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Care for Noah, 91: help cover a carer and medication in Newcastle

Noah can't afford the care He needs after the death of his spouse; we're asking for $5,350.

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Abigail W. Ray
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Newcastle
I'm caring for my father, who's 91. After the death of his spouse Noah can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Noah desperately wants to stay at home. I work 30 hours a week and have cut back to look after him, but we need a part-time carer. Noah worked all of his life as a bus driver, 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. The carer will be employed through a registered agency and paid directly. I'll share the agency invoices. Where the $5,350 goes: • Part-time carer (eight months): $3,800 • Medication and prescriptions: $780 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $300 • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $470 Glad we found this place.
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Updates from Abigail

  1. Update from Newcastle: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 17% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($579 in total) the plan for part-time carer is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Small update. $295 so far, I made the first payment toward medication and prescriptions.

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  • Aiden G. Moreno 🇬🇧 · $60
  • Raimundo Henrique Fonseca 🇧🇷 · $100
  • Emmanuel A. Mendoza 🇵🇭 · $100

    “Take care of yourselves. Thought of Noah all day after reading this. - Manila”

  • Harold L. Ward 🇨🇦 · $50

    “All the best. Please keep us posted. - Gatineau”

  • Patrick H. Watkins 🇺🇸 · $13
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    “Sending love. My colleague told me about this one. - Paarl”

  • Isla Le 🇨🇦 · $25
  • Caterina Federica Ricci 🇮🇹 · $50
  • Noah N. Lee 🇦🇺 · $30

    “Keep your head up. Only $30 but hope it helps. - Sydney”

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  • Alice T. Knight 🇺🇸 · $100
  • Franco Tommaso Barbieri 🇮🇹 · $25
  • Tumusiime Wekesa 🇰🇪 · $20
  • Jyoti F. Dwivedi 🇮🇳 · $100

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  • Shefali Shefali Jahan

    looking forward to the next update. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Take care!

    • Sabbir Sumon AhmedPhoto verified

      Sending good thoughts, Abigail. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Kassel!

      • Caleb C. Bryant

        Keep going, Abigail. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I have a 9 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Newcastle.

        • Marisa Rita Amato

          sending strength, Abigail. Hope this works out for you. Wish I lived closer to São Paulo so I could bring a meal. Take care.

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