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Care for Jacob, 82: help cover a carer and medication in Jacksonville

Help Jacob stay in his own home with eight months of part-time care.

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Derek N. Radcliffe
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Jacksonville
I'm caring for my father, who's 82. After a heart attack Jacob can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Jacob desperately wants to stay at home. I work 40 hours a week and have cut back to look after him, but we need a part-time carer. Jacob worked all of his life as a nurse, and raised 5 children. Now we're trying to give some of that care back. Medication, a hospital bed and a carer for eight months will make a huge difference. Funds cover the carer's wages, medicines, a hospital bed rental and incontinence supplies. Where the $5,700 goes: โ€ข Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $290 โ€ข Part-time carer (eight months): $5,000 โ€ข Medication and prescriptions: $410 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.

Updates from Derek

  1. Small update. $4,376 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 31% funded and I made the first payment toward medication and prescriptions.

  3. Quick update: $1,248 raised so far (22%). I made the first payment toward medication and prescriptions. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  • Ayu Dewi Mahendra ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $10

    โ€œBlessings. Thought of Jacob all day after reading this. - Jakartaโ€

  • Michael Tayo Aliyu ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $100
  • Rowena S. Pascual ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $10
  • Kathleen G. O'Neill ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $250

    โ€œRooting for you. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Dublinโ€

  • Sophie Schuster ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $50
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น ยท $25
  • Vladimir Rudenko ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ ยท $25

    โ€œThought of Jacob all day after reading this. - Saint Petersburgโ€

  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด ยท $25
  • Bilal Ahmed Tarar ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ ยท $14
  • Dinda Hani Firmansyah ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $60
  • Zoรฉ Jade Giraud ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $20

    โ€œGood luck. Only $20 but hope it helps. - Boulogne-Billancourtโ€

  • Lourdes Gonzales ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $15
  • Sharmila Nipa Sikder ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $28
  • Salim Barasa Mollel ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $20

    โ€œRooting for you. Gave what I could this week. - Nakuruโ€

  • Leonardo P. Castro ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $48
  • Blessing Juliet Coker ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $20
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $5
  • Kirill Alexei Tkachenko ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ ยท $26
  • Bengt Holmgren ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $20
  • Kabita Sapana Rai ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ต ยท $5

    โ€œHope things get better. From Butwal with love. - Butwalโ€

Reviews

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  • Hudson N. Mejia๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified helper
    Very responsive and caring

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

  • Dana Rivka Segal๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑVerified donor
    Patient and understanding

    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.

  • Tithi Lipi Sikder๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified donor
    Great help in a difficult time

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

  • Piotr Adam Mazurek๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑVerified donor
    Patient and understanding

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

  • Mary Grace D. Dela Cruz๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญVerified helper
    Helped when no one else could

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

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  • Hope things get better soon, Derek. Shared this with my family. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Jacksonville

    • Wishing you the best. Get well soon. I hope July is when things finally get easier. Blessings

      • Keep going, Derek. Looking forward to the next update.

        • Thinking of you, Derek. Hope this works out for you. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like

          • You're not alone, Derek. Shared it with a few friends. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Blessings

            • wishing Jacob a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Please keep us posted. All the best

              • best of luck, Derek. Your post was clear and honest. I went through something like this 12 years ago and strangers helped me out. God bless

                • Thinking of you and your family, Derek. 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.

                  $5,931.50 raised of $5,700

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