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A service dog for Cynthia, an air force veteran in Newcastle upon Tyne
After six years of service, Cynthia is raising funds for a trained service dog and handler course.
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I served six years in the air force and was discharged in 2024 with a back injury. I have been waiting nine months for support, and meanwhile I'm sleeping at my brother's place.
I have a plan: a trained service dog and handler course. The quote I have comes to $4,300.
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 $4,300 goes:
• Training provider fees: $2,650
• Housing deposit and first month: $980
• Transport to appointments: $330
• Essential household items: $340
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
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Good luck, Cynthia. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did
it takes guts to ask. Well done. I have a 9 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Newcastle upon Tyne.
Sending strength, Cynthia. Your post was clear and honest. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Santa Rosa.
Sending love, Cynthia. Hope you get there.
thanks for sharing this, Cynthia. Hope this works out for you. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Greetings from Katowice!