Wolfepack, our HR Assistant and friend Taylor Najanick, needs your support. Taylor's sister Erica, was diagnosed and has been battling stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Erica is 37 years old, a local nurse, a wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend. Erica and her husband Jay have two beautiful daughters, Rylee, now 11 and Zoey, 5. 

In short, Erica's journey began December of 2022 after a simple procedure removing her gallbladder after having pancreatitis. To the doctors dismay, they found something while repairing the stent placed during the procedure and a biopsy resulted in the discovery of pancreatic adenocarcinoma. At first, this was stage 1 and doctors stated that treatment was the way to go. Erica has been through several rounds of chemotherapy and radiation. Following months of treatment, she had the whipple procedure removing the head of her pancreas and part of the bile duct. 

After healing, months of treatment and surgery, Erica's cancer unfortunately metastasized to the liver. Erica was placed back into treatment however, this was not stopping her. Erica and the family traveled to Sloan Kettering, John Hopkins, Cleveland clinic, consulting with several doctors, gathering second and third opinions. The present masses shrunk slightly, but did not go away. 

In June of this year, Erica had a liver resection, removing two lobes of her liver. Doctors believed they had removed all of the known masses. Since her surgery, Erica has experienced much pain and has lost a significant amount of weight. More recently, Erica was hospitalized due to a blockage in her liver/bile duct stent and became extremely jaundice. During her hospital stay, she received a scan. The scan showed that the cancer had spread further to the bile duct and in other areas.. An ERCP procedure was performed to remove the blockage and allow bile to freely flow through the liver into the bile duct and into the intestine. During the procedure, doctors noted and biopsied an area in the bile duct, unfortunately, more metastases of pancreatic cells. A plan is in the works however, the future is uncertain. 

Taylor, has supported and been beside her sister, every step of the way. Erica has the fight for her life ahead of her and needs your help first and foremost with prayer. Please pray for Erica to have the strength to keep fighting. She is a warrior and a testament of true strength and resilience. 

To read Erica's full story, please visit https://www.gofundme.com/f/a-nurse-in-crisis.

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To everyone who has prayed, shared, and donated, we see you and thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Please share and keep Erica’s story going!

The Austin family collective and Najanick family.

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The digital Visa gift card is another convenient option for supporting someone when they need it most. It allows the recipient to select their own essentials or gifts from a wide range of merchants. The card will be emailed to your recipient’s inbox and is for online or by phone use only. It’s a thoughtful way to show your support and let them know you’re there for them.
Why we love this gift: 
With ever-changing needs, this gift allows your loved one to purchase whatever they need, whenever they need it. The digital Visa gift card is a fast, easy way to put funds in your recipient’s hands. This gift card is all about giving them that flexibility and peace of mind.

Looking for a memorable gift that adapts to any situation?
The physical Visa gift card combines the practicality of a Visa credit card—usable both in-store and online—and the thoughtfulness of a greeting card. For just $5.95 and the cost of your chosen shipping method, we will print your custom Give InKind Visa gift card and personalized greeting card, and send directly to your loved one. The versatility and personal touch of this gift makes it no surprise this is our most gifted card.
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<li>Versatility: Needs can change quickly in challenging times. This all-purpose gift card allows your loved one to purchase precisely what they need, when they need it. Be it a comforting meal, a therapy session, spa treatment, fuel, diapers, or countless other possibilities. No questions asked.</li>
<li>Personalization: Add a heartfelt message to both the gift card itself and the greeting card. Pick your favorite among the many available greeting card designs to give your gift a personal touch. And for those urgent moments, you can always choose to have your gift shipped overnight.</li>
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The Give InKind Custom Visa card is the perfect way to show your support during challenging times, or anytime you want to show you care. Whether you're sending love after the birth of a new baby, or sending good vibes during a difficult period, the Give InKind Custom Visa card is the perfect way to show your support.
This card is available with an optional greeting card, so you can add a personal touch to your gesture. And for those urgent moments, you can always choose to have your card shipped overnight.
The Give InKind Custom Visa card is more than just a card. It's a way to make a difference in the lives of those you love, and give them the support they need. Show your support today with the Give InKind Custom Visa card.
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Mix It Up&trade; brings seven fan-favorite dining brands together providing unrivaled dining and snack options, all on one convenient gift card. The Mix It Up card is redeemable at over 3,800 combined Auntie Anne's, Carvel, Cinnabon, Jamba, McAlister's Deli, Moe's Southwest Grill and Schlotzsky's locations across the U.S.
Why We Love This Gift: We love this gift because it gives people the flexibility of eating at so many different places. From healthy to indulgent and everything in between, this gift card gives you options.
What To Express In Your Card: I wanted you to take a moment for a little rest and eat something yummy.

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Mix It Up™ brings seven fan-favorite dining brands together providing unrivaled dining and snack options, all on one convenient gift card. The Mix It Up card is redeemable at over 3,800 combined Auntie Anne&#8217;s, Carvel, Cinnabon, Jamba, McAlister&#8217;s Deli, Moe&#8217;s Southwest Grill and Schlotzsky&#8217;s locations across the U.S.

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Brinker International is one of the world's leading casual dining restaurant companies. With more than 1,600 restaurants and over 100,000 Team Members in 31 countries and two territories, they welcome more than one million Guests into Chili's and Maggiano's restaurants every day.
Why We Love This Gift: Brinker International is driven by integrity, teamwork, and passion - plus an unwavering commitment for every Guest to have an exceptional dining experience when visiting. For a family in need of a break at one of their favorite restaurants, this is the perfect gift.
What To Express In Your Card: Sending a gift I know you will love. Please, call me anytime.

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Brinker International is one of the world&#8217;s leading casual dining restaurant companies. With more than 1,600 restaurants and over 100,000 Team Members in 31 countries and two territories, they welcome more than one million Guests into Chili&#8217;s and Maggiano&#8217;s restaurants every day.

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Groupon delivers all the best things to eat, see, buy, and do at savings up to 90% off.
Search and browse tons of local offers on Groupon.com to find everything from hot new restaurants to invigorating spa experiences and in-home cleaning or maid services. Use the gift card to purchase any deal or store in your account for a future offer.
Explore your city today with a Groupon gift card, valid for immediate use on any fantastic Groupon deal that catches your fancy.
Why We Love This Gift: With limitless options, a Groupon gift card provides support to loved ones in almost any situation - including affordable access to in-home cleaning services, transportation, pet-sitting services, delicious restaurants, and much, much more! 
What To Express In Your Card: You choose an experience or item you need right now. I am here for you.

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Search and browse tons of local offers on Groupon.com to find everything from hot new restaurants to invigorating spa experiences and once-in-a-lifetime activities. Use the gift card to purchase any deal or store in your account for a future offer.

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The Darden&reg; Restaurants Gift Card provides 9 distinguished and diverse restaurants on one card.  From Olive Garden's never-ending servings of our freshly baked breadsticks and iconic garden fresh salad to fresh, boldly seasoned and expertly grilled steaks - like the signature bone-in Outlaw Ribeye&reg; at LongHorn Steakhouse, we have one card with all your favorites.    Darden&reg; Restaurants Gift Card can be redeemed at any Olive Garden&reg;, LongHorn Steakhouse&reg;, Yard House&reg;, Ruth's Chris&reg; Steak House, Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen&reg;, The Capital Grille, Seasons 52&reg;, Eddie V's and Bahama Breeze&reg; restaurants in the U.S.  Gift Cards can be redeemed for Online To Go, Catering and Dine-In meals.
What To Express In Your Card: I am thinking about you so much. Please, take a few minutes and get something to eat and drink on me.

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With over 1,500 restaurants in all 50 states, the Darden Gift Card is redeemable at some of the most recognizable brands in full-service dining including Olive Garden®, LongHorn Steakhouse®, Bahama Breeze®, Seasons 52®, Yard House®, and Cheddar&#8217;s® among others.

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With your favorite restaurants at your fingertips, DoorDash satisfies your cravings and connects you with possibilities -- more time and energy for yourself and those you love.
Why We Love This Gift: In every situation, food is necessary. Let your recipient select exactly what they want to eat - and have it delivered. Win and Win.
What To Express in Your Card: I am thinking of you and I want you to eat something that appeals to you. You choose. xo

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What is the best gift anytime? A Target eGift Card. With no fees and no expiration dates, the real question is: who couldn't use a gift card from Target?
Why We Love This Gift: Whether as a baby gift or to replenish supplies around the house, to cheer up a sick kid, or help someone with prescription costs, you can almost always find exactly what you need at Target. We love this gift because it enables your recipient with endless options and the ability to purchase precisely what they need - no questions asked.
What To Say In Your Card: I thought this might come in handy. I am sending you so much love!

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On Airbnb, you can book unique places to stay from local hosts anywhere in the world. Explore over one million homes in over 34,000 cities.
Find a place that inspires you - whether it's for your next family vacation or a necessary (and not always anticipated) trip. Airbnb is a travel portal like no other because, with it, you can find one-of-a-kind places to stay in more than 190 nations worldwide.
Airbnb provides trusted services to find unique listings in private residences and has a messaging system to connect hosts and guests, as well as a secure platform to transfer payments using their app. See how far your dreams can take you and your friends when you give AirBnB Gift Cards!
Why We Love This Gift: Honestly, sometimes, permission to take a trip can be hard. Equally, sometimes expensive travel is necessary. One of the editors of Give InKind met a recently widowed woman who "confessed" (her word) to wanting to escape after the death of her husband following a long illness. She felt she could not justify the expense of a trip. Another family we have met along the way needed a place to stay while visiting a medical specialist far away from their home. People who lose their homes to natural disasters or as a result of financial strain need a place to stay. Lodging is an expensive component to any unforeseen circumstance. Remember to ask: where are you staying?
What To Say In Your Card: I know that the expense of travel is significant. I hope you don't mind my trying to offset some of it.

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One card, millions of ways to enjoy it. Use the App Store &amp; iTunes Gift Card to get apps, games, music, movies and TV shows. Available in a variety of denominations - spend it on in-app content, books, TV show subscriptions or even iCloud storage to secure files from all your Apple devices.
Why We Love This Gift: This is a great gift for anyone. Teenagers love it as much as kids do. The versatility is tremendous. One mom told our editors that during her daughter's pediatric cancer treatment, the option to use screens enabled her to communicate with doctors without alarming her child. As much as parents would prefer kids don't spend too much time on a screen it is sometimes necessary. (And you can store files, listen to music, and and ....)
What To say In Your Card: I wasn't sure what you needed, but music (or other distractions) sometimes help. I thought you might be able to keep this in your back pocket. Thinking of you.

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This e-gift card allows access to all Walmart products. Useful for anyone anywhere.
Why We Love This Gift: We love this gift because it offers access to things like pharmacies when a family you love is in need. Many aspects of surgical care are not covered by insurance - these expenses can add up. This is especially true when a family is on a fixed income. Items like canes, walkers, surgical gauze, and more - can all be underwritten in this way. (Bonus: It respects, as well, the privacy and dignity of the person you love). Supplements that are doctor recommended (always check) can also be covered in this manner. Walmart also just has everything so for someone who has lost their job it enables them to get what they need without spelling it all out. People are proud.
What To Express in Your Card: You'd do exactly the same. xo

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Give the gift of doing with a Home Depot Gift Card. They are ideal for any occasion.
For those who have lost homes because of natural disasters or an elderly person you love in need of a home renovation (a ramp), a Home Depot Gift Card says a great deal. You can use it to budget project expenses and easily track your purchases online.
Why We Love This Gift: Houses are always in need of a little repair. This is an excellent gift for returning servicemen and women as home repairs can be necessary and/or therapeutic to varying degrees. For people trying to extend the independent living of their aging loved one, little things around the house make a difference. Things like rails near the toilet, a ramp, and similar house renovations can make a big difference. People recovering from stroke often need bathrooms and stairs to be retrofitted to help them in their long-term recovery or rehabilitation. For a family with a newly-mobile toddler, installing a gate or bolting a bookshelf to the wall are both helpful beyond measure. The possibilities are endless.
What To Express in Your Card: How can I be most helpful?

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On Netflix, there's always something great to watch. Your TV Shows and Movies. Your Way.
Why We Love This Gift: We love this gift because who does not sometimes have reason to binge-watch things? Call The Midwife? This is a terrific way to provide versatile programming for all age groups. Who needs cable? This is perfect for new parents, for aging loved ones, for a woman on bedrest, for a person recovering from surgery. You name it. And nothing about it is trite - a member of the Give InKind team watched her grandfather become ill over the course of years (Parkinson's Disease). As his health declined, he watched a good deal of television.  Offerings then were not especially good. He would have so enjoyed the series now available with a swipe.
What To Express in Your Card: I recommend Call The Midwife. It's fun.

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Amazon gift cards never expire and they carry no fees. Redeemable towards millions of items at Amazon.com and also certain affiliated websites. Deliverable electronically and instantly.
Why We Love This Gift: We love this gift because it's appropriate for any situation. Let your recipient choose just what they need, when they need it... with ease, convenience, and endless options.
What To Express In Your Card: I'm sending you my love.

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<a href="https://instacart.oloiyb.net/c/1246143/413183/7412" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instacart</a> is a grocery delivery service that delivers in as little as an hour. They connect you with Personal Shoppers in your area who pick up and deliver your groceries from your favorite local stores.
Why We Love This Gift: Shopping for groceries is a chore under the best of circumstances. For families facing a new lift event or crisis, it is very often incredibly stressful. The gift of a cupboard full of basic necessities is tremendous. It is a wonderful way to remind those you love that you have not forgotten the day-to-day challenges they face. You are telling them in no uncertain terms that they are not alone.
What to Express in Your Card: I was thinking about the things you have to get done every day. I hope you'll let me help a little by giving me a chance to buy you some groceries - and have them delivered to you. Just one lest task for you to worry about. I send you my love.

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Give the gift of travel with a Southwest Airlines gift card. The perfect gift to send anyone to any of their 85+ destinations. Southwest Airline's gift cards never expire, and they're easy to redeem!
Why We Love This Gift: This gift card never expires. This allows those who need to travel right away to do so - it also offers the possibility of future travel. Appropriate for just about anyone in just about any situation, including people needing to seek expert medical treatment, explore greener pastures for work, or visit a sick relative.
What To Express In Your Card: I am thinking of you. I know there are a lot of pressures on you - financial and otherwise. This was just a little thing I thought of to try to offset some cost. I am thinking of you all the time and I am sending you lots of love.

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The place where every family member is invited. Old Navy has everything from your favorite t-shirts and jeans to seasonal fashion favorites.
Old Navy's gift cards can be redeemed for merchandise at any Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, or Athleta retail location, including outlet and factory stores, as well as online. 
Why We Love This Gift: This is a great gift card for anyone. It can be especially helpful for people who may be living away from home for a time as a result of a medical situation, because they are caring for a sick relative, or for kids in a recent divorce where they are now in a two-household family. Old Navy has clothes for all ages, so it is a good place to go and grab forgotten necessary items.
What To Express in Your Card: I know you have a lot going on. I wasn't sure how I could help but I wanted to make sure you had easy and convenient access to some fresh clothes, anyway. I am sending you love.
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Red Robin is a casual dining restaurant chain specializing in over two dozen different types of delicious gourmet burgers. Red Robin also has a large selection of tasty appetizers, including bottomless steak fries, side dishes, salads, desserts, and their signature Mad Mixology specialty beverages.
Why We Love This Gift: Red Robin is fun and delicious for the whole family. After a stressful week, gift cards to a friendly family restaurant are much appreciated. For example, the ability to focus tight on care for a family impacted by a medical crisis is a true gift. It is sustenance.
What To Express in Your Card: Please. Eat something.

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Great food comes first. Every day, more than 11 million guests visit Burger King restaurants around the world, and they do so because their restaurants are known for serving high-quality, great-tasting, fairly priced food.
The original Home of the Whopper, Burger King's commitment to premium ingredients, signature recipes, and family-friendly dining experiences have defined their brand for more than 50 successful years. Give the gift that's always in good taste.
Why We Love This Gift: We love this gift because it allows the ability to focus tight on care for a family impacted by a medical crisis. Or, is helpful for a family that has temporarily been forced to evacuate after the loss of their home. Whatever the reason, gifts like this offset the price of feeding oneself or the whole family.
What To Express in Your Card: Please stop for a minute and eat something.

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Italian Generosity is always on the table.  At Olive Garden, we know that life is better together and everyone is happiest when they're with family. From never ending servings of our freshly baked breadsticks and iconic garden salad, to our homemade soups and sauces, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
What To Express in Your Card: I am thinking so much about you. Please take a few minutes to get something to eat and drink - on me.

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Olive Garden offers an award-winning wine list and a range of delicious Italian dishes inspired by the Culinary Institute of Tuscany in Italy.

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In a child's mind - the word cancer isn't necessarily a scary word. Get tips for how to talk to your kids about a cancer diagnosis.

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Setting up a food train is one of the best ways to help support someone you love. Here are some tips on how to give groceries as a gift.

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Sharagim Kemp, M.D. suggests the most helpful ways to support a family whose loved one is in treatment for cancer. Visit Give InKind for additional information.

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