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I recently attendee the NACCDO (National Association of Cancer Center Development Professionals). It was a great conference but at every corner they were talking about AI. It was a drinking game at some point. If you are using it, what has been helpful or overhyped? We use it at my organization and will expand.

*don't think this question breaks any rules - but they will tell me.

We are going through a very difficult time trying to get back above water

My dad I are at a major loss and with everything that has transpired in the last 4 months I am over stacked overworked and underpaid but God Is Good and he alone has kept me alive, now he is leading me to ask all of you. I started a PayPal money pool I’ll be contributing as much as possible as well, thanks 🙏 ❤️
Here’s a link to the pool and feel free to message me and see where your contribution is being used.❤️

Hey everyone, my name is Michael. I’m a musician, music teacher, and father here in Merced, and I wanted to share something deeply personal that I’ve been trying to build called Echoes of Elliot.

This project started because of my son, Elliot.

Like a lot of people, life has thrown some heavy things at me over the years. Music became the one place where I could process pain, heal, create, and still feel connected to hope. Somewhere along the way, I realized I didn’t just want to make music anymore — I wanted to create something that could genuinely help people, especially kids who may never otherwise get the chance to explore music.

That’s where Echoes of Elliot came from.

The dream is to build a small community-focused music studio and creative space here in Merced where kids, families, and local musicians can feel safe, inspired, and supported. Not just a recording studio, but a place with purpose.

The goal is to:

• repair instruments for kids and families who can’t afford repairs
• collect donated instruments and eventually give them away
• teach music lessons and recording
• mentor young artists
• give local musicians a place to create
• build a positive outlet through music and creativity

I know firsthand how powerful music can be when someone feels lost, overwhelmed, or alone. One instrument, one lesson, or one encouraging conversation can completely change someone’s path.

Right now I’m trying to slowly build this from the ground up with whatever I can. I’ve been recording, teaching, creating content, and putting everything I have into making this vision real.

I’m reaching out because I know communities are built through people helping people.

If anyone knows:

• local businesses that support community projects
• organizations or churches that help youth programs
• people with unused instruments or music gear
• anyone willing to collaborate, donate, or even share advice

—I would truly appreciate it.

Even simply sharing this post means more than most people realize.

I don’t expect overnight success. I just want to create something meaningful here in Merced that leaves a positive impact long after I’m gone.

Thank you for taking the time to read this. Seriously.

— Michael
Echoes of Elliot 🎵

Been a struggle to stay on clear liquids for 6 years due to my illnesses and that to struggled to swallow. And for last 3 weeks, I cannot swallow even water. For last 4 days have been also continuously vomiting blood probably due to some rupture. Many of my organs are not working properly as well.

So I have no necessary nutrients for survival in my body. I found some hope when I called a couple of Hospitals who I noticed may help because of some advancements I saw in there, they can probably may keep me alive and they said I immediately need feeding and repairing for long term because of my BMI - 9.5 and I need to travel for long distance there, so I don't know how I will make it there and also I doubt I will afford it there because it's way too expensive and since I am bedridden I will probably needed to be transported as well.. Since I am alone, so I have to organise everything myself as well in this condition.

So I checked for rough estimates for the hospitals I found who can help with my extremely complicated and rare chronic terminal stage issues. Checked some estimates for ambulance as well since I am completely bedridden now.

My Condition is escalating really quickly. I don't have time left without trying for a treatment. It's really unbearable to tolerate this insane suffering. I am unable to keep myself together anymore. I also don't think I can even go for treatment without any support right now. And also I have to take my mom with me. Since I have no one else.

So I started a medical crowdfunding campaign and asked my mom to help me out to fill out the details. It was really difficult adding my own photo there like this, but noticed it was necessary for verification. Since I cannot afford any treatment which is necessary to keep me fighting against my current illnesses, so probably crowdfunding is my last hope.

https://www.impactguru.com/fundraiser/help-iman-kumar-mukherjee

So my small request to you guys. If you have some spare money and genuinely interested to help me fighting these illnesses, please feel free to help in anyway you like. Even a small contribution means a lot to me.

Thanks so much for your time guys. I don't know if this will be last post or not. If I come back somehow, it will be the happiest day in my life and all thanks to you amazing guys. So far didn't have any happy days. Can hope for it atleast.

I don't know if crowdfunding post is allowed here or not. I guess I am depending a lot on it.

I wish you guys a very happy and bright future ahead.

My name is Foxxy Brown, and I am more than just a dog — I am a lifeline to so many people. Foxxy Brown is a 1-year-old German Shepherd mix who was rescued in February. Foxxy Brown did not have an easy start but even so, from the moment she came into our lives, she showed nothing but love, gentleness, and loyalty. She adores every person and animal she meets, especially her best friend, a cat named Honey.

What makes Foxxy truly special is the work she does every single day. Foxxy Brown serves as the therapy dog for a women’s mental health and trauma program in Atlanta. She visits clients daily, bringing comfort, emotional support, and unconditional love to women going through some of the hardest moments of their lives. She has helped calm anxiety, ease loneliness, and bring smiles back to faces that desperately needed hope.

Now, Foxxy Brown needs help herself. Foxxy was hit by a car, resulting in devastating injuries including a broken radius and ulna, along with spinal injuries causing paralysis in her hind legs. There is hope though, the doctors believe these injuries are treatable with surgery and Foxxy will be able to return to full mobility. She is currently receiving care at Auburn University Veterinary Hospital, where specialists are doing everything they can to help her recover.

Her medical care and surgeries have been emotionally and financially overwhelming, but we are determined to give Foxxy every chance possible to heal and continue the work she loves so much. She has spent her life helping others through pain and trauma, and now we are asking for help on her behalf. Every donation — no matter the amount — will go directly toward emergency veterinary care, orthopedic surgery for her broken leg, treatment for her spinal injuries, hospitalization and rehabilitation, pain management, and recovery support. If you are unable to donate, sharing Foxxy Brown’s story would mean the world to us. Foxxy has given so much love and healing to others. Please help us give her the chance to heal too. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your kindness, prayers, and support.

Any help would be appreciated please, me and my partner can't work and we look after a few cats and a bearded dragon and we don't even have any food for ourselves left, even some cat food would be really appreciated please 🙏

Hi my name is Carolyn , in November I under went my Heart Pump Transplant that Changed my life, Emotionally, Financially, I was in a Coma and the Doctor told my family if I didn’t have the Transplant I only had 3 months to live, it has been such a rough and trying time, if you can Help me get my Story out that, I do have cash app $carol313131 Thank You and God Bless.. My Pump is what’s Prolonging my life right now…