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Care for Marlene, 79: help cover a carer and medication in Soweto

Marlene, 79, needs daily care to stay at home, and the family is raising $750 for a carer and medicines.

🇿🇦 Soweto, Gauteng, South Africa1,138 views
Megan K. Abrahams
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Soweto
I'm caring for my mother, who's 79. After a stroke last July Marlene can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Marlene desperately wants to stay at home. I work 25 hours a week and have cut back to look after her, but we need a part-time carer. Marlene worked all of her life as a nurse, 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. The carer will be employed through a registered agency and paid directly. I'll share the agency invoices. Where the $750 goes: • Part-time carer (four months): $460 • Medication and prescriptions: $85 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $55 • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $150 Every share and every dollar helps.
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Updates from Megan

  1. Small update. $128 so far, I made the first payment toward medication and prescriptions.

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  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $20

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    “Get well soon. Only $15 but hope it helps. - Birmingham”

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    “From my family to yours. Saw your post and had to give. - Lalitpur”

Reviews

3.0(4 reviews)

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  • Rubel Jewel Khan🇧🇩Verified donor
    Outstanding person

    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.

  • Kemi Sade Zakari🇳🇬Verified helper
    Trustworthy helper

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

  • Siyabonga B. Du Plessis🇿🇦Verified donor
    Very responsive and caring

    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.

  • Bruno B. Cortés🇺🇸Verified donor
    Made me feel heard

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

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  • Pınar Özlem Önder

    Hope things get better soon, Megan. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. God bless.

    • Zoey W. Mejia

      Thinking of you and your family, Megan. Wishing Marlene a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Greetings from Hubballi.

      • Aria R. Whitmore

        Hope things get better soon. I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Soweto.

        • Ananya G. RamanPhoto verified

          Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. All the best.

          • Julian S. Fisher

            you're not alone, Megan. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My husband and I read this together. God bless

            • Leonardo Lucas Vasconcelos

              Wishing you the best. Hope you get there. Thinking of Soweto.

              • Murat Erdem Yıldız

                hang in there, Megan. It takes guts to ask. Well done. God bless

                • Jose H. Harris

                  wishing you peace, Megan. Hope you get there.

                  • Ruairi D. Kavanagh

                    take care. I hope things turn around soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.

                    • Hannah B. Brown

                      Sending good thoughts, Megan. Hope this works out for you. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. All the best.

                      $544.50 raised of $750

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