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Car fund for my Disabled Mom

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Quick Back Story- My name is William McDonald and my Mother is Dorothea McDonald. My Mother has been disabled since 2010. She never filed for disability because she didn't want to take from the system when my dad was able to provide. My brother was murdered in 2012 and my mom developed PTSD.  13 months to the day my Dad Passed away in his bed unexpectedly.  In 2015 she had no choice but to get on disability and thankfully she was approved. She is on a fixed income and I have become her caregiver. I clean, cook, distribute her medication throughout the day, drive her to Dr. Appointments, grocery store, her therapy for PTSD and and wherever she needs to go. She has a motorized wheelchair to help her get around. Luckily my Dad has a SUV he used for his work so we are able to transport it when we go anywhere.
The Problem- About a Week ago our car started making creaking noises when using the brakes. Then on Tuesday March 14th our car wouldn't reverse without the gas. We took it to the repair shop the next day and the news wasn't good. The brakes were completely worn down, the ball joint is almost gone, and 2 tires are in major need of replacement. I am far from a car expert so I may not be explaining this perfect, but I can say the cost is about $1400 total. I recently had to replace the battery, a tire, and the muffler in the past 4 months so my savings has been wiped out and she is on a fixed income.  We are asking for any help you may be able to give. The only reason I am doing this is for my disabled mother. I need to be able to take her to the Doctor regularly so she can continue getting her medications. She is very sick and has controlled substances that require her to visit her doctor multiple times a month as well as counseling for her PTSD. Any donation amount would be appreciated greatly. Thank you and God Bless

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William McDonald
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Lawton, OK

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