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2020 COVID-19 & Humanitarian Crisis Disaster Relief Fund - Yemen
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2020 COVID-19 & Humanitarian Crisis Disaster Relief Fund - Yemen
2020 COVID-19 Disaster Relief Fund - Yemen ( Yemen Sadly is going through the Worst Humanitarian Crises in the world 24 million Starving) Yemen is the largest Humanitarian crises in the world with more than 24million people (80% of the population in need of humanitarian assistance). They are fighting Epidemic (Cholera), a pandemic (COVID- 19), a famine (Scarcity of food) and a War all at the same time!! The COVID-19 pandemic added to people’s suffering in Yemen it is hitting vulnerable communities those living in war zones and internally displaced peoples hardest. Without consistent access to running water, sanitation, medical services and inability to keep physical distance, these communities are at great risk. To help protect and support these communities, the ICRC's teams are fighting to prevent the spread of this disease by supporting vital health care centers and providing crucial items and working with the Yemen Red Crescent to improve the conditions of people in 18 quarantine facilities through the donation of household items, food, medical supplies , medicines, personal protective items, personal hygiene and cleaning items, among others. Moreover, the ICRC is continuing its vital work in supporting the livelihoods and health of vulnerable communities in areas affected by conflict. Your Kind support is highly appreciated! Every dollar counts No donation is too little to have an impact on someone’s life – Thank you!
Tina Swallow - LLS 2020 Man & Women of the Year Campaign Fund
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Tina Swallow - LLS 2020 Man & Women of the Year Campaign Fund
Calling on our Cisco family to help support an amazing opportunity to assist more than one million Americans living with blood cancers. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) has nominated our own, Tina Swallow as a candidate in the “Man & Woman of the Year” fundraising campaign. We have a small team working to raise as much money as possible in a 10-week period for LLS. We have from May 7, 2020 - July 18, 2020, to meet our goals! Every dollar raised counts as one vote and the candidate who gets the most votes (raises the most money) is named the Man or Woman of the Year. This year, the National Capital Area (NCA) chapter of LLS selected 26 candidates to reach its fundraising goal of $3.5 million. I know these are unprecedented times and COVID-19 is changing the world at a rapid pace. Times are hard, there are fears and a lot of unknowns. In these challenging times, there is one thing we do know – Every 3 minutes someone is diagnosed with blood cancer and the COVID-19 crisis does nothing to change that fact. In addition to a grueling battle against cancer, patients are now faced with the threat of a virus that could put them at further risk, as well as the possibility of delays in treatment, as hospitals face maximum capacity. This campaign is very personal to Tina. Her oldest son Beau was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer at age 12 and was given a 5-7% chance of surviving past treatment. After 23 rounds of chemo, an 8-hour surgery and 6-weeks of radiation, Beau found the strength to persevere. Visit www.bridgetoacure.com to read more about her story.
Fighting back Lyme: a disease, my life! Fund
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Fighting back Lyme: a disease, my life! Fund
Chronic Lyme disease is UNBELIEVABLE! If you haven't experienced it yourself or had/have a loved one who has it, you wouldn't believe it because it doesn't exist! Lyme disease is an infection that is transmitted through the bite of a tick infected with a bacterium called Borrelia burgdorferi. Lyme disease has so many faces that it is hard to be recognized by experienced doctors. Here are some of the most common manifestations of Lyme: erythema migrant, arthritis, carditis, meningitis/encephalitis. In addition to the above, there are numerous non-specific symptoms, such as: rashes, fatigue, pain, stiffness, or swollen joints, headaches, dizziness, fever, night sweats and sleep disturbance, cognitive decline, sensitivity to light, vision changes, and many other neurological problems. Lyme disease has been called the new great imitator. It is really confusing because there are atypical presentations. Lyme can be difficult to diagnose. Tests are not always reliable. When you are being treated, one cannot be assured that the infection agent is invariably eradicated with the bacteriologic cure. Some people relapse following recommended treatment regiments. The agent of Lyme is highly complex and has many tactics to evade destruction by an antimicrobial agent and the immune system. ….here is a real life lyme story.... "I was bitten by an earwig in the spring of last year. In 40 days after the event (the period required by the immune system to respond) my results were false negative. In December 2018, for totally unrelated reasons, I made a second test that turned out positive for Borrelia grainy and Borrelia afzelin. Both manifest as arthritis and neurological symptoms. A friend of mine asked me once: He: “Have you ever watched D-r House?” I said: “Yep, some of the episodes”. He said: “Watch it! There are so many episodes in which during the diagnosis conversations the doctors come to suspect Lyme as the underlying cause of so many and different symptoms.” Well, I’m there - patient that faced this diagnosis first person, on my way to get treatment and fight back. With your help and engagement, I hope to get better! What I offer in return is my time and dedication to create greater awareness, understanding, and (hopefully) prevention of Lyme disease. " Your help in fighting back Lyme is needed! Thank you!