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Farewell fund for Bakari: help Juma's family in Kampala
Juma lost his uncle suddenly and the family can't cover funeral and burial costs of $750.
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Bakari, my uncle, passed away on 13 August after complications from pneumonia. He was 24 years old. He was the heart of our family and had no savings or life insurance.
The funeral home has given us a quote of $750 and the cemetery needs payment before the burial date of 18 August.
I have already used what I had for the hospital bills. My family is scattered, and many of us are out of work. We want Bakari to have a dignified farewell.
Any help at all means a lot, and so do your prayers.
Anything left over after the funeral will be donated to a local food bank.
Where the $750 goes:
• Cemetery plot and burial fees: $140
• Funeral home services and casket: $530
• Transport of the deceased: $80
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- Juma
Updates from Juma
We're at 34% thanks to 8 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($195 in total) the plan for cemetery plot and burial fees is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
We're at 21% thanks to 3 of you. the plan for cemetery plot and burial fees is now scheduled. More news soon.
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Is there anything that isn't money that would help Juma?
Thank you. If you're in Kampala I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. I'll keep the page updated.
so sorry you're going through this, Juma. Looking forward to the next update. My husband and I read this together
I hope things turn around soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. All the best.