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368 lending teams in the "Memorials" category
  • Francesco and Maria Cataldi In memory of

    Francesco and Maria Cataldi In memory of

    8 members have lent $199,750 in 1,155 loans
    Category: Memorials Team since: Mar, 2012
    We loan because: To honour the memory of Francesco and Maria Cataldi who passed away in October and December 2011, after 47 years of married life.
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  • Jens Damsgaard Vånar Memorial Fund

    Jens Damsgaard Vånar Memorial Fund

    115 members have lent $150,200 in 5,596 loans
    Category: Memorials Team since: Feb, 2009
    We loan because: Jens tragically died from Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), sleeping in his bed on Thursday February 12, 2009 at the age of 13 months.
    Being an innovative, dedicated and life enthusiastic little kid, this…
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  • Lauren Avezzie

    Lauren Avezzie

    16 members have lent $110,700 in 4,283 loans
    Earth Category: Memorials Team since: May, 2009
    We loan because: Lauren cared about justice and equality for the disadvantaged. She believed in hard work and commitment. Women's rights and their advancement in society was a priority as well. This is a great way to help keep her…
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  • Amici di Raffaele (Raphael's Friends)

    Amici di Raffaele (Raphael's Friends)

    8 members have lent $74,350 in 2,963 loans
    USA Category: Memorials Team since: Jul, 2009
    We loan because: Raffaele lived the immigrant's dream and believed anyone willing to work hard deserved a chance to fulfill his or her dreams.
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  • Dorothea's Legacy

    Dorothea's Legacy

    17 members have lent $71,025 in 2,614 loans
    Category: Memorials Team since: May, 2010
    We loan because: Dorothea would want us to.
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  • In Memory of Helen and Bill

    In Memory of Helen and Bill

    6 members have lent $41,825 in 1,662 loans
    Category: Memorials Team since: Mar, 2012
    We loan because: We want to honor the memory of Helen and Bill Matson, whose kindness and generosity set an example for their family and friends.

    This photo was taken by Helen on the island of Ebeye in the Marshall…
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  • Kalpna Mistry Memorial

    Kalpna Mistry Memorial

    48 members have lent $35,325 in 916 loans
    Category: Memorials Team since: Sep, 2008
    We loan because: Kalpna Mistry was an amazing and tireless Global Studies teacher at Berkeley International High School. She taught her students about global cultures in unique and progressive ways. Rather than only using text books,…
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  • People Helping People - The Joseph Von Zwehl Fund

    People Helping People - The Joseph Von Zwehl…

    28 members have lent $32,475 in 1,183 loans
    Long Island, New York Category: Memorials Team since: Aug, 2012
    We loan because: Joseph Von Zwehl dedicated much of his life to helping others. He donated his time and resources to help those in need all over the world.
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  • In Memory of Asher Green

    In Memory of Asher Green

    24 members have lent $27,075 in 1,032 loans
    Category: Memorials Team since: Sep, 2008
    We loan because: To honor the memory of our brother, son, uncle and friend, Asher Green, who died in a hiking accident in Peru in November 2007, at the age of 28.
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  • Heather's friends

    Heather's friends

    21 members have lent $25,450 in 790 loans
    global Category: Memorials Team since: Oct, 2008
    We loan because: This would appeal to Heather - to many of the places that she visited- helping others to help themselves.
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