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Funeral costs for Victor's brother, Barasa

Victor lost his brother suddenly and the family can't cover funeral and burial costs of $900.

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Victor Waweru Kessy
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Mwanza
Barasa, my brother, passed away on 14 December after complications from pneumonia. He was 40 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 $900 and the cemetery needs payment before the burial date of 27 December. 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 Barasa 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 $900 goes: • Funeral home services and casket: $550 • Cemetery plot and burial fees: $260 • Transport of the deceased: $85 • Memorial gathering for the family: $5 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
#funeral#bereavement#family

Updates from Victor

  1. Quick update: $635 raised so far (71%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. We're at 39% thanks to 8 of you. the plan for transport of the deceased is now scheduled. More news soon.

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  • Malee Ubol Ruangrit🇹🇭Verified helper
    Delivered on promises

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

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    Great help in a difficult time

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

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  • Zubby Danjuma Bankole

    Sending good thoughts, Victor. Shared this with my family. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from San Jose.

    • Jomar N. Hernandez

      Sending good thoughts. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Love from Pune

      • Sung-min Chang-min Han

        So sorry you're going through this, Victor. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.

        • Yoga Bayu Effendi

          I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. After 10 years in customer support I know how hard it's to ask for anything!

          • Hendra Hendra RahmanPhoto verified

            Sending strength. Shared it with a few friends. Thinking of Mwanza.

            $1,189.50 raised of $900

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