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Farewell fund for Elijah: help Micah's family in San Diego

Micah lost his uncle suddenly and the family can't cover funeral and burial costs of $5,100.

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Micah T. Ford
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San Diego
Elijah, my uncle, passed away on 24 September after a road accident. He was 77 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 $5,100 and the cemetery needs payment before the burial date of 4 October. 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 Elijah 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 neighborhood youth program. Where the $5,100 goes: • Funeral home services and casket: $3,200 • Cemetery plot and burial fees: $1,050 • Transport of the deceased: $530 • Memorial gathering for the family: $320 Thank you for reading my story.

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  • Is there anything that isn't money that would help Micah?

    • sending strength, Micah. I hope things turn around soon.

      • Eliana EstradaQuestionID verified

        What exactly is the $5,100 for?

        • Micah T. FordOwnerAnswerID verified

          Funeral home services and casket is $3,200 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Thanks for looking so closely.

      • Hope things get better soon. Shared this with my family. Blessings

        • Wishing you peace. Your post was clear and honest. I have a 12 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings

          • How is Micah doing now?

            • Krishna M. BhatiaPhoto verified

              Gave what I could, wish it was more. Wish I lived closer to Ibadan so I could bring a meal. Greetings from Beersheba

              • it takes guts to ask. Well done. Please keep us posted. Thinking of San Diego.

                • Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I hope December is when things finally get easier. Thinking of San Diego.

                  • Praying for you. This could happen to any of us. Blessings!

                    • reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected

                      • Sending good thoughts. Your post was clear and honest. Please keep us posted. Love from Boston.

                        • Praying for you. Hope this works out for you. My neighbor in Kanpur donated after I showed her your page. Greetings from Kanpur.

                          • Hope things get better soon. Looking forward to the next update. Don't give up. All the best

                            • Gave what I could, wish it was more. I hope December is when things finally get easier. Take care

                              • I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Coatzacoalcos!

                                • Lamia Dola SiddiquePhoto verified

                                  Wishing you the best, Micah. Hope you get there

                                  • Hang in there, Micah. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.

                                    • rooting for you. Hope this works out for you. It's not much but it's yours!

                                      • Wishing you the best, Micah. I hope things turn around soon. Take care.

                                        • Amparo W. MaldonadoPhoto verified

                                          Take care, Micah. Hope you get there.

                                          • Rooting for you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Put this on a community board in Campinas this morning. All the best

                                            • Praying for you, Micah. Shared this with my family. I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless.

                                              • Keep going, Micah. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't give up.

                                                • Hope it all works out, Micah. This could happen to any of us. Blessings

                                                  • Rooting for you. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.

                                                    • Good luck, Micah. Looking forward to the next update. Sent it to 15 people at work. Blessings

                                                      • thinking of you, Micah. I hope things turn around soon.

                                                        • Rooting for you. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of San Diego

                                                          • Raju Sagar NewarID verified

                                                            Best of luck, Micah. I hope things turn around soon.

                                                            • you're not alone. Hope you get there. Please keep us posted. Love from Johannesburg

                                                              • good luck, Micah. Gave what I could, wish it was more. All the best.

                                                                • Hang in there, Micah. Hope this works out for you. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected

                                                                  • sending strength. This could happen to any of us. All the best

                                                                    • Sending love, Micah. Hope this works out for you. Put this on a community board in Kadıköy this morning. Greetings from Kadıköy.

                                                                      • It takes guts to ask. Well done. After 20 years in construction I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Guarulhos

                                                                        • Rooting for you, Micah. Your post was clear and honest. Please keep us posted. All the best.

                                                                          • Hope things get better soon, Micah. Shared it with a few friends. God bless.

                                                                            • Keep going, Micah. I hope things turn around soon. Love from New Delhi

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