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Home care fund for Abigail in Peoria

Abigail can't afford the care She needs after a fall and hip fracture; we're asking for $5,650.

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Marcus E. Contreras
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Peoria
I'm caring for my mother, who's 81. After a fall and hip fracture Abigail can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Abigail desperately wants to stay at home. I work 25 hours a week and have cut back to look after her, but we need a part-time carer. Abigail worked all of her life as a shopkeeper, and raised 2 children. Now we're trying to give some of that care back. Medication, a hospital bed and a carer for eight months will make a huge difference. The carer will be employed through a registered agency and paid directly. I'll share the agency invoices. Where the $5,650 goes: • Part-time carer (eight months): $4,400 • Medication and prescriptions: $730 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $190 • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $330 Thank you for reading my story. - Marcus
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Updates from Marcus

  1. We're at 17% thanks to 25 of you. the plan for medication and prescriptions is now scheduled. More news soon.

  2. Quick update: $520 raised so far (9%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Ugo De Rosa

    Sending good thoughts. Wishing Abigail a smooth procedure and a full recovery.

    • Skylar C. CarterAddress verified

      Sending good thoughts, Marcus. Hope the doctors have good news. My neighbor in Durgapur donated after I showed her your page. Take care.

      • Manisha H. Kohli

        Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Peoria

        $2,138 raised of $5,650

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