supported stays on its platform.</em>
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Stand With Ukraine

<div>Hello, My name is Theresa Perrault and I am starting this fund for my younger sister’s boyfriend, Darryl Sanchez. Darryl had emergency brain surgery last Wednesday 10/6 to remove a tumor on his brain. The neruo oncologist delivered the news to Darryl and my sister Angela Spignese yesterday that the tumor was a form of Glioblastoma. This is an extremely aggressive type of cancer and Darryl will need 2 years of continuous radiation and chemotherapy in addition to a device called Optune. Darryl is a person who feels that he was put on this earth to help people. Angela met Darryl in the Peace Corps where they were both volunteering, he served in Afghanistan as a marine and is a teacher for students with disabilities. He really is just a beautiful person. He’s funny, kind, selfless and puts up with my sister . You would love him if you were to meet him. My family and I have created this Go-fund me account to help with Darryl’s treatment costs during this long and harrowing journey. Any donation amount will be greatly, greatly appreciated by all of us and please keep those prayers coming!
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<div>Hello, my dear friends Todd and Kristin and their homeschooled son, were over 2,000 miles from home on a cross country road trip when their Ford F-250 and almost all of their belongings were stolen from their hotel parking lot in Salt Lake City, Utah. They had packed three weeks worth of multi-season clothing, shoes, camping gear, hiking gear, DSLR cameras and lenses, binoculars, food, homeschool books and many other supplies to last throughout their three-week trip. All of that was stolen along with the truck which was locked and parked in a well-lit area. They have filed a police report and an insurance claim, however insurance will only cover the vehicle itself, $250 worth of the contents of the vehicle and a rental car for long enough to help them get back home. Since the vehicle was stolen, insurance won’t pay until at least 20 days have passed since the theft and the family will need to have a rental vehicle during that time and until they are able to buy another suitable vehicle.
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<div>They estimate that the contents of the vehicle will cost at least $10,000-$12,000 to replace. It is also unlikely that they will get the full replacement cost of their vehicle since it has many upgrades and the cost of that type of vehicle has risen dramatically over the past several years since they purchased it.
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<div>The family is trying to make do with what they have remaining to finish their trip and head home. They have already had to spend several hundred dollars to purchase essentials that were stolen. They were planning to camp during the last leg of the trip and will now have additional unexpected hotel costs as well.
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<div>Anything you can do to help them recover from this unexpected and devastating event is greatly appreciated. They estimate their total loss to be between $40,000-$50,000. I have known the family for many years and this would be very helpful to them.
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Family’s Truck Stolen During Cross Country Trip

Hello!<br />My name is Sam Green. <br /><strong>A few things about me....</strong><br />I am 32 years old and from Highlands, NJ.<br />I'm pursuing a degree in political science at Brookdale Community College.<br />I own a seasonal kettle corn business.<br />I love everything that has to do with the outdoors.<br /> <br />Starting May 14th, 2021, My dog and I will be attempting to walk across the USA from NJ to CA. Specifically, Sandy Hook to Los Angeles. 3000 miles across our great nation.<br /><br />In one of my political science classes, I had to write about a local current event. By pure chance, I ended up finding an article on Just Believe Inc. After reading about all the amazing work that they are doing for Ocean County's homeless, I decided to make my journey less about myself. I often say that I am taking this walk because I lost my faith in humanity. Well, it just so happens that Just Believe Inc's slogan is "restoring hope in humanity" Hope leads to faith.<br /> <br />SAD FACT: Ocean County is the only county in NJ to <strong>not</strong> have a homeless shelter!!!! Just Believe Inc. Is working hard to make a shelter a reality. They need <strong>our</strong> help!<br /><br />With our nation's recovery from Covid-19 on the horizon and once the eviction bans are lifted, I fear that <strong>we</strong> will be facing a serious homeless crisis in NJ. I was immediately inspired by Just Believe Inc to share this journey in hopes that <strong>we</strong> can raise some money. I understand $25,000 is an ambitious goal, but <strong>we</strong> have 4 months to make it.<br /> <br />Together, <strong>we</strong> can help Just Believe Inc make a difference in so many lives. The voiceless and unfortunately future voiceless will need all the help they can get. Please donate but if can't <strong>donate</strong>, please <strong>SHARE</strong> this fund raiser. Thank you so much for your time. When humans come together <strong>we</strong> can do amazing things. Sometimes <strong>we</strong> all need some help. <br /><br />Much Love,<br />Sam Green<br /><br />
<div>We will be posting to YouTube every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 4pm. <strong>WARNING! </strong>(on YouTube I am unapologetically 100% myself. Mild cussing may be encountered from time to time but nothing worse than you would hear on Comedy Central. Thank you for your understanding.)<br /><br />
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<div><br /><strong>Just Believe Inc. link at the bottom.</strong><br /><strong><br />THANK YOU SO MUCH for your time! </strong><br /><br />Want to join me in making a difference? I'm raising money to benefit Just Beleive a NJ Nonprofit Corporation, and any donation will help make an impact. Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to me.<br /><br />More information about Just Beleive a NJ Nonprofit Corporation: We shelter the homeless in Ocean County New Jersey. we make sure they are clothed fed and connected to the proper resource to get out of the Homeless situation they are in. We do this one person at a time<br /><br /><a href="http://www.justbelieveinc.org/"><a href="http://www.justbelieveinc.org/" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">http://www.justbelieveinc.org/</a></a> 
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Wander with Sam to help Ocean County's Homeless.

<p>This is Ofa, he is the first dog I have ever loved like a human. He is constantly by my side. I love him so much. He was hit by a car Sunday in front of our home as we were getting out of our truck from a trip to Salt Lake. 



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<p>We immediately called the local vets who said given the severity to take him to VetMed in Salt Lake. (His organs were pushed outside his body) We spent the night there, borrowed the money from family to cover his stay and thought we had been lucky.<br /><br />Well sadly today he took a turn for the worse and was rushed back. They need to amputate, give him a blood transfusion as well as another possible surgery for the fluid build up in his abdomen. He is in too much pain to even come home at this point. 



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<p>Please if you know me I am constantly helping out around the community with Sub for Santa’s, donating Covid supplies to those high risk like our Veterans, helping out schools as well as serving as a church nursery leader.  Now I desperately need help - Ofa needs help. Please even $5 helps!  We only have till Tuesday to pay the remaining balance.  

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<p>Please keep sharing.  We have added a few pics of his recovery ❤️ He is such a fighter ❤️ Thank you again for helping to save him! I can’t stop telling him how much I love him.
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<a href="https://www.abc4.com/news/local-news/fire-erupts-in-salt-lake-city-sunday/?fbclid=IwAR39F6zzWUYCfftvXkRd_CX62-uZJdnkAUHFkruTLZ-3WLUwqlM8yBvc9GA" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Family lost Home</a> <br /><br />Fire Has Destroyed Our Family Home <br /><br />On Sunday January 31st around 6:00 AM, My Family’s home was consumed by a devastating Fire. My mother, younger brother, Noodles (dog 1) and I were able to escape the fire.<br /><br /> <br /><br />Unfortunately, our dog Patty (dog 2) did not make it out and succumbed to the fire. My Family and I are grieving the loss of our beloved dog.<br /><br /> <br /><br />The home we once knew is no longer viable. We started this Go-Fundme account to help cover our family’s costs for necessities. We are truly blessed to have our extended family helping us out in this very dark chapter in our lives. <br /><br /><br /><br />Thank you for any donations, any amount is greatly appreciated and gift cards will also be accepted. If you would like to drop off donations you can message me or my brother. (Facebook messenger: Ruby Gutierrez) (Daniel Gutierrez via Facebook Messenger and  [phone redacted])<br /><br /><br />Clothing Donation Size’s:<br /><br />Andy (age 17) Size Medium Shirt – Medium Pants – Size 8 Shoes<br /><br />Ruby (age 19) Size Large Shirt – Medium Pants – Size 7 shoes<br /><br />Kelly (age 48). Size Large Shirt – Medium Pants – Size 7 shoes    <br /><br /><br />Sincerely, <br /><br /><br />The Gutierrez Family

Family Home Lost in House Fire

Hello everyone my name is Kaitlin and I am coming to you all today, as hard as this is, to ask for your help. This is the best doggie in the world her name is Jolene. Jolene has been in my life for 3 years we got her as a little puppy and have loved her since day one. She is the most loyal and loving dog you will ever meet. When I was pregnant she would sleep with her head on my stomach, and no one was allowed past the door in my bedroom if I was asleep. She has always been my protector. When I had morning sickness she would sit with me in the bathroom and would not leave until I was able to get up. She never once left my side she wouldn’t even let a stranger come up to my car without letting them know to not get too close. Now that I’ve had my son she is his protector now no one is allowed to come in our house unless we let them in. She follows my little boy everywhere. He calls her “dean” instead of Jolene that was one of his first words he ever said. Jolene needs our help. This Sunday we were getting ready for church and I squatted down to pet her around her ears (her favorite spot) and I noticed her lymph nodes were huge. I called our vet on her personal cell and asked what I should do. She said get her to the er clinic ASAP. There we discovered her white blood cell count was through the roof. Most of her levels were so high the test would not read. Then I heard the Doctor says words that shook me to my core he said “ma’am I am certain your pup has lymphoma.” I lost it right there. I decided to get a second opinion because I know that’s always best so I went to our usual vet on Monday 08/03/2020 there we were told all her levels that make them assume lymphoma are high. All of her lymph nodes are severely swollen. We sent the fluid of them off to see exactly what it is, and how bad it is. As fur parents we have decided if we can afford it we are going to do the chemo treatments since she is only 3 we hope that she will respond well. The bad news is the treatment cost around $5,000 and we have already racked up around $600 in medical bills. I wanted to go ahead and get this page going, because regardless if it is not lymphoma we have to discuss other infections and what not that it might be so financially we are still going to be looking at a lot. I know money is so tight for everyone right now. We own a small business ourselves, and we want to save our dog but as parents we have to keep our son and his needs in mind as well. If you can’t donate prayers are a very appreciated donation as well. I know God has the power to heal my dog, and right now that’s what I am praying for is a miracle. Even if it is just a dollar. It will mean so so much to my family. My little boy and I both would be so thankful if we are able to keep her with us longer. As long as she shows us she still wants to live we are going to fight. Please keep my special baby in your prayers pray for strength, pray for healing. Thank you all so much. I will keep this page updated to let you all know how it is going. ALSO ANY EXTRA MONEY RAISED I VOW TO DONATE ALL OF IT TO OUR LOCAL HUMANE SOCIETY TO PAY FOR WHATEVER THEIR NEEDS MAY BE AT THE TIME. I pray that God blesses each and every one of you who read this. From the bottom of my heart thank you! ♥️

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