Friend misuses fundraiser to bankroll expensive tastes
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February 1, 2025

Friend misuses fundraiser to bankroll expensive tastes

DEAR ABBY: A close friend — whom I’ve been urging for years to save for a rainy day — is now facing a very real storm. She was diagnosed with breast cancer and is undergoing treatment. Knowing her financial situation — living paycheck to paycheck despite her and her husband’s high-paying jobs — I felt compelled to help by setting up a GoFundMe.

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