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chervilant

(8,267 posts)
Thu Feb 18, 2016, 06:20 PM Feb 2016

Thanks to a Fellow DUer:

Some of you know that I had a bout with severe sciatica that left me sans income for over a month and a half. I have been careful with my budget, so I had sufficient resources to cover half of the time I was laid low, but I needed help in a big way. Friends told me to create a GoFundMe page, so I did.

So many people came through for me! I am still blown away by the generosity of so many people I've never met, as well as some of my closest friends, many of whom themselves have been suffering financially. When I had received enough donations to cover my monthly expenses, I was beyond grateful. I figured I could handle the incidentals on my own.

This, however, has proved not the case. I have been working 25 hours a week, which -- at my current rate of pay -- barely covers my monthly expenses. Consequently, I am worried that my incidentals --my doctor and my vet -- will be sending me for collections.

So, a fellow DUer (thank you so much, and you know who you are) suggested that I renew my request for help. I only need a little bit, but it's beyond my means at present. If you can help, please visit my GoFundMe page.

It's embarrassing to have to ask for help, because I know I'm not the only one struggling. Many, MANY others have much more difficult situations. Still, you've likely heard me say this before: we have to have each others' backs. I promise I will "pay it forward" when I'm back on my feet.

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Thanks to a Fellow DUer: (Original Post) chervilant Feb 2016 OP
Kick and rec. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Feb 2016 #1
Thank you, Erich! chervilant Feb 2016 #4
k&r... spanone Feb 2016 #2
tytyty chervilant Feb 2016 #5
Kick Quackers Feb 2016 #3
okay I had to give $5 hfojvt Feb 2016 #6
Hey, $5 is $5. Quackers Feb 2016 #8
I don't know who the anonymous donor was, but hoorah! Erich Bloodaxe BSN Feb 2016 #7
I've got a double shift this weekend, and have a quick break chervilant Feb 2016 #10
Kick Liberal_in_LA Feb 2016 #9
Thanks so very much for the kick. chervilant Feb 2016 #11

Erich Bloodaxe BSN

(14,733 posts)
1. Kick and rec.
Thu Feb 18, 2016, 06:42 PM
Feb 2016

I dropped a bit in earlier today, and I would hope there are a few more folks who can spare a bit of what they might otherwise donate to either candidate to help Chervilant avoid collections, which is a nightmare I don't wish on anyone. She's already gotten most of the way to goal, just needs some more folks to finish it off.

hfojvt

(37,573 posts)
6. okay I had to give $5
Thu Feb 18, 2016, 08:28 PM
Feb 2016

for Sword of Damocles.

I know it is a pittance, but I like to encourage small givers. Unrealistic probably, but fifty of those and you are home free.

Quackers

(2,256 posts)
8. Hey, $5 is $5.
Sat Feb 20, 2016, 10:26 AM
Feb 2016

If someone is gracious enough to give what they have, no matter the amount, to another person, well that's pretty damn awesome.

Erich Bloodaxe BSN

(14,733 posts)
7. I don't know who the anonymous donor was, but hoorah!
Sat Feb 20, 2016, 09:58 AM
Feb 2016

Went back to check in on the GoFundMe and see where it stood, and $1200 of $1200?

Anonymous donor, you rock!

chervilant

(8,267 posts)
10. I've got a double shift this weekend, and have a quick break
Sat Feb 20, 2016, 02:45 PM
Feb 2016

to tell you that I have NO idea who came through for me, but I greatly, greatly appreciate that person's generosity and I appreciate very much your gentle nudge to renew my request! I will now be able to pay off both of the incidental debts in full!!!

chervilant

(8,267 posts)
11. Thanks so very much for the kick.
Sat Feb 20, 2016, 02:45 PM
Feb 2016

An anonymous donor came through for me and I am grateful beyond words!

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