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Emma wants to stay at home - help fund six months of care

Emma, 92, needs daily care to stay at home, and the family is raising $5,450 for a carer and medicines.

🇺🇸 Fresno, California, United States675 views
Maverick N. Rice
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Fresno
I'm caring for my mother, who's 92. After the death of her spouse Emma can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Emma desperately wants to stay at home. I work 30 hours a week and have cut back to look after her, but we need a part-time carer. Emma worked all of her life as a nurse, and raised 2 children. Now we're trying to give some of that care back. Medication, a hospital bed and a carer for six months will make a huge difference. Funds cover the carer's wages, medicines, a hospital bed rental and incontinence supplies. Where the $5,450 goes: • Part-time carer (six months): $3,900 • Medication and prescriptions: $540 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $410 • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $600 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Maverick
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Updates from Maverick

  1. Thank you all. We're at 11% now ($593). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.

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  • Okello Waweru Kioko 🇰🇪 · $500

    “Hope it all works out. Thought of Emma all day after reading this. - Nairobi”

  • Jabu T. Mahlangu 🇿🇦 · $73

    “Thought of Emma all day after reading this. - Johannesburg”

  • Mattia Mattia Ferri 🇮🇹 · $68
  • Anonymous 🇰🇪 · $25
  • Tek Pawan Ghimire 🇳🇵 · $10

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  • Charles E. Luna🇬🇧Verified donor
    Helped when no one else could

    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.

  • Monica Stefania Mariani🇮🇹Verified helper
    Genuine person with a big heart

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

  • Dinesh F. Sachdeva🇺🇸Verified helper
    Honest and trustworthy

    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.

  • Rainer Simon Winter🇩🇪Verified helper
    Exceeded expectations

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

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  • Juliette Agnès Boyer

    hang in there, Maverick. I hope things turn around soon. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Fresno

    • Kimberly K. Alvarez

      Take care, Maverick. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Take care.

      • Narong Pongsak Yodrak

        Wishing Emma a smooth procedure and a full recovery.

        • Hendrik R. Venter

          Thinking of you and your family, Maverick. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. God bless.

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