Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Ryan's work-permit appeal
A work-permit appeal deadline is approaching and Ryan can't afford the lawyer.
Updates from Ryan
34% there. I made the first payment toward certified translations and document copies. Thank you.
Wanted to say thank you properly. 19% funded and we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. - Ryan
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hang in there. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Take care
Hope things get better soon, Ryan. Your post was clear and honest. Blessings.
Take care. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Salvador.
Stay strong. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Embakasi.
Thinking of you and your family, Ryan. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I hope October is when things finally get easier.
Sending good thoughts, Ryan. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Take care.
You're not alone, Ryan. Shared it with a few friends. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected
Hope you get there. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of Birmingham.
Keep going, Ryan. I hope things turn around soon.
Sending love, Ryan. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.
you're not alone, Ryan. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from Ikeja.
Best of luck, Ryan. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Birmingham
I hope things turn around soon. Love from Kolkata.
hang in there, Ryan. This could happen to any of us. My husband and I read this together. All the best.
Sending love, Ryan. Hope you get there. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. God bless.
Sending love, Ryan. I hope things turn around soon. Don't give up. Thinking of Birmingham!
Sending strength. Hope you get there. Sent it to 17 people at work. Love from Yonkers.
Hope things get better soon, Ryan. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Blessings.
Take care. Shared it with a few friends. Put this on a community board in Jakarta this morning. All the best.
sending good thoughts, Ryan. I hope things turn around soon. Blessings
Take care, Ryan. I hope things turn around soon. My husband and I read this together!
hang in there, Ryan. Shared it with a few friends. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Munich.
stay strong, Ryan. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Albany.
good luck, Ryan. Hope you get there. God bless.
Sending love, Ryan. Shared it with a few friends. After 11 years in farming I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Üsküdar.
wishing you the best. Shared this with my family. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless
Take care, Ryan. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.
Good luck, Ryan. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.