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Hello! Today is my birthday. I am truly blessed and don't need any presents or cards, but if you would like to acknowledge it in some way, consider donating to this fundraiser, which I will explain in this thread. https://www.gofundme.com/f/college-trust-fund-for-lily-robbins?utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer&utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet 1/
I, and so many other people, lost a dear friend in Matt Robbins earlier this summer. No one, however, was more dear to Matt than his young daughter, Lily. https://www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/services.asp?page=odetail&id=55513&locid=31 2/
Matt had struggled virtually all his life with severe Crohn's disease and he had another bad flareup earlier this year that coincided with the outbreak of COVID-19. While he was in the hospital waiting for a potential small intestine transplant, he contracted COVID. 3/
The combined effects of his underlying conditions and COVID took him from us at the too-young age of 49. I can't really tell you what all Matt meant to me except to say that I would probably literally not be here today if not for him. 4/
At one of the lowest points in my life, he was the one who kept my head above water. And what I've learned in talking to people since his death is that he was that guy for so many people. But, again, for none more so than his daughter. 5/
Matt was good at a lot of things, but he was a tremendous dad. I wish more than anything that Lily didn't have to grow up without him. 6/
Nothing can replace him in her life, but I hope to at least honor his memory by trying to help make sure that Lily gets a good education, which he would have wanted. 7/
I have never before asked you all to contribute to anything. I don't have a Patreon (no offense to people who do!) or anything else. But if I've ever provided you with content that was useful to you in any way, even for a laugh, I hope you'll consider donating. 8/
If you can't do that, I understand. Times are hard for many people. If you can give this thread a retweet or pass it to someone who may be willing and inclined to help, that would be helpful, too. 9/
Thank you all for your time and consideration. I'll be off Twitter most of the day doing additional fundraising things but I will get back to everyone who donates promptly. Know that you have my heartfelt thanks. End. 10/
