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Home care fund for Thabo in Polokwane

Thabo can't afford the care He needs after a stroke last June; we're asking for $800.

🇿🇦 Polokwane, Limpopo, South Africa2,075 views
Sipho T. Joubert
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Polokwane
I'm caring for my father, who's 81. After a stroke last June Thabo can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Thabo desperately wants to stay at home. I work 40 hours a week and have cut back to look after him, but we need a part-time carer. Thabo worked all of his life as a shopkeeper, and raised 5 children. Now we're trying to give some of that care back. Medication, a hospital bed and a carer for six months will make a huge difference. Funds cover the carer's wages, medicines, a hospital bed rental and incontinence supplies. Where the $800 goes: • Part-time carer (six months): $530 • Medication and prescriptions: $105 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $55 • Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $110 If you're reading this, thank you.
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Updates from Sipho

  1. Quick update: $602 raised so far (75%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($277 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Ximena R. Hudson

    Good luck, Sipho. This could happen to any of us. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Polokwane.

    • Sofía A. Vega

      Praying for you. Hope the doctors have good news. Thinking of Polokwane.

      • Lisa Merel Timmermans

        Take care. I hope things turn around soon. Put this on a community board in Glasgow this morning.

        • Nilmini Senanayake

          looking forward to the next update. I hope September is when things finally get easier. Greetings from Sydney!

          • Philipp Elias Kuhn

            Praying for you. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Rohini.

            • Yeshi Dagmawit DemissieAddress verified

              Wishing you the best. This could happen to any of us. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Thinking of Polokwane.

              • Skylar L. Vasquez

                get well soon. Don't give up.

                $816 raised of $800

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