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177. Just made a small gift for a brighter New Year.

Sun Dec 27, 2015, 01:48 PM

Dec 2015

Years ago when my son was first diagnosed with Dermatomyositis. I was in a similar situation, lost my job, my home and I was drowning in medical bills. Family and friends helped get me through those difficult times. May your family's New Year be brighter.

btw we are neighbors, Wilmington Nc here

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DU Family. I need a Christmas Miracle I think. I'm sorry. (UPDATE) [View all] retrowire Dec 2015 OP

have you set up a personal donation website.....something like giveforward? virtualobserver Dec 2015 #1

I have not, my wife is currently looking at GoFundMe retrowire Dec 2015 #3

cool, we will wait to hear from you virtualobserver Dec 2015 #4

I just set it up. Thanks for recommending I find one. retrowire Dec 2015 #11

Edit your op and add the account so people will see it. beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #12

Done. Thanks so much. nt retrowire Dec 2015 #15

I just donated, it's not much but I've been there. beam me up scottie Dec 2015 #32

My mother in law will be delighted to know that a Star Trek fan sent holiday cheer her way. retrowire Dec 2015 #67

Stop with the apologies already! NanceGreggs Dec 2015 #2

In most communities, the utility companies will NOT cut off the power/gas/whatever if the MADem Dec 2015 #5

K & R...for visibility...nt Wounded Bear Dec 2015 #6

Let us know as soon as you have a site set up. leftofcool Dec 2015 #7

The site is set up now. retrowire Dec 2015 #16

Meh! It's the primaries. No apology necessary! Ever! leftofcool Dec 2015 #35

I'm still ashamed. Bless you. thank you SO much. nt retrowire Dec 2015 #37

Do.not. feel. ashamed. Ever. We are all in this life together. Some of us have less, some have japple Dec 2015 #50

I'm speechless. Thank you. nt retrowire Dec 2015 #57

You're a good egg Retrowire - Give me a link and I can help you out. Juicy_Bellows Dec 2015 #8

The link has been placed in the op. Thank you. nt retrowire Dec 2015 #17

Sorry I couldn't do more. Juicy_Bellows Dec 2015 #21

You did something, and that's the greatest thing. Thank you so much. nt retrowire Dec 2015 #24

Keep us posted man, hope all goes well. Juicy_Bellows Dec 2015 #25

You should be able to set up an account with the electric company and a local bank. KentuckyWoman Dec 2015 #9

Thank you very much. retrowire Dec 2015 #22

I can toss in a few $$ when you get a link set up. mnhtnbb Dec 2015 #10

The link has been set up in the OP. Thank you so much. nt retrowire Dec 2015 #18

I posted a story in The Lounge mnhtnbb Dec 2015 #105

Done! And don't apologize JustAnotherGen Dec 2015 #13

We are SO humbled by everyones donations. retrowire Dec 2015 #20

So sorry for what your family is going through, retrowire MissDeeds Dec 2015 #14

Thank you so much. nt retrowire Dec 2015 #29

Glad you asked for help, and glad I could help! CaliforniaPeggy Dec 2015 #19

Thank you SO much. We're very humbled. nt retrowire Dec 2015 #23

The replies on this thread are moving. Juicy_Bellows Dec 2015 #26

My wife and I are really amazed. retrowire Dec 2015 #28

not strangers....you are part of our family virtualobserver Dec 2015 #34

But, we aren't strangers, we are family. leftofcool Dec 2015 #38

That's a very fitting analogy. :) nt retrowire Dec 2015 #70

K & R virtualobserver Dec 2015 #27

Merry Christmas notadmblnd Dec 2015 #30

Thank you. So much. retrowire Dec 2015 #31

Thank you! notadmblnd Dec 2015 #33

Enjoy the holidays...n/t monmouth4 Dec 2015 #36

Thank you! This is amazing. I cannot believe this. nt retrowire Dec 2015 #39

Hope I did some good. Merry Christmas to you and your family. leftofcool Dec 2015 #40

You certainly did. Thank you SO much. retrowire Dec 2015 #41

getting paid tomorrow and have to wait until then tandot Dec 2015 #42

Your thoughts and consideration mean the world to us, thank you so much. nt retrowire Dec 2015 #43

Marta and I are kicking in Omaha Steve Dec 2015 #44

OS Thank you so much. You are a legend. retrowire Dec 2015 #48

The site wouldn't take our cards Omaha Steve Dec 2015 #51

Thank you so much Steve! retrowire Dec 2015 #55

IF the site doesn't want to take your credit card try another browser Omaha Steve Dec 2015 #163

Knr roody Dec 2015 #45

this seems to be a pretty useful website renate Dec 2015 #46

Thank you, everything helps. nt retrowire Dec 2015 #49

Kicking leftofcool Dec 2015 #47

I'll be happy to help stage left Dec 2015 #52

We're certainly feeling the spirit. Thank you so much. nt retrowire Dec 2015 #61

Done. I wish them well n/t ejbr Dec 2015 #53

Thank you! We wish you and yours well! nt retrowire Dec 2015 #59

Your Area Agency on Aging may also be of help. PADemD Dec 2015 #54

Just donated a little! villager Dec 2015 #56

Bless you so much. Thank you so much. nt retrowire Dec 2015 #58

It's been a very tough year for so many. MerryBlooms Dec 2015 #60

Thank you so much. nt retrowire Dec 2015 #62

KnR SammyWinstonJack Dec 2015 #63

Thank you. nt retrowire Dec 2015 #64

Done. Sissyk Dec 2015 #65

Thank you so much! You have a wonderful holiday as well. Wow. nt retrowire Dec 2015 #66

KnR for visibility Hekate Dec 2015 #68

Thank you, everything helps. nt retrowire Dec 2015 #69

Everyone needs a bit of help sometime... All the best to you and yours. AzDar Dec 2015 #71

Thanks so much. nt retrowire Dec 2015 #73

K&R nt Live and Learn Dec 2015 #72

Thank you, everything helps. nt retrowire Dec 2015 #76

Sorry, didn't have time to elaborate earlier. I sent something and you have absolutely nothing Live and Learn Dec 2015 #95

Hope my small donation helps question everything Dec 2015 #74

Thank you so much. retrowire Dec 2015 #75

Happy to help Change has come Dec 2015 #77

Thank you!! Have a Merry Christmas! nt retrowire Dec 2015 #78

don't feel sorry Skittles Dec 2015 #79

I just wish I didn't have to bother anyone. retrowire Dec 2015 #80

you deserve it, retrowire! Skittles Dec 2015 #81

And we wish you the same. Thank you so much. nt retrowire Dec 2015 #82

You are not bothering anyone. roody Dec 2015 #93

No one can do it all alone. We are family here on DU. We help each other! nt tblue37 Dec 2015 #97

Happy to help. one_voice Dec 2015 #83

kick Liberal_in_LA Dec 2015 #84

KnR nt Mnemosyne Dec 2015 #85

Anything for you kiddo! in_cog_ni_to Dec 2015 #86

thank you so much incognito!! retrowire Dec 2015 #87

You too. n/t in_cog_ni_to Dec 2015 #90

May this give them a hand up and better 2016, retro MrMickeysMom Dec 2015 #88

Thank you! gah, I'm really feeling the love. you're wonderful! nt retrowire Dec 2015 #89

I hope this helps a bit. Wish I could do more. I just had a second stroke in a years time and am ohheckyeah Dec 2015 #119

My wish is for single payer health care... Look at what they make families do... MrMickeysMom Dec 2015 #129

Thank you. I'm blessed to have a good family. My parents have always ohheckyeah Dec 2015 #141

I think you must be directing that last question to someone else... MrMickeysMom Dec 2015 #142

Just messaged myself so I'll remember in the AM to donate williesgirl Dec 2015 #91

K&R for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and yours... Fumesucker Dec 2015 #92

Donated a little, will try to do more next week 2theleft Dec 2015 #94

My MIL's Gift TheOther95Percent Dec 2015 #96

I love your MIL! I wish I had someone I could do that with. I would have been glad to make my tblue37 Dec 2015 #98

That is what we do, with my daughter. unapatriciated Dec 2015 #178

Done. progressoid Dec 2015 #99

It looks as though you might hit your goal before New Year's. I am keeping my fingers tblue37 Dec 2015 #100

Just gave you a tad, and good luck nadinbrzezinski Dec 2015 #101

Did what I could... Good luck! Flying Squirrel Dec 2015 #102

Still in Germany, but sent something from the account in Texas DFW Dec 2015 #103

Thank you for your long distance generosity!! nt retrowire Dec 2015 #104

Glad to help out. DFW Dec 2015 #106

I hope you get all the help you need steve2470 Dec 2015 #107

your thoughts mean just as much retrowire Dec 2015 #123

Bumping japple Dec 2015 #108

thank you. nt retrowire Dec 2015 #109

Glad to help. bunnies Dec 2015 #110

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thank you very much. nt retrowire Dec 2015 #112

a fresh kick restorefreedom Dec 2015 #113

truly, it is humbling retrowire Dec 2015 #115

i do believe its one of the reasons dems and progressives rock. nt restorefreedom Dec 2015 #117

yes, i can't help but think retrowire Dec 2015 #118

yup. conservative "christians" exist in their own world, sadly. nt restorefreedom Dec 2015 #121

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Apaypal link not working for me. ohheckyeah Dec 2015 #120

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how did your wife's family take the news? virtualobserver Dec 2015 #132

I just let them know we hit the halfway mark retrowire Dec 2015 #133

christmas bump virtualobserver Dec 2015 #146

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Kicking leftofcool Dec 2015 #135

Kicking again for visibility. If you have a little left over for a stocking stuffer... mnhtnbb Dec 2015 #136

we will certainly pay this act of kindness forward nt retrowire Dec 2015 #139

Bazinga! TheBlackAdder Dec 2015 #137

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thank you so much! nt retrowire Dec 2015 #145

Just chipped in :) n/t PasadenaTrudy Dec 2015 #143

Thank you so much!!! Merry Christmas! nt retrowire Dec 2015 #144

Kicking mnhtnbb Dec 2015 #147

thank you, we can't believe how far we've gotten! nt retrowire Dec 2015 #148

How can I donate via PayPal? dumbcat Dec 2015 #149

Send retrowire a PM and he will respond with his paypal e-mail address. mnhtnbb Dec 2015 #150

that link has worked for others and sometimes it's wonky retrowire Dec 2015 #151

Yes, PM the addy. nt dumbcat Dec 2015 #152

PM'd, thank you so much. nt retrowire Dec 2015 #153

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Kicking this so people can see it. You still need a little over $2000 tblue37 Dec 2015 #155

Another kick to help raise the rest of the rent. nt Live and Learn Dec 2015 #156

Good. Kick again for more visibility. nt tblue37 Dec 2015 #157

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K&R... spanone Dec 2015 #162

Thank you very much. nt retrowire Dec 2015 #164

you're welcome spanone Dec 2015 #165

Kicking again to make 2016 a chance for a new start for retrowire's family. mnhtnbb Dec 2015 #166

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thanks for all the kicks! nt retrowire Dec 2015 #176

Just made a small gift for a brighter New Year. unapatriciated Dec 2015 #177

thank you neighbor! retrowire Dec 2015 #179

They have, my son has been in remission for five years and unapatriciated Dec 2015 #180

That's terrific! We're happy to hear that. :) nt retrowire Dec 2015 #181

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Thank you so much. Everything helps. nt retrowire Dec 2015 #183

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A kick for today. grasswire Dec 2015 #185

ha! i noticed that retrowire Dec 2015 #186

I had an idea years ago... grasswire Dec 2015 #187

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Kicking TuxedoKat Dec 2015 #190

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Added a bit. Happy New Year. merrily Jan 2016 #193

Another kick. We should be able to reach the goal (nt) question everything Jan 2016 #194

Thanks so much for the kick. retrowire Jan 2016 #195

Your kick had inspired me when I was just thinking about letting it go. retrowire Jan 2016 #196