As the saying goes, if you don't ask you don't get, so here goes. Today we want to highlight three of the people that we are supporting. Both are going through difficult circumstances and could really use a helping hand. First there's Veronica. She lost her job a few months ago and as has been struggling to find something permanent. In the meantime she has been doing what she can to keep the lights on and make ends meet. Her predicament is that she is behind on her son's school fees and could really use a leg up to get her over the finish line before the end of the year, otherwise her 8 year old son risks being barred from attending school. If you would like to help her financially or simply share her story with others that might be able to help you can find her campaign here:

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Then there's Milad, an Iranian young man, who has a severe autoimmune condition called Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) which has resulted in spinal deviation and neck curvature. His condition has deteriorated to the point that he is now bedridden and experiences chronic pain that now requires multiple surgeries. It's difficult to imagine what it must be like to navigate everyday life under those circumstances, particularly when access to the medical care you desperately need is itself another challenge. If you would like to help Milad financially as well, or to share his story, see the following link:

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Last but not least, there is Saeed. His home was completely destroyed in the ongoing conflict in Iran and though he was fortunate enough to narrowly miss death, he now finds himself having to rebuild his life from scratch. Saeed not only needs help to find a home but to get a fresh start after losing everything of value that he has ever owned. To assist him financially or by sharing his story, check out the following link:

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I know everyone has their own circumstances and not everyone is in a position to contribute financially, however sometimes simply sharing a story can make a difference. Thank you for reading and for any help you might offer. It really means a lot🙏🏻

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"More smiling, less worrying. More compassion, less judgment. More blessed, less stressed. More love, less hate." Roy T. Bennett Good morning

Circumstances beyond our control can take away opportunities we work hard to protect; and for Veronica, after losing her job, that opportunity is her 8-year-old son's education. She needs help with keeping him in school while she works towards finding a new job and getting back on her feet. If you're able to help her navigate this difficult period, consider donating and sharing her story with others. Her child's future doesn't have to be delayed or interrupted while she finds her footing. View article →

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Have you ever had one of those moments where you realise that, no matter how hard you try, you simply can't make everything work? You lose your income, but the bills keep piling up and the responsibilities don't disappear. Life keeps moving. That's where Veronica finds herself right now. She's a single mother who recently lost her job in a country where unemployment is high, and she's doing everything she can to find work and get back on her feet. In the meantime, she still has to keep food on the table and, most importantly, make sure her 8-year-old son can stay in school. She needs help covering his school fees for the term while she works to rebuild her income. I think most of us can understand what it feels like to need a little help getting through a difficult period. If you're in a position to help Veronica, you can find her campaign below, and if you're unable to pitch in financially, sharing her story could help her get one step closer to the help she needs.🙏🏻

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Sometimes a helping hand is the miracle you need.

#Bitcoin was built on a simple idea, which is that two people should be able to transact directly without the approval of a third party. That's much bigger than a payment system, but it's real financial freedom that enables you to transact with anyone, permissionlessly. Ironically, some of the greatest human needs in our world exist where the permissioned financial system cannot reach. So what's the point of having an open monetary network if it can't be used to help people simply because they were born in the “wrong country”? Money is a tool that should serve people, not stand between them.

Meet Milad Milad is 27 years old and lives in Iran. A few years ago, he was working as a tailor and living an ordinary life. Today, he has spent years confined to his bed after a severe autoimmune condition, complications from treatment, osteoporosis and multiple serious injuries left him unable to walk or even sit in a wheelchair. His most urgent problem is a fractured neck. According to the medical information he has shared, doctors have told him he needs urgent surgery to prevent further spinal damage and potentially life-threatening complications. The surgery, hospital care and rehabilitation are expected to cost approximately $3,500 Milad receives around $18 a month in local assistance and says that international financial restrictions have left him unable to access conventional banking or international aid. If you're able to help, or simply help share his story, you can find his full story and campaign here:

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No guilt, no pressure. Just people helping people.