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Care for Greyson, 74: help cover a carer and medication in Columbia

Greyson can't afford the care He needs after a stroke last June; we're asking for $3,500.

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Nevaeh Carr
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Columbia
I'm caring for my father, who's 74. After a stroke last June Greyson can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Greyson desperately wants to stay at home. I work 50 hours a week and have cut back to look after him, but we need a part-time carer. Greyson worked all of his life as a factory worker, and raised 4 children. Now we're trying to give some of that care back. Medication, a hospital bed and a carer for four months will make a huge difference. Funds cover the carer's wages, medicines, a hospital bed rental and incontinence supplies. Where the $3,500 goes: โ€ข Part-time carer (four months): $2,200 โ€ข Medication and prescriptions: $560 โ€ข Hospital bed and mattress rental: $260 โ€ข Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $480 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.

Updates from Nevaeh

  1. Thank you all. We're at 77% now ($2,700). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  2. Small update. $1,836 so far, the plan for hospital bed and mattress rental is now scheduled.

  3. Quick update: $724 raised so far (21%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  • Jaxon Crawford ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ยท $50
  • Amal Trabelsi ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $12

    โ€œRooting for you. Thought of Greyson all day after reading this. - Zagazigโ€

  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $15
  • Hamza Waleed Radwan ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $50

    โ€œWish I could do more. Only $50 but hope it helps. - Cairoโ€

  • Harper C. Franklin ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $25
  • Zainab Amal Hamdan ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $5

    โ€œGood luck. Hope you get the rest soon. - Luxorโ€

  • Noรฉmie Emma Maillard ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $100

    โ€œHappy to help. Thought of Greyson all day after reading this.โ€

  • Patricia B. Manalo ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $15

    โ€œBest of luck. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Cebu Cityโ€

  • Venkatesh D. Mudaliar ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $10
  • Simone Sandra Campos ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $25

    โ€œWish I could do more. Please keep us posted. - Belo Horizonteโ€

  • Mana Harada ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ยท $10
  • Kunal D. Deshmukh ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $20
  • Shinji Hiroto Ishida ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ยท $5

    โ€œGet well soon. Thought of Greyson all day after reading this. - Shinjukuโ€

  • Erica B. Mercado ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $20
  • Hรฉctor W. Contreras ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $10

    โ€œGod bless. Thought of Greyson all day after reading this. - San Joseโ€

  • David L. Brady ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $50
  • Mega Gita Saputra ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $5
  • Wafula Byaruhanga Tumusiime ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ฟ ยท $50
  • Alejandro T. Fuentes ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $50

    โ€œRooting for you. I'm in Allentown, thinking of you. - Allentownโ€

  • Sabbir Jewel Molla ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $100

Reviews

4.4(5 reviews)

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  • Danielle K. Marshall๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified donor
    Truly grateful for the support

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

  • Autumn J. Black๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified helper
    Delivered on promises

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

  • Gilbert P. Rivera๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญVerified helper
    Great help in a difficult time

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Peyton P. Webb๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified donor
    Exceeded expectations

    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.

  • Russell G. Walsh๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified helper
    Delivered on promises

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

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  • Sending good thoughts, Nevaeh. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care.

    • Thomas N. WardPhoto verified

      Sending love. This could happen to any of us. We're a small family in Pasig but we're thinking of you. Thinking of Columbia.

      • Gave what I could, wish it was more. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Thinking of Columbia

        • Hope it all works out, Nevaeh. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I went through something like this 9 years ago and strangers helped me out.

          • Keep going. Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Columbia.

            $3,838 raised of $3,500

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