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Pedro is a single parent of a toddler and a seven-year-old - help us after a long illness
Pedro and a toddler and a seven-year-old need a bridge to stability after a long illness.
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After a long illness in April, I'm now raising a toddler and a seven-year-old on my own. I work as a cleaner, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries.
I'm retraining as a medical coder in the evenings, which will triple my income by August, 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 $1,400 goes:
• Groceries and school meals: $270
• Rent top-up: $700
• Childcare and after-school care: $430
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- Pedro
Updates from Pedro
Good news. Because of your gifts ($915 in total) I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Small update. $765 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.
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So sorry you're going through this, Pedro. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. It's not much but it's yours
Hope it all works out, Pedro. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.