10 Local GoFundMe’s That Need Our Help

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There have been a number of GoFundMe’s created for our local families recently. I thought it would be good to give them some awareness. If your heart feels compelled to give anything to these causes, thank you. There are so many in our community needing funds to help give their loved ones a proper burial. I appreciate that we live in a place that has so many citizens willing to help those in need.

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Jesse James Morgan

Funds are needed to help bring Jesse James Morgan’s body back home to be cremated. He passed away quickly from cancer and his body is being held at the morgue until $2,500 can be raised. Click here for more details.

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Amber High

On Saturday, July 11 Amber was involved in a horrible drowning accident and had to be life flighted to Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City. She is currently on a ventilator but after doctors doing tests, they have said there is no brain activity. Her parents are now having to make the decision if they want Amber to be an organ donor before they remove her from the ventilator. Amber did not have life insurance so we are asking for donations for her future funeral expenses. Click here for more details.

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Thor (Fur baby)

Needing funds to help with cremation of family dog, Thor. Click here for more details.

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Helping Kylie and Shawn

When wife and mother Carrie was taken from them unexpectedly, Kylie and Shawn have found themselves having to continue without her. In order to help with their financial needs, a friend is raising money for them. Click here for more details.

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John Adams

In the early morning of May 15th, John Adams or JD, passed suddenly. He had no insurance and his family is trying to raise funds for his funeral. Click here for more details.

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Sandra Hurt

Sandy was hospitalized with COVID-19 and is on a ventilator. Please consider giving to her fund for the anticipation of medical costs, as she continues to battle with the horrible virus. Click here for more details.

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Bill Gerhardt

Bill has cancer and had surgery on March 16th. Anticipating medical bills as well as lost wages, they are looking for financial help. Click here for more details.

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Allan O’Dell

Plagued with violent seizures, Allan has been overwhelmed with medical bills and lost wages while trying to recover from the unknown reason why he’s having the spells. His sister has been working hard to create fundraisers to help him. He’s a single dad and could use our help. Click here for details.

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Dustin Danner

On Friday, April 24th, Dustin was diagnosed with Stage 3 squamous cell cancer.  Dustin is the father to two amazing boys and a middle school teacher to many.  He coaches high school baseball and helps coach his boys as well.  Dustin is someone who would help anyone in need and now we need to help him. Click here for details.

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Steve Albert

After a long battle with ongoing illnesses, Steve passed in April. The page has been started to help ease the financial burden of his end of life expenses. Click here for details.

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Travis Kerr

Travis was diagnosed with Stage IIIA Non-Small Squamous Cell Lung Cancer two months ago. They are working to raise money to pay for his treatments. Click here for details.


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