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A service dog for Akoth, a marines veteran in Eldoret

After twelve years of service, Akoth is raising funds for a vocational welding course and tools.

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Eldoret

I served twelve years in the marines and was discharged in 2023 with a service-related knee injury. I have been waiting nine months for support, and meanwhile I'm sleeping at my brother's place. I have a plan: a vocational welding course and tools. The quote I have comes to $900. I'm receiving counseling through the veterans' clinic and am committed to my recovery. Structure and a stable place to live are the missing pieces. I'd be grateful for any help and will share updates on how I'm doing. Money will be paid to the training provider and the landlord directly. Where the $900 goes: • Training provider fees: $580 • Essential household items: $75 • Housing deposit and first month: $245 Every share and every dollar helps.

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Updates from Akoth

Small update. $55 so far, I met with the provider and confirmed the amounts.
Quick update: $50 raised so far (6%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Small update. $20 so far, I made the first payment toward training provider fees.

Donations

Recent Top gifts

Kiên Thắng Dinh 🇻🇳 · $20
Raymond Samuel Tetteh 🇬🇭 · $15
Hala Maryam Metwally 🇪🇬 · $15
“Happy to help. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Shubra”
Taner İsmail Kaplan 🇹🇷 · $5
“You got this. Thought of Akoth all day after reading this. - Kadıköy”
Josefa F. Soto 🇪🇸 · $13
Vrushali E. Patil 🇮🇳 · $12
“Take care of yourselves. Hope the January deadline works out. - Chennai”
Anonymous 🇧🇷 · $5
Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $10
Yasir Amir Mourad 🇪🇬 · $10

Reviews

1.7(3 reviews)

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Yasir Ziad Hegazy🇪🇬Verified helper
Quick response, great follow-up
This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.
Thanh Nga Phan🇺🇸Verified helper
Quick response, great follow-up
I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.
Cora L. Fields🇦🇺Verified donor
Made me feel heard
I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.