Help request. My brother has Stage 4 colorectal cancer.

His life insurance has refused to pay out on a technicality, meaning he and his loved ones cannot afford the mortgage on their home.

I've never asked for anything in return for infosec stuff, but if you have anything spare, please chuck it this direction instead:

https://gofund.me/b9a0d8f4

@GossiTheDog Donated. Wish it could be more to make the target even closer.
@GossiTheDog oh no 😟 β€οΈβ€πŸ©ΉπŸ™
@GossiTheDog So sorry to hear. Donated.
@GossiTheDog Donated, sorry it wasn't more but hopefully it helps.
@GossiTheDog jfc so sorry to hear that this is happening and how ye all are being (mis)treated, should be the easiest GFM for CyberPlacers to contribute towards considering you wont collect for hosting this space (which I know we all appreciate to no end).

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The captcha seems totally busted at the moment. Will try again later πŸ™„πŸ€¦β€β™‚οΈ

@simonzerafa @GossiTheDog it's busted on mobile right now, try on desktop. I've got a ticket open with GFM to get them to look into it.

@gsuberland @GossiTheDog

I thought for a moment I was trapped in an LLM training loop πŸ˜‰

@GossiTheDog it's not much $ wise but as a colorectal cancer survivor myself I hope the best for him and his/your family β™₯️
@GossiTheDog Shit. I'm so sorry to hear that. I hope the donations can at least take a little bit of the stress and worry away.
@GossiTheDog sent a little one. Hope it helps
@GossiTheDog Done. Would also donate separately to a "sue the insurance company to make them be decent" fund 😑

@tychotithonus @GossiTheDog Yes. Often in the US, the insurance companies deny first and capitulate when you fight or report them for their bad behavior. Bad press can be effective as well.

Best wishes to your family.

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Sending a small contribution, along with heartfelt thoughts for your brother and his family.
Wishing you all the best in this difficult time.

@GossiTheDog so sorry Kevin, just donated. Sending love to your family.

@GossiTheDog I'm so sorry man. I've got $11 left in my account until my next check.

It's all I can give :(

@GossiTheDog chucked. My mother had this years ago and much love to you and yours (and his).
@GossiTheDog Which insurance company?
@GossiTheDog I'm so sorry! Gave a little something and I hope your brother is able to meet his goal. This sucks on so many levels I cannot even begin to express it.

@GossiTheDog Terribly sorry to hear this, Kevin. :(

Do they accept donations only from the UK, or do they just assume that anyone from Bulgaria must be a crook? I tried first with a debit card, then with a credit card, and after fighting CAPTCHAs for half an hour I always ended with an error message ("there was an error with your request" or something like that).

@bontchev @GossiTheDog it's an ongoing issue. I've chased GFM's support, they're looking into it, but in the meantime I was able to donate on a desktop browser.

@gsuberland @GossiTheDog A desktop browser is precisely what I'm using. No smart phone, no stupid apps here.

I'll try again later today.

@gsuberland @GossiTheDog Well, it doesn't work, I'm sorry. I tried several times, with two cards.

(The link to "Customer Care" just goes to a stupid FAQ and an offer to chat with an AI chatbot, which I am not going to take.)

@GossiTheDog all the best for your brother and family

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Donated. All the best to your brother and all of you. Bookmarked and will reboost periodically.

@GossiTheDog I am so very sorry, Kevin β€” my heart goes out to your whole family.
@GossiTheDog Donated. Godspeed, Mr. Beaumont.
@GossiTheDog Donated and sending warm thoughts.

@GossiTheDog I've Tescoed (every little helps!)

Sending sympathy & empathy to all of the family; I've got stage 4 prostate cancer so I've got some idea of how you all must be feeling.

@GossiTheDog i gotchu. Lost both my uncle and grandmother to cancer.
@GossiTheDog did my part, sorry that I can’t do more right now but hope that every little good intent can help!

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I donated. I wish I could give more. My sincerest best wishes for your brother and his family.

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@GossiTheDog I'm sure they have looked into extending mortgage term/going interest only/ talked to mortgage provider. No need to reply.
@GossiTheDog That really sucks. So sorry for him, you, and the rest of the family. Donated.
Thinking of you, your brother and his family Kevin. Cancer is stressful enough to deal with, without having financial worries as well. I hope enough funds are raised to alleviate the financial worries. ❀️
@GossiTheDog sent a couple of bits. Thanks for all you do in the community.
@GossiTheDog You alone are the best threat intel platform, thanks for what you contribute. Sorry you and your family are going through this. Donated

@GossiTheDog 😒

But I'm happy to give something in return...

@GossiTheDog Chipped in. Rough situation. Fuckin' insurance.
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Donated, I am a stage 4 colorectal cancer survivor (so far)

I hope your brother gets past this

sending all my good thoughts to Steve and family
@GossiTheDog I’m so sorry. I’m leveraged up to the neck, but I hope the family receives what they need.
@GossiTheDog Donated! As many others, wish I could contribute more
@GossiTheDog Good luck to you and your family. Chucked some euro's over the pond.
@GossiTheDog that's awful news πŸ˜₯wishing all the strength needed, and added something to the raiser πŸ™
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Donated and best wishes. Thank you to all you’ve given to the community.

@GossiTheDog sorry mate, that sucks so hard. sent in a donation.

I noticed a couple of replies mentioning struggling to get past the captcha - I ran into that too and it seems to be limited to mobile browsers. I've raised it with GoFundMe support, they're looking into it. so if you get folks saying "I want to donate but can't", desktop browser is the way to point them.

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Donated. Thanks for everything you do.

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So sorry to read this. Donation made. I am wishing your family all the best.

@GossiTheDog My best wishes and a donation for your brother
@GossiTheDog Very sorry to hear, I wish him speedy recovery and patience to the family <3 Donated
@GossiTheDog donated, and best wishes to your family.

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do they plan to challenge? That is crazy..I will certainly give what I can. I wish him and you and your loved ones good fortune.