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Farewell fund for Brian: help Akello's family in Dodoma
After the sudden passing of Brian, the family is asking for help with the funeral home and burial costs.
🇹🇿 Dodoma, Tanzania243 views
Brian, my father, passed away on 5 May after a stroke. He was 82 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 $550 and the cemetery needs payment before the burial date of 20 May.
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 Brian to have a dignified farewell.
Any help at all means a lot, and so do your prayers.
The funds will be paid directly to the funeral home, and I'll share the receipt.
Where the $550 goes:
• Funeral home services and casket: $490
• Transport of the deceased: $40
• Memorial gathering for the family: $20
With deep gratitude,
Akello
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stay strong, Akello. Shared this with my family
Thinking of you and your family, Akello. This could happen to any of us. I'll check back for the next update. Love from Rohini.
Shared it with a few friends. Sent it to 15 people at work. Love from Salem.
Sending good thoughts, Akello. Hope this works out for you. Sent it to 35 people at work. Blessings.
Wishing you peace, Akello. Your post was clear and honest. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. All the best.
you're not alone, Akello. Your post was clear and honest. Wish I lived closer to Juazeiro do Norte so I could bring a meal. All the best.
Sending good thoughts, Akello. Hope you get there. My husband and I read this together. Take care.
Hope it all works out, Akello. This could happen to any of us. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Shubra!
praying for you, Akello. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.
Keep going, Akello. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of Dodoma
Thinking of you and your family. I hope things turn around soon. Sent it to 24 people at work. Blessings.
Thanks for sharing this, Akello. It takes guts to ask. Well done. All the best.
Hope things get better soon. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I went through something like this 11 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings