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Donate to Stand With Vicki Visser-Kendall: Overcoming Health Crisis, organized by Melissa Rumbaugh

My name is Melissa. I decided to start this GoFundMe account to help my family absorb some of the costs that are incurring as a result of my sister, Vicki's Visser-Kendall's unexpected, critical illnesses. Vicki is a 47-year-old mother of 2. On March 6th, her son, Collin, got home from work and found her unresponsive on the floor and called 911. Later, she was transferred to Des Moines, intubated, and remained unresponsive for nearly a week. Through a magnitude of tests, it seemed like we had more questions than answers piling up. It was decided to transfer her to ICCU. It has now been determined she has had multiple strokes caused by a bacterial infection causing sepsis. The infection colonized and gathered on a mitral valve of her heart. A piece of this infection broke off and traveled to her brain. This caused her to have 2 major strokes: one a brain bleed and the other a blockage. She is going to need open-heart bypass surgery to replace the heart valve that is infected. In her current condition, the doctors are saying that she is not stable enough to undergo the surgery. First, she will need 8-12 weeks of IV antibiotics for this bacterial infection to ensure that it is gone. Hopefully, this gives her brain bleed (which is currently inactive) time to scar over and heal some. Because part of the treatment plan for the bypass is blood thinners, she can't currently have them due to the brain bleed. She and her children live in Oskaloosa, 1.5 hours away. Her children are young and both work. Her parents live in Pella, an hour away. She will likely be looking at a 4-6 month stay in the hospital. Then she will need to go to a skilled rehabilitation facility to learn how to live her life all over again while she learns how to retrain her brain to live with any new limitations, as well as any long-term lasting effects that are not yet fully determined. Our family truly appreciates any thoughts, prayers, or monetary assistance. 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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