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Shireen can't afford the care She needs after worsening Parkinson's disease; we're asking for $1,050.

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Suren Van Wyk
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Ekurhuleni
I'm caring for my mother, who's 82. After worsening Parkinson's disease Shireen can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Shireen 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. Shireen worked all of her life as a seamstress, 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. The carer will be employed through a registered agency and paid directly. I'll share the agency invoices. Where the $1,050 goes: • Part-time carer (four months): $860 • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $120 • Medication and prescriptions: $70 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Suren

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  • hope the doctors have good news. We're a small family in Port Harcourt but we're thinking of you.

    • can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Ekurhuleni

      • Suren Van WykOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

        Thank you. If you're in Ekurhuleni I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Ask me anything else.

    • Daniel HunterPhoto verified

      Rooting for you, Suren. Hope you get there. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Thinking of Ekurhuleni.

      • Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Wish I lived closer to Faisalabad so I could bring a meal. God bless.

        • sending strength. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Ekurhuleni

          • Keep going, Suren. Gave what I could, wish it was more.

            • sending good thoughts, Suren. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Don't give up.

              • Michelle D. ClarkPhoto verified

                Sending strength. Hope this works out for you. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Greetings from Edinburgh.

                • So sorry you're going through this, Suren. Looking forward to the next update. Sent it to 29 people at work. Love from Bursa.

                  • Rooting for you, Suren. Hope you get there. God bless

                    • sending good thoughts. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I have a 9 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Ekurhuleni.

                      • sending good thoughts. Hope you get there. I hope October is when things finally get easier. Love from Mbarara.

                        • stay strong, Suren. Looking forward to the next update. God bless.

                          • Claudia T. GalindoAddress verified

                            Rooting for you. Looking forward to the next update. Love from Mombasa.

                            • Sending strength, Suren. Looking forward to the next update. After 8 years in customer support I know how hard it's to ask for anything

                              • Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Ekurhuleni.

                                • You're not alone, Suren. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too

                                  • Ndeye DialloPhoto verified

                                    You're not alone. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. God bless.

                                    • praying for you, Suren. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Blessings

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