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+{{cquote|I'm new to Wikipedia although I've seen and heard references to it since it's inception. Recently my daughter was diagnosed with a rare type of influenza that lives in the bloodstream. Other than the name, the hospital doctors couldn't explain it. My heart jumped when I saw the name and a lot of information on the subject here on Wikipedia. I am just learning about this disease and I am just learning about Wikipedia as a result. I've added you to my list of things to be thankful for in this world. although money is tight and I seldom feel free to donate to causes, this one grabs me so I am making a donation. What a marvelous idea Wikipedia is. My beloved son, now deceased, valued knowledge above nearly everything. I've been searching for a way to honor him. This cause feels a little like finding a home for my aching heart. }}
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 {{cquote|The ideal of an open and free internet, used for improving knowledge of all types is worth supporting.  Though the past three years have been very difficult for my family, including surviving breast cancer and losing our company, I am happy to contribute to Wikipedia. I only wish I did have a corporate matching gift.
 So many organizations ask for funding, but all seem to have some agenda. Not one makes the broad contribution that Wikipedia does.  I never realized until today that the Foundation existed through donations.  The site has been a "go to" for us whenever we want to know facts or data about anything we can imagine. It's just always there.  Now I hope my small contribution helps to keep it that way.  Thanks. }}