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Darin needs help,how can we not support him?

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Darin Welch- a name you are likely familiar with and smile as you hear it. He is a father of 3 beautiful young daughters- ages 4, 8, and 11. He has been going above and beyond for our wonderful community for many years. He has worked at the Open Door Mission for 14 years,  providing outreach for those in need. He helps with providing furniture, financial assistance, helps to oversee 3 food pantries,  and also helps with Mobile Food Pantries and so much more,  and  has done this, tirelessly, all along. For so  many families, there is no family to turn to in a crisis,  and Darin uses his connections and resources to be that support they need so desperately. Whatever is needed, always going the extra mile to serve this community. We are truly blessed to have such a hard working, empathetic, compassionate asset here,  in Tioga County.
            Darin has been so dedicated in helping others, that he forgot to take care of his own needs. Darin suffers from  diabetes, chronic kidney disease, and needs a kidney transplant. His kidneys are functioning at 15%. He travels to and from the hospital 3 times a week for dialysis, and is awaiting an  approval for disability, which will only cover 50% of former wages- not nearly enough to survive on with the added  expenses of travel and whatever co-pays he will have. DARIN HAS NO PERSONAL RESOURCES TO RELY ON DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. HA HAS NOTHING. So not only must he focus on his health and doing all he can to survive each day, he now has to worry about the loss of half of his income and maintaining the daily expenses.  BUT WAIT......  Darin's household just endured a house fire. as if he weren't already dealing with enough.....
            It's time to show Darin some support! Please, help him to feel the support come full circle and help to alleviate the stress and ease this struggle for him. Any donation helps and couldn't go to a more deserving man. Please, any amount you can contribute,  do. We have supported one another in times of need in this community. That's partly what makes Tioga County so special! Let's show Darin what it is he's been showing so many families for so many years. Feeling the support of the community around  us goes so much further than the money.  

$15,000!!!!! 

THIS NEED IS URGENT. ALL MONEY RAISED HERE WILL GO DIRECTLY TO DARIN. LET'S SHOW THE WORLD, AND DARIN, WHAT MAKES THIS COMMUNITY SO STRONG.
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  • Jackie Sykas
    • $50
    • 6 yrs
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Austin Trumpower
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Owego, NY
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