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Donate to Honor Erica Willhight's Memory, organized by Audrianna Neuwirth

It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we have to share the quite unexpected passing of my sister, Erica Willhight. Erica was only 38 years old. She was a kind-hearted human with a passionate relationship with God. She always went to church and welcomed everyone to come and talk to her about religion. She would welcome people of any religious preference to share their opinions without judgment. She even had prayers with the chaplain at the hospital she stayed at before her passing. Erica was the eldest of 5 siblings, myself included. She was a mother to a beautiful teenage girl. She loved to knit, and she truly had a love for the simple things in life. She was always snapping photos of the sunsets or finding joy in a good book; she even had a 239-day streak on Duolingo. She was close with her nephews (my children), and she would have given the shirt off her back to show any human on this earth all the love she could muster. Erica was the most loving person. It didnt matter who you were, she just had love in her heart for you no matter what. She battled mental illness her whole life, but during the last couple years of her life, the last year especially, she was stable and happy, and it was like she had finally found her peace. Erica passed from a suspected pulmonary embolism, which is basically a blood clot that made its way to her lungs. She had recently had emergency spinal surgery due to a condition that caused her vertebrae to collapse and compress on major nerves. She had lost control of her lower body from her waist down. Her vertebrae from L4/L5 all the way through her tailbone had been compromised. On November 15, 2024, she was flown to Salt Lake City, Utah, where they performed the surgery almost immediately after her arrival. Going into the surgery, she couldn't walk anymore, and they weren't sure if she'd ever walk again. The following day after surgery, she took her first steps again. She wasn't out of the woods, but she could walk. She was looking at a very lengthy recovery, but she had hope. She was doing extremely well for having such a massive surgery. Erica was discharged to home health care, going to endure a 6-12 week recovery with them doing rehabilitation with physical therapy and skilled care. She was released the Tuesday following her surgery and was excited to start the recovery process at home. Erica had many goals, she was going to start walking daily to regain her strength, she was going to start living her life with intention instead of just living. She had so many plans for her future. Everything seemed to be going really well. The following Monday, November 25, 2024, our mother found her unconscious with no pulse and immediately started CPR (she used to be an EMT). She also called 911, and unfortunately, nobody was able to resuscitate her. Erica had passed away. Our family has hit a financial crisis as we have travel expenses from Erica's recent stay in the hospital, and now we are looking at funeral costs and burial expenses. This falls at such a hard time of year, and we just want to give her the respectful rest she deserves. Our goal is to reach $10,000 to cover funeral costs and burial expenses. Every little bit helps, 5, 10, 20 dollars. All efforts are greatly appreciated. If you cannot give at this time, we ask that you share our story and help us to cover the cost of her funeral. 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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