Anything Helps!!

I just want to start by saying thank you to anyone who is willing to help my family and I in this time of need. We greatly appreciate every bit of it.

On August 4th my husband got a call from one of his family members stating that his father was in the hospital on life support. They weren’t sure what was going to happen from that point. All they New was Anthony (my husband) needed to get to Indiana ASAP. We live in Texas. Already we knew this trip was going to cut us very short on money. He is the only one with a steady income and we have three small children at that. I stay home most of the time unless I can get a baby sitter and go do a house cleaning. Which is very random for me to get. It took us 12 hours to get to the hospital from home. We checked into our hotel room(which was just a hotel 6) so not much. We went up here on our last dime. We were there for 2 weeks on the money we had saved up for emergencies. Trying to figure out what the family wanted to do. Anthony being the only child was to soul decider on if he wanted to pull his daddy from life support or not. Consulting with his family. Everyone came to an agreement to go ahead and do so. Very hard decision for him. Nobody wants to see a loved one in that position. Ever. But his dad wasn’t going to get any better. He was suffering from bone marrow cancer and his liver was not doing good also. He was also brain dead from dying and being brought back to life. So with the decision made. He had him pulled on August 9th. His dad fought a hard day before he went to be with the lord. May god rest his soul.

Being such a bad running in everything we had to borrow the money for his funeral expenses. This put us behind and now we owe the person we borrowed from. I’m not asked no for anyone to feel sorry for us but to just help with what they can in this dire time. We literally put everything we had into this funeral and now we are struggling to catch back up. All we are asking for is 10,000 dollars. I know it’s a lot but that’s all we need to pay back this best and get our heads above water. It’s hard having 3 small children and only one steady source of income so please if you can help. That’s all I can ask! Thanks you very much for your time.

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I am 35, and I’m drowning in debt.

I lost all three of my grandparents within a 3 week span last August. They hadn’t really prepared for any funeral costs, as most in our family are very long lived, so we all thought we had years yet. Sadly, we didn’t. I had been working on my credit score, so I’d gotten a few credit cards in my name for the first time ever, and used those to pay the costs associated with the burials, or as much as I could.

I’m on disability, and a member of a disabled family. While this was all going on, my aunt was put in the hospital for a flesh eating bacteria infection. She eventually lost both her legs above the knee. My mom has had three bouts of cancer- Kidney, Thyroid, and Lung. Thankfully, they’ve both pulled through, but with Medicaid as our primary insurance, there are a lot of medical supplies that weren’t covered. I’m a loving and dedicated furbaby owner. She has had recurring bouts of a UTI, which cost me $250 each time to get the tests done and treat them, but I scrape the money together because I cannot let her suffer. I’d rather go hungry and without, myself.

I had an emergency gallbladder surgery last week. The portion that Medicaid won’t pay is $4,000, because I was transferred from the first hospital to another, since my original stomach surgeon worked at the 2nd hospital and everyone felt it was best that I remain under his care as he’d treated me before for ulcers and Ulcerative Colitis. Since the first hospital could have done the surgery, but I ‘elected’ to be transferred, they aren’t paying for the bed and tests from the first hospital. The doctor on staff had never given me the choice, or I would have remained there.

Every time I think I’m starting to get ahead, something else happens, and I have to stand up and save my family again. I just want to not cry myself to sleep every night, wondering how I’m going to afford the next month’s bills. I make $700 a month on disability, and right now everything goes to the bills, but I still can’t get ahead because my interest rates are sky high. I make so little that no one will approve me for a debt consolidation loan.

My current bills are $9,000. I’ve managed to get it down to that from the $12,000 it was when I started, but with the new hospital bill looming over my head, I’m officially at rock bottom and can’t fight anymore. I hate begging for help, but at this point, I just don’t know what else to do. Thank you for anyone who reads this and might be able to spare a little help. Once I’m back on my feet, I intend to pay it forward in whatever ways I can.

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In late 2018 my mother in law was diagnosed with T-Cell Prolymphocytic Leukemia (T-PLL), which is one of the rarest and most aggressive of all known forms of Leukemia known to date. Even with all odds against her, my mother in law battled and fought as hard as she could. Even on her worse days she continued to hold her head high, have faith, and continue fighting. At first, after being diagnosed, all her treatments, procedures, and steps required to defeat this disease seems to be going exactly as the doctors were hoping and things were looking positive. She had found a donor for her bone marrow transplant and all her test results were exactly where they needed them to be to move forward with the procedure. Due to a scheduling conflict the appointment had to be rescheduled for the following week and in those 7 days her test results sky rocketed and the transplant was canceled. The original chemo she was on had stopped working and from that point she began trying several different kinds of chemo, which came along with roller coasters of rashes, swelling, side effects, misery, and in her case an extremely bad allergic reaction. cause a including Chemos that had not even approved her specific type of Leukemia but she was running out of options and time and never stopped praying for a miracle.

Unfortunately, Wilma had developed an extremely severe rash all over and everything from that point took a turn for the worst. Within a weeks time she went from normal everyday life of walking, talking, breathing on her own, etc. A couple days later she was needing her oxygen more frequently, losing her voice, needing her walker to assist her getting around, and so on. Little did I know over the next few days that followed she would get even worse. Within the short time period of a little over one week the cancer had completely taken over and unfortunately, Wilma Jean Lindday, at age 52, lost her battle and gained her wings home on June 27th, 2019. Along with the loss and grieving, the family has tried to come up with the money to bury her and give her the funeral she would hope to have and we feel she deserves. It has been nearly a month and my heart breaks not being able to lay her to rest over money. I am asking everyone to take a moment and imagine if it was your loved one just stuck, laying there in the hospital because you couldnt afford to have her buried. I’m begging, please, any amount counts and all the prayers are appreciated through this difficult time.

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I graduated high school in 2006. I have been working odd jobs since I was in high school, a lot of grocery bagging, things of that nature. I decided that I should try to get some further education, and since I liked computers, I wanted to enroll in computer classes. I asked a cousin what I should go for, he told me he was doing computer networking and loved it. So I went to school for 2 years mostly doing basic classes, a few computer classes here and there. The town I moved to is 200 miles from my original home town. I roomed with a friend of mine who I started a band with, he played guitar, I also played guitar and was a vocalist. A year and a half into this, due to needing to pay for my living, roomate suggested I get student loans. I requested student loans for 3 semesters, roughly received 6,000 per request. So I lived off that money until the next semester. Well I got a phone call, my father had a massive stroke. He was paralyzed on his left side. I decided to go see him. A couple days later, my mother was hospitalized. They diagnosed her with an old case of hepatitis C: her liver was failing, she was at stage 3 cancer. My father refused to go to a nursing home, they were both around 60 at this time. So my mother decided to take care of him. Knowing this, I had a feeling they might not last long, so I dropped out of college to go and be with them. I started working factory jobs, and ended up getting a woman spawned from satan himself pregnant. Debt collectors started calling about student loans. I started a payment program with them, like ten dollars a month, but they took every tax return I filed. Then a few months later, my father died. My mother moved into a small apartment afterwards, and in three months, she also passed. My brothers and I have signed for her funeral, but none of us have been able to pay for it. They don’t even have head stones.

And here I am. Currently a car salesman with a ton of debt. 13k in student loans, a couple thousand in comcast and at&t bills. Child support from the woman I got pregnant. Another baby on the way. I know that people file bankruptcy in hardship, but I also have experience turning them down when they try to buy a car. But I do not know how I am going to get out of the hole i’m in. I’ve asked banks for advice, they have none. I am naive when it comes to finances. I have no one to ask for help. All of my family are basically loners. After my parents died, I might as well have died also when it comes to them. So this is what i’m asking:

What is the best way for me to get out of this? I have never owned a credit card, but my credit is HORRIBLE. Currently I am financing a washer and dryer. I have a title loan for the car i’m driving, but it’s a piece of crap anyway- 02 VW jetta. Any advice at all would be greatly appreciated.

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On August 12th of this year, I received a phone call from my sister saying my nephew wasn’t breathing and to meet her at the hospital closest to our house. I immediately left and when I arrived I had been told he was in the care of his father and he called the paramedics after calling my sister because my nephew wasn’t breathing and was blue. 2 days later he died of 2 skull fractures and lack of oxygen to his brain. We then found out that his dad not only beat him that night but axed him into the coffee table because he couldn’t get him to stop crying. Not only did he spank him and hit him, he squeezed him and shook him and smashed him into a table but he also left him on the floor while he googled what he had done for over and hour and a half before actually calling it in. Oh and my 2 year old nephew was also in the room and knows only that “Daddy baby boom ambulance” It was horrifying and I can’t even Express what it was like to see a casket that’s a foot long. Now we have thousands of dollars to pay to bury him.

Not only did that happen but this summer I left my daughters dad for him hitting me and abusing me physically and mentally. I couldn’t allow it after what had happened and my 10 month will not be subjected to that type of behavior. Needless to say he’s no longer helping me with anything including diapers wipes etc. The best part is he’s now living with my sister and my family is not an option for help. I am now facing eviction, my utilities are behind my truck is going to be taken if I can’t pay it this month and I’m trying to work but two jobs isn’t cutting it and I don’t have anyone to babysit for me on a consistent basis so I’m falling behind quickly.

I truly have lost so much this summer, I am trying so hard and getting knocked back every step I take. My story is sad and my life is sad. I’m struggling to keep up as it is with my mental stability as an issue already I am trying to provide structure for my daughter niece and nephew but can’t get away from the effects that drugs and alcohol have trashed my family.

I’m sober, I don’t even drink alcohol, I’m 27 with a 10 month old and am a single mom. I’m working towards school or a third job but will lose valuable time with my little girl if I commit to those things and all I want is to show this little girl a decent life without chaos and pain every minute of everyday.

I need your help and can’t Express how frustrated I’m getting not moving forward when I do so much every day.

I want to change the pattern my parents have set in play for us as their children, and show my youngest family members they can depend on me and if they ever need a home or meal I am here. However if I lose my home I won’t be able to do that for them and they need it. Please help me start something new for a dysfunctional family and help me provide a better place for 3 children who deserve a better life.

Hi, my name is Anniqua Spencer I’m 20 years old and I wrote this story just to give myself some strength to inform you that my father passed away. This is what my Grandparents told me on how they found him. His parents went to check up on him because they hadn’t heard from him in a while when they got their they tried to get in, but the door was locked so they tried to use a spare key they had that didn’t work. Next, they went to the front office to ask if they could unlock the door for them and they said “No we can’t do that” his parents then went outside and were thinking of a way to get in. They came up with one my dad’s apartments was on the bottom floor, so they were able to climb over and get to his patio door which they were able to open when found him they told me how his skin was very cold to the touch. Once they found him and realized he wasn’t here with us anymore they called the ambulance. The Forensic Pathologist told his parents that my dad had been dead for about three days. They gave me a call and told me my dad passed away when I heard that my world was turned upside down. I really need your help, whatever your willingly to donate It would be greatly appreciated. It still hurts to accept the fact that he is gone so soon but I know god has him and is taking care of him. My Father’s name was Robert Erik Spencer he passed away at the age of 42 from alcohol poisoning. Thank you so much for the help, even a little amount is a big help for my father`s funeral. The picture is of My dad and me when I was a little girl.

Hello, my name is Onajite Ekpere, I’ve gone by Jite all my life. I’m 29 and the  youngest of five children. I would like to tell you a story. On July 14, 2018, my world was turned upside down, and it became the worst day of my life. It is the day that my family lost my father to Alzheimer’s.  He was only 71 when he passed, and was first diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in his early 60s. My Dad was a Medical Physicist (dealt with cancer patients and worked with the Radiation Oncologist), before he was diagnosed and could no longer work in his field. He helped people for a living. He was passionate about doing everything that he could to fight cancer, doing his part. He was passionate about his wife and kids. Even though he was always at the hospital, he made time for us. Family was always important to him. He was passionate about being a good example to my two brothers and showing them what it means to truly be a Godly man and good husband. He was passionate about singing and worship. He could never carry a tune, but that never stopped him from praising and worshiping God to his best ability. He was passionate about life.

Then one day, his life slowly began to be taken from him, by Alzheimer’s. There are many stages of Alzheimer’s.  It was a slow and gradual process of deterioration over the years. By the end, my father was a shell of himself. Watching someone you love deteriorate over a period of time, and know that there was nothing you could do about it, was probably one of the most painful things I experienced. When he passed, apart of me was glad. He was no longer in pain, no longer suffering. The rest of me though is heartbroken. I feel that I’ve lost a part of myself.

But, this fundraising isn’t about me. This is about my mother, and my heart for her. My parents were married 40 something years, and now my mother’s other half is gone. My mom’s a teacher and the school year has started, so it’s helped to keep her distracted, but my heart breaks for her. She went from having a Physicist and Teacher Salary, to just a Teacher’s. She’s been living with just her salary since my Dad was first diagnosed years ago, and she’s made it work, but we all know a Teacher’s salary is not much to live on. Then, a month ago, my father died, causing her to have to use a lot of her savings for all of the memorial/funeral home preparations etc.

I don’t know how to help my mother right now, except offer my support and love. What can you really say to someone who has experienced such loss/grief? What I do know though is that, if I can help relieve any financial stress, even if it’s just a little off of her, then it’s something. She’s grieving, the last thing she needs is financial stress. So, I come to why I’m asking for money. This fundraiser is for her, to help relieve some of her financial burden. I won’t profit from any of these funds. I don’t need to. I have an amazing job. I just want to do this as a gift to her. My parents always did everything that they could for all of us. I want to give back to her.

So please, if you’ve ever experienced loss of a loved one, or find my cause worthy, send a donation to: http://paypal.me/OnajiteEkpere

Thank you all so much.

Jite Ekpere

I’ve always been the person donating to these things and paying it forward helping others but this time I need a little help !!

About 6 months ago my grandmother was diagnosed with stage 4 bone cancer . We moved her in and I quit my job and stayed with and took care of her 24/7 . Over the last 6 months we were able to barely scrape by and make ends meet even though we live 30 minutes from the nearest town and the motor blew in my car and we were left begging and borrowing a ride to dr visits and the grocery store . The last week of June she started going into heart failure and even though she was having a lot of medical issues and in so much pain she tried hard to stay positive and smile ! Around 5 am July 1st she past away , and unfortunately for me her insurance policy had expired so she had no burial insurance  the church and family members have pitched in but I still owe the funeral home $7000 after giving them the money from church and family and the $800 I had been saving for a car ! The last few weeks have been really hard I wasn’t prepared to loose the woman who raised me and to Make life even better my oldest daughter starts her senior year of high school in less than 2 weeks and Today she was rushed to the e.r. For what turns out to be a torn acl in her knee which requires surgery…..  I really have no idea what I’m going to do or where to turn ! I cannot afford school clothes and supplies for my 2 teenagers , I’m struggling to pay for a funeral,I have no vehicle to get my daughter back and forth to surgery and dr visits for her knee or to even go back to work so I can make it .. at this point anything will help! even the smallest donation will be greatly appreciated !

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I’m asking for $3,750 for a grave site for the love of my life (Allen J. Bates 12.08.1979-12.05.2017) and to reimburse the money from the funeral (that was used for the funeral) to his children. 

December 5th was the worst day of my life; the second worst day of my life was February 2nd, the day the oldest two children of the love of my life told me they didn’t want my help, they never did, and I was “stealing their Dad’s house (despite having been on the lease and all utility bills prior to his passing)…they told the younger two not to talk to me, thus rendering me completely broken. 5 & 1/2 years of dedication and love just gone. I’ve debated posting about this for fear of sounding like I’m throwing a pity party; I’m not. Death does crazy things to people, and children are never to blame. Despite informing them that the landlord had already told me he wouldn’t be willing to rent to kids, they didn’t want me there; I had no choice but to leave. I live on my own now, and the kids are all split up. It’s awful. 5 & 1/2 years of revolving my life’s purpose around for these beautiful, innocent children, and now they think I’m an enemy. My heart is broken. 

Allen worked 16+ hours a day, 9 months out of the year, hibernating the remaining 3 months of the year during his off season. I was honored to fulfill so many needs for OUR family, as Allen called it.  Everything from filling in and filing paperwork for health care, food stamps, taxes, making & taking them to doctor, dental, orthodontia, and optometrist appointments, urgent care, school registration, behind the wheel registration, taking them to and from school, jobs, orchestra, wrestling, dances, friend’s houses, organizing and planning birthday & graduation parties, baby showers. Everything gave me such a sense of purpose. 

All I ever wanted to do was help. I gave without any expectation of getting anything in return, aside from love and maybe respect. Now all I want is for them to be ok. All I want is for them to know I love them, and I’m still here for them even though they wanted me gone. But. I’ll always love them, and I still want to help them. 

I used the $1600 from the funeral and the $4000 from the go fund me my boss set up for the funeral. I want to raise $1600 to give back to the kids plus the $2150 for a grave sight for his urn. I can barely afford to live much less save. Please help. 

My Uncle Loveil was found dead and he was dead for 2-3days before they found him. We are devastated. His family and our community needs help to provide him the funeral he deserves. The Funeral home wants $2000 up front we have no insurance Me and my family are short we still need $1,600 Please donate what you can. Every bit helps. Thank you in advance. PayPal.me/Sahira26

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This man Body has been sitting for 2weeks

Please!! And thank you

my father passed away recently and he was my best friend now his ashes sit at a funeral home waiting to be claimed by me and I have no money to claim him with. I need help genuine help to retrieve my father’s ashes, to bring him home where he belongs. My father was an awesome man he was a 9 year Vietnam veteran he served his country well, very well. My father deserves to have his resting place at home with me. At times I often think what if it were me in that urn, I’m sure my father would want me home with him instead of some Funeral Home Shelf. I really do need this help and if anybody anybody is willing to give me this hand up not hand out to help get my father home it would be much more appreciated then you would ever know. I just don’t have the kind of funding that it takes to get my dad’s ashes now and bring him home. I am disabled myself and have very limited funding. I too Am terminal. I have wolff-parkinson-white syndrome a condition where the heart has too many electrical pathways and I go into cardiac arrest out of nowhere. I have had 13 heart attacks and died from two of them, lucky to be alive I’d say. I just really really really want to bring my father home to be with me before I pass if anybody out there could find it in their heart to help me, it will make my day and the rest of my time on Earth. Thank you ever so much God bless whoever I’m talking to.

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Hello my name is Tantinisha Martin recently my sister, brother and myself lost our mother to a sudden massive stroke. Unaware that my mom didn’t have life insurance we are unable to bury her until we come up with the $5,560 to bury her. So far we have come up with $1700 but it’s hard we have hardly any family or anybody to turn to for help and the state of Louisiana doesn’t offer any assistance and it’s been almost 3 weeks since her death and my heart is breaking because we can’t give her the going away service she deserves it pains me and breaks my heart that she has to sit in that Morgue lonely we’ve set up various fundraisers go fund me pages but it’s hard when you have no close family to rely on so me and my sister are doing what we can I honestly don’t want my mother to have to sit in that Morgue 2 or 3 months she deserves so much more than that her beautiful soul deserves so much more than that I work as a cna at a nursing home I’ve been doing that for 11 years me and my sister have been taking care of my mom since she had moved back in town only 4 months prior to her death. My mom worked hard her whole life and worked hard to provide for us and I just feel like she died unhappy in pain without the happiness she deserves.. My mom was a good lady a Christian woman she also was and organ donor her liver saved a mans life already that brought a little light in our lives.  This whole situation has been painful and stressful and we haven’t been able to properly mourn because all the stress of how and when are we going to bury her it’s a horrible feeling it hurts my feelings because I feel like I’m failing her and it breaks my heart. That is why on behalf of my siblings we desperately need some assistance a little help any donations will be greatly appreciated if you’re interested in helping but might not be comfortable I understand you can send donations directly to the funeral home Heavenly Gates Funeral Home 1339 Jewell st. Shreveport Louisiana 71101 phone#318-222-8010 we have and account set up in her name Floyd Vanessa Jones