Updates
05/07/2013
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Mac's Friends in UgandaHi Friends,
After some difficultly getting in touch with hospitals, Mac received confirmation from the hospital yesterday! He's going to be going to an excellent hospital in Banagalore, India. Thank you so much for your support and help. Well make sure to keep you updated as he travels!
04/20/2013
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Mac's Friends in UgandaGreat news -- Mac got clearance to fly to India from his doctor!!!
He's planning to buy plane tickets for next Saturday. Well keep you updated on the details and make sure to let you know when he is planning to fly.
04/15/2013
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Mac's Friends in UgandaDear friends,
Mac found out he had malaria last week – which delayed his travel plans. Malaria takes a brutal toll on the body, but thankfully he received all the treatment he needed and is now in the recovery stage.
As an update, he will be meeting with his doctor early this week to get medical clearance to travel. We will let you know when he receives his travel dates. We’re pausing our fundraising efforts for right now until we get a new price quote from the hospital (since he now needs to rebook his dates), but we’ll keep you updated.
When I went to his house this past weekend, the first thing he told me was about a trans woman in his community was very sick. Even though Mac was still recovering from malaria, he and his friends went and visited her, brought nutritional food that she needed, and connected her with a trans-friendly doctor to make sure she will receive the medicine she needs.
I’m continually impressed by Mac’s care for his community, and very excited to see the work he continues to do after he receives his surgery. Thank you so much for your support!
04/03/2013
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Mac's Friends in UgandaHey friends!
Sorry for the delay in updating.
Mac collapsed yesterday - he was having trouble breathing due to a complication with his tumor. He's back at home and able to breath reletively normally now, but this fundraiser could not come at a better time.
We're almost there! We hit our fundraising target #2 - now Mac has made his hospital downpayment, and now has funding to cover the hospital stay, hospital in-take, pre-surgery testing, inland transportation, and communication. AND a wonderful trans group in New Delhi reached out to host him during his recovery.
Now we're on the last push - fundraising target #3: the plane flight and the visa fee! Please share widely with your friends and family.
Also, please email pridebeyondborders@gmail.com if you know anyone that would be willing to donate airline miles. In particular, we’re looking for miles on KLM, Emirates, Qatar, Kenyan Airways, Ethiopian Air, or any other airline that flies from Uganda to New Delhi, India.
03/28/2013
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Mac's Friends in UgandaWe’ve met our first goal - paying for the downpayment for the surgery. Now our target is the second fundraising goal of $4000. This includes the $2000 for surgery downpayment, in addition to the hospital stay, hospital in-take, pre-surgery testing, inland transport, and communication.
Here are the ways you can help:
1) Send this website to your family / friends / organizations. Any amount, big or small, can help!
2) Do you know anyone that would be willing to donate airline miles? In particular, we’re looking for miles on Qatar, Emirates, and -- or any other airline that flies from Uganda to New Delhi, India.
3) Do you know trans-friendly folks in New Delhi that would be willing to check in on Mac and provide accommodation for him during his non-hospital recovery?
If you’d like to help Mac out in any of the ways listed above, or would like to talk to him, please email: pridebeyondborders@gmail.com.
03/28/2013
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Mac's Friends in Uganda
Dear friends,
Thank you so so much for your support! Together, in just the last 5 days, we’ve raised over $1500 with the support of 65 new donors. We couldn’t have done it without you. Your contributions – from $5 to $500 – have made a HUGE difference.
As an update, this past Monday Mac postponed his trip to India because he didn’t have the deposit he needed to pay for the hospital. But now, thanks to your generosity, he has the necessary $2000 down payment.
When I talked to him this morning, he was shocked and overjoyed to check the website and see that he’d reach this milestone. After not being able to raise the money on his own last week, he wasn’t sure if the trip was possible. Now he has hope that it is.
Thank you so much!
03/24/2013
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Mac's Friends in UgandaHey friends!
Thanks so so so much for the support over the last couple of days. Its been amazing to see over $500 raised in such a short period of time!
Mac needs to put a deposit of $2000 for his surgery tomorrow. Could you please share with your friends and family who can help him? I know he has one big donation coming in soon -- we're getting so close! Any amount helps!
Supporters
AJ
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Friday, April 26, 2013
I hope the surgery goes well and you have a speedy recovery!
Alison
donated$20.00
Friday, April 26, 2013
Good luck, Mac!!
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Friday, April 26, 2013
Anonymous
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Friday, April 26, 2013
Adrian Coman
donated$100.00
Saturday, April 20, 2013
Be well Mac.
Anonymous
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Saturday, April 20, 2013
Rev. John Reardon
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Saturday, April 13, 2013
I make this donation with many prayers for Mac and for his health, happiness, and long life. May God continue to bless Mac and the witness that he gives.
Anonymous
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Thursday, April 11, 2013
Anonymous
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Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Anonymous
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Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Thanks for helping people. I hope you can get the help you need too.
Floria
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Tuesday, April 09, 2013
Best wishes for a safe recovery!
Anonymous
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Tuesday, April 09, 2013
JC
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Monday, April 08, 2013
Prayers and well wishes for Mac!
Anonymous
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Friday, April 05, 2013
Anonymous
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Friday, April 05, 2013
Gazetteer
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Thursday, April 04, 2013
Anonymous
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Thursday, April 04, 2013
Anonymous
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Thursday, April 04, 2013
Peter Ortmann
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Thursday, April 04, 2013
Paige
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Thursday, April 04, 2013
Renee & Rachel
donated$40.00
Thursday, April 04, 2013
Best wishes for a speedy recovery!
Vigs
donated$20.00
Thursday, April 04, 2013
Matt c Mccpb
donated$71.00
Thursday, April 04, 2013
Ellen
donated$10.00
Wednesday, April 03, 2013
Solidarity and intersectionality in the LGBTQA* community.
Anonymous
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Wednesday, April 03, 2013
Anonymous
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Wednesday, April 03, 2013
Erin Phillips
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Wednesday, April 03, 2013
Anonymous
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Wednesday, April 03, 2013
Sien
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Wednesday, April 03, 2013
Anonymous
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Wednesday, April 03, 2013
Anonymous
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Wednesday, April 03, 2013
Anonymous
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Wednesday, April 03, 2013
Anonymous
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Wednesday, April 03, 2013
Anonymous
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Wednesday, April 03, 2013
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Wednesday, April 03, 2013
Debbie
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Tuesday, April 02, 2013
Anonymous
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Tuesday, April 02, 2013
Sofia Carolina
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Tuesday, April 02, 2013
SK
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Tuesday, April 02, 2013
Anonymous
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Tuesday, April 02, 2013
UAH
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Tuesday, April 02, 2013
Joe Mcdaldno
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Tuesday, April 02, 2013
Jeremy Tidwell
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Tuesday, April 02, 2013
Good luck, Mac. :)
Anonymous
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Tuesday, April 02, 2013
Thank you
Anonymous
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Tuesday, April 02, 2013
Anonymous
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Anonymous
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Tuesday, April 02, 2013
lee
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Tuesday, April 02, 2013
God bless you Mac and good luck
Anonymous
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Tuesday, April 02, 2013
Athena
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Tuesday, April 02, 2013
Anonymous
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Monday, April 01, 2013
Jef M
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Monday, April 01, 2013
Floria
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Monday, April 01, 2013
Best wishes for Mac's safe recovery!
Anonymous
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Monday, April 01, 2013
Anonymous
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Monday, April 01, 2013
Mo
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Monday, April 01, 2013
Best wishes for safe travels and a speedy recovery!
Kay
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Monday, April 01, 2013
You're amazing. From one transguy to another--keep up the incredible work. <3 You'll be in my thoughts.
Anonymous
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Monday, April 01, 2013
Anonymous
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Monday, April 01, 2013
Casey Geyer
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Monday, April 01, 2013
Anonymous
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Monday, April 01, 2013
Beth Kasner
donated$20.00
Monday, April 01, 2013
Good luck!
kelly bescherer
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Monday, April 01, 2013
Anonymous
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Monday, April 01, 2013
I can't give much, but me and my partner hope this helps!!!
Anonymous
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Monday, April 01, 2013
Anonymous
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Monday, April 01, 2013
Anonymous
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Monday, April 01, 2013
Cassie
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Monday, April 01, 2013
your activism is incredible. you are incredible. all the best :o)
Anonymous
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Monday, April 01, 2013
Thank you for all the amazing work you've done, Mac. You're amazing and I hope your recovery goes well. <33
Jack
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Monday, April 01, 2013
From another trans activist in Aotearoa / New Zealand. Get well soon.
Claire
donated$10.00
Monday, April 01, 2013
Eloise
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Monday, April 01, 2013
Anonymous
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Sunday, March 31, 2013
Anonymous
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Zu
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Sunday, March 31, 2013
Anonymous
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Sunday, March 31, 2013
Good luck!
Anonymous
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Sunday, March 31, 2013
Loopsicle
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Sunday, March 31, 2013
Sarah
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Sunday, March 31, 2013
Tyler Ford
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Sunday, March 31, 2013
You are appreciated very much. :) Best wishes.
Sarah
donated$100.00
Sunday, March 31, 2013
Jamie
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Saturday, March 30, 2013
charles theonia
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Saturday, March 30, 2013
Anonymous
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Saturday, March 30, 2013
Anonymous
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Saturday, March 30, 2013
Anonymous
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Saturday, March 30, 2013
Jessica
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Saturday, March 30, 2013
Anonymous
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Saturday, March 30, 2013
Bess
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Friday, March 29, 2013
Laura
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Friday, March 29, 2013
Devon
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Friday, March 29, 2013
Anonymous
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Anonymous
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Alice
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Friday, March 29, 2013
Anonymous
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Friday, March 29, 2013
Anonymous
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Friday, March 29, 2013
Robert Jay Ross
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Friday, March 29, 2013
We're here for you, Mac, and sending you love and support from afar. Keep up the good work, and thank you for your strength through all this!
Anonymous
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Friday, March 29, 2013
Andrew Rodelas
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Friday, March 29, 2013
Anonymous
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Friday, March 29, 2013
eve
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Friday, March 29, 2013
Keira Wiechecki
donated$10.00
Friday, March 29, 2013
Keep fighting the good fight.
Anonymous
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Friday, March 29, 2013
Anonymous
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Friday, March 29, 2013
Anonymous
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Friday, March 29, 2013
Anonymous
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Thursday, March 28, 2013
Anonymous
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Thursday, March 28, 2013
Anonymous
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Thursday, March 28, 2013
Anonymous
donated$50.00
Thursday, March 28, 2013
I hope you get better and are able to carry on your amazing work. You are a good person.
Anonymous
donated$10.00
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Ryan Combs
donated$50.00
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Sending you best wishes from Manchester, UK. Get well soon and keep up the good work!
Anonymous
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Thursday, March 28, 2013
Anonymous
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Thursday, March 28, 2013
Anna
donated$5.00
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Hope it helps!
Anonymous
donated$20.00
Thursday, March 28, 2013
J
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Thursday, March 28, 2013
Bat
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Thursday, March 28, 2013
rockpapersuzi
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Thursday, March 28, 2013
All of my best wishes to you for a quick recovery!
Anonymous
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Thursday, March 28, 2013
Please get well, Mac! Good luck!
Cereus Cactus
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Thursday, March 28, 2013
Hope you get the care you need. Hang in there.
Anonymous
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Thursday, March 28, 2013
Anonymous
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Thursday, March 28, 2013
Keep up the amazing work you do Mac.
Andrea Sletten
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Thursday, March 28, 2013
Luke Sherwood
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Thursday, March 28, 2013
Anonymous
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Thursday, March 28, 2013
Nan
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Thursday, March 28, 2013
Fernanda
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Anonymous
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EC
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Thursday, March 28, 2013
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Thursday, March 28, 2013
Beterschap uit Venlo in Nederland
Anonymous
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Thursday, March 28, 2013
Anonymous
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Thursday, March 28, 2013
Anonymous
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Anonymous
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Thursday, March 28, 2013
Anonymous
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Thursday, March 28, 2013
Anonymous
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Cristopher Bautista
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Thursday, March 28, 2013
Anonymous
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Thursday, March 28, 2013
Anonymous
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Thursday, March 28, 2013
ftmark
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Thursday, March 28, 2013
stay strong, mac! solidarity from canada.
Melissa
donated$5.00
Thursday, March 28, 2013
max t.
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Thursday, March 28, 2013
Amy
donated$5.00
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Thank you
Anonymous
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Thursday, March 28, 2013
Michelle
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Thursday, March 28, 2013
Anonymous
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Thursday, March 28, 2013
Anonymous
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Thursday, March 28, 2013
Anonymous
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Thursday, March 28, 2013
Pez
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Thursday, March 28, 2013
emily
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Thursday, March 28, 2013
Anonymous
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Anonymous
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Thursday, March 28, 2013
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Thursday, March 28, 2013
Sam Hoot
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Thursday, March 28, 2013
Claire W
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Thursday, March 28, 2013
Best of luck; it's humbling reading about the amazing work you do!
Rowan
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Thursday, March 28, 2013
Anonymous
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Thursday, March 28, 2013
Elizabeth
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Thursday, March 28, 2013
Caroline J
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Thursday, March 28, 2013
Alina
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Thursday, March 28, 2013
Anonymous
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Thursday, March 28, 2013
Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers Mac!
Anonymous
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Thursday, March 28, 2013
Anonymous
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Thursday, March 28, 2013
Jake Stone
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Thursday, March 28, 2013
Anonymous
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Anonymous
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Thursday, March 28, 2013
Anonymous
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Anonymous
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Thursday, March 28, 2013
good luck with this and all your endeavors! <3
Anonymous
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Thursday, March 28, 2013
Anonymous
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Thursday, March 28, 2013
From over here in Australia - best wishes that you may win this fight for health, and also the fight for rights in Uganda.
Anonymous
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Thursday, March 28, 2013
best of luck! <3
Gwenivere
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Thursday, March 28, 2013
Nils
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Thursday, March 28, 2013
I wish you get the care and treatment you need and that everything will go well for you!
Anonymous
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Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Mac, I wish you all the best & hope everything will turn out allright
Sara P
donated$20.00
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Good luck!
Anonymous
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Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Henry
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Tuesday, March 26, 2013
All best to you from Switzerland!
Atari
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Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Really admire your courage! Best wishes for a successful surgery and healthy, bright future.
Martin L
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Tuesday, March 26, 2013
I wish you all the best!
Mikael
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Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Hope you soon will get better!
Helene Delilah
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Tuesday, March 26, 2013
x my fingers for you Mac!
Eva Ogenborg
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Monday, March 25, 2013
Angel
donated$25.00
Monday, March 25, 2013
Praying for you and will pass it on.
Kit Rachlin
donated$50.00
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Wishing you health and sending love from New York City.
Anonymous
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Thursday, March 21, 2013
Hope you will feel better soon!
Sara Huws
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Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Sasha Maria
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Tuesday, March 19, 2013
from my heart to yours...
Maeve
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Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Good luck Mac, thank you for everything you are doing for the LGBT community
Cindy
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Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Good luck. :)
Gwyn & Gary
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Monday, March 18, 2013
Good Luck. Friends of Frank Mugisha in Manchester UK
Evan
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Monday, March 18, 2013
Richard Rosendall
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Monday, March 18, 2013
Best of luck!
trygve
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Monday, March 18, 2013
:-)
Anonymous
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Sunday, March 17, 2013
Be strong and happy!
Anonymous
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Sunday, March 17, 2013
melissa
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Sunday, March 17, 2013
wishing you a speedy recovery, baby bro!
Anonymous
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Sunday, March 17, 2013