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Care for Ryan, 94: help cover a carer and medication in Belfast

Help Ryan stay in his own home with four months of part-time care.

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง BT15 3UW, Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom4,326 views
Faith Bryant
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Belfast
I'm caring for my father, who's 94. After the death of his spouse Ryan can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Ryan 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. Ryan worked all of his life as a farmer, and raised 5 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 $5,000 goes: โ€ข Hospital bed and mattress rental: $190 โ€ข Medication and prescriptions: $460 โ€ข Part-time carer (four months): $4,350 Glad we found this place.

Updates from Faith

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 26% funded and I made the first payment toward part-time carer.

  2. Quick update: $954 raised so far (19%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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    โ€œHappy to help. Thought of Ryan all day after reading this. - Maduraiโ€

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    โ€œHope things get better. Hope you get the rest soon. - Shinjukuโ€

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    โ€œGood luck. Only $65 but hope it helps. - Los Angelesโ€

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Reviews

2.3(6 reviews)

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  • Andile T. Pienaar๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆVerified donor
    Exactly what I needed

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

  • Prachi K. Gandhi๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified helper
    Delivered on promises

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

  • Mauricio J. Ibarra๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified donor
    Genuine person with a big heart

    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.

  • Ghada Nadia Saleh๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฌVerified helper
    Exactly what I needed

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

  • Sudhakar J. Warrier๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified donor
    Exactly what I needed

    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.

  • Faisal Idris Said๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ทVerified donor
    Genuine person with a big heart

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

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  • Hope things get better soon. This could happen to any of us. My husband and I read this together. Thinking of Belfast

    • Sending good thoughts, Faith. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I have a 9 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Belfast

      • Wishing you peace. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Belfast.

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