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Mathilda served eight years; now needs help to get home

After eight years of service, Mathilda is raising funds for a trained service dog and handler course.

🇩🇪 Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany3,384 views
Mathilda Vanessa Kühn
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Dortmund
I served eight years in the engineering corps and was discharged in 2024 with a traumatic brain injury. I have been waiting seven 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 $3,550. 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 $3,550 goes: • Transport to appointments: $260 • Training provider fees: $2,750 • Essential household items: $540 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Mathilda

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  • Anonymous 🇻🇳 · $500

    “Blessings. Thought of Mathilda all day after reading this.”

  • Derek M. Merritt 🇬🇧 · $500

    “Hope this helps. Only $500 but hope it helps. - Sheffield”

  • Valentina P. Pérez 🇦🇷 · $250
  • Portia Osei 🇬🇭 · $200
  • Julián B. Duarte 🇨🇴 · $100
  • Sibusiso D. Ndlovu 🇿🇦 · $100
  • Maria Tatiane Mendes 🇧🇷 · $100
  • Tamanna Dola Parvez 🇧🇩 · $100
  • Mulugeta Solomon Jemal 🇪🇹 · $100
  • Bennett B. Matthews 🇬🇧 · $100
  • Dua Saima Syed 🇵🇰 · $80.50
  • Alexandra Alina Ciobanu 🇷🇴 · $80
  • Julieta L. Campos 🇦🇷 · $75
  • Audrey H. Romero 🇺🇸 · $66.50

    “Hope this helps. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Mesa”

  • Jana Vanessa Vogt 🇩🇪 · $50
  • Ananya A. Sachdeva 🇮🇳 · $50
  • Einat Dafna Stern 🇮🇱 · $50
  • Achieng Nakato Kamau 🇰🇪 · $50
  • Anonymous 🇦🇷 · $50

    “Be well. Thought of Mathilda all day after reading this. - Buenos Aires”

  • Imran Haris Ali 🇵🇰 · $50

Reviews

3.2(5 reviews)

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  • Eun-woo Gun-woo Jin🇰🇷Verified donor
    Helped when no one else could

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

  • Ji-min Young-ja Kwon🇰🇷Verified helper
    Changed my perspective

    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.

  • Alok W. Shukla🇬🇧Verified helper
    Patient and understanding

    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.

  • Pedro F. Gómez🇺🇸Verified helper
    Outstanding person

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

  • Lucy T. Webb🇺🇸Verified donor
    Exactly what I needed

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

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  • It takes guts to ask. Well done. I went through something like this 14 years ago and strangers helped me out. All the best!

    • you're not alone. Shared it with a few friends. My neighbor in Bang Khen donated after I showed her your page. Take care.

      • Paresh G. PawarPhoto verified

        Sending love, Mathilda. This could happen to any of us. I'll check back for the next update

        • Hope things get better soon. This could happen to any of us. My husband and I read this together. Love from Ikeja

          • Hope it all works out, Mathilda. Shared this with my family. Please keep us posted.

            • Thanks for sharing this, Mathilda. Shared this with my family. Greetings from Fort Worth.

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