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Kiran served twelve years; now needs help to get home

Kiran served twelve years in the medical corps; $600 would cover a vocational welding course and tools.

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Kiran Iyer
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I served twelve years in the medical corps and was discharged in 2024 with a service-related knee injury. I have been waiting seven months for support, and meanwhile I'm sleeping at my brother's place. I have a plan: a vocational welding course and tools. The quote I have comes to $600. I'm receiving counseling through the veterans' clinic and am committed to my recovery. Structure and a stable place to live are the missing pieces. I'd be grateful for any help and will share updates on how I'm doing. I'll post invoices, with personal details hidden. Where the $600 goes: • Training provider fees: $185 • Housing deposit and first month: $320 • Transport to appointments: $50 • Essential household items: $45 If you're reading this, thank you.

Updates from Kiran

  1. Quick update: $315 raised so far (53%). I made the first payment toward essential household items. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Update from Mumbai: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 53% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. 18% there. I made the first payment toward essential household items. Thank you.

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  • Wishing you peace, Kiran. Your post was clear and honest. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like!

    • Thinking of you and your family, Kiran. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too

      • Theodore R. GilbertPhoto verified

        Hang in there. Hope you get there. Thinking of Mumbai

        • Tanvi C. GoyalAddress verified

          So sorry you're going through this, Kiran. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from San Diego

          • praying for you. Your post was clear and honest. Wish I lived closer to Reading so I could bring a meal

            • keep going, Kiran. Shared this with my family. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double!

              • rooting for you, Kiran. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My husband and I read this together

                • Thinking of you and your family, Kiran. Shared this with my family. I went through something like this 5 years ago and strangers helped me out. Love from Niterói

                  • hope things get better soon, Kiran. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.

                    • good luck, Kiran. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Sylhet

                      • Rooting for you, Kiran. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Mumbai.

                        • 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. Greetings from Dwarka

                          • sending good thoughts, Kiran. Looking forward to the next update.

                            • Good luck, Kiran. This could happen to any of us. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.

                              • Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Greetings from Medan

                                • Rooting for you, Kiran. It takes guts to ask. Well done

                                  • take care, Kiran. Hope you get there. Blessings.

                                    • Stay strong. Gave what I could, wish it was more!

                                      • Thinking of you and your family, Kiran. Looking forward to the next update.

                                        • praying for you. Shared it with a few friends. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Greetings from Monterrey

                                          • Thinking of you and your family, Kiran. I hope things turn around soon. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. God bless.

                                            • Sending good thoughts. Looking forward to the next update. Love from Paris.

                                              • Liton Rahim MajumderAddress verified

                                                best of luck. Your post was clear and honest. I'll check back for the next update. All the best

                                                • wishing you peace. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'm in public service myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Toulouse.

                                                  • You're not alone, Kiran. This could happen to any of us.

                                                    • Thinking of you and your family, Kiran. Looking forward to the next update. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of Mumbai.

                                                      • Take care. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Wish I lived closer to Gwangju so I could bring a meal. Thinking of Mumbai.

                                                        • sending love. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Sent it to 33 people at work. Love from Haarlem.

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