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Donate to Support the Blakeslee Family's Healing Journey, organized by Rita Naman

“Beginnings are usually scary, and endings are usually sad, but it’s everything in between that makes it all worth living.” — Bob Marley Over the last few months, I have followed Talina’s posts very closely, as I am sure all of you have as well. I found myself checking for updates each night, hoping to hear happy news of Rowie’s extubation. As I devoured Talina’s words , the tears would often run down my face. And when things were quiet, I knew all was not well in the PICU. We didn’t know each other all that well in the traditional sense, but our families walked a very similar and difficult path. We found comfort sharing deep and personal thoughts after realizing both of our sons were diagnosed with extremely rare, progressive forms of mitochondrial disease. Rowan and Milo both inherited two copies of mutated genes — Rowan’s IBA57 and Milo’s AFG3L2 — that are essential components of the human machine, supplying energy to the major organs of our bodies. Their prognoses were bleak but unclear, so you try to live in a world balancing your hopes and fears by the minute. Daily living is hard. It’s hard for our baby boys. It’s hard for our marriages. It’s hard for the siblings. It’s hard for our families. It’s really, really hard. And what’s even harder is letting go of your baby. Saying goodbye, and then waking up the next morning trying to go on living. Going to work. Cooking meals. Moving forward without leaving any precious memories of your child behind. Telling your other children that “every little thing is gonna be alright.” With the recent loss of Rowan, the Blakeslee family has gone through the unimaginable. And although there is nothing that can truly ease that pain, I think it would be nice if we can give them an opportunity to celebrate Rowie together as a family. As the parent of a medically fragile child, the moments for time together as a family are few and far between, while travel is next to impossible. Rowie loved Bob Marley and forever changed the meaning of those songs for me. I will never listen to another Marley song without thinking of his beautiful smile. Those songs brought comfort to Rowie through the most difficult times and I thought we could bring comfort to the Blakeslee family by raising funds towards a family trip. Perhaps they could travel to Jamaica, and spread Rowie’s ashes in the clear blue waters of the Caribbean while listening to the reggae sounds in the distant breeze. But honestly, what they choose to do with any donation is entirely up to them. And if you prefer to send a meal, here is a link to their meal train website . Either way, I hope that it gives them the opportunity to rise up in the morning, smile with the rising sun, listen to the three little birds outside their doorstep, send a message to Rowie, and know that everything is gonna alright. Love to all, Rita and Milo “Ya see, in life I know there's lots of grief, But your love is my relief” — Bob Marley Read more

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Why GoFundMe Articles and URLs Appear on Our Website?

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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