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Back-to-school fund for Hendrik

Hendrik won a place at Soweto Technical College but the family can't afford the uniform, books and laptop required.

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Busisiwe N. Steyn
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Soweto
Hendrik earned a place in Year 10 at Soweto Technical College, and the family couldn't be prouder. The school has a long list of things He needs, including a laptop for the biology course, and a uniform. The family has few resources; the list costs $150, which is more than they have. Hendrik loves biology and wants to become an engineer. A laptop will allow coursework at home instead of waiting for library hours. He will take care of everything given and works very hard. Items on the list: laptop, uniform, shoes, textbooks, calculator and a bag. Where the $150 goes: โ€ข Laptop: $80 โ€ข Calculator, stationery and a school bag: $10 โ€ข Textbooks and workbooks: $60 Glad we found this place. - Busisiwe

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  • Keep going, Busisiwe. This could happen to any of us. My neighbor in Los Angeles donated after I showed her your page.

    • any update on how things are going in Soweto?

      • hope it all works out, Busisiwe. This could happen to any of us. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Take care

        • Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Soweto.

          • Thank you. If you're in Soweto I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks, that means a lot.

        • Sending strength, Busisiwe. Hope you get there. God bless

          • You're not alone, Busisiwe. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. I'm in public service myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

            • Piotr Kazimierz ZakrzewskiQuestionAddress verified

              has the school's supply list been checked by the HelpBLESS team?

              • sending love. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. My neighbor in Krakรณw donated after I showed her your page

                • reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Sent it to 30 people at work. Take care.

                  • you're not alone. Study hard! My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.

                    • rooting for you. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Wish I lived closer to Cebu City so I could bring a meal. Blessings.

                      • Hang in there, Busisiwe. Study hard! Take care.

                        • Sending good thoughts, Busisiwe. Hope you get there. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.

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