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Donate to Stand with Kesa's Family Through Medical Crisis, organized by Samariah Cooper

Dear Friends, Family, and Community members, My name is Samariah, and we are a family of four including my mother Kesa, and my two younger siblings, Alex and Milan. We are reaching out during an incredibly challenging time for our family. If you are reading this, you probably know my mom and I are tied at the hip. She's my mother & my bestfriend. Recently and unexpectedly, my mom, Kesa, had a terrifying medical emergency. She called me in the middle of the day, around 1:30pm -- terrified and barely able to speak. She told me she was having the worst headache of her life. Unfortunately, I was too far away at the time and no one else was around to physically help. She felt she had no choice but to drive herself to the ER at Mercy Hospital with my younger siblings, 8 and 13 years old (Baltimore City Ambulance is not known to be the most timely). Still, she arrived at the ER and waited 7 hours to be seen, when they finally confirmed that she had a ruptured aneurysm. Due to the gravity of her condition, she had to be transported to Johns Hopkins Hospital. There she was diagnosed with a Subarachnoid Hemorrhage and Cerebral Edema in addition to the Cerebral Aneurysm Rupture. We waited for hours with no updates. Finally, around 2am, they told us they would have to perform brain surgery to save her life. The doctors stood in front of me, visibly shocked and confused, questioning how someone in her condition was able to drive herself to the ER, and even more so -- how she managed to still be alive so many hours later. They took her in for surgery around 7am, and for 16 hours we waited. The surgery was successful but her surgeon informed me that she would now be a life long patient, with many medical visits to come; and it was very clear that her life, and the lives of our closest family members would all be changed forever. Over the next few weeks, doctors continued to evaluate her, run tests, and watch her closely as they drained blood and excess fluid from her brain and pumped her with fluids and medications to ensure she was stable. The doctors' shock and wonder about how she managed to survive never subsided. As for myself and my siblings, we're just glad she survived. After weeks of rehabilitation, including extensive physical therapy, and speech pathology she has shown great progress. Slowly, she is recovering but she has a long road ahead. As you would expect, this has been very hard for her, myself, my younger siblings and our loved ones. I am now my mom’s proxy and the primary guardian for my younger siblings Alex and Milan. After taking time off to support my mom and care for my siblings, I currently don’t have a means of income to take care of all the medical or family expenses, especially with two children to care for. We are faced with mounting medical bills, future treatment costs, and the everyday costs of supporting our family. Any support you can provide during this time would mean a lot. We have set up this GoFundMe campaign to help cover these expenses and support Kesa's recovery. Your contribution, no matter the amount, will make a significant difference in our lives. Here’s how you can help: 1. Donate: Any financial support you can provide will help us cover medical expenses and maintain our family's stability during this challenging time. 2. Share: Please share this campaign with your network. Your outreach can help us reach more people who may be able to assist. 3. Offer Support: Your prayers, words of encouragement, and acts of kindness are invaluable to us. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for considering our plea and for helping us through this difficult time. We thank you in advance and welcome your continued prayers and well wishes. With heartfelt gratitude, Samariah 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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