We wanted to let you all know about another important story that shows the profound impact of your timely support. Here at TGR, we recently provided a lifeline to a family grappling with a sudden, devastating change in their lives, ensuring they could face the Christmas period with less worry.
The family centres around K, his wife, and their 12-year-old daughter. Earlier this year, K, who had worked full-time in the trades industry, suffered a stroke. This life-altering event forced him to have to leave his job immediately.
Imagine the sudden, immense upheaval – not only the physical and emotional recovery from a stroke but the instant loss of a primary income.
The family has been fighting hard to keep afloat. K’s wife works tirelessly as a full-time carer for her adult daughter and receives Carer’s Allowance. But with K’s sick pay having recently stopped, and the necessary, but slow, process of transitioning onto Universal Credit underway, they are in a critical financial gap. They’ve also had to challenge an initial rejection for PIP (Personal Independence Payment) and are currently going through the tribunal process.
With rent and bills constantly looming and often running behind, the approach of Christmas was bringing immense stress. Imagine the fear of not being able to provide basic necessities, let alone a bit of festive cheer, when your child is home from school.
Our goal was simple: to alleviate some of the pressure on their strained budget during the costly Christmas period. We quickly facilitated support to offset their food expenses, allowing them to redirect limited funds towards essential bills and heating their home during the cold weather.
Thanks to the kindness of TGR donors, we were able to purchase a £100 Lidl voucher for the family.
This voucher means that K’s wife doesn’t have to face impossible choices between feeding her family well and keeping the house warm for her daughter. It provides a crucial cushion while they wait for K’s benefits to be fully established and his PIP tribunal to conclude.
The family is receiving ongoing assistance, including support for brain injury recovery, and comprehensive benefits advice. This voucher provides immediate, essential relief during this transition.
Thank you for your ongoing, compassionate generosity. Your support has delivered a much-needed layer of warmth and stability, ensuring that this family can focus on recovery and finding their footing, rather than facing hunger or cold this winter.
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We look forward to sharing the feedback from K’s family and the referring professional soon, allowing you to see the direct impact of this timely assistance. Read other testimonials of cases we’ve supported here.
