This is a new campaign and update for our dear friend, Dina Richardson. The last campaign that started 8 months ago went above the goal and reached $31,645!  Many thanks to all who donated.  Dina continues to receive chemotherapy for stage 4 pancreatic cancer.  While she is often strong in spirit and mind, her physical condition fluctuates and therefore she has not been able to return to work. She receives very little assistance from social security disability. She hopes to teach a few students music lessons in her home, although the possibility of this remains uncertain, and anyway will not sustain her financial needs.  In the wish to continue to support her towards having a good quality of life during this year of 2026 and a bit beyond, this is a new fundraising campaign. The aim is to raise $48,000 to cover basic needs with a bit of a cushion for unexpected expenses. 

As we know, Dina is a special lady with a strong spirit who continues to grace those she meets with her qualities of love, warmth, fineness and a reverence for humanity. She has the voice of an angel, and her love of music and storytelling has brought enhancement to people of all ages in her sphere. She has a deep love for life and it is therefore her wish to remain on this Earth for as long as possible.