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Home care fund for Irina in Saint Petersburg
Irina can't afford the care She needs after the death of her spouse; we're asking for $1,100.
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I'm caring for me, who's 76. After the death of her spouse Irina can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Irina desperately wants to stay at home.
I work 30 hours a week and have cut back to look after her, but we need a part-time carer.
Irina worked all of her life as a bus driver, and raised 4 children. Now we're trying to give some of that care back.
Medication, a hospital bed and a carer for four 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 $1,100 goes:
• Part-time carer (four months): $640
• Medication and prescriptions: $240
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $100
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $120
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Irina
Updates from Irina
We're at 4% thanks to 3 of you. I made the first payment toward hospital bed and mattress rental. More news soon.
Quick update: $35 raised so far (3%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them. - Irina
- Anonymous 🇿🇦 · $25
“Stay strong. Only $25 but hope it helps. - Paarl”
- Bisma Dua Sheikh 🇵🇰 · $22
- Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $10
- Stanislav Boris Andreev 🇷🇺 · $10
“Stay strong. Hope the January deadline works out. - Saint Petersburg”
- Peace Lola Eze 🇳🇬 · $10
- Óscar J. Chávez 🇨🇴 · $10
“Thought of Irina all day after reading this. - Bogotá”
- Gerald G. Salvador 🇵🇭 · $10
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Keep going. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I'm in social work myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
rooting for you, Irina. I hope things turn around soon. I'm in public service myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from Messina.