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Randall is a single parent of two young children - help us after a house fire
After a house fire, Randall is raising two young children alone and needs $1,750 to stay afloat for 3 months.
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Last May I went through a house fire, and I'm now raising two young children on my own. I work as a hairdresser, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries.
I'm retraining as a pharmacy technician 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.
Money goes toward rent, groceries, after-school care and the cost of my course. I'll give a monthly update with receipts.
Where the $1,750 goes:
• Childcare and after-school care: $830
• Course fees and exam costs: $270
• Groceries and school meals: $650
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- Randall
Updates from Randall
We're at 68% thanks to 25 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.
Update from Toronto: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 48% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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I hope things turn around soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Love from London.
Hope things get better soon, Randall. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Greetings from Jakarta!
Stay strong, Randall. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Blessings.
So sorry you're going through this. Looking forward to the next update. I have a 10 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
Praying for you, Randall. Hope this works out for you
Sending good thoughts. Shared this with my family. My neighbor in Frankfurt donated after I showed her your page. Blessings
you're not alone, Randall. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too
Hope it all works out, Randall. Your post was clear and honest.
Stay strong. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Mumbai!
Wishing you peace. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'll check back for the next update. All the best