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

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

๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand720 views
Dennis Collins
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Auckland
I'm caring for me, who's 83. After a heart attack Dennis can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Dennis 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. Dennis worked all of his life as a factory worker, 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 $4,300 goes: โ€ข Part-time carer (four months): $3,150 โ€ข Medication and prescriptions: $380 โ€ข Hospital bed and mattress rental: $290 โ€ข Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $480 Thank you for reading my story.
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Updates from Dennis

  1. Small update. $370 so far, I met with the care agency and confirmed the amounts.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 3% now ($115). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.

Donations

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  • Omondi Otieno Mwende ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $10
  • Alberto M. Quintero ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $10
  • Cynthia T. Wells ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ยท $50

    โ€œHappy to help. Thought of Dennis all day after reading this. - Wollongongโ€

  • Noreen Kiran Mughal ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ ยท $5

    โ€œGet well soon. Thought of Dennis all day after reading this. - Lahoreโ€

  • Ignacio M. Espinoza ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $10

    โ€œRooting for you. Shared with friends too. - St. Petersburgโ€

  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $149
  • Nusrat Puja Bhuiyan ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $25

    โ€œTake care of yourselves. Hope the October deadline works out. - Kanpurโ€

  • Joyce H. Macaraeg ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $71
  • Praveen G. Goud ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $25
  • Lesego A. Fourie ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $75
  • Crystal Morris ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ยท $5
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $10

Reviews

3.4(7 reviews)

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  • Adalynn S. Wells๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡งVerified helper
    Truly grateful for the support

    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.

  • Clรฉment Nicolas Pierre๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ทVerified donor
    Very responsive and caring

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

  • Natalia Danuta Kozล‚owski๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑVerified helper
    Outstanding person

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

  • Vivaan L. Sharma๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified donor
    Exceeded expectations

    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.

  • Lei Gang Su๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บVerified donor
    Practical and effective help

    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.

  • Brielle D. Knight๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บVerified donor
    Very responsive and caring

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

  • Seema R. Kushwaha๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified donor
    Quick response, great follow-up

    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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  • Tania Shahana SikderID verified

    Take care. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'll check back for the next update. Thinking of Auckland.

    • Putri Indah Harahap

      Stay strong, Dennis. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Don't be hard on yourself for asking

      • Venkatesh A. Gounder

        Thinking of you and your family, Dennis. Looking forward to the next update. Greetings from Tampa.

        • Jewel Mohammad Mahmud

          Hope it all works out. Wishing Dennis a smooth procedure and a full recovery. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it

          • Heather M. Wright

            Good luck. Hope you get there. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend

            • Michelle R. DizonPhoto verified

              hang in there, Dennis. Shared this with my family. Greetings from Bogotรก.

              • Balaji N. Swamy

                hope things get better soon. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I'll check back for the next update. All the best.

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