Fund to Relocate my Dad and Debbie
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My dad is my hero. From the moment I was born, he has been there for me. When I was 6 he fought for me to come live with him, which I did. He raised me to be a strong, independent, hard working woman. Now it's my turn to give back to him. Let me tell you his story.
My dad grew up in the Bronx. As a young man he was drafted and served on the front lines in Vietnam. He came home after his tour and began working full time to take care of me and going to college at night. His college career was derailed when he developed cancer. Hence, why he stressed that I go to school and get a degree. He beat cancer and moved on with his life. Unfortuntely, when I was 16 he came home from work in pain and untimately ended up disabled. His doctors told him no prolonged sitting, standing, walking, laying down and no lifting more that 10 lbs, Needless to say his disability was permenant. He is in more pain every day then you or I could every imagine. Since his diagnosis, he and my stepmother, Debbie, have struggled. Last year Debbie was in a car accident that left her disabled and in pain all of the time as well.
Last month they found out that the house they have been renting was on the market. Today they found out that they have until Sunday to move out. We have reached out to the Veteran's Association and they do not qualify for any additional aide. Now my Dad and Debbie need to move their house to storage until they can find a place to live. As of today they have no help to move them. I am trying to raise enough money to help them get a mover and put a deposit on a new rental house. Unfortuanately, I lost my job last month and am in no position to get a loan to help them with this move. Therefore, I am appealing to you to help me give back to my Dad and Debbie who gave so much to me over the years.
My dad grew up in the Bronx. As a young man he was drafted and served on the front lines in Vietnam. He came home after his tour and began working full time to take care of me and going to college at night. His college career was derailed when he developed cancer. Hence, why he stressed that I go to school and get a degree. He beat cancer and moved on with his life. Unfortuntely, when I was 16 he came home from work in pain and untimately ended up disabled. His doctors told him no prolonged sitting, standing, walking, laying down and no lifting more that 10 lbs, Needless to say his disability was permenant. He is in more pain every day then you or I could every imagine. Since his diagnosis, he and my stepmother, Debbie, have struggled. Last year Debbie was in a car accident that left her disabled and in pain all of the time as well.
Last month they found out that the house they have been renting was on the market. Today they found out that they have until Sunday to move out. We have reached out to the Veteran's Association and they do not qualify for any additional aide. Now my Dad and Debbie need to move their house to storage until they can find a place to live. As of today they have no help to move them. I am trying to raise enough money to help them get a mover and put a deposit on a new rental house. Unfortuanately, I lost my job last month and am in no position to get a loan to help them with this move. Therefore, I am appealing to you to help me give back to my Dad and Debbie who gave so much to me over the years.
Organizer and beneficiary
Zoe Merlino Belcher
Organizer
Moodus, CT
Debra Merlino
Beneficiary