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Veteran in need: Mahesh's next mission is stability

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

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Mahesh M. Rawat
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Varanasi
I served four years in the air force and was discharged in 2023 with a service-related knee injury. I have been waiting nine 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 $650. 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 $650 goes: • Training provider fees: $200 • Housing deposit and first month: $310 • Transport to appointments: $70 • Essential household items: $70 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.

Updates from Mahesh

  1. Update from Varanasi: I met with the provider and confirmed the amounts. We're at 25% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  • Farhan Imran Orakzai 🇵🇰 · $10

    “Best of luck. - Multan”

  • Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $10.50

    “Wishing you the best. My father told me about this one. - Jodhpur”

  • Ximena Douglas 🇺🇸 · $45
  • Elena N. Vega 🇺🇸 · $15
  • Umar Aditya Harahap 🇮🇩 · $50

    “From my family to yours! - Kediri”

  • Anonymous 🇳🇬 · $75

    “From Port Harcourt with love.”

  • Priya B. Pillay 🇿🇦 · $10
  • Anonymous 🇳🇬 · $50

    “From my family to yours. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Gwagwalada”

  • Shreya S. Patil 🇮🇳 · $45

    “Good luck. I'm in Kanpur, thinking of you.”

  • Sadia Shazia Kazmi 🇵🇰 · $20
  • Ishita J. Tandon 🇨🇦 · $10

    “Sending love! - Brampton”

  • Anonymous 🇰🇪 · $50

    “Stay strong. From Nakuru with love.”

  • Lucía T. García 🇺🇸 · $20
  • Xolani J. Singh 🇿🇦 · $10

    “Hope you get the rest soon. - Bloemfontein”

  • Alexandru Florin Serban 🇷🇴 · $50

    “Hope things get better! - București”

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  • Wishing you peace. This could happen to any of us. I'm in retail myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from Nairobi.

    • Rooting for you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. It's not much but it's yours.

      • Simon Jakob HaasAddress verified

        Stay strong, Mahesh. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Aurangabad.

        • is training provider fees the biggest cost or is there more coming?

          • Mahesh M. RawatOwnerAnswer

            The list at the bottom is the whole picture. training provider fees is the biggest at $200. I'll keep the page updated.

        • you're not alone. Hope you get there.

          • Praying for you, Mahesh. Looking forward to the next update. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. God bless.

            • Is there anything that isn't money that would help Mahesh?

              • Mahesh M. RawatOwnerAnswer

                Thank you. If you're in Varanasi I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks, that means a lot.

            • Wishing you the best, Mahesh. Shared it with a few friends. After 18 years in teaching I know how hard it's to ask for anything. God bless

              • Lâm DiepQuestion

                How is Mahesh doing now?

                • keep going, Mahesh. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. God bless

                  • Rooting for you, Mahesh. Hope this works out for you. We're a small family in Mardan but we're thinking of you. Blessings

                    • hope things get better soon, Mahesh. I hope things turn around soon. Please keep us posted. Blessings.

                      • Keep going. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I went through something like this 5 years ago and strangers helped me out. Love from Faisalabad

                        • Hang in there, Mahesh. I hope things turn around soon. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Take care.

                          • You're not alone. Your post was clear and honest. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money

                            • Anthony M. JonesPhoto verified

                              Good luck, Mahesh. Hope you get there. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Blessings.

                              $470.50 raised of $650

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