I posted this in the Marketplace forum a couple of days ago, as I have a long relationship (not like THAT
) with several guys over there, and did not want to be a pest asking for money in a bigger forum, but a couple of those dude suggested I post it here so it gets seen more so have decided to follow their advice.
I have been floored by the generosity over there, from people I only know from interactions on Pelican - absolutely amazing.
Like I note below, I am hesitant to post the GoFundMe link, as maybe that is not appropriate, and asked people to send me PMs instead, but if it is okay, I will add the link just to make things easier.
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Marketplace Bros,
I am in the process of getting a longtime friend of mine some new teeth. I'm doing all of the legwork to get this done as my friend is too scared to do so (even though she desperately needs this to happen and will go through with it - has already been to several pre-op appointments, so no turning back now). Myself, and another friend are paying for it (other than the measly $1500.00 that her Texas Teachers' Retirement system insurance provides).
She was a veteran teacher in Dallas ISD that was forced into retirement after experiencing two strokes in a three year period that hospitalized her both times. She has had serious dental problems that began around the time of puberty (she is 55 now), I have paid for procedures in the past that have helped, but she is now at a point that extensive work needs to be done to make things right (to the tune of a little over $25,000). Her retirement income is meager, and disabilities from her strokes means that she cannot drive or hold a job (although thankfully she is functional, other than requiring a cane to walk, a brace on one leg, and diminished use of one arm and hand).
She is extremely humiliated that she can contribute next to nothing to the costs of all this, so to help soften that blow (not like THAT! ), I set up a GoFundMe for her, which will then allow her to feel like she is doing a little something to offset what the other guy and I are going to spend (by helping round up a little fundage).
I'm not going to post the GoFundMe info here, as that probably wouldn't be appropriate, but if any of youses would consider tossing a little coin into the pot, send me a PM and I will send you the link to the fundraiser.
Please don't think I am trying to pressure or persuade anyone to take part; I have zero expectations and if no one is interested that is okay, as I know we all have our own financial situations to deal with.
Thanks for reading, bisches!
BTW, I am the manager of the fundraiser, so I have sole access to the funds. I assure you that they will not be spent by her on new dresses or by me on turbo pooowwwwaaahhhhh parts, and if something happens, and the surgery doesn't take place, then every penny will be refunded.