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Care for Xiang, 82: help cover a carer and medication in Syracuse

Help Xiang stay in his own home with three months of part-time care.

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Syracuse, New York, United States4,706 views
Xiang Guo Jin
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Syracuse
I'm caring for me, who's 82. After a heart attack Xiang can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Xiang 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. Xiang worked all of his life as a farmer, and raised 3 children. Now we're trying to give some of that care back. Medication, a hospital bed and a carer for three 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 $6,100 goes: โ€ข Part-time carer (three months): $4,750 โ€ข Medication and prescriptions: $550 โ€ข Hospital bed and mattress rental: $260 โ€ข Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $540 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.

Updates from Xiang

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($3,543 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. 11% there. I met with the care agency and confirmed the amounts. Thank you.

  • Hadi Marwan Haddad ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $1,000
  • Jack S. Fisher ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $500

    โ€œRooting for you. Only $500 but hope it helps. - El Pasoโ€

  • Rohan A. Dubey ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $500
  • Vaibhav R. Pawar ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $200
  • Imelda C. Andrada ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $100
  • Awino Esther Kimani ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $100
  • Nina Hartmann ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $100

    โ€œThought of Xiang all day after reading this. - Dresdenโ€

  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ยท $100
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $80
  • Marcos D. Moreno ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ยท $79

    โ€œHope the April deadline works out. - Tehuacรกnโ€

  • Pallavi M. Bhavsar ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $75
  • Wulan Rahman ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $75
  • Ishrat Shefali Jahan ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ยท $65

    โ€œWish I could do more. Thought of Xiang all day after reading this. - Birminghamโ€

  • Narong Wongsawat ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $52
  • Isabel G. Villalobos ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $50
  • Bambang Candra Nugroho ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $50
  • Marcus K. Munoz ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ยท $50
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ยท $50
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $50

    โ€œBe well. Gave what I could this week. - Ubudโ€

  • Walter D. Willis ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $50

    โ€œGet well soon. My brother told me about this one. - Chicagoโ€

Reviews

3.3(8 reviews)

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  • Itzel K. Campos๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธVerified donor
    Trustworthy helper

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

  • John Paul A. Castro๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญVerified helper
    Professional and kind

    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.

  • Ren Ryota Ando๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตVerified helper
    Truly grateful for the support

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

  • Angelo H. Andrada๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญVerified donor
    Made me feel heard

    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.

  • Nnamdi Olumide Gbadamosi๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌVerified donor
    Made a real difference

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

  • Jaxon N. Stanley๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡งVerified donor
    Patient and understanding

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Sabine Sabine Keller๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชVerified donor
    Made a real difference

    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.

  • Sneha G. Murthy๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified helper
    Helped when no one else could

    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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