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Mackenzie is a single parent of twin daughters - help us after a long illness

Mackenzie and twin daughters need a bridge to stability after a long illness.

🇬🇧 London, England, United Kingdom5,263 views
Mackenzie D. Kelly
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After a long illness in March, I'm now raising twin daughters on my own. I work as a school kitchen assistant, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries. I'm retraining as a dental nurse in the evenings, which will triple my income by May, but I need to bridge the gap until then. Some weeks I skip meals so my children can eat. I have never asked anyone for help like this before, and I'm doing it for them. Once I finish my course, I'll pay it forward. Every cent is accounted for. I'll share a simple monthly breakdown. Where the $4,650 goes: • Rent top-up: $2,100 • Childcare and after-school care: $1,150 • Groceries and school meals: $790 • Course fees and exam costs: $610 Thank you for reading my story.

Updates from Mackenzie

  1. 63% there. I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. Thank you.

  2. We're at 24% thanks to 27 of you. the plan for course fees and exam costs is now scheduled. More news soon.

  3. Update from London: I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. We're at 21% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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    “All the best. Thought of Mackenzie all day after reading this. - Heliopolis”

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    “Every little bit. Hope the May deadline works out. - Obuasi”

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  • Rooting for you. Hope you get there. Thinking of London

    • You're not alone, Mackenzie. Looking forward to the next update. I'm in accounting myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Thinking of London.

      • Hope things get better soon, Mackenzie. It takes guts to ask. Well done.

        • Aaron D. JuarezPhoto verified

          So sorry you're going through this. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. My husband and I read this together. Take care.

          • wishing you the best, Mackenzie. Shared this with my family.

            • Rooting for you, Mackenzie. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Blessings.

              • You're not alone. Shared it with a few friends. Greetings from Austin.

                • So sorry you're going through this, Mackenzie. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Thinking of London.

                  • Marcel Finn JacobsPhoto verified

                    So sorry you're going through this, Mackenzie. Shared this with my family. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.

                    • Hang in there, Mackenzie. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Take care

                      • hope things get better soon, Mackenzie. This could happen to any of us. Sent it to 36 people at work. Take care

                        • Hope it all works out, Mackenzie. Shared this with my family

                          • Zoé Océane CousinPhoto verified

                            Hang in there, Mackenzie. Shared it with a few friends. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Take care.

                            • Quinn WaltersPhoto verified

                              Hang in there, Mackenzie. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. I'll check back for the next update. All the best.

                              • Wishing you peace, Mackenzie. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Thinking of London.

                                • Wishing you the best, Mackenzie. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Nashik

                                  • Manuela MeloPhoto verified

                                    Good luck. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. All the best.

                                    • Thinking of you and your family, Mackenzie. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.

                                      • Sending good thoughts. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. After 8 years in logistics I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Take care.

                                        • thanks for sharing this. Shared it with a few friends. I hope May is when things finally get easier. God bless.

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