The Los Angeles community has rallied around Chad Lowe's family as they navigate the devastating loss of his 13-year-old daughter, Fiona Lowe.
Friends and families connected to Fiona's school have reportedly offered practical help, but the family has chosen to keep that support within a small, private circle.
Their decision comes as the school community also works to care for students and staff, creating a broader network of support around those grieving the teenager's death.
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The outpouring of support for Chad Lowe's family has reportedly extended beyond condolences, with several families from Fiona's school offering meal trains and even GoFundMe accounts.

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Jenny Slatten's ALS battle has reached a heartbreaking new stage, with the beloved 90 Day Fiancé star now so weak that speaking has become painful—and her husband, Sumit Singh, has become her voice.
According to Page Six, the latest update came through a GoFundMe created to help cover Slatten's medical care in India, where Singh is caring for her full-time. According to Slatten's friend Penny, the 68-year-old reality star is "getting weaker by the day" while taking Edaravone and Riluzole, two medications intended to slow the progression of ALS. Penny said Slatten is also taking B12, melatonin and magnesium, but the treatments have left her drained.
"Jenny is getting weaker by the day," Penny wrote, adding that Slatten now "hardly speaks" because it hurts too much.
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"Sumit speaks more for her and is the main spokesperson for his wife," she continued. "Sumit is Jenny's main caregiver and doing a great job each day."

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An Alaska teenager who survived nearly two days atop an overturned fishing skiff told his rescuers that his cousin had slipped away during the night and that his older brother remained beneath the vessel after the three were thrown into the frigid Bering Sea, according to rescuers and family members.
Derek Parker Aghnaanga, 15, was spotted Monday morning on the capsized skiff roughly four miles east of St. Lawrence Island after he, his 35-year-old brother Sidney Kulowiyi and their cousin disappeared during a fishing trip.
"Through the teeth chattering, he had mentioned that his brother was still under the skiff," Adam White, captain of the fishing vessel Northwest Explorer, told Anchorage affiliate KTUU-TV. "And then he said that, in the previous night, before our rescue, that his cousin had slipped away."
A GoFundMe page organized by relatives said Aghnaanga tried to hold onto his brother and cousin after they died, before their bodies were recovered.
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Brandi Glanville's health battle sparked an unexpected Bravo reunion, with Housewives stepping up financially. Several former co-stars donated to her GoFundMe after years of unexplained medical problems.
The fundraiser aimed to cover treatment costs linked to multiple diagnoses affecting Glanville. She admitted asking for help felt humiliating, but her medical expenses had pushed her toward crowdfunding.
TMZ reported that Glanville's GoFundMe had raised about $7,000 toward its $28,000 goal. Kyle Richards contributed $500, while Claudia Jordan and longtime friend James Maas each donated $100. Camille Grammer, who starred alongside Glanville on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, gave $200. She also explained why she decided to contribute despite their complicated history.
"I remember when she sent me flowers when I had my hysterectomy for uterine cancer," Grammer told TMZ. "I wanted to return the favor, and I feel bad for what she's going through." The pair had clashed during Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip in Morocco. Grammer acknowledged they were not particularly close, yet she still wanted to help.
Gina Rodriguez, another longtime friend, created the fundraiser earlier that week. She said doctors had discovered a fungal ball in Glanville's face that required removal. Glanville later discussed the fundraiser through her Brandi Glanville Unfiltered podcast. She broke down while describing the financial pressure surrounding her treatment.

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Mike McFarland, who lent his voice to many classic anime, died Wednesday after a battle with brain cancer. He was 56.
McFarland is known to anime fans as the voice actor for "Dragon Ball Z" characters like Master Roshi and Yajirobe and the "One Piece"character Buggy the Clown. His work was impressively robust. He also famously voiced a pair of Jeans – Jean Kirstein in "Attack on ****** an" and Jean Havoc in "Fullmetal Alchemist" – along with Teppei Sugo in "Psycho-Pass" and Tecchin Tecchikawahara in "Demon Slayer."
"Mike brought so much to all of us who knew him, and to all of the anime fans that knew his work," anime streaming service Crunchyroll said in a statement regarding McFarland's death. "He was an incredible talent, a good friend to so many of us and will be sorely, sorely missed."
McFarland had diagnosed with a brain tumor several years ago. Fellow voice actors J. Michael Tatum and Brandon McInnis started a GoFundMe back in August 2025 to help McFarland pay for a live-in medical ****** istant after he underwent surgery for aggressive glioblastoma.
"Mike McFarland, my dear friend and mentor of over 20 years, is gone," Tatum posted. "A rarer, more beautiful soul this world will never know. Rest in peace, Salt. The love you created endures, but ****** ed if I know how we'll get on without you around to share it back with."

#jean #brain

Mike McFarland, the beloved voice behind Master Roshi and Buggy the Clown in One Piece, died after a battle with brain cancer. The veteran anime performer built a career across several major English dubs and became a familiar name to generations of fans.
McFarland died Wednesday at a Dallas care facility, surrounded by friends and family. He had spent the past year battling glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer that reshaped his final months.
TMZ reported McFarland's death at 56, citing his friend Brina Palencia. Palencia had organized a GoFundMe during his health struggles. She said friends from the voiceover community gathered recently to sing songs and share stories with him.
McFarland entered the industry in the late 1990s. He voiced several Dragon Ball Z characters, including Master Roshi. He later joined Fullmetal Alchemist as Jean Havoc.
His biggest roles kept coming. McFarland became the voice of Buggy the Clown in One Piece and voiced the character from 2007 until his death. He also worked on One-Punch Man, Attack on ***** an, Tokyo Ghoul and numerous other anime projects.

#palencia

Christy Knowings died from cardiac arrest brought on by complications from asthma, according to a newly obtained death certificate. The former All That star died August 11 at a Los Angeles hospital, four days after a severe asthma attack reportedly left her with brain damage. She was 46.
The document, obtained by People on Sept. 2, identifies cardiac arrest as Knowings' immediate cause of death. Acute hypoxic respiratory failure—a life-threatening condition caused by insufficient oxygen—and status asthmaticus were listed among the conditions that led to her death. Asthma was named as the underlying cause.
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A family member previously said that Knowings was hospitalized after suffering the asthma attack on August 7 and placed on life support. Her family made the decision to remove her from life support on August 11, and she died later that day.
A GoFundMe was established to help her parents cover mortuary and funeral costs. Knowings was remembered as "a compassionate, bright light whose warmth, kindness, and humor touched every life she encountered."

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A mother of three swiftly took it upon herself to help teens who hydroplaned during a rainstorm in Rhode Island and were then struck by a car. Now one of music's biggest names is ready to help her.
According to recent donations sent to a GoFundMe page supporting Ashley Taunton, Taylor Swift seemingly contributed $50,000 to the 42-year-old certified nursing ***** istant from Connecticut, who was severely injured while driving on I-95 South in Rhode Island on July 18. While she helped a group of teens on the side of the road, another vehicle hydroplaned and hurtled directly toward them.
"Wishing you the best recovery possible and sending love to your family!" reads a comment left by Swift on Aug. 28.
"In a split-second act of pure bravery, Ashley pushed the other person out of harm's way, taking the brunt of the impact herself," the GoFundMe description reads. "Because of her selfless courage, Ashley is now facing a very long and difficult road to recovery. She has already undergone two major surgeries in the last 18 hours alone, with more scheduled in the days ahead."
The fundraiser is going toward medical expenses not covered by insurance, daily household bills and expenses, gas and travel costs for commuting back and forth to the hospital and groceries for Taunton's three children.

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Taylor Swift has quietly stepped in to support a Connecticut mother facing a lengthy recovery after she was struck by a car while helping teenagers involved in a highway crash. The 36-year-old singer donated $50,000 to a GoFundMe created for Ashley Taunton, a certified nursing ***** istant, wife, and mother of three. The donation came as Taunton continues recovering from several life-threatening injuries she sustained while pushing a teenager out of the path of an oncoming vehicle.
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Swift's sizable contribution appeared on the family's crowdfunding page, along with a message wishing Taunton and her loved ones well. TMZ first reported the donation, and PEOPLE later confirmed it.
Taunton was driving along I-95 South in Rhode Island with her youngest daughter in July when she noticed a crash ahead. Rather than drive past, she stopped to offer ***** istance. "When I see there's somebody in trouble, I tend to want to go help," Taunton told PEOPLE.
She parked about 30 yards from the crash and told her daughter to stay in the vehicle while she called Taunton's husband. Taunton then approached the stranded car, where she found a teenage driver and two other young passengers. According to the mother, the teenagers were "a little bit banged up, but seemed relatively okay."

#teenagers #daughter

Taylor Swift has donated $50,000 to a GoFundMe supporting Ashley Taunton, a Connecticut mother of three who suffered life-threatening injuries while helping strangers after a car accident in Rhode Island.
Taunton, 42, a certified nursing ***** istant, was driving south on I-95 in July with her youngest daughter when she came upon a group of teenagers whose vehicle had hydroplaned in a rainstorm. She stopped to help move them to safety. While ***** isting, another car hydroplaned toward the group; Taunton pushed one of the teens out of the way and was struck herself, absorbing the impact. She has since undergone two major surgeries, with more scheduled, and her family says recovery could take up to a year.
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Malcolm Jamal Warner's widow, Tenisha Warner, is in serious financial struggle according to a GoFundMe that was created by her friend.
The Cosby Show star died in July 2025 when he drowned on vacation with his family and Tenisha was left as the sole provider for their daughter.
Destiny Rael created the fundraising page on behalf of Tenisha, who is facing a series of costly and heartbreaking situations.
The page was launched to help Malcolm's family (@ GoFundMe)
"I have watched Tenisha spend this year grieving the love of her life while honoring the promise they made to each other, to homeschool their nine-year-old daughter," she wrote. "Every single day she shows up for her child as though her own world had not fallen apart, and still makes sure breakfast is on the table."

#gofundme

New details have emerged about the medical emergency that sent a Lake Travis High School football player to an Austin hospital Monday morning, with a fundraising campaign saying the teenager suffered cardiac arrest during practice.
Odin Hensley, a senior on the Lake Travis varsity football team, is currently in the intensive care unit at Dell Children's Medical Center after the emergency, according to a GoFundMe campaign organized to support his family.
As of Tuesday evening, the fundraiser had raised $56,159 toward its $200,000 goal from 404 donations, according to the GoFundMe page.
The fundraiser says Hensley suffered cardiac arrest during football practice Monday and was transported by Travis County STAR Flight to Dell Children's.
Doctors are "worried about his brain and organs," according to the fundraiser, which says Hensley's family remains uncertain about his outcome.

#travis

ESPN NFL draft **** yst Matt Miller, currently on leave following a car crash and a litany of allegations over bogus charity leagues, has been charged with a misdemeanor stemming from his crash.
According to a court filing in Jasper County, Missouri, Miller faces a charge of failure to drive on the right half of the roadway when the roadway was of sufficient width, resulting in the accident.
The charge is the latest consequence to emerge from Miller's crash, which occurred June 17. According to his family's GoFundMe, the crash left Miller with "a compound fracture of his left femur, a shattered left kneecap and multiple broken ribs." Doctors reportedly saved his life by performing an emergency amputation of his left arm.
Per The Athletic, he expects his recovery to take between 12 and 18 months.
News of the crash was initially met with horror and donations, but then the story took a turn when dozens people on social media claimed Miller had ripped them off over supposed charity leagues.

#miller

A close friend launched a GoFundMe to support Malcolm-Jamal Warner's widow and their 9-year-old daughter amid legal battles
Tenisha Warner claims Malcolm intended to update his estate plan but died before finalizing it
The fundraiser aims to provide financial stability as Tenisha navigates grief, legal disputes and single parenthood
A friend of Malcolm-Jamal Warner's widow is asking fans to rally around her and the couple's 9-year-old daughter.
On Tuesday, Aug. 11, Destiny Rael, who says she has been Tenisha Warner's closest friend for 19 years and first introduced her to Malcolm, has launched a GoFundMe with a goal of $150,000 to support Tenisha as she continues navigating a legal battle involving her late husband's estate.

#tenisha #friend #launched

Jeana Keough is experiencing painful radiation burns while being treated for tongue cancer.
The 70-year-old former Real Housewives of Orange County star finished her last radiation treatment and is now back home.
Keough is struggling with the unfortunate side effects of her treatment.
Her daughter, Kara Keough Bosworth, shared an update to the GoFundMe created by the family on August 5.
"We were informed that these next two weeks will be the roughest on her physically – as the chemo and radiation are compounding and her body will be at its weakest point," she wrote. "The radiation burns have now made it to the outer skin on her neck and even putting medicated cream on the area with the gentlest of touches causes her wincing pain"

#housewives

Jeana Keough is experiencing severe radiation burns and pain following her final cancer treatments
Her daughter Kara shared updates on her recovery, including struggles with nutrition and small victories like sipping water
The family is asking for prayers for her healing, appetite return, and success of ongoing immunotherapy
Jeana Keough is in "wincing pain" as she struggles with radiation burns amid her ongoing treatment for tongue cancer.
The Real Housewives of Orange County alum, 70, has returned home from the hospital, having finished her final radiation treatment. However, Keough is now struggling with the painful lingering side effects of her cancer treatment, her daughter, Kara Keough Bosworth, wrote in an Aug. 5 update to the GoFundMe established by the family to help support her mother's medical journey.

#radiation #cancer #final #daughter

Former lightweight ******* le challenger Raven Chapman suffered a "brain haematoma and cerebral oedema" during a July 24th sparring session, resulting in an emergency surgery and subsequent induced coma.
Per her management, she "has been taken off sedatives" and will be transferred from her current hospital in Denmark to the UK. A GoFundMe has been created to pay for the effort, which includes £20,000 from Queensberry Promotions.
Chapman (10-2, 3 KO) fell to Skye Nicolson in Riyadh on the 2024 Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol show, then came up short in a bid for the British ******* le against Karriss Artingstall a year later. "The Omen," 32, has been boxing professionally since 2021.
Between this and the ongoing struggles of Lee Reeves, who collapsed after a loss to Gary Cully, it's been a profoundly difficult week for UK boxing. Give if you can, keep them in your thoughts if you can't.

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British boxer Raven Chapman has undergone emergency brain surgery in Denmark after collapsing following a sparring session, her management has confirmed.
The 32-year-old, who competed for the WBC world featherweight ****** le back in 2024, was placed in a medically induced coma after the procedure to address a bleed and swelling on her brain.
Chapman is now off sedatives and is awaiting medically supervised repatriation to a UK hospital, where a lengthy rehabilitation is anticipated. A GoFundMe page has been established to support her recovery.
Her management company, Vote Boxing, issued a statement detailing the incident.
"On Friday, July 24, Raven unexpectedly collapsed after a sparring session in Denmark," the statement began. "Emergency services were called immediately, and she was airlifted to a local hospital. She was diagnosed with a brain haematoma and cerebral oedema. Raven underwent emergency surgery immediately.

#chapman #sparring #medically

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Armando Rubio, who's appeared on TLC's 90 Day Fiancé franchise, updated followers Thursday on his daughter's medical emergency.
Earlier this week, he told followers that Hannah, 13, is being treated for a brain bleed in a hospital in Arizona, although the cause was unclear.
Rubio stayed at the family's home in Mexico because he said he was unable to gain entry to the U.S.
Armando Rubio, of the 90 Day Fiancé franchise, cried Thursday, as he updated fans on his daughter's health.
"I miss my baby girl," Rubio said of 13-year-old Hannah. "I don't want to lose her. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers, guys. And thank you all that have supported her on the GoFundMe and everything, all the love that's coming our way."

The Snohomish Majors softball team is advancing to the Northwest Regional tournament, after beating Woodinville, 6-4, Saturday, July 11 at the 2026 Washington Little League State Championship.
According to a release by the team, they will head down to California for the Northwest Regional this Thursday, July 16. If they continue on to win that tournament, they will earn an official spot in the World Series this August.
While travel expenses are covered for the team, it's a different story for players' families looking to cheer on their children nearly 1,000 miles away from home.
To help with some of the costs, a GoFundMe page has been set up. So far, they've raised nearly $6,000, but that's only 44% of their goal.
"Families are on their own for paying for their own travel and accommodations to be there to support them," the GoFundMe post states. "This can potentially cost thousands of dollars, and so we're asking for the community's help to support this fantastic team and ease the burden on families just a little bit."

Longtime ESPN NFL Draft ****** yst Matt Miller has been at the center of a high-profile financial scandal following a life-threatening car crash that resulted in the amputation of his left arm. Now, he is stepping away from ESPN to focus on his health, but it doesn't sound like ESPN is going to remain silent on the scandal.
After a GoFundMe that was set up to help cover his medical costs, reports began to surface accusing Miller of missing payments for various endeavors, including his many fantasy football leagues. As Miller now steps away from ESPN, it sounds like ESPN is planning to address the scandal at a later time.
On June 23, Miller shared on social media that he had suffered significant injuries in a car crash, including a life-saving amputation of his left arm.
"As a result of the accident, I sustained significant injuries, including multiple fractures and broken ribs. I also underwent a life-saving amputation of my left arm. While I have a long road ahead, I'm focused on my recovery and taking things one day at a time."
Shortly after, however, a Reddit thread ****** led "Matt Miller Leagues and Scam" began to go viral, leading to Miller's own social media posts getting inundated with replies addressing accusations against him.

Former Tigers point guard Rod Hall is recovering after suffering a medical emergency during an alumni game at his high school, according to a GoFundMe shared by his family. Hall’s family said the 33-year-old has been diagnosed with a “serious neurological condition” and is asking for support as he continues his recovery.
Hall played for Clemson from 2011 to 2015 and became one of the steadier guards of the early Brad Brownell era. Hall brought toughness, defense, and physicality.
Hall had already played in 98 games and logged 2,636 minutes by Junior year. He led Clemson’s active players at the time with 642 career points and 287 **** ists, while starting all 36 games during the 2013-14 season.
Hall averaged a career-high 9.7 points per game that year, led Clemson with 143 **** ists and reached double figures 21 times after doing so only four times over his first two seasons. He also helped Clemson lead the ACC in free-throw percentage for the first time in program history.
He had ice in his veins in the big moments as he scored 20 points in a win over NC State, had 18 against SMU in the NIT semifinals, and put up 16 points in a double-overtime win over Maryland, including 10 in the two overtime periods.

The NFL offseason has brought significant roster turnover as teams continue to add fresh talent. As a result, several players around the league are facing uncertain futures. One New York Giants wide receiver, however, appears to be on his way out once final roster cuts arrive.
According to The Athletic, former third-round pick Jalin Hyatt is expected to be released this summer. The Giants' additions of several proven veteran receivers appear to have pushed Hyatt down the depth chart and toward the exit.
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"Remember the buzz about Hyatt bulking up a year ago? It's a good reminder not to get carried away with offseason hype after Hyatt had just five catches for 35 yards last season, despite the Giants being desperate for wide receiver help. Championed as a draft steal after the Giants traded up for Hyatt in the third round in 2023, the pre-draft concerns about his limited skill set have proven accurate. The influx of veteran receivers this offseason has likely ended Hyatt's time in New York." Dan Duggan reported.
New York Giants wide receiver Jalin Hyatt (13) catches a pass in the second quarter during a Thursday Night Football game between the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Eagles at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford on Oct. 9, 2025.

One of ESPN's most recognizable NFL draft ****** ysts has suffered a personal tragedy following a devastating automobile accident. ESPN's Matt Miller was reportedly involved in the crash and lost one of his arms. A GoFundMe campaign was launched to help cover expenses related to the accident. However, the fundraiser has since been paused amid a developing investigation.
According to multiple reports, the Missouri Attorney General's Office has opened an investigation involving Miller. The reported investigation follows accusations from multiple social media users who claim Miller scammed them through various contests and promotions.
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The allegations include claims involving raffle prizes, fantasy football league payouts, and other contests. Several users allege that Miller failed to distribute promised winnings or prizes from events he organized.
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Broadway veteran Aaron Lazar has received a flurry of support following the news that his ALS diagnosis has left him without the use of his limbs.
Lazar, 50, was diagnosed with slow-moving ALS in 2022. The progressive neurodegenerative disease affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. There is currently no cure.
The actor, whose credits include the Broadway productions of The Phantom of the Opera, The Light in the Piazza, Oklahoma, Les Misérables and the original cast of Sting's musical The Last Ship, released his debut solo album in 2024, which received a Grammy nomination. He is also the host of the Impossible Dreams Podcast, which he started following his ALS diagnosis.
As Lazar's condition has progressed, his family started a GoFundMe last week, aiming to raise $500,000 — and revealing the mounting cost of the actor's care.
"Aaron has lost the use of his legs, arms, and hands. He requires a BIPAP machine to breathe and a full-time caregiver at his side to help him throughout the day and night," the fundraiser said.

The voice behind one of Disney's most beloved characters died at 35 after a hidden battle. Authorities confirmed Daveigh Chase's cause of death, shedding light on her struggles after leaving Hollywood.
The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner revealed Daveigh Chase's official cause of death as Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS).
The former child actress, legally named Daveigh Schwallier, died on June 16 at the age of 35. The medical examiner's report also notes "chronic polysubstance use" as a significant contributing condition. Authorities classified her death as natural, with Dr. Martina Kennedy overseeing the case.
Chase rose to prominence as the voice of Lilo in Disney's animated hit Lilo & Stitch. She also delivered a memorable performance as Samara in the 2002 horror classic The Ring. Her other credits included Donnie Darko, Big Love, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, ER, and Beethoven's 5th. Her last recorded role came in 2016 for the video game Let It Die.
Her boyfriend, Roy Hernandez, earlier informed TMZ that meningitis and a blood infection caused septic complications. "Behind the scenes, she's faced more than her share of hardship," he shared in a GoFundMe post. He further wrote, "After a difficult childhood and a painful falling out with her family, Daveigh was bullied and struggled to find safety and happiness in downtown LA."

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - JUNE 11: Raul Jimenez #9 of Mexico celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's second goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A match between Mexico and South Africa at Mexico City Stadium on June 11, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has now fully settled into its rhythm — and the stories transcending the pitch have only gotten bigger. Last week, we covered Lamine Yamal's sujood, Iran's impossible commute, and the accidental romance between Lawrence, Kansas and Algeria. Week two delivered something even harder to manufacture: a goalkeeper's mother clearing customs in time for a miracle reunion, a team that turned a Houston airport into a fashion week runway, an NFL quarterback becoming America's most beloved cultural ambassador, a Viking cheer that went from Norway to the New York City subway, and a group of kilt-wearing Scots who made Boston fall so hard the city signed a twinning agreement with Glasgow. Here are the five pop culture moments that defined the World Cup's second week.
When Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha broke down in tears after his historic 0-0 draw against Spain last week, he told the world two things: that his grandparents, who raised him, had passed before they could see this moment — and that his mother couldn't afford the bond required to secure a U.S. visa in time to watch him play. The internet responded the way the internet occasionally does when it's at its best.
Within 24 hours, GoFundMe campaigns had surpassed their targets. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries contacted Secretary of State Marco Rubio directly, asking the State Department to do everything in their power to ensure Vozinha’s mother could attend Cape Verde’s next match. Vozinha's mother, Ana Candida Evora, received U.S. visa approval with the intervention of the State Department, began her journey from Cape Verde's capital city of Praia on June 17, and made it to Miami Stadium to watch her son play against Uruguay on June 21.
The broader context matters here. Cape Verde was among 50 countries whose citizens faced bonds of up to $15,000 to secure a U.S. visa, part of broader travel restrictions — a requirement the Trump administration suspended for World Cup ticket holders, though critics noted it came too late for many families. The Vozinha story became a live stress test of that policy, and it ended — for one family, in one stadium — with a reunion on the world’s biggest stage.

Actor Daveigh Chase died on Tuesday. She was 35.
Chase was best known for voicing Lilo Pelekai in the Disney animated film Lilo & Stitch in 2002, and for her terrifying turn as Samara Morgan, the creepy little girl in the horror movie The Ring that same year.
A man claiming to be Chase's boyfriend, Roy Hernandez, told TMZ that the former child star had died from meningitis and an infection in her blood, after being hospitalised in Los Angeles for malnutrition earlier this month.
Just prior to the actor's death, Hernandez set up a GoFundMe in her name, but Chase's longtime manager, John Ryan, repudiated his claims.
"Apparently, a man claiming to be her 'boyfriend' that none of us friends or her family has heard of has set up a GoFundMe. I can confirm Daveigh has a trust account set up at SAG to cover all costs," Ryan told The New York Post.
Chase won an Annie Award for outstanding voice acting in an animated feature production for her turn as Lilo, and went on to lend her voice to several spinoffs, including Stitch! The Movie in 2003, Disney Channel's Lilo & Stitch: The Series also in 2003, and Leroy & Stitch in 2006.

A former child star known for her work in films such as The Ring and Lilo & Stitch has died. Daveigh Chase was 35.
According to TMZ, Chase died on June 16. The media outlet received confirmation on Chase's devastating death from her boyfriend, Roy Hernandez.
Hernandez told TMZ that Chase died after having an infection in her blood and meningitis, which led to septic issues. In addition, TMZ noted, their sources indicated that Chase had been hospitalized in early June due to malnutrition.
A GoFundMe campaign appears to have been launched by Hernandez shortly before Chase's death. Hernandez wrote, "When we met, I promised to protect her and give her the love and comfort she deserved. Together, we found moments of happiness and hope."
Sadly, he added, her condition had become critical and "the doctors have told me she may not have much time left."