Our dear friend, Mike—known to many in his online family as Sidney—is currently in his final days under hospice care after a rapid recurrence of cancer.
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To those who know him—whether in his hometown, adventuring alongside him in CoH where he built deep, lasting friendships, or even knowing the legend of Lenny Shanks, Esq.—Mike has always been the first to offer a kind word, a listening ear, backup in a tough spot, and unwavering loyalty. Now, it is our turn to rally around him, his wife Patti, and their children.
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As his family focuses entirely on keeping him comfortable and holding him close, the sudden reality of final expenses, transition costs, and the piled-up medical bills is an overwhelming weight. We are establishing this fund to lift that burden so they can focus on what truly matters: loving him through these final moments and honoring his memory.
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How the Funds Will Help:
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• Memorial & Service Expenses: Ensuring Mike receives a peaceful, dignified service surrounded by love without placing debt on his family.
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• Immediate Out-of-Pocket Medical & Hospice Costs: Covering lingering co-pays, specialized comfort supplies, and care needs.
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• Family Support & Transition: Providing an essential living cushion for Patti and the kids for groceries, utilities, and daily essentials during the difficult road ahead.
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Our initial goal of $20,000 focuses on covering these immediate, critical arrangements and easing the shock of this sudden transition. Every dollar raised goes directly to Patti and the children.
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Even if you are unable to donate financially, sharing this page across your networks and keeping Mike and his family in your thoughts means the world.
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🙏🏻 Thank you for showing up for a friend who always showed up for the people around him.
