Have you ever spent a night in the hospital as a child? Imagine being sick enough to land in the ICU—where your parents can’t even stay with you. Alone. Scared. Unsure of what’s happening. And with nothing to do but stare at the walls.
No child should have to go through that.
We might not be able to take away every fear, but we can bring a little comfort, a little distraction, and a lot of joy. That’s why I’m asking all of us to come together to give these kids a brighter tomorrow while they heal at my local hospital.
With just $450, we can provide a rolling cart, TV, and mount—something small that will make a huge difference. On top of that, I’ll be personally donating my own Nintendo Classic and Super Nintendo Classic, so the kids can escape into games, fun, and laughter instead of being left with only fear and uncertainty.
And because transparency matters, everything will be shared with you—we’ll stream the process live (or record it if the internet doesn’t cooperate). Together, let’s show these kids that the world hasn’t forgotten about them, that kindness is still alive, and that their smiles matter.
I know not everyone can donate, and that’s okay. Even a simple share helps more than you know. Every little act brings us closer to making a difference.
Links to the items we’ll be purchasing are below. Thank you for being part of something that will truly brighten a child’s hardest days.
Rolling Cart: https://t.co/LP8aVBotuF
Television Mount: https://t.co/Oq2L0nebON
Television: https://t.co/YriNWysihM
If you can donate, I have two options. You can donate via my Twitch while I'm live or send directly to my Paypal. I'm working on adding other payment options. Thank you for your contribution and continued support!
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Anyone who targets first responders, whether it's law enforcement, EMS personnel, or especially firefighters, must be punished to the fullest extent of the law. We live in a deeply broken world where someone can deliberately start a fire just to ambush the very people risking their lives to stop a wildfire and save others. It’s not just vile it’s cowardly, inhuman, and absolutely unforgivable.
On the most difficult day, I woke to the news that my only son was killed in Afghanistan. He was due home in just 2 weeks. I already had his birthday present, planned to go to a baseball game like old times, cook his favorite foods, joke and tease and make up for lost time, but in the blink of an eye, we lost him. The denial and shock were crippling.
My first rational thought was, “Who will remember him when I’m gone”? He was just 21 with no children, and the notion that he might be forgotten brought an anxiety that I can’t articulate. Our family was grief-stricken and we learned in one moment what Memorial Day is truly about.
Jake was a Christian, a comedian, an athlete, a huge dog lover, an artist and the best son and friend.
I genuinely hope you all enjoy your long weekend, and if you don’t have a hero to remember, please remember mine. This is all we can do for him now.
If prompted to do so, please share him with the world. It would be a gift.
PFC Jacob H Wykstra
KIA May 28, 2014
Maruf, Afghanistan
He is forever loved and missed ♥️🇺🇸
Hykirians its Seductive Sunday! We begin with our Duolingo daily Spanish lessons, then a little Tomba followed by some couples gaming with @vaels_corner on Final Fantasy VIII Rebirth % Fortnite, join us babies?
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