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Donate to Aid Joseph and Terry in Overcoming Hardships, organized by Joseph Mattheeussen

My precious wife Theresa [Terry] and I [Joseph] are recovering cancer survivors. We've been able to 'beat cancer,' mine was colo-rectal cancer and Terry's was breast cancer! We're disabled individuals, both over the age of 64, faithfully serving both our church and local community here in the greater Hartford, CT area. As fellow patriots and as a committed Christian couple, we've been hit by many life-changing occurrences, one right after another, especially over the last two - three [2-3] years. Despite always keeping 'the faith,' maintaining a positive outlook, all the while trying very hard, doing our very best to cope mentally, physically, and emotionally, we’ve been under such continuous stress and upheaval for a several years now! We're facing significant Financial pressure(s) MAINLY brought on by several arduous - complicating factors, one (1) of which [obviously] is the current terrible Economic situation we're all facing, plus immense Insurance Premiums, ['COBRA'] Medical - Dr's Bills and significant Household expenses going back for the last twelve (12) months now! Our Financial Goal(s) is/are to be able to: a.) Pay back several Family and Friends that have Loaned us Funds [$15k] over the last six (6) months, b.) Pay off lingering Medical and Dr's Bills left over from my Cancer Surgery, plus Hospitalization and subsequent Chemo-therapy, [Aug. 2023 - Jan. 2024] as well as our current and previous monthly Rx's, and Follow up Dr. visits, c.) Our Household Expenses over the last six (6) months, on into the next three (3) months time, which are also Financially significant, d.) Help us to both be able to get [Pay others] help moving our personal possessions, [out-of-state] and then afford to Rent and then get settled into a 'new place' to Live, as we've now been Homeless for twice (2X's) times in the last nineteen (19) months, literally through no fault of our own! e.) Financially overcome several recent and past losses that were - are significant; including [but not limited to] a recent automobile accident, [07-05-2024] and another, older automobile 'being lost' to 'Engine over-heating' - all within less than a weeks' time! f.) And due to my recent, very long-term unemployment, [Joseph] as well as having to face age discrimination in the work-place, ['ageism'] being extremely difficult to secure meaningful work in my Profession; we've been on the verge of bankruptcy over the last nine (9) months, and we really need significant Financial help and relief to get ourselves (re) started domestically, and to be moving forward again in our lives! Finally, we'd both like to thank each and every one of you in advance for your gracious kindness, consideration, concern, and timely contributions to help us avoid homelessness, along w/ the untold stress and suffering, which obviously includes highly detrimental mental, physical, emotional health conditions, both past, present and into the near future! Read more

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Why GoFundMe Articles and URLs Appear on Our Website and How We Support Other GoFundMe Campaigns

At LFEBridge Foundation, we are dedicated to creating a platform where individuals and organizations can maximize their fundraising efforts. As part of our commitment to supporting a wide range of causes, we incorporate articles and URLs from GoFundMe into our website. Here’s why you might see GoFundMe content on our site, how it benefits the fundraising community, and our relationship with GoFundMe:

1. Amplifying Reach for Fundraising Campaigns

Increased Visibility: By featuring GoFundMe articles and URLs on our platform, we help increase the visibility of various fundraising campaigns. This additional exposure can attract more donors and supporters, helping campaigns achieve their goals more quickly.
Cross-Promotional Opportunities: Highlighting campaigns from GoFundMe allows us to support a broader spectrum of causes and connect with a wider audience. This cross-promotion benefits both the campaign organizers and potential donors looking for causes to support.

2. Supporting Campaign Growth

Advertising and Promotion: We understand the importance of visibility in successful fundraising. By showcasing GoFundMe campaigns, we provide an advertising platform that helps these campaigns reach potential donors who might not have discovered them otherwise.
Strategic Partnerships: Collaborating with GoFundMe and featuring their campaigns on our site strengthens the fundraising ecosystem, ensuring that worthwhile causes receive the attention and support they deserve.

3. Expanding Donor Networks

Broader Donor Base: Featuring a variety of campaigns from different platforms helps diversify and expand the donor base. This means more people can learn about and contribute to a variety of causes, ultimately driving higher engagement and donations.
Enhanced Outreach: By integrating GoFundMe content, we help campaigns tap into new networks and communities, broadening their reach and potential impact.

How We Help Other GoFundMe Campaigns Grow

1. Featured Campaigns Section

Highlighting Noteworthy Campaigns: We have a dedicated section on our website where we feature noteworthy GoFundMe campaigns. This not only gives these campaigns a spotlight but also encourages visitors to explore and contribute to them.
Rotating Features: To ensure a diverse range of campaigns get visibility, we regularly rotate the featured campaigns. This continuous update keeps the content fresh and engaging for our audience.

2. Social Media Promotion

Sharing Across Platforms: We share selected GoFundMe campaigns on our social media channels to reach a broader audience. Our followers, in turn, can share these posts, amplifying the reach even further.
Engagement Strategies: Utilizing effective engagement strategies, such as storytelling and compelling visuals, we enhance the appeal of these campaigns, driving more traffic and donations.

3. Email Newsletters

Campaign Highlights: Our email newsletters often include highlights of impactful GoFundMe campaigns. By doing so, we bring these causes directly to the inboxes of our subscribers, encouraging more people to get involved and donate.
Donor Updates: We keep our donors informed about the progress and success of the campaigns they have supported, fostering a sense of community and continued engagement.

LFEBridge Foundation's Independence

It’s important to clarify that LFEBridge Foundation is an independent entity and is not part of or affiliated with GoFundMe. While we feature and support GoFundMe campaigns on our site, we operate as a separate foundation dedicated to collecting donations for various causes, similar to GoFundMe. Many of these causes are displayed on our website to provide donors with a wide range of options to support.

Conclusion

By featuring GoFundMe articles and URLs on our website, LFEBridge Foundation supports a wide array of fundraising campaigns, helping them gain the visibility and donations they need to succeed. Through our promotional efforts and strategic partnerships, we aim to create a robust and supportive environment for all fundraising initiatives.

For more information on how we support fundraising campaigns or to explore featured campaigns, visit https://LFEBridge.com or contact us at support@lfebridge.com.

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