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Help Esther get back to civilian life: housing deposit and training

A medical corps veteran in Lagos needs help with a trained service dog and handler course after leaving service with a traumatic brain injury.

🇳🇬 Lagos, Nigeria832 views
Esther Kemi Coker
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Lagos
Kayode served eight years in the medical corps and was discharged in 2021 with a traumatic brain injury. He has been waiting nine months for support, and meanwhile is sleeping at a brother's place. The plan: a trained service dog and handler course. The quote comes to $600. Kayode is receiving counseling through the veterans' clinic and is committed to recovery. Structure and a stable place to live are the missing pieces. Money will be paid to the training provider and the landlord directly. Where the $600 goes: • Essential household items: $40 • Transport to appointments: $55 • Training provider fees: $505 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot. - Esther

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    “Happy to help. Thought of Kayode all day after reading this. - Alcalá de Henares”

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    “Best of luck. Thought of Kayode all day after reading this. - Houston”

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    “Wish I could do more. Been where you are, it gets better. - Curitiba”

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    “Blessings. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Vitória da Conquista”

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1.6(5 reviews)

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  • Waylon B. Jacobs🇬🇧Verified helper
    Patient and understanding

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

  • Fatuma Atieno Mussa🇺🇬Verified helper
    Restored my faith in humanity

    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.

  • Dipika W. Sheth🇮🇳Verified helper
    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.

  • Leo B. Castillo🇵🇭Verified donor
    Made me feel heard

    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.

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    Honest and trustworthy

    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.

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  • Liang Tian LuQuestionPhoto verified

    Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Kayode!

    • The list at the bottom is the whole picture. essential household items is the biggest at $40. Ask me anything else.

  • Hope you get there. Thinking of Lagos.

    • keep going. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We're a small family in Peshawar but we're thinking of you. Greetings from Peshawar.

      • Wishing you the best, Esther. Shared it with a few friends. Greetings from Wrocław.

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