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

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Robert Wells
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London
I served twelve years in the navy and was discharged in 2025 with a traumatic brain injury. I have been waiting fourteen 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 $5,350. 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. I'll post invoices, with personal details hidden. Where the $5,350 goes: • Training provider fees: $3,350 • Housing deposit and first month: $1,400 • Transport to appointments: $270 • Essential household items: $330 Glad we found this place.

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  • Emma F. Lynch 🇦🇺 · $25
  • Suresh L. Pandey 🇮🇳 · $10

    “Blessings. Thought of Robert all day after reading this. - Mumbai”

  • Anonymous 🇬🇧 · $25
  • Walker E. Cunningham 🇺🇸 · $10
  • Swetha K. Thevar 🇮🇳 · $5
  • Karan S. Meena 🇨🇦 · $52
  • Erlangga Iwan Kurniawan 🇮🇩 · $100
  • Alexandra Watson 🇺🇸 · $13

    “Hope this helps. Hope the July deadline works out. - San Jose”

  • Dina Lubna Siddiqui 🇪🇬 · $25
  • Het R. Bhatt 🇮🇳 · $25

    “Thought of Robert all day after reading this. - New Delhi”

  • Suresh P. Mudaliar 🇮🇳 · $74

    “Keep your head up. Small amount but sent with love. - Muzaffarpur”

  • Gifty Kumi 🇬🇭 · $25

    “Hope it all works out. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Accra”

  • Dennis K. Dizon 🇵🇭 · $20
  • Melanie J. Perry 🇨🇦 · $44.50
  • Joya Mitu Biswas 🇮🇳 · $30

    “All the best. Please keep us posted. - Aurangabad”

  • Zinhle F. Jones 🇿🇦 · $10

    “Wishing you the best. Thought of Robert all day after reading this.”

  • Jacob J. Vazquez 🇬🇧 · $15
  • Upendo Namukasa Wekesa 🇰🇪 · $5

    “Hope things get better. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Kikuyu”

  • Ebo Yamoah 🇬🇭 · $50

    “Good luck - Obuasi”

  • Joseph K. Richards 🇺🇸 · $200

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  • is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Robert

    • Robert WellsOwnerAnswer

      Sure. The biggest one is training provider fees, $3,350. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Good question.

  • Take care, Robert. I hope things turn around soon. All the best

    • You're not alone, Robert. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My neighbor in Hồ Chí Minh City donated after I showed her your page. Take care.

      • I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from Munich.

        • thinking of you and your family, Robert. I hope things turn around soon. Put this on a community board in Gazipur this morning. All the best!

          • Hope it all works out, Robert. Looking forward to the next update. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Thinking of London

            • Stay strong, Robert. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Take care.

              • how is Robert doing now?

                • Best of luck, Robert. Shared this with my family. We're a small family in Mandurah but we're thinking of you.

                  • take care, Robert. I hope things turn around soon. After 24 years in nursing I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

                    • looking forward to the next update. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Dhaka.

                      • Ouma Athumani AthumaniAddress verifiedID verified

                        Hope things get better soon, Robert. Gave what I could, wish it was more. All the best!

                        • Stay strong, Robert. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of London.

                          • Joko Bayu PaneAddress verified

                            Thinking of you and your family, Robert. I hope things turn around soon. All the best!

                            • Rooting for you, Robert. Shared it with a few friends. I hope July is when things finally get easier. God bless!

                              • Thinking of you and your family. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'll check back for the next update

                                • Sending good thoughts, Robert. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Love from Rawalpindi.

                                  • Thinking of you and your family. Hope you get there. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. All the best.

                                    • Sending love, Robert. Shared this with my family. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

                                      • Sending good thoughts. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Greetings from București

                                        • sending good thoughts, Robert. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of London

                                          • Praying for you, Robert. Shared it with a few friends. I hope July is when things finally get easier

                                            • take care. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Springfield.

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