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Help Okan lay Songül to rest with dignity in Istanbul

Songül passed away on 10 September; we're raising $1,400 for a respectful funeral in Istanbul.

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Okan Alp Avcı
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Istanbul
Songül, my grandmother, passed away on 10 September after a sudden heart attack. She was 34 years old. She was the heart of our family and had no savings or life insurance. The funeral home has given us a quote of $1,400 and the cemetery needs payment before the burial date of 26 September. 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 Songül 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 local food bank. Where the $1,400 goes: • Funeral home services and casket: $750 • Cemetery plot and burial fees: $450 • Transport of the deceased: $120 • Memorial gathering for the family: $80 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Okan

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  • Hope it all works out. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best.

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      Sending love, Okan. Hope you get there. I hope November is when things finally get easier. All the best.

      • keep going, Okan. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Chiang Mai.

        • Hope it all works out, Okan. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My husband and I read this together

          • sending love, Okan. Looking forward to the next update. Greetings from Rosario

            • Wishing you peace, Okan. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Blessings.

              • looking forward to the next update. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected

                • Hang in there, Okan. I hope things turn around soon. We're a small family in Faisalabad but we're thinking of you. Thinking of Istanbul

                  • You're not alone. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Istanbul.

                    • Hang in there. Shared it with a few friends. After 28 years in social work I know how hard it is to ask for anything. God bless.

                      • sending strength, Okan. This could happen to any of us.

                        • sending good thoughts, Okan. I hope things turn around soon.

                          • Good luck, Okan. Hope this works out for you

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