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Brandon served ten years; now needs help to get home

Brandon served ten years in the infantry; $4,900 would cover a vocational welding course and tools.

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Brandon Wallace
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Southampton
I served ten years in the infantry and was discharged in 2023 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 $4,900. 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. I'll post invoices, with personal details hidden. Where the $4,900 goes: • Training provider fees: $3,000 • Housing deposit and first month: $1,250 • Transport to appointments: $360 • Essential household items: $290 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
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Updates from Brandon

  1. 52% there. I met with the provider and confirmed the amounts. Thank you.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,078 in total) I met with the provider and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Rajeshwari G. Nambiar

    Sending love, Brandon. This could happen to any of us.

    • Michael Russell

      I hope things turn around soon. I'll check back for the next update. All the best!

      • Babu Hossain Uddin

        So sorry you're going through this, Brandon. I hope things turn around soon. I hope September is when things finally get easier

        • Charles Kelly

          Hope things get better soon. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Southampton!

          • Cherry A. AndradaID verified

            Wishing you peace, Brandon. This could happen to any of us. Please keep us posted.

            • Kiprop Tumusiime OmondiPhoto verified

              Hope it all works out. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Blessings.

              • Kayode Abubakar Okoro

                Thanks for sharing this. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My husband and I read this together. Love from Padua

                • Mercy Amani Odhiambo

                  Sending love. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Put this on a community board in Riyadh this morning

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