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A Plea for Survival, Dignity, and Compassion

I’m Philip, a disabled man fighting to survive in poverty. I am not begging out of choice. I’m begging because it’s the only path left to stay alive. Every day is a battle: my body is in constant pain, I am hungry, exhausted, and overwhelmed. I don’t sleep well, I don’t have access to proper healthcare, and I struggle with tasks many take for granted—like standing, bathing, cleaning, or simply thinking clearly through the fog of suffering.

I need $1,500 each month just to live. Right now, I’m $1,500 short, again. That money would allow me to buy food, keep a roof over my head, access basic hygiene, and maybe just maybe reduce some of the agony of existence. Your compassionate monthly support could save a life, mine.

To live this way is to endure a relentless, invisible war. There are days I cannot move, nights I cannot rest, and hours I cannot see or think straight. People judge what they cannot see. They dismiss what they don't understand. But disability in poverty isn’t just hardship, it’s isolation, exhaustion, and despair layered on top of each other until there's no air left to breathe.

Despite it all, I dream of more than surviving. I dream of building a home. Not just for me, but for others like me. I dream of transforming this pain into purpose. But for now, I need help to make it through this month, and the next, and the next.

Please help by donating:

💸 CashApp: $woctxphotog

🫶 PayPal: Donate Here

Even $5, $10, $15 helps. Your compassion matters more than you know. Help me reclaim dignity. Help me fight for life.

So, if I had and old desktop computer lying around and a home internet connection, how easy would it be to turn it into a very basic server. I have few skills but can follow a recipe. I don't want to do anything much more complicated than having an ftp server to store files and a CalDev server. At most I might be tempted to run wordpress so that I can not blog.

Is it has simple as installing Debian, and any other software, giving the machine a static IP and then sorting out a DNS registration? Do I even need the later if I don't want to use WordPress?

#DIY, #HomeServer, #Debian, #HelpNeeded

URGENT: HELP NEEDED

My girlfriend’s family desperately needs help. They’ll be homeless on Monday (4/8) after her mom’s partner was fired for reporting transphobic harassment in Kentucky. Since then, every attempt to find a new job has been met with discrimination.

The court has given them only 2 days to leave. They have 2 kids (6 & 16) and 2 dogs, and they are about to lose the only home they have.

Their own family promised to help… but instead, they stole from them and assaulted my girlfriend, who is 16 and trans. Now they have almost nothing. Even the storage unit with the kids’ belongings will be sold on 4/6 if it isn’t paid off.

They have no one left to turn to. Any donation, even a small one, or a simple boost could be the difference between safety and losing everything.

💜 GoFundMe: gofund.me/a824b696
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gofundme.comDonate to Help Robyn's Family Avoid Homelessness, organized by Robyn EllisHello my name is Robyn, my kids aged 6 and 16, my partner, 2 dogs, and I will be ho… Robyn Ellis needs your support for Help Robyn's Family Avoid Homelessness
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Since my last update, small donations were received, together totalling $54.25 🙏❤️ I'm getting very close to reaching my goal 🦷

**I had to use $185.25 from funds raised to pay for my emergency dental gums surgery & $54.67 for more emergency dental on my gums. Total spent on 2 recent emergencies: $239.92 **

Current numbers for my fixed dentures fundraiser:
$1,812.93 CDN in donated funds received as of July 7th.
$2,330 − $1,812.93 = $487.07
$487.07 + $239.92 = 726.99
Total still needed: $726.99

If you can donate anything at all to help me pay for fixed dentures, please use my PayPal or e-transfer or Kofi.

paypal.me/quebanh

quebanhincedar@gmail.com

ko-fi.com/phoenixserenity
*Kofi charges almost $5 fee for every $50 donation - they transfer funds over to PayPal*

Please boost, if you're unable to #donate to my fixed dentures #fundraiser. Thank you for any & all assistance 🙏

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Since my last update, new donations were received, together totalling $62.78 🙏❤️
**I had to use $185.25 from funds raised to pay for my emergency dental gums surgery last week & $54.67 for more emergency dental on my gums. Total spent on 2 dental emergencies: $239.92 **

Current numbers for my fixed dentures fundraiser:
$1,758.68 CDN in donated funds received as of July 7th.
$2,330 − $1,758.68 = $604.10
$604.10 + $239.92 = 844.02
Total still needed: $844.02.

If you can donate anything at all to help me pay for fixed dentures, please use my PayPal or e-transfer or Kofi.

paypal.me/quebanh

quebanhincedar@gmail.com

ko-fi.com/phoenixserenity
*Kofi charges almost $5 fee for every $50 donation - they transfer funds over to PayPal*

Please boost, if you're unable to #donate to my fixed dentures #fundraiser. Thank you for any & all assistance 🙏

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Since my last update, 2 new donations were received, together totalling $105.75 🙏❤️
**I had to use $185.25 from funds raised to pay for my emergency dental gums surgery yesterday.**

Current numbers for my fixed dentures fundraiser:
$1,695.90 CDN in donated funds received as of July 1st.
$2,330 − $1,695.90 = $604.10
Total still needed: $604.10

If you can donate anything at all to help me pay for fixed dentures, please use my PayPal or e-transfer or Kofi.

paypal.me/quebanh

quebanhincedar@gmail.com

ko-fi.com/phoenixserenity
*Kofi charges almost $5 fee for every $50 donation - they transfer funds over to PayPal*

Please boost, if you're unable to #donate to my fixed dentures #fundraiser. Thank you for any & all assistance 🙏

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Since my last update, earlier in week, 1 donation was received -> $130.70 came into PayPal from one kind fedi friend 🙏❤️

Current numbers for my fixed dentures fundraiser:
$1,590.15 CDN in donated funds received as of June 30th.
$2,330 − $1,590.15 = $709.85
Total still needed: $709.85

If you can donate anything at all to help me pay for fixed dentures, please use my PayPal or e-transfer or Kofi.

paypal.me/quebanh

quebanhincedar@gmail.com

ko-fi.com/phoenixserenity
*Kofi charges almost $5 fee for every $50 donation - they transfer funds over to PayPal*

Please boost, if you're unable to #donate to my fixed dentures #fundraiser. Thank you for any & all assistance 🙏

PayPal.MePayez Que P. Banh avec PayPal.MeRendez-vous sur PayPal.Me/quebanh et saisissez le montant. C'est signé PayPal, donc c'est simple et sécurisé. Vous n'avez pas de compte PayPal ? Pas de problème.
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Since my last update, earlier in week, 2 donations were received & combined funds received -> $62.43 🙏

Here's the current numbers for my fixed dentures fundraiser:
$1,459.45 CDN in donated funds received as of 7:50am on June 27th.
$2,330 − $1,459.45 = $870.55
Total still needed: $870.55

If you can donate anything at all to help me pay for fixed dentures, please use my PayPal or e-transfer or Kofi.

paypal.me/quebanh

quebanhincedar@gmail.com

ko-fi.com/phoenixserenity
*Kofi charges almost $5 fee for every $50 donation - they transfer funds over to PayPal*

Please boost, if you're unable to #donate to my fixed dentures #fundraiser. Thank you for any & all assistance 🙏

I'll be documenting the whole process of getting fixed dentures, afterwards, so folks can see what they helped to fund.

One donation of $25.01 received in PayPal on June 20th. No other funds received over weekend. Please keep boosting to help me reach my fundraising goal.

$1,422.03 CDN in donated funds received as of 7:40am on June 16th.
$2,330 − $1,422.03 = $877.97
Total still needed: $877.97

If you can donate anything at all to help me pay for fixed dentures, please use my PayPal or e-transfer or Kofi.

paypal.me/quebanh

quebanhincedar@gmail.com

ko-fi.com/phoenixserenity
*Kofi charges almost $5 fee for every $50 donation - they transfer funds over to PayPal*

Please boost, if you're unable to #donate to my fixed dentures #fundraiser. Thank you for any & all assistance 🙏

I'll be documenting the whole process of getting fixed dentures, afterwards, so folks can see what they helped to fund.

Update: My partner will be leaving the country in August and I will be left alone with my SIL who goes out of her way to make even basic existence miserable.

Without them as a buffer, the 2 weeks they'll be gone will be living hell for me. There's an extended stay hotel in my area that does discounted weekly rates. I would rather not spend that kind of money, but I cannot be left alone with her, and I have nowhere else to go.

gofundme.com/f/protect-nikolai

gofundme.comDonate to Protect Nikolai from Life-Threatening Allergies, organized by Nikolai VitcovschiI'm Nikolai and I'm a disabled trans veteran living with my partner… Nikolai Vitcovschi needs your support for Protect Nikolai from Life-Threatening Allergies
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No new donations since June 16th to update on. Here's the current numbers for my fixed dentures fundraiser:

$1,397.02 CDN in donated funds received as of 7:40am on June 16th.
$2,330 − $1,397.02 = $902.98
Total still needed: $902.98

If you can donate anything at all to help me pay for fixed dentures, please use my PayPal or e-transfer or Kofi.

paypal.me/quebanh

quebanhincedar@gmail.com

ko-fi.com/phoenixserenity
*Kofi charges almost $5 fee for every $50 donation - they transfer funds over to PayPal*

Please boost, if you're unable to #donate to my fixed dentures #fundraiser. Thank you for any & all assistance 🙏

I'll be documenting the whole process of getting fixed dentures, afterwards, so folks can see what they helped to fund.

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Thanks to your supportive boosts - I received some more donated funds yesterday ❤️ A total of $260.43 CDN was received after fees were deducted. That helps me get closer to fundraising goal 🙌 I appreciate all the help from kind souls.

$1,397.02 CDN in donated funds had been received as of 7:40am on June 16th.
$2,330 − $1,397.02 = $902.98
Total still needed: $902.98

If you can donate anything at all to help me pay for fixed dentures, please use my PayPal or e-transfer or Kofi.

paypal.me/quebanh

quebanhincedar@gmail.com

ko-fi.com/phoenixserenity
*Kofi charges almost $5 fee for every $50 donation - they transfer funds over to PayPal*

Please boost, if you're unable to #donate to my fixed dentures #fundraiser. Thank you for any & all assistance 🙏

I'll be documenting the whole process of getting fixed dentures, afterwards, so folks can see what they helped to fund.

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No donations have come in since my last update on Friday. Please boost to help me get to my fundraising goal for fixed dentures (to replace immediate dentures).

$1,136.59 CDN in donated funds had been received as of 7:40am on June 12th.
$2,330 − $1,136.59 = $1,163.41
Total still needed: $1,163.41

If you can donate anything at all to help me pay for fixed dentures, please use my PayPal or e-transfer or Kofi.

paypal.me/quebanh

quebanhincedar@gmail.com

ko-fi.com/phoenixserenity
*Kofi charges almost $5 fee for every $50 donation - they transfer funds over to PayPal*

Please boost, if you're unable to #donate to my fixed dentures #fundraiser. Thank you for any & all assistance 🙏

I'll be documenting the whole process of getting fixed dentures, afterwards, so folks can see what they helped to fund.

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Update on my fixed dentures fundraising.
Another $24.84 CDN was received (after fees deducted) yesterday.

$1,136.59 CDN in donated funds received as of 7:40am on June 12th.
$2,330 − $1,136.59 = $1,163.41
Total still needed: $1,163.41

If you can donate anything at all to help me pay for fixed dentures, please use my PayPal or e-transfer or Kofi.

paypal.me/quebanh

quebanhincedar@gmail.com

ko-fi.com/phoenixserenity
*Kofi charges almost $5 fee for every $50 donation - they transfer funds over to PayPal*

Please boost, if you're unable to #donate to my fixed dentures #fundraiser. Thank you for any & all assistance 🙏

I'll be documenting the whole process of getting fixed dentures, afterwards, so folks can see what they helped to fund.

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Update on my fixed dentures fundraising.
Donations have trickled down. Since the weekend, $40.17 CDN was donated by mutual aid supporters.

$1,111.75 CDN in donated funds received as of 9:26am on June 12th.
$2,330 − $1,111.75 = $1,218.25
Total still needed: $1,218.25

If you can donate anything at all to help me pay for fixed dentures, please use my PayPal or e-transfer or Kofi:

paypal.me/quebanh

quebanhincedar@gmail.com

ko-fi.com/phoenixserenity
*Kofi charges almost $5 fee for every $50 donation - they transfer funds over to PayPal*

Please boost, if you're unable to #donate to my fixed dentures #fundraiser. Thank you for any & all assistance 🙏

I'll be documenting the whole process of getting fixed dentures, afterwards, so folks can see what they helped to fund.