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Lea served six years; now needs help to get home

Lea served six years in the marines; $3,400 would cover a trained service dog and handler course.

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Lea Johanna Schumacher
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Leipzig
I served six years in the marines and was discharged in 2023 with a service-related knee injury. I have been waiting eleven months for support, and meanwhile I'm sleeping at my brother's place. I have a plan: a trained service dog and handler course. The quote I have comes to $3,400. 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. Money will be paid to the training provider and the landlord directly. Where the $3,400 goes: • Training provider fees: $1,650 • Housing deposit and first month: $1,050 • Transport to appointments: $280 • Essential household items: $420 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Lea
#veterans#service#recovery

Updates from Lea

  1. Small update. $784 so far, we've started the first stage.

  2. Quick update: $1,374 raised so far (40%). the plan for essential household items is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

Donations

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  • Hamza Junaid Zardari 🇵🇰 · $25
  • Faith Nyambura Simiyu 🇹🇿 · $10
  • Lisa Hannah Voigt 🇩🇪 · $5
  • Urvashi G. Shah 🇮🇳 · $50

    “Thinking of you. Thought of Lea all day after reading this. - Mumbai”

  • Lia Surya 🇮🇩 · $10
  • Mulyadi Wawan Susanto 🇮🇩 · $48
  • Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $10
  • Christopher Tucker 🇺🇸 · $23
  • Aaron B. Ross 🇨🇦 · $60.50
  • Leah E. Hudson 🇺🇸 · $10

    “Wish I could do more. Thought of Lea all day after reading this. - Oakland”

  • Anaïs Élodie Laurent 🇨🇦 · $15
  • Adel Zakaria Gaber 🇸🇦 · $50

    “Rooting for you. Small amount but sent with love. - Dammam”

  • Anonymous 🇿🇦 · $20
  • Lawrence K. Austin 🇬🇧 · $50
  • Anonymous 🇧🇷 · $5
  • Nour Layla Said 🇬🇧 · $5
  • Alexandru Dan Mocanu 🇷🇴 · $10

    “Be well. - Iași”

  • Anonymous 🇵🇱 · $44.50

    “Hang in there. Please keep us posted. - Kraków”

  • Anonymous 🇵🇭 · $5
  • Mohammed Rashid Mourad 🇸🇦 · $20

    “Wishing you the best. Only $20 but hope it helps. - Dammam”

Reviews

2.6(5 reviews)

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  • Amit G. Dubey🇮🇳Verified donor
    Great help in a difficult time

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

  • Mukasa Onyango Mollel🇰🇪Verified helper
    Very responsive and caring

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Alejandra A. Ruiz🇦🇷Verified helper
    Went above and beyond

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

  • Noman Mahin Islam🇮🇳Verified donor
    Exceeded expectations

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

  • Theophilus Benjamin Abdul🇬🇭Verified helper
    Professional and kind

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

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  • Kevin J. Dela Cruz

    Wishing you the best, Lea. Shared it with a few friends. I'll check back for the next update. Take care.

    $1,869.50 raised of $3,400

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