Dear Sir/Madam
I feel extremely humbled and – honestly – a little out of my depth as I have never asked anyone to help me out financially. My name is Irene and I am from Johannesburg, South Africa.
My parents died when I was still very young (first my Father, then my Mum). I and my siblings landed up in orphanages and foster care homes and it took us quite a while to reconnect. My Dad was Scottish and Mom Afrikaans – and this meant (to make a long story very short) – that we had no other family ;that we knew) and therefore – orphanages and foster homes was our fate. I consider myself fortunate to have had the privilege of growing up in an orphanage and not on the streets. But the orphanage came with many trauma’s. It did, however, make me a resilient and compassionate individual with tremendous drive.
My goal upon leaving school was to have my own HOME – that I had not had since age 9. Not being able to afford tertiary education – I got working, often working 4-5 jobs. I was focused on saving a deposit for my home.
Again, I was fortunate as employers saw that I had drive, commitment, was loyal and gave every task my very best. I BOUGHT MY FIRST HOME AT 26 years of age. I focused on my career and can say I was once again that I wax fortunate.
I bought two more properties. My husband whom I am separated from co-owns the last property. I had to sell my retirement home and the other home as my separated husband had found himself in financial trouble (the two I would leave to my children – as I NEVER wanted them to go through what I went through as a child.)
Now my ex-husband has found himself in financial trouble again. And now wants to sell the only home and legacy that I worked so hard for. He has stated very clearly that “he will take his half and does not care what happens to the four of us” (me and my 3 children(. I have to be honest and say my children NEVER went hungry and I gave them the best childhood’s that I could. Having people who believed in me and gave me opportunities was the greatest blessing.
But now I need to buy my separated husbands share of the house/home and wish to sub-divide it to ensure an income and legacy for my children.
I know I am not on the streets – but it frightens me to think that this could be a future for my children. COVID has not been kind to me and being in a minority group that has little chance to partake in the economy, being female and close to retirement age – makes things difficult at times – although I have faith and still work hard to support my family (I was a late starter in having children as I needed to ensure that I could offer my children a good enough life).
But I now need to buy out the other half share and subdivide the property so that it produces an income.
I am willing to send more information when requested – such as the real estate papers, the forms I had to sign under duress etc.
I will be completely transparent as I believe in honesty – and will account for every cent spent. I will also share some of the income – as I have always done – with those less fortunate than me.
I would love to host anyone that donated to stay for free in the cottage that I will turn into a B$B when holidaying in this beautiful country ;despite what you may have heard about SA). I live in an extremely safe area close to Rosebank and Sandton.
The amount needed is very high:
US$D 328 000.00
In humility and all my gratitude if you have even gotten this far in reading my appeal. And I am willing to provide more information needed, other than that provided here.
Best regards, Irene
PAYPAL: paypal.me/dreghorn