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Aenean commodo ligula eget dolor. Aenean massa. Cum sociis natoque penatibus et magnis dis parturient.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4efec80 elementor-widget elementor-widget-jkit_accordion\" data-id=\"4efec80\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jkit_accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div  class=\"jeg-elementor-kit jkit-accordion style-default jeg_module___69e382f4eae76\" ><div class=\"card-wrapper expand\">\n                <div class=\"card-header\">\n                    <a href=\"#expand-aae80d4\" class=\"card-header-button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-target=\"#expand-aae80d4\" aria-controls=\"expand-aae80d4\">\n                        <span class=\"title\">What is Living Proof?<\/span><div class=\"right-icon-group\">\n                <div class=\"normal-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n                <div class=\"active-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"card-expand\" id=\"expand-aae80d4\" style=\"display:block\"><div class=\"card-body\"><p>Living Proof is a social business 501(c)(3) dedicated to Entrepreneurship, Education, and Exchange. We provide investment and support services for small and medium enterprises engaged in global trade and commerce. We facilitate market, education, and training access for entrepreneurs traditionally excluded from global commerce and exchange opportunities.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div><div class=\"card-wrapper \">\n                <div class=\"card-header\">\n                    <a href=\"#expand-82fbab9\" class=\"card-header-button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-target=\"#expand-82fbab9\" aria-controls=\"expand-82fbab9\">\n                        <span class=\"title\">Where does Living Proof work?<\/span><div class=\"right-icon-group\">\n                <div class=\"normal-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n                <div class=\"active-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"card-expand\" id=\"expand-82fbab9\" style=\"display:none\"><div class=\"card-body\"><p>Globally and locally. Living Proof headquarters is based in New York City and our staff, associates and advisors work worldwide. Living Proof current projects include supporting organic agribusiness in India; impact investing and environmental sustainability in Papua New Guinea and a social venture centered on culture and fashion in Brazil. We operate in the Americas, Europe, Asia, the Pacific and target post-conflict reconstructing populations in Africa to meet the high demand for SME support for those with limited or no access. Living Proof Ambassadorial Scholars study in China, Brazil and North America.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div><div class=\"card-wrapper \">\n                <div class=\"card-header\">\n                    <a href=\"#expand-f4fc474\" class=\"card-header-button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-target=\"#expand-f4fc474\" aria-controls=\"expand-f4fc474\">\n                        <span class=\"title\">How did Living Proof get started?<\/span><div class=\"right-icon-group\">\n                <div class=\"normal-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n                <div class=\"active-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"card-expand\" id=\"expand-f4fc474\" style=\"display:none\"><div class=\"card-body\"><p>Living Proof was founded by Nusaiba Jackson who sought to help small artisans and agriculturalists in Papua New Guinea gain market access to the United States. Although financially marginalized, the impoverished seek opportunities to create businesses, pursue education, and participate in exchange.<\/p><p>Subsequent projects began by connecting, and collaborating to develop communities and deliver critical services needed to start businesses; trade food, clothing, and shelter items globally; pursue education; and participate in exchange opportunities. In addressing the environmental need to promote local management of global resources, actively responding to the social need to trade goods, services, and ideas, and investing in students, we reduce impoverishment caused by lack of market access.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div><div class=\"card-wrapper \">\n                <div class=\"card-header\">\n                    <a href=\"#expand-2ac4933\" class=\"card-header-button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-target=\"#expand-2ac4933\" aria-controls=\"expand-2ac4933\">\n                        <span class=\"title\">Who does Living Proof work with?<\/span><div class=\"right-icon-group\">\n                <div class=\"normal-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n                <div class=\"active-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"card-expand\" id=\"expand-2ac4933\" style=\"display:none\"><div class=\"card-body\"><p>Living Proof partners internationally with investors, financing institutions, entrepreneurs, educators, students, mentors, and exchange conduits using our talents to develop communities. We work with public and private sector advocates of Entrepreneurship, Education, and Exchange.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div><div class=\"card-wrapper \">\n                <div class=\"card-header\">\n                    <a href=\"#expand-d4700ab\" class=\"card-header-button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-target=\"#expand-d4700ab\" aria-controls=\"expand-d4700ab\">\n                        <span class=\"title\">How does Living Proof support Entrepreneurship, Education and Exchange?<\/span><div class=\"right-icon-group\">\n                <div class=\"normal-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n                <div class=\"active-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"card-expand\" id=\"expand-d4700ab\" style=\"display:none\"><div class=\"card-body\"><p>Entrepreneurship: We educate and invest in impact entrepreneurs. Living Proof identifies and nominates innovative, socially responsible, creative, ambitious and focused entrepreneurs in target communities. Our target communities are those traditionally excluded from participating in global commerce and exchange opportunities. Our entrepreneurs link with our business development network to acquire the tools and resources necessary to build and maintain sustainable ventures to improve their livelihoods and develop communities.<\/p><p>Education: We partner by investing in promising students. Living Proof awards fellowships to students committed to community development through Entrepreneurship, Education, and Exchange. Students from around the world continue to benefit from the Living Proof Fellowship and enhance our network by contributing their talents and skills on key initiatives serving as peer-mentors, and as Living Proof Ambassadors in our target communities.<\/p><p>Exchange: We develop communities through the exchange of ideas, products and services. Our primary purpose to serve is to share our resources through exchange interactions that responsibly develop our communities. Living Proof serves as a link between the investor, entrepreneur and the market. We sponsor entrepreneurial and educational exchanges between people, organizations and our target communities. We facilitate opportunities for those traditionally excluded from participating in global commerce and exchange opportunities.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div><div class=\"card-wrapper \">\n                <div class=\"card-header\">\n                    <a href=\"#expand-37384f9\" class=\"card-header-button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-target=\"#expand-37384f9\" aria-controls=\"expand-37384f9\">\n                        <span class=\"title\">How can I partner with Living Proof as an entrepreneur?<\/span><div class=\"right-icon-group\">\n                <div class=\"normal-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n                <div class=\"active-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"card-expand\" id=\"expand-37384f9\" style=\"display:none\"><div class=\"card-body\"><p>If you have demonstrated skills in your area of expertise, a passion for your work, proven commitment to social entrepreneurship and a desire to improve your livelihoods and develop communities we want to hear from you! Email us at contact@alivingproof.org<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div><div class=\"card-wrapper \">\n                <div class=\"card-header\">\n                    <a href=\"#expand-60bd650\" class=\"card-header-button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-target=\"#expand-60bd650\" aria-controls=\"expand-60bd650\">\n                        <span class=\"title\">How can I become a Living Proof Ambassadorial Scholar?<\/span><div class=\"right-icon-group\">\n                <div class=\"normal-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n                <div class=\"active-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"card-expand\" id=\"expand-60bd650\" style=\"display:none\"><div class=\"card-body\"><p>The Ambassadorial Scholars program consists of financial support, potential business plan funding, and a community service component to expand Living Proof\u2019s work. If you are a high achieving and ambitious student with limited access to resources and wish to pursue your education goals to become a successful global citizen, we want to hear from you! If you would like to learn more about eligibility and apply for a scholarship, please complete the Inquiry Form (http:\/\/alivingproof.org\/ambassadorial-scholar-inquiry\/.)<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div><div class=\"card-wrapper \">\n                <div class=\"card-header\">\n                    <a href=\"#expand-1997ecb\" class=\"card-header-button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-target=\"#expand-1997ecb\" aria-controls=\"expand-1997ecb\">\n                        <span class=\"title\">How can I get involved right now?<\/span><div class=\"right-icon-group\">\n                <div class=\"normal-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n                <div class=\"active-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"card-expand\" id=\"expand-1997ecb\" style=\"display:none\"><div class=\"card-body\"><p>Living Proof is a global network of people, organizations, and institutions working together to accomplish extraordinary things in Entrepreneurship, Education, and Exchange. We encourage you to join.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div><div class=\"card-wrapper \">\n                <div class=\"card-header\">\n                    <a href=\"#expand-52439a4\" class=\"card-header-button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-target=\"#expand-52439a4\" aria-controls=\"expand-52439a4\">\n                        <span class=\"title\">Why should I donate to Living Proof?<\/span><div class=\"right-icon-group\">\n                <div class=\"normal-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n                <div class=\"active-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"card-expand\" id=\"expand-52439a4\" style=\"display:none\"><div class=\"card-body\"><p>Your support of Living Proof improves the lives of those traditionally excluded from participating in education and exchange opportunities. 100% of your contribution goes to the Living Proof Ambassadorial Scholars program. Education is our biggest asset in a global world which is becoming a knowledge-based economy and further advanced skills are necessary to thrive. Education lays a foundation for sustained economic growth as it is a paramount tool to reduce poverty. The Living Proof Ambassadorial Scholarship provides under-served students worldwide with the resources needed to pursue their education goals and become successful global citizens.<\/p><p>Join us today as we invest in enterprising students in the world\u2019s most under-served places and sustainably transform their lives. Be rest assured that your donation goes to the people who need it \u2013 before we work with any student, we conduct a substantial vetting and application process to ensure that our scholarship funds are going to students that use their money wisely. We work with each student individually, as mentors, from college admissions to graduation and internship\/job placement.<\/p><p>Additionally, Ambassadorial Scholars advance the mission of Living Proof and enhance our network by contributing their talents and skills on key initiatives serving as peer-mentors, and as Living Proof Ambassadors in our target communities.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div><div class=\"card-wrapper \">\n                <div class=\"card-header\">\n                    <a href=\"#expand-12ddc68\" class=\"card-header-button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-target=\"#expand-12ddc68\" aria-controls=\"expand-12ddc68\">\n                        <span class=\"title\">How can I learn more about Living Proof?<\/span><div class=\"right-icon-group\">\n                <div class=\"normal-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n                <div class=\"active-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"card-expand\" id=\"expand-12ddc68\" style=\"display:none\"><div class=\"card-body\"><p>Please email us at 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