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Hi please help us!
Hi, my name is Laurie and I’m fundraising for a better used car for myself and my disabled son. My old car is a 2002 and is worn out, dangerous, and about ready to die. It smokes underneath sometimes now when the engine is on and I’m afraid if I continue to drive it, it may catch on fire. But I have nothing else.
My son and I are both disabled and on AISH (Disability) and have no money for a new one. So because of my low-income status I do not qualify for car loans, bank loans, or credit cards. I’ve tried every way to raise the money. I don’t know what else to do. My sister and brother won’t help as he lives in another city, and she quit speaking us over 5 months ago. They are all the family I have left except for my son.
We count on our car for mobility and independence as I am 63 and have trouble with balance, have a heart condition, IBS, depression, and a bad back. So taking public transit is too painful for me now. I must be able to get to my doctor, who is in the other end of town, and my son must get to his Bible college this winter when the cold comes.
My son, Kyle, is a 32 year old autistic man who lives with me, also on AISH, and cannot drive and is unable to even ride a 2 wheel bike, so I drive him where he needs to go. Winter is near and it will soon be too cold for him to take the bus very much, as he suffers from severe sensitivity in his extremities (hands, feet, face, body sensitivities are a symptom of his autism so he must be kept warm).
Now my car is so old it’s not worth fixing even if I had the money. Plus, even with both of us on AISH we cannot make ends meet enough to meet our needs. Neither of can hold a job for long because of our disabilities.
So I’m trying to raise money for another used car, a more decent one.
In reality, we probably need about 3 times the amount of money I’ve posted here because we do owe for some arrears on some bills. Can barely make ends meet. But I kept the amount low in the hopes that you kind folks would be more willing to donate. Just enough for the car will help a lot right now.
We would appreciate any help anyone can give us towards reaching our goal.
Anything helps. Whatever God puts on your heart to give.
Thank you very much.
Laurie Krommendijk
Please help me raise funds for a good new, used car.
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Hi please help us!
Hi, my name is Laurie and I’m fundraising for a better used car for myself and my disabled son. My old car is a 2002 and is worn out, dangerous, and about ready to die. It smokes underneath sometimes now when the engine is on and I’m afraid if I continue to drive it, it may catch on fire. But I have nothing else.
My son and I are both disabled and on AISH (Disability) and have no money for a new one. So because of my low-income status I do not qualify for car loans, bank loans, or credit cards. I’ve tried every way to raise the money. I don’t know what else to do. My sister and brother won’t help as he lives in another city, and she quit speaking us over 5 months ago. They are all the family I have left except for my son.
We count on our car for mobility and independence as I am 63 and have trouble with balance, have a heart condition, IBS, depression, and a bad back. So taking public transit is too painful for me now. I must be able to get to my doctor, who is in the other end of town, and my son must get to his Bible college this winter when the cold comes.
My son, Kyle, is a 32 year old autistic man who lives with me, also on AISH, and cannot drive and is unable to even ride a 2 wheel bike, so I drive him where he needs to go. Winter is near and it will soon be too cold for him to take the bus very much, as he suffers from severe sensitivity in his extremities (hands, feet, face, body sensitivities are a symptom of his autism so he must be kept warm).
Now my car is so old it’s not worth fixing even if I had the money. Plus, even with both of us on AISH we cannot make ends meet enough to meet our needs. Neither of can hold a job for long because of our disabilities.
So I’m trying to raise money for another used car, a more decent one.
In reality, we probably need about 3 times the amount of money I’ve posted here because we do owe for some arrears on some bills. Can barely make ends meet. But I kept the amount low in the hopes that you kind folks would be more willing to donate. Just enough for the car will help a lot right now.
We would appreciate any help anyone can give us towards reaching our goal.
Anything helps. Whatever God puts on your heart to give.
Thank you very much.
Laurie Krommendijk
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