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Help Cooper get through 6 hard months with a teenage son and a daughter in primary school

Cooper and a teenage son and a daughter in primary school need a bridge to stability after a long illness.

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง England, United Kingdom696 views
Cooper A. Anderson
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Southampton
After a long illness in June, I'm now raising a teenage son and a daughter in primary school on my own. I work as a driver, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries. I'm retraining as a web developer in the evenings, which will triple my income by November, but I need to bridge the gap until then. Some weeks I skip meals so my children can eat. I have never asked anyone for help like this before, and I'm doing it for them. Once I finish my course, I'll pay it forward. Money goes toward rent, groceries, after-school care and the cost of my course. I'll give a monthly update with receipts. Where the $2,250 goes: โ€ข Groceries and school meals: $690 โ€ข Childcare and after-school care: $1,150 โ€ข Course fees and exam costs: $410 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Cooper

Updates from Cooper

  1. Quick update: $137 raised so far (6%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Update from Southampton: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 5% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. 4% there. I made the first payment toward course fees and exam costs. Thank you.

  • Adwoa Ama Baah ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $60
  • Joyce L. Pineda ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $49
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $37
  • Rani P. Bhatia ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $30

    โ€œSending love. Thought of Cooper all day after reading this. - Gayaโ€

  • Yuki Hiroshi Nakano ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ยท $30
  • Megan R. McDaniel ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ยท $25
  • Intan Ika Tan ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $25
  • Henry Uche Salami ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $15

    โ€œTake care of yourselves. Only $15 but hope it helps. - Abujaโ€

  • Edilene Juliana Xavier ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $10
  • ร“scar T. Peรฑa ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $10
  • Sadie E. Porter ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $5

    โ€œGod bless. Only $5 but hope it helps. - Houstonโ€

Reviews

3.7(9 reviews)

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  • Hiba Souad Ibrahim๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฌVerified helper
    Exactly what I needed

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

  • Anderson Anderson Ramos๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ทVerified donor
    Patient and understanding

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

  • Reza Kurniawan Kusuma๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉVerified helper
    Made a real difference

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

  • Tariq Osama Ismail๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฌVerified donor
    Great help in a difficult time

    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.

  • Ivรกn W. Sandoval๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified donor
    Great help in a difficult time

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

  • Nolan Gutierrez๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡งVerified helper
    Really cared about my situation

    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.

  • Vinayak R. Gokhale๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified helper
    Amazing support system

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

  • Mahin Sohel Rahman๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉVerified donor
    Professional and kind

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

  • Mateo Day๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡งVerified donor
    Exactly what I needed

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

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  • Best of luck. Your post was clear and honest. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Greetings from Cambridge.

    • Thinking of you and your family. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We're a small family in Tallahassee but we're thinking of you. Greetings from Tallahassee.

      • Good luck, Cooper. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. My neighbor in Johannesburg donated after I showed her your page. Greetings from Johannesburg.

        $296 raised of $2,250

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