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Christo wants to stay at home - help fund four months of care

Christo can't afford the care He needs after worsening Parkinson's disease; we're asking for $1,250.

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Soweto

I'm caring for my father, who's 85. After worsening Parkinson's disease Christo can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Christo 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. Christo worked all of his life as a carpenter, and raised 2 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 $1,250 goes: • Part-time carer (four months): $990 • Medication and prescriptions: $155 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $70 • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $35 Thanks for being kind about this. - Chantel

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Updates from Chantel

Update from Soweto: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 28% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us. - Chantel

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