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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($466 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on treatment for what was diagnosed as stomach cancer and continued receiving treatment up to date. I had unpaid Hospital bill debt totaling 32,000 KES and spent the balance (16,000 KES) on drugs.I believe that my health is paramount and feel this is the best I could have done with the money at the time.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on a wooden door, nails and timber at 7,000 KES, I then used the rest of the cash on food for my family after losing the better part of it (40,000 KES).
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I haven't seen any difference as such now that I lost the money, but am still hopeful of building a better house when I get the third transfer.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my entire first transfer to buy iron sheets and nails which I will use to build my new house because the one am currently living in is grass thatched and leaking.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received the money I was very happy and immediately believed that GD is real. Thank you GD
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that i have faced in my life is battling with sickness. I tend to get sick often and severely to the extent that when I vomit,blood comes out,and due to lack of money,I have not been able to seek proper medical attention.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day has always been in the morning. I am always very happy for having woken up alive and healthy as it is always a promise of yet a new dawn for my family and i.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that i will finally be able to go back to my home village to build a better house that is no longer leaking for my family.
It also means that i will be able to sustain my children's education which has not been very easy.
