Farewell fund for Ian: help Benjamin's family in San Diego
After the sudden passing of Ian, the family is asking for help with the funeral home and burial costs.
Updates from Benjamin
49% there. I met with the funeral home and confirmed the amounts. Thank you.
We're at 42% thanks to 41 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon.
Thank you all. We're at 22% now ($944). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.
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“Thought of Benjamin all day after reading this. - San Jose”
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Sending strength, Benjamin. Your post was clear and honest. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. God bless