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<div>My name is Vickey, and I never imagined I’d be here—on a platform asking for help at 66 years young. But due to a series of heartbreaking and unforeseen circumstances, <strong>I now find myself fighting not just for myself, but for my elderly mother and my emotional support dog, Blue.</strong>


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<div><strong>We are facing the possibility of homelessness within the next three weeks, and I have no reliable transportation to get us to safety—my car broke down and I can’t afford repairs, a tow, or a replacement.</strong>


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<div>We urgently need help to move into a modest, safe home where I can give my mother the peace and stability she deserves at 86 years old. A place with a little yard for Blue to stretch his legs, and the security to stop wondering where we’ll sleep next.


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<div>This isn’t about luxury—it’s about basic survival. It’s about love. And it’s about dignity.


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<div>What We Need


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<div>With your help, we’re hoping to raise enough to cover:


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<div>   •   First month’s rent


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<div>   •   A small down payment on a used car, so we can get to appointments and essentials


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<div>   •   Gas, registration, insurance, and small car repairs


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<div>Goal: $3,000
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<div>(Every penny will be used for safe housing and transportation)


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<div>Why This Matters


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<div>My mom gave me all she could—now I want to give her a peaceful, stable home in her golden years. My dog Blue helps me manage anxiety, depression, and chronic illness. We are a team of three, and we simply want to stay together, safely.


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<div>I’ve always been a fighter. I taught senior dance classes, organized public flash mobs, cared for others as a nurse, and now I’m working to become a senior advocate for rental scams, because I know firsthand how painful and dangerous these situations are.


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<div>I’ve also been working to launch a live-streaming project for older adults to help inspire reinvention after 50—but technical problems with the app have delayed my ability to start.


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<div>I Know I’m Not the Only One


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<div>I know many people are hurting right now. That’s part of what makes this so hard to write. I’ve hesitated for weeks, because truthfully—I’m embarrassed. I never expected to be here at my age. I don’t want to take limited public assistance funds when others need them too.


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<div>But I have nowhere else to turn.


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<div>Every Share, Prayer, and Dollar Helps


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<div>Whether you can donate, share this campaign, or send encouragement—thank you. You’re helping a mother, a daughter, and a dog hold onto hope.


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<div>If we exceed our goal, I promise to use any extra to help others—through my scam prevention work and support of fellow seniors facing the same fears.


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<div>Thank you for listening. Thank you for caring. And thank you for believing that second chances are worth fighting for.


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<div>With all my heart,


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<div>– Vickey


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