On March 17, our dear friend Mia suffered an unimaginable loss when her husband, Deputy Hector Cuevas, tragically passed away in a car accident while on duty. Hector was more than just a dedicated officer—he was a hero, a loving husband, and a devoted father. A six-year veteran of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, he committed his life to serving and protecting others, always putting his family and his community first.

Hector and Mia shared nearly a decade of marriage, building a life filled with love, laughter, and the joy of raising their two beautiful children, Noelle (8) and Kyro (3). His sudden passing has left a deep void in their lives, and as they navigate this heartbreaking reality, we want to surround them with love, support, and financial assistance during this difficult time.

All contributions will go directly to Mia and the children, helping to ease the burden of expenses, provide stability, and ensure that Noelle and Kyro are cared for in the way Hector would have wanted.

If you are able, please consider donating or sharing this page to honor Hector’s memory and support his family in their time of need. Your kindness and generosity mean the world to them.

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Whether you have a child who lives to draw or you're an adult who hasn't lost a love for illustrated adventures, this DIY comic book set might just be your action-packed dream come true. It comes with pre-formatted blank pages for you to create your story, along with a booklet of instructions, inspiration and helpful tips. Once your illustrated story is complete, simply seal it in the pre-paid envelope and slip it into the mail. Soon you will receive your very own, professionally-bound copy of your original comic book, complete with an "About the Author" page all about you! A great opportunity for your child to explore their imagination, the possibilities are truly epic. Books are made in the USA. Markers made in China.
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Bearaby's Weighted Blanket for Kids is made with nothing but layer upon layer of soft, organic cotton.
Highly breathable, wonderfully cozy, and utterly calming. 
Let's look at how the sleep-loving, kid hugging weighted blanket for kids, the Nappling can help your child:
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<li>Better sleep: If your child has trouble calming down at nap or bedtime, a Nappling could be just what they need. Weighted blankets provide a natural, soothing tool to help kids settle to sleep easier and bring about deeper, better sleep.</li>
<li>Better focus: A child who is well-rested finds it easier to stay on-task. A weighted blanket can help kids stay focused, which helps them flourish in their academic and social development.</li>
<li>Calmer hearts, minds, and bodies: A weighted blanket can help ease child anxiety. It's a simple, drug-free method that calms a child's anxious thoughts, feelings, and that growing little body.</li>
<li>Treats symptoms of autism and ADHD: Weighted blankets can help children (and adults) with autism or ADHD cope with symptoms of sensory overload and hyperactivity.</li>
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Why We Love It: We love this gift because, during times of grief or anxiety, a weighted blanket can provide a biological cue for children to relax. The feeling of a weighted blanket "hug" signals to the brain that it's time to quiet their thoughts and slide into sleep - making it a fantastic gift to parents with children of any age.
What To Express In Your Card: I know how stressful things have been for you and the little one(s). I hope this blanket offers them some solace during times of stress. Please, call me if you need anything else - I love you!

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Bearaby’s Weighted Blanket for Kids is made with nothing but layer upon layer of soft, organic cotton.

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Bearaby's Cotton Napper is a buttery soft, breathable, knitted weighted blanket made from long-staple certified organic cotton - helping you sleep more deeply and wake feeling rested and revitalized.
Ideal for all seasons, weighted blankets have been medically proven to aid naturally deeper sleep cycles. The weight on your body stimulates the production of serotonin (the happy hormone), reduces cortisol (the stress hormone), and increases melatonin, which helps you fall (and stay) asleep.
Plus, Bearaby weighted blankets use nothing but layer upon layer of natural, breathable, great-feeling fabric and an open-loop knit design to bring you the best knitted weighted blanket for blissfully deep sleep -- so you'll wake up feeling cool, calm, and collected.
Why We Love This Gift: During times of grief or anxiety, a weighted blanket can provide a biological cue to relax. The feeling of a weighted blanket "hug" signals to the brain that it's time to quiet our thoughts and slide into sleep. We love this gift because it can provide soothing comfort to those who feel alone or distressed - especially during times when you are unable to be by the side of a grieving loved one.
What To Express In Your Card: I want to give you a hug so badly. In the meantime, I hope this blanket offers some comfort. I love you.

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Bearaby&#8217;s Cotton Napper is a buttery soft, breathable, knitted weighted blanket made from long-staple certified organic cotton &#8211; helping you sleep more deeply and wake feeling rested and revitalized.

Slumberkins Sprite Snuggler provides parents and caregivers a resource to create a loving routine that helps start an open conversation on grief and loss with your child. 
The Sprite Snuggler's interactive story helps them understand that those who are no longer by our side continue to live within our hearts.
Slumberkins is a leading children's educational brand dedicated to the mission of promoting early emotional learning. Each Early Emotional Learning Collection uses research-based techniques to teach little ones important social-emotional skills. Through proactive and supportive narratives, each collection is intentionally crafted to build a resilient, caring, and confident child.
The Grief and Loss Collection includes a Sprite Snuggler, a Board Book, and an Affirmation Card - along with free resources and digital downloads online at Slumberkin's School website.
Why We Love This Gift: Coping with grief and loss is overwhelming and unimaginably painful for everyone involved. Starting a conversation about one's pain can be a very beneficial activity when processing this loss. However, the developing mind needs additional help from caregivers to find the right words. The Sprite Snuggler provides caregivers with a useful tool to start an open dialogue with a grieving child.
What To Express In Your Card: I cannot imagine the loss your family has endured. I hope that creating a comfortable space with your little one to talk about these big emotions may somehow be helpful. Please give me a call if you need anything or just need a resource to vent. I love you.

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Yard House is the modern American gathering place where beer and food lovers unite - known for its New American cuisine, classic rock music and an endless fleet of tap handles featuring the best American craft and import beers.
Why We Love This Gift: For a family or individual going through a difficult time, a meal shared is true and lasting kindness - and a gift appreciated beyond measure.
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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Yard House is an upscale, casual eatery known for its extensive menu of contemporary American cuisine, classic rock music, and an endless fleet of tap handle featuring craft, import, and specialty ales &amp; lagers.

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Topgolf offers an upscale and playful experience, featuring an impressive food and beverage menu, music, games, complimentary club rentals, and HDTVs. 
Players hit golf balls containing computer microchips that track each shot's accuracy and distance while awarding points for hitting targets on the outfield. 
You can challenge your friends and family to several different point-scoring golf games that anyone - from beginner to the golf pro - can play. Plus, with climate-controlled hitting bays, Topgolf can be enjoyed in all seasons.
Why We Love This Gift: At Topgolf, there's no pressure to have a good golf swing or score a lot of points. It's all about everyone having fun. This gift card is a perfect opportunity for a family to change up the scenery for a night of togetherness.
What To Express In Your Card: I cannot imagine how difficult it has been for you and your family. I hope a night of games, laughing, and delicious food is exactly the break you need. I love you!

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Topgolf offers an upscale and playful experience, featuring an impressive food and beverage menu, music, games, complimentary club rentals, and HDTVs.

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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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One card. A world of possibilities!
A Disney Gift Card eGift can be used anywhere the Disney Gift Card is accepted, including:
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<li>Disney Store locations within the US, Canada, and Puerto Rico</li>
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Use for tickets, hotels, entertainment, shopping, dining, and more at select locations throughout the Walt Disney World&reg; and Disneyland&reg; Resorts.
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Use nationwide at Disney store and online for clothes, movies, collectibles, and more.
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Use for reservations at Disney Resorts and aboard Disney Cruise Line.
Why We Love This Gift: Absolutely any family with youngsters will appreciate a Disney gift card. We love this gift because no matter what the situation, it provides children with endless possibilities!
What To Express In Your Card: You have been so strong, little one. I love you so much.

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If you're searching for a fun, high-energy restaurant with delicious food and handcrafted beers, BJ's Restaurant &amp; Brewhouse is an excellent choice.
Why We Love This Gift: BJ's 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: I know how much you and the family love this restaurant. Please, let me know if there is any other way I can help. I love you!

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If you&#8217;re searching for a fun, high-energy restaurant with delicious food and handcrafted beers, BJ&#8217;s Restaurant &amp; Brewhouse is an excellent choice.

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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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The KiwiCo Doodle Gift Crate is suitable for kids from 9 to 16 years old.
KiwiCo builds children's creative confidence and problem-solving skills with award-winning STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) projects and activities. Every month, each of our lines delivers developmentally appropriate projects, inspiration, and activities created by in-house experts and tested by kids.
In each crate, young makers will find an educational magazine, project supplies, and detailed instructions. KiwiCo lines cover themes in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math), art and design, geography and culture, imaginative play, and fine motor skills.
The Doodle Gift crate emphasizes arts and crafts projects. We are talking soap-making and different paint brush strokes. Learners are guided with online tutorials and more.
Why We Love This Gift: We love this gift because it encourages creative expression. Childhood is wonderful - but it has challenges. Giving children a healthy outlet as they come to understand their place in the world is a tremendous gift. Generally speaking, subscription boxes are a great way to remind a young recipient that you are always thinking of them.
What To Express in Your Card: Would you send me a picture of something you make? xoxo

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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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From Jalapeno poppers to portobello mushrooms, TGI Friday has you covered.
Why We Love This Gift: Sometimes, a drink or some mozzarella sticks are just the thing. Editorial staff at Give InKind have been told by more than one person in more than one circumstance (senior care, hospice, and a child in the hospital) that the ability to walk away for a minute from an acutely stressful situation is a major sanity saver.
What To Express in Your Card: I took a look at where you are, and I just wanted to send you a little something to help you take a break. So. Please try to. Ok?
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Good at over 25,000 locations nationwide, recipients can use their Spafinder gift card for a massage or facial, yoga or pilates classes, acupuncture or chiropractic, or over 25 total services. Encourage your loved one to take a break for themselves with a wellness gift card they can use anytime. Available in any denomination between $25 - $500.
Why We Love This Gift: This is one of those gifts perfect in just about any situation. New moms and those facing stressful pregnancies love a massage. When facing illness, those affected do too. To be frank, self-care is often the first casualty of any crisis. When people are incurring unexpected costs at an alarming rate, the first thing to go are the "luxuries." However, those who face highly stressful situations with long/uncertain outcome are precisely those who should practice aggressive self-care. They won't do it for themselves. You do it for them. Pamper them. Let them know you want them to take a break and that their well-being is a priority.
What to Express in Your Card: I hope you don't mind my sending you this gift certificate. There is no one I know more in need of a massage/facial/yoga class. I know you won't do it for yourself - so I wanted to do it for you. I am sending you 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 friends and loved ones the gift of movies! Regal gift cards are good towards both movie tickets and concessions. With over 570 locations in 42 states, Regal Entertainment is the largest motion picture exhibitor in the world and includes all Regal Cinemas, Edwards Theatres, and United Artists Theatres.
Why We Love This Gift: We love this gift because it forces people off of their couches and out of their houses. They can escape into a movie of their choosing which can often help them clear their heads. Perfect for the whole family.
What To Express In Your Card: I know you have a lot on your mind right now. I hoped that you would enjoy a movie. I wanted to provide what little escapism I am able - I'd love to join you if you'll have me. Sending you lots of love.
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California Pizza Kitchen features an imaginative line of hearth-baked pizzas, including the famous Original BBQ Chicken pizza, as well as a broad selection of distinctive pastas, salads, soups, sandwiches, and desserts. Offering dine-in, take-out, catering, and an award-winning CPKids menu.
Why We Love This Gift: Who doesn't love pizza? We love this gift because it prompts friends and family to take a moment and enjoy something they love (with the people they love). For anyone going through a hard time - moments like these are priceless.
What To Express in Your Card: But first, have something to eat.

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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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New York Times Best-selling author David Shafer on acknowledging grief. Visit Give InKind for information and concrete ways to help the bereaved.

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Consider what you want to convey in your gift of flowers. Here are some considerations in making a selection. Visit Give InKind for information, articles, and a new way to schedule food and support to those in times of need.

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