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Diarmuid is a single parent of twin daughters - help us after a long illness

Diarmuid and twin daughters need a bridge to stability after a long illness.

🇮🇪 Galway, Connacht, Ireland509 views

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Since a long illness in January, I'm now raising twin daughters on my own. I work as a hairdresser, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries. I'm retraining as a medical coder in the evenings, which will triple my income by April, but I need to bridge the gap until then. Some weeks I skip meals so my children can eat. I have never asked anyone for help like this before, and I'm doing it for them. Once I finish my course, I'll pay it forward. Money goes toward rent, groceries, after-school care and the cost of my course. I'll give a monthly update with receipts. Where the $3,950 goes: • Rent top-up: $2,000 • Childcare and after-school care: $830 • Groceries and school meals: $540 • Course fees and exam costs: $580 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.

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Updates from Diarmuid

Update from Galway: we've started the first stage. We're at 1% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($20 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely. - Diarmuid
Wanted to say thank you properly. 0% funded and I made the first payment toward course fees and exam costs.

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