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I am hoping someone out there can help my family. My husband and I have 6 children ages 1,3,5,6,14,and 16. My husband has been out of work almost a year now and unemployment ran out months ago. My mom has been helping us out with the little she has but it's just not enough. Anything right now would be greatly appreciated. It's so hard to summon the courage to ask for money, but I feel like i have to do something to help my family. I pray that whoever helps us, God will answer their prayers too a.s.a.p. Thankyou.

First of all I am not asking help for myself but for a friend whom Ive never seen but know her through the Internet. She lives in an eastern European country and she is gay. By the time she came out she already was married and had two georgeous and smart kids. I can imagine how confused she must have been and how hard must have been the decision for her to pick up the courage and come out. Of course this meant a divorce and her ex- husband ( pride and ego bruised because wife left him not for another man but a woman ) is fighting custody for the kids - and not always fair. Also to put it bluntly - he has money and she doesent. She and her partner going through a rough patch - age even posted on her blog that they had to make a decision between to eat or pay the solicitor. Of course they choose the solicitor. Her heart is thorn between her love and her children - she is a mother and has to watch how her ex and his new partner poison her children's mind calling her a faggot/ queer infront of them, telling them she is an abomination and that she is not worth to be loved but she needs to be locked up. She would be able to fight for her children despite this but where she lives it is not accepted to be gay ( ohh not openly no ) and the last time the judge actually voiced her opinion that the children have the right to live in a family which consist of a man and a woman.
I would love to help her to get the funds needed but I'm off on sick leave and have problems on my own ( rent arreas, bad debts as sickness came unexpected and don't have any savings ) that's why I'm asking here whoever can help her please do ( through me or straight to her )
She could be contacted through this blog ( it is in her own language but I guess even through google translate you will get the jist of it )
Or if you think you could help me out as well I would be really grateful
Thank you
Her blog address is: http://andersenhalott.blogspot.co.uk

Hey there
I am a recent college graduate. Ive had a tough couple of months but i came through with a smile on my face all the time. I just recently had the courage to leave a horrible relationship that had me mentally and physically drained. So on top of school full time and a part time job I haven't made enough to pay some of my rent. Anything helps :)

I am not asking for much and this is not an emergency.
My mom is a poor single lady with health problems living in the midwest. She never gets to do anything or go anywhere. She is a sweetie and goes to church. She recently lost a bunch of weight with diet, exercise, and hard work and was able to go off all her diabetes and blood pressure meds!

This coming August 2012, I would like to fly her out here near me (San Francisco) and give her a week of vacation where she does not have to spend a dime, as she has no money. She lives on a farm with nothing around. She has never been to the San Francisco or Sonoma area.

As for me, I am a single young lady here in SF and I work in I.T. for a living but only have enough to pay my rent (i live alone and support myself) and electricity and food. Nothing more.

I would like to bring my mom to the Napa/Sonoma vineyards on a wine tour. Maybe the wine train tour? Also to Fishermans' Wharf and do all the touristy things. Also a brunch cruise. The Aquarium. California Academy of Sciences. Ripley's Wax Museum. Fine Dining, a concert (maybe Yanni). And I dont know what else.

Plus, her airfare ($500) to get here and back.

This is a dream that I want to fulfill with my mom. You never know how long you are going to have your mom around, and I want to make this vacation spectacular for her! Nothing I want to do with my mom is all that expensive. But I want it to be MEANINGFUL, heartfelt, and a trip she wont forget.

(I originally wanted to give her a trip to Hawaii, but there is no way I can afford that.)

This is no emergency. I do not want to compete with the people out there needing heart surgery. This is just a vacation with my mom.
But you never know unless you have the courage to ask, right?
Any amount will help. I'm going to put every penny into a Chase Savings account and save until August when Mom gets here for a week of vacation; August is also my birthday. (if we can afford it).

If you contribute to this, I will send you all kinds of photos from mine and my momma's vacation in August!!

I am not asking for much and this is not an emergency.
My mom is a poor single lady with health problems living in the midwest. She never gets to do anything or go anywhere. She is a sweetie and goes to church. She recently lost a bunch of weight with diet, exercise, and hard work and was able to go off all her diabetes and blood pressure meds!

This coming August 2012, I would like to fly her out here near me (San Francisco) and give her a week of vacation where she does not have to spend a dime, as she has no money. She lives on a farm with nothing around. She has never been to the San Francisco or Sonoma area.

As for me, I am a single young lady here in SF and I work in I.T. for a living but only have enough to pay my rent (i live alone and support myself) and electricity and food. Nothing more.

I would like to bring my mom to the Napa/Sonoma vineyards on a wine tour. Maybe the wine train tour? Also to Fishermans' Wharf and do all the touristy things. Also a brunch cruise. The Aquarium. California Academy of Sciences. Ripley's Wax Museum. Fine Dining, a concert (maybe Yanni). And I dont know what else.

Plus, her airfare ($500) to get here and back.

This is a dream that I want to fulfill with my mom. You never know how long you are going to have your mom around, and I want to make this vacation spectacular for her! Nothing I want to do with my mom is all that expensive. But I want it to be MEANINGFUL, heartfelt, and a trip she wont forget.

(I originally wanted to give her a trip to Hawaii, but there is no way I can afford that.)

This is no emergency. I do not want to compete with the people out there needing heart surgery. This is just a vacation with my mom.
But you never know unless you have the courage to ask, right?
Any amount will help. I'm going to put every penny into a Chase Savings account and save until August when Mom gets here for a week of vacation; August is also my birthday. (if we can afford it).

If you contribute to this, I will send you all kinds of photos from mine and my momma's vacation in August!!

Hi,

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My name is Eliabe. I am an 18-year-old guy from Brazil and I need your donation because I need to move away but I can't afford it.
Let me tell you why.

I grew up being abused by my dad -- emotionally and sexually. I did not realize what was happening until recently. I still have to deal with the consequences. I became social phobic, anxious and depressed. I am still afraid, disgusted of and uncomfortable with touch and closeness, yet I am dying for it. An African therapist agreed to help me for free, so I am getting better but only very recently am I making progress.

Three, almost four, years ago (2008), my family rejected me over religious issues. I wanted to join this Sabbatarian Christian religious association (this particular sect is a minority in Brazil and honestly everywhere else but they're more present in the US and England) and my family rejected me and reproached me so severely that it radically changed my personality. They wanted to throw me away. I was only 15. I had nowhere to go. I was deeply shocked and shaken on the inside. I never knew I could feel so hurt! I had never expected such sudden rejection from them. My mom said I was a disappointment to her and that I would not stay under the same ceiling as hers if I wanted to keep my faith. My siblings made fun of me and my new beliefs. My father demonized me and said he'd take me to their religious authorities to “straighten me out.” They accused me of bringing a curse into our lives and treated me as a shame to the family ("What will others think?" they wondered). My relatives (uncles, aunts, cousins -- I have a big family) were all against me too. I did not tell my friends because they belonged to the same religion as my parents. I started isolating from everybody. I became very deeply depressed. I would sleep just not to have to be awake and suffering.

It was really overwhelming to me. I had nowhere to go, no one to turn to. The congregation was out of town. So I decided to give up on joining that group. However, I did not stop believing in them but I had to pretend to be in my parents' religion on the outside.

But then my life became a nightmare. I had bad dreams at night. I became paranoid. Every time I was outside, I would walk around the house many times before taking the courage to go in. My heart would pound every time the phone or doorbell rang or someone called my name or asked about my religion. I would feel sick and go pale every time someone initiated a conversation about religion with me. I was traumatized. I am only getting better now. I fainted many times as I got weak because my mom refused to cook clean kosher dishes for me. I can’t even begin to describe all the sacrifices and pains I had to go through not to lose my identity. I can’t, for example, go out on a date or have a serious friendship because I am hiding the most important part of myself. Try to have a relationship where you do things you can’t explain the other party. Do you think it can ever work? My friendships are all shallow because of that.

I am a recent high school graduate. I took a basic course on administrative services and telemarketing last year, paid by the government as part of a program in Brazil called “Jovem Aprendiz” (“Young Apprentice” in English). As part of that course, I am working part-time, supposedly to acquire experience in the field, though I actually work as a warehousing assistant in the company (completely unrelated to administrative services). As I only work part-time (4 hours a day), I only receive HALF the minimum wage, which means I earn about $2 per hour. Yes, I could save that money to achieve my goals. It would take over two years but it would be possible. But I can't at the moment because I have to support my parents and siblings. My brother also works and my dad has recently found a job after three years of unemployment but I still have to give them a significant part of my salary or else we will starve. Also, even if I could, I’d still be desperate because I have been suffering for almost FOUR YEARS!

So I want to move away because I want to be free to convert and live my life, have friends, a girlfriend and a normal life. I got a passport and contacts in the United States. They can help me once I am there but they can’t buy my plane tickets as they cost over $800! There are also additional costs as I need a visa. I am currently looking for a job there. There have been people who want to hire me but they stopped contacting me after learning of the costs they would have to pay.
So please help me. It is the ONLY way for me to be happy again! It doesn’t matter how much you donate. It will make a HUGE difference.

Thank you very much. God bless you!

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Well. Truth be told, I'm desperate, hence the begging. I barely make the rent, and every bill I've had the last year has gone do creditors. I'm not able to pay child support, so whatever little welfare money I get is taken to pay off state debts. I'm unemployed and can't find the energy or the courage to get back into the job market. The reason for all this is crippling anxiety. I haven't bought clothes in two years, and pretty much everything I have is falling apart. I'm afraid I'll lose my apartment, there's just not anything to fall back on. So, I'm begging. Instead of having to face people and ask for help, I'm asking you. Please, if you can spare anything, you'll help me pay some bills, help me get back on my feet and hopefully, some day, be able to go to an interview in whole clothes.

I'm a 33 year old mother of three boys. I grew up in an abusive home and proceeded on to an abusive marriage that lasted 13 years. From that marriage I have 2 sons, ages 13 and 11. My 13 year old was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome at age 9; my 11 year old has conduct disorder and has a tentative diagnosis of bipolar disorder. About 4 years ago, I finally had the courage to walk out of my abusive marriage and try to build a safe and normal life for my sons. Fast forward a year, and I found the love of my life and soulmate and remarried.I moved 5 hours away from my ex husband, thinking we would be safer. My ex husband remarried as well. Unfortunately, he married an attorney. Over the course of the last 3 years, we have been kept in court with custody battles and such, while my ex used his new wife's knowledge of the law to find every possible way to avoid paying child support. WE had to pay for an attorney, while his wife represented him for free. Not to mention, the court where we had to go for these cases was less than a mile from his home, while we had to travel 5 hours each way. My current husband and I have a son together now who is almost 2 years old. For 6 months of the last year my ex had finally been paying child support. My husband works to provide for us, while also having to support his son from a previous marriage. That's supporting 6 people on one income! So, having the child support really helped. (I am currently unemployed as we have no means of transportation and live in a rural area with no public transportation, and also have 2 children who are too old for daycare, yet cannot be left unattended due to their disorders.) We werent wealthy by any means, but we managed to make it from week to week and keep our bills paid. However, in October, my husband's employer went out of business with no notice. In the same week, my ex ceased making child support payments and the transmission went out in our vehicle. My husband, out of desperation, found a friend two towns away who would allow him to stay with him so my husband would be in an area with public transportation so he could look for work ( the friend has a one bedroom home that would not house us all, so the kids and I stayed here). All he has managed to find so far is a part time fast food job that barely covers his child support payments. This morning I was delivered the court eviction papers that will render my children and I homeless. If this happens, I have no doubt that my abusive ex will do everything he can to take my children away from me. At this point, I do not even have a way to get to the grocery store, let alone to another state to fight for custody of my children, and I certainly cannot afford legal representation. Our current situation is this: my husband and I must live in two different towns because of lack of transportation and income; I am stranded in the middle of nowhere with two special needs children and a toddler; we are on the verge of eviction with no place to go (neither my husband nor I have any family who can help); all of our utilities will be turned off within a week (no water or heat, we already do not have a phone); and my vindictive, abusive ex husband who does not even bother to financially support his children could potentially regain custody if we find ourselves homeless. I am living in a nightmare right now, and am at the end of my rope! I have no other place to turn and I am really praying that this option can help me find a light at the end of this long, dark tunnel. My h usband and I are both abuse survivors who have children with special needs. We are currently full time college students, studying psychology and social work (3.88 GPA's for both of us) because we have been through just about everything imaginable and want to use our past negative experiences to help others who are suffering or surviving and trying to cope. Our only goals in life are to give our children a decent life and help others who need it when we are able. All we need is a little help getting to the point where we are able.

Hello. I am newly (8 weeks ago) single mother of 2 boys (ages 3, 6) and I have recently left my abusive husband. I remained in the relationship for 7 years and am have just now gotten the courage and willpower to leave. The relationship and the last beating before I left (by far the worst) left me 75 percent unable to see in my right eye.This has resulted in us being homeless with no financial help or backing.
I no longer qualify for TANF (WELFARE) and all I get is food stamps once a month. We are currently residing in a homeless shelter in downtown St. Louis where we have to leave every morning at 6 am (rain, snow, or shine). I go to the library with my children daily and we read together just to get out of the cold. I am happy to be free from years of abuse, but at the same time I am severely depressed because of my living and financial situation.
My wish is to get funds for one month at a studio extended stay hotel, funds for interview clothes (I have gotten several interviews and then when I go, they HR reps are immediately turned off by my unkempt, worn and inappropriate so called interview attire), funds for a bus pass to get to more interviews (I walk for now), and funds for minor toiletries. I know that with my resume and decent interview attire that I can get a decent full time job within one month's time.
It would help so much toward my short term goal, which is to attain full time stable employment and provide a stable and healthy living situation for my two boys. Thanks so much in advance and I appreciate all help and donations, no matter how big or small. Feel free to send all donations to paypal account name charlyfran2008@hotmail.com

Hi,

Gosh, not really sure what to put here. Where to start. Ok, I made some really bad life choices as a teenager and ended up in a long term mentally abusive relationship and I've ended up with a pile of debt. My ex was an alcoholic who used to spend, pretty much any money he could get his hands on, on alcohol. And me being brainwashed/in love, used to give him money from my credit cards to buy him it. Along with two overdrafts which I ended up with to try and keep on top of our mortgage payments.

Eventually, I plucked up the courage to leave him. Granted it was 6 years later than it should have been. I ended up unable to work for 3 years due to major depression, which I'm still being treated for now, so bills mounted up. Alongside a reposession on our house.

I honestly have noone to blame but myself, and I'm not crying about it all anymore. Just trying to do my best to pay off my debt and make a fresh start.

I do have a new partner now, who is lovely, and a new full-time job. I dont earn loads, but I cover the bills and I pay my way. I'm just struggling to pay back the money I owed from the past. I pay what I can to it every month, but between interest and fines, its not making much of a difference.

I did have around £10,000 on various cards/loans/overdrafts to pay off, but I'm down to about £8,000 at the moment. So I'm not ignoring it, I do want it gone. But its taken me 4 years to pay back £2,000 and I just cant see a light at the end of the tunnel.

Anything anyone can give would be much appreciated. 1p - £1. It all adds up.

Even if you cant help me, I'm just grateful you have managed to read all of this. Feel a bit embarassed writing all this down, if I'm honest!

Thanks everyone, and good luck with lifes journey :)

My Dad is a very hardworking, loyal, honest, determined, respectful and loving guy. He has raised me and my 5 siblings the best that we could ever imagine. Maybe we didn't have a million bucks laying around or live in a huge house but he always made sure we had what we needed and gave us more then material items. He gave us education, life lessons, and courage. He has taught us everything thru example and continues to do so. 14 years ago he started a company that over the years has provided for our family and helped many other families as well. However with the downfall in the economy it has had a dramatic effect in his business and he is about to loose everything. My Dad is the kind of guy that if he can see you are in need he will be there to help in whatever way possible. For as long as I can remember after he works for 9-10 hours at his job he comes home to help the neighbors move or help the elderly with yard work, or visit the sick. (He once gave up a vaction he was suppose to take to help a family in the neighborhood who's house had just caught on fire. For the week of his "vacation" they cleaned out the house. Saved what they could. Got things the family needed etc. He spent over $5,000 on this family instead of his vacation and he enjoyed it just as much) He is a leader of well known church which on top of all the additional things going on takes every spare second of his time. Never in my 26 years of living have I heard him complain. He has donated time, money and love more then I will ever know. But now he is in need.... His business is struggling. Starting this month he has cut his pay dramatically in hopes to save his company. He would NEVER ask for help because he is always worried about everyone else but it is his turn. Please find it in your heart to help him! Every little bit helps. I know you will be blessed! Thank you!!

My Dad is a very hardworking, loyal, honest, determined, respectful and loving guy. He has raised me and my 5 siblings the best that we could ever imagine. Maybe we didn't have a million bucks laying around or live in a huge house but he always made sure we had what we needed and gave us more then material items. He gave us education, life lessons, and courage. He has taught us everything thru example and continues to do so. 14 years ago he started a company that over the years has provided for our family and helped many other families as well. However with the downfall in the economy it has had a dramatic effect in his business and he is about to loose everything. My Dad is the kind of guy that if he can see you are in need he will be there to help in whatever way possible. For as long as I can remember after he works for 9-10 hours at his job he comes home to help the neighbors move or help the elderly with yard work, or visit the sick. (He once gave up a vacation he was suppose to take to help a family in the neighborhood who's house had just caught on fire. For the week of his "vacation" they cleaned out the house. Saved what they could. Got things the family needed etc. He spent over $5,000 on this family instead of his vacation and he enjoyed it just as much) He is a leader of well known church which on top of all the additional things going on takes every spare second of his time. Never in my 26 years of living have I heard him complain. He has donated time, money and love more then I will ever know. But now he is in need.... His business is struggling. Starting this month he has cut his pay dramatically in hopes to save his company. He would NEVER ask for help because he is always worried about everyone else but it is his turn. Please find it in your heart to help him! Every little bit helps. I know you will be blessed! Thank you!!

I was in a 2 and a half year relationship with an emotionally abusive boyfriend. I had the courage to leave him but now im on my own and cant afford to live in a single apartment all by myself with my paycheck. I work fulltime so its not like I dont have a job, and in the breakup I got our two little adorable puppies. I need the donations because I want my boys to be able to roam free instead of stuck all day in a tiny little room. I need you help!

I am in need of a Guardian Angel. I am asking for help. I am in need of financial assistance.
In May 2011, I had a job loss. This was a devastating blow to me, my self-worth, my life was now turned upside down.
So why do I need a Guardian Angel you ask?
Unexpected finances. I have been served with divorce papers, fuel gauge has gone out in my truck, and partial rent for this month of December 2011. I also dealt with vandalism to my truck. In November, I had to go to the doctor for depression because I had an anxiety attack and fell into a depression.
With Christmas around the corner, it is hard to talk to family and telling them what I want or what they want, because I really don’t have the money. Sometimes, I just ignore the phone and work up the courage to speak with them. This Christmas I have no decorations up at home. I tend to avoid the malls, stores, and shopping areas, just so I won’t be remind that it is the Christmas Season.
This is my last resort. Typing this letter and asking help, real help, from people like yourselves that want to lend a helping hand to a person, who is experiencing financial difficulties and really make a difference in someone else’s life. With divorce, job loss, truck problems, rent past due and Christmas around the corner, it has really taken its’ financial stress on me.
I need $3500. $2500 for an Attorney (Retaining fee), $475 for truck repair, and $525 for rent.
As I said before, I need a Guardian Angel right now to help me through this tough time in my life. I am very much appreciative for you taking your time to read this and to help someone like me.
Thank you for being my Guardian Angel this year. Words will not be able to express how I truly feel in saying THANK YOU!

Hello and thank you for taking the time to read my post. I am a female living alone with multiple sclerosis 17 years diagnosed...it's been a constant struggle...but I have managed. I have a dog and cat both 13 years old and by the grace of god are ok health wise. They have become my courage. I am in desperate need to make rent...I spent 400 to turn gas n water back on...my other utilities barely made those...I have car insurance due by the 1st as well...nothing left for anything else...my meds are at pharmacy waiting...can't pickup due to not having $125.00 copay..I've been crying and feeling lost...normally I can get it together...this time is unbearable! My b-12 is low causing pain in legs and arms. My husband (ex) left 3 months after I was diagnosed in 94 that day I knew I could not depend on anybody but myself...today not so much..after years of struggling to stay afloat I think my limitations are truly being challenged. Please whatever you can afford would be greatly appreciated! Thank you for your time.

I am a mother of 4 sons who desperately needs to get out of my marriage. My husband is abusive, controlling and lacks the ability to be emotionally supportive. My youngest son is only six weeks old. 2 weeks after he was born I was diagnosed with postpartum depression. That same day, my husband threw me on the ground and choked me because he said he was tired of me being "crabby". I went to an attorney to file for divorce, but she wanted a $3,500 retainer. I am on maternity leave from work still and we just don't have the money to afford that fee. I didn't tell my husband that I went and don't plan to. I would like to be able to come up with the money somehow because he likes to throw it in my face that I don't have any. It would be so nice to be able to completely blindside him when he is served with divorce papers. I am a kind and caring woman who loves her children more than life. I have tried to be the very best wife I can be and I know that I deserve to be treasured. I just had a baby and my husband will not speak to me or show an ounce of support. I am so sad and miserable and just want to leave him. The only thing keeping me here is the fact that I cannot afford to leave him. It would mean the world to me if you could help me at all. I found the courage to leave, now I just need to find the money. Thank you.

Cyber Panhandling? I had never heard of such a thing until I saw a post about Karyn Bosnak last month. She starts a website and asks for $20,000 to help her pay off her credit cards. And she does it!! When I read about it I thought you've got to be kidding me, who would actually believe this girl's story? But then I saw it with my own eyes. All I can say is WOW, who would have thought? I don't have the money to start my own website nor do I have the $9.95 to have my post rotated here and frankly begging for money is making my stomach hurt. But here I am. Am I the only one who is sitting here staring at the screen not knowing how to do this, where to start or thinking do I really have the courage? The thing is, I really don't know what else to do. So here goes.

Wow, this is hard. How do I start? "Help, I've fallen and I can't get up"? Well that's true in a way I guess. I think my problem is I'm afraid to tell you my story because I don't want you to think I'm telling you it because I want you to feel sorry for me because I really don't but how will you know why I am where I am because of it. Ok I just deleted my story and will just say that I had open heart surgery a couple of years ago at the age of 39 for a tumor so you can imagine the medical bills racked up from that. I suffer from depression and PTSD (post tramatic stress disorder)and major anxiety so I've been in the hospital for that...more hospital bills. My husband was laid off from work for 9 months and finally landed a job in a different state and while we were driving up for a week of his training we flipped over twice on black ice. By the grace of God my husband, myself and our 13 year old daughter walked away. But we didn't have insurance because we couldn't afford it. We are so far behind on our bills, our cell phones are turned off, the electricity is next, my daughter needs a bed, she needs her braces put back on (we had to have them taken off when we lost our insurance). We have sold anything of value on craigslist. Our refrigerator is empty, I can't get a job because I don't have a car. If it was just me I'd live in a box, I truly don't want anything for me. But I don't want my daughter to suffer. Trying to hide our financial problems has been so hard but luckily she doesn't know the extent. She's such a good kid. Gets good grades, has the biggest heart and doesn't ask for much. It is killing me because I don't want her to suffer like we are.

Ok, I have to stop now. Please help me if you can. I meant what I said, if you want to know my story, I will tell you. Please know that I am being completely honest. Asking for help is hard but I just don't know what else to do.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Hi All,

I recently turned 30 and it has been my dream to go back to school and dive into a field where I can ultimately do GOOD for the world. I am more than willing to devote myself, my time and my hard work to get this accomplished. Money, however, seems to be the one limiting factor.

I currently work full time and it is very scary to consider quitting and taking the leap to being a student again. However, I am working up the courage to do this! I have always been stuck in the situation of not qualifying for financial aid, yet not making enough income to pay for school myself. Any help, whether financial or purely inspirational, will be paid back in hard work and good deeds towards others in need.

I know there are so many people out there who have medical bills, disasters, and much more pressing needs. I am so grateful to have a job and a steady paycheck but also KNOW that it is time to follow my dreams, so here I am reaching out to do so. As my favorite books says, "the Universe always conspires to help the dreamer" and I have no choice but to trust that is true.

With a grateful heart,
KB

I am writing on behalf of my 38 year old niece, who was recently diagnosed with Huntington’s disease (HD) and cannot submit this request without assistance. For those of you who are unfamiliar with HD, briefly, it is a fatal, autosomal-dominant neurological illness causing involuntary movements, debilitating emotional disturbance and cognitive decline.
In most instances, when you hear of someone being diagnosed with HD, it’s more like being handed a death sentence. This is due to the fact that there is no known cure and for many, the course of their illness for the rest of their lives is outright terrifying. Care and treatment for HD is extremely costly, and can be arduous, rigorous and intense, and therefore persons with this illness are usually placed in residential care and treatment facilities to live out their days.

My niece has chosen to live a full and meaningful life with HD and through the Grace of God, and all who step up to support her in this effort. She is currently residing on her own, and has shown amazing courage, strength and unique humor each and every step of the way. Most recently she mentioned to me in a telephone conversation that she saw a televised showing of a young girls wish being granted by the Make a Wish Foundation, and how she could use them to get a midsized sofa bed for herself, which she currently needs for her studio apartment.

After an exhaustive internet search for sites that grant adult wishes, I came upon this site and am formally submitting this request to you for your consideration. There is a Big Lots in the area where my niece resides which has a sofa bed for $400. If you are in a position to donate some or all of the funds towards this purchase please feel free to do so. If you find yourself in a position to purchase the sofa sleeper and have it delivered to her, this too is welcomed. Either way, contact us so we can make arrangements.

And if you’re feeling despondent because you have no money to contribute, you can assist us in this way. We’ve had tremendous success so far this year in garnering support for the Huntington’s Disease Parity Act, which would make it easier for people with HD to receive Social Security Disability and Medicare benefits. Prior to the onset of HD, my niece and most other adults affected with this disease were tax paying citizens like you and I. We are up to 83 cosponsors of H.R. 718 in the House and 6 cosponsors of S. 648 in the Senate, and we need YOUR help to get Rep. Grace F. Napolitano on board. You can do so by writing to her as well as your own congresspersons to support these bills.

Thank you for your consideration and effort.

Hello, thank you for taking the time to read my post.

When i was 18 i stupidly got myself into heavy debt with credit cards and loans to the point were my wages were not covering the monthly payments. For 4 years i was taking out more credit cards and loans to pay off my previous debts, this only stopped when my credit rating became so bad i could no longer get any credit. At the age of 22 i was made redundant from the company i worked for 4 years and with the redundancy money i received i was able to pay 2 months of payments off my debts so i could have enough time to find another job. Unfortunately i ended up being unemployed for 6 months and because of this i moved back with my mum, when i bulit up the courage to tell her about the amount of trouble i was in she ended up taking out a £25,000 loan in her name to pay my debts off. I ended up finding a job and have managed to pay off nearly £10,000 of the loan but thats just purely interest, i still need to pay a further £25,000 to clear the debt. I know there are far more people on this website whose pleas are more important than mine, whether that be health reasons or medical bills but any help you could give me would be appreciated so much. I desperately want to pay this off as i feel so guilty that this debt has put such a strain on my mums life, it kills me knowing that she has given up so much because of my selfish actions. Thank you for listening and taking the time to read this.

Hello, thank you for taking the time to read my post.

When i was 18 i stupidly got myself into heavy debt with credit cards and loans to the point were my wages were not covering the monthly payments. For 4 years i was taking out more credit cards and loans to pay off my previous debts, this only stopped when my credit rating became so bad i could no longer get any credit. At the age of 22 i was made redundant from the company i worked for 4 years and with the redundancy money i received i was able to pay 2 months of payments off my debts so i could have enough time to find another job. Unfortunately i ended up being unemployed for 6 months and because of this i moved back with my mum, when i bulit up the courage to tell her about the amount of trouble i was in she ended up taking out a £25,000 loan in her name to pay my debts off. I ended up finding a job and have managed to pay off nearly £10,000 of the loan but thats just purely interest, i still need to pay a further £25,000 to clear the debt. I know there are far more people on this website whose pleas are more important than mine, whether that be health reasons or medical bills but any help you could give me would be appreciated so much. I desperately want to pay this off as i feel so guilty that this debt has put such a strain on my mums life, it kills me knowing that she has given up so much because of my selfish actions. Thank you for listening and taking the time to read this.

No, really...that's my name...at 25 years old it seems like it has always been a embarrassment. For some reason I never think about it until it is the first day of class and the professor is about to call roll. And I sit there just waiting for the moment when the professor gets to my name. Crinkles his or her brow, and says "Cary Grant??!" And I raise my hand or whatever and entire class looks at my ugh.
Sorry i guess I will get to the point. I have no job. Had to quit college for the 3rd time in my life due to money reasons. Kind of hard to get to class when you run out of gas 10 miles from school. It finally got to the point where I just withdrew...whats the point. As the bills pile up and the collection calls for car payments and the car insurance starts to lapse. And I spend time sleeping in the car and with family if/when they will take me. Its all just become too much.
At first I was sad, depressed, angry, even suicidal at times, but I didn't have the courage to do it. Now I just feel nothing, I want help, I need help. But life has just kicked me in the nads so many times they are just numb. I guess its my mind's way of protecting it from itself. Nothing has worked so far, nobody will give me a loan due to dumb mistakes like skipping out on utility bills and petty 500 dollar limit credit cards when I first turned 18. So, this is the last ditch effort, maybe it will work, maybe it wont. I want to have hope but experience has taught me that hope can be a cruel mistress. But at least I can say I tried, and that's all I can do until it is not possible to try anymore.

Thank You if you read this, help if you can, but most of all if you read this, thanks for reading that because it helps me for people to listen and remember me.

-Cary Grant

I really need your help. If there is anyone out there who is kind enough to help me it would mean the world to me.

I have just turned 21 and I have nothing in my life at the moment. I am a gay male and have been hiding this for many years. I finally got the courage to tell my family the truth about my sexuality and now they have "disowned" me.

I have nowhere to live and have been "Kicked out" about 6 months now. I have got nowhere to go or nothing to do, all my friends do not want to know me now and I have no money what so ever. I have been sleeping in the local park near some bins at night and walking around the town in the day trying to get whatever food or money I can but I just cannot do this anymore. I need help. Please please please if there is anyone out there who can help me in any way I would appreiciate it so much.

This is the first time I have been homeless and I am very scared and cold, I do not know what to do and I really cannot take much more of this. I am thinking really bad thoughts at the minute and have got noone to talk to. I am currently in the libary using the internet. Is there anyone out there who can get me on my feet again??????