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Back-to-school fund for Thomas

Help Thomas begin Grade 9 with a laptop, uniform and books.

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Thomas W. Butler
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Nottingham
I earned a place in Grade 9 at Nottingham Girls' High School, and I couldn't be prouder. The school has a long list of things I need, including a laptop for the mathematics course, and a uniform. My mother works two jobs, and the list costs $950, which is more than we have. I love mathematics and want to become an engineer. A laptop will let me do coursework at home instead of waiting for library hours. I'll take care of everything you give me and I promise to work hard. I'll buy the items from the school's approved supplier and post photos of everything. Where the $950 goes: • Laptop: $570 • School uniform and shoes: $150 • Textbooks and workbooks: $150 • Calculator, stationery and a school bag: $80 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.

Updates from Thomas

  1. We're at 37% thanks to 11 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 27% funded and the plan for textbooks and workbooks is now scheduled.

  3. Update from Nottingham: I met with the school supplier and confirmed the amounts. We're at 10% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  • Reagan Vasquez 🇬🇧 · $100

    “Hope it all works out. Thought of Thomas all day after reading this. - Leicester”

  • Bhavna E. Gandhi 🇮🇳 · $10
  • Victor Bolaji Okoro 🇳🇬 · $30

    “Hope things get better. Thought of Thomas all day after reading this. - Ikeja”

  • Long Cui 🇦🇺 · $50
  • Bezawit Mihret Wolde 🇪🇹 · $50
  • Mónica G. Vásquez 🇲🇽 · $43

    “Wishing you the best. Only $43 but hope it helps. - León”

  • Srinivas A. Sastry 🇮🇳 · $20
  • Paisley Franklin 🇬🇧 · $11
  • Freya Britt Nyberg 🇸🇪 · $10

    “Good luck. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Stockholm”

  • Nazrul Arif Alam 🇧🇩 · $79.50
  • Nida Dua Kakar 🇵🇰 · $78.50
  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $5
  • Alexei Alexander Soloviev 🇷🇺 · $25
  • Reagan S. Juarez 🇺🇸 · $50
  • Anonymous 🇬🇧 · $10
  • Anonymous 🇰🇪 · $20

    “Hope things get better. Thought of Thomas all day after reading this. - Embakasi”

  • Henryk Adam Wojciechowski 🇵🇱 · $25

    “Every little bit. Hope the August deadline works out. - Kraków”

  • Grace Ifeoma Adeyemi 🇳🇬 · $40

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  • Sebastian H. Miranda🇬🇧Verified donor
    Very responsive and caring

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Ayanda N. Molefe🇿🇦Verified helper
    Exceptional service

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

  • Rhea F. Manalo🇵🇭Verified donor
    Exceeded expectations

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

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  • Sending good thoughts. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

    • Hope you get there. Greetings from Kingston.

      • Julian K. HowellPhoto verified

        So sorry you're going through this, Thomas. Education changes everything, hope you graduate with honors. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.

        • Wishing you peace. I hope things turn around soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected

          • Thinking of you and your family, Thomas. Hope this works out for you. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. All the best.

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