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Craig wants to stay at home - help fund three months of care

Craig can't afford the care He needs after a fall and hip fracture; we're asking for $1,150.

🇿🇦 South Africa2,889 views
Bongani K. Mahlangu
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Johannesburg
I'm caring for my father, who's 95. After a fall and hip fracture Craig can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Craig 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. Craig worked all of his life as a seamstress, and raised 2 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 $1,150 goes: • Medication and prescriptions: $105 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $100 • Part-time carer (three months): $945 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
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3.3(4 reviews)

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  • Tiffany W. Gill🇺🇸Verified helper
    Practical and effective help

    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.

  • Everly D. Coleman🇺🇸Verified helper
    Exceeded expectations

    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.

  • Fernanda Priscila Mendes🇧🇷Verified donor
    Went above and beyond

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

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    Exactly what I needed

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

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  • Uzma Amna HussainPhoto verified

    You're not alone, Bongani. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Please keep us posted. Blessings

    • Gianna Young

      Sending good thoughts, Bongani. Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Johannesburg.

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