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Home care fund for Lanre in Lagos

Lanre can't afford the care He needs after worsening Parkinson's disease; we're asking for $250.

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Sani Victor Zakari
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Lagos
I'm caring for my father, who's 77. After worsening Parkinson's disease Lanre can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Lanre desperately wants to stay at home. I work 30 hours a week and have cut back to look after him, but we need a part-time carer. Lanre worked all of his 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 four months will make a huge difference. Funds cover the carer's wages, medicines, a hospital bed rental and incontinence supplies. Where the $250 goes: • Medication and prescriptions: $115 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $65 • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $70 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
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Updates from Sani

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($168 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. 67% there. I made the first payment toward mobility aids and bathroom adaptations. Thank you.

  3. We're at 20% thanks to 2 of you. I made the first payment toward medication and prescriptions. More news soon.

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  • Cristiane Cunha

    You're not alone. Shared it with a few friends. Thinking of Lagos.

    • Layla Basma MaaloufID verifiedPhoto verified

      Wishing you peace. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I went through something like this 4 years ago and strangers helped me out. Thinking of Lagos.

      • Devi E. Naicker

        Take care. Get well soon. My neighbor in Richards Bay donated after I showed her your page. Take care

        • Kennedy E. Nunez

          Sending good thoughts. This could happen to any of us. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from Alcalá de Henares

          • Manoj C. Soni

            Hope things get better soon, Sani. Hope this works out for you. Sent it to 18 people at work.

            • Moritz Werner Vogel

              Wishing Lanre a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Blessings

              • Juan L. Rodriguez

                Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Thinking of Lagos.

                • Harper Green

                  hang in there, Sani. Shared it with a few friends. After 14 years in public service I know how hard it's to ask for anything

                  $223 raised of $250

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