My daughter's open heart surgery

John

Ongata Rongai, Kenya

100% repaid

Entrepreneur

Name

John

Member since

January 2015

On-time repayments

122 installments  •  69%

About Me

I was born 34 years ago in a humble family of 5. I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Political Science and pursuing my MBA in the University of Nairobi. I have a dream of being a source of inspiration for children from poor, separated, divorced or single parents who are trying to figure out or struggling to come to terms with their family and social status. To me they are my brothers who need someone to mentor, encourage and guide them in making good decisions that will add value to their lives.

My Business

I am currently concentrating with developing different aspects of my life. Life's journey requires holistic, balanced and gradual growth to prepare one self to opportunities that may arise.

Loan Proposal

My Daughter, Berni-Joy Awuor was diagnosed with two heart conditions PDA(hole in the heart) and COA (coarctation of the Aorta) and requires $5434.78 for open heart surgery. I have been able to raise $3260.86 through the Mater Heart run foundation in Kenya and $543.47 from friends and family. However, I still need $1630.45. That is why am applying for the $215 to add into the fund. I am hoping to get more people to stand with me. Mean while I need this loan to submit to the hospital as part of my personal contribution towards the bill. Once I do that I intend to talk to the hospital on a future payment plan where I will be paying weekly or monthly.

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Loan Info

Project Type

Classic Loan

Disbursed amount

$220.00

Date disbursed

May 12, 2015

Repayment status

On Time

Projected term

5 months

Lenders

G

GalantnostS

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

C

Christian

Saarbruecken, Germany

investor

Candiac, Canada

M

michael

Mornington, Australia

Judith

London, United Kingdom

Zidisha

Sterling, United States

A

ashtanga99

Newport, United States

F

farwest

Alamo, United States

ads68

Melbourne, Australia

fairspirit

Utrecht, Netherlands

BF

Bob Fitzjohn

Fontvielle, Monaco, Yemen

jan73

Eugene, United States

E

E

Marin county, United States

Evan Lamos

Brussels, Belgium

T

thebonseung

Republic of Korea

Dutchguy

Nijmegen, Netherlands

Matching Fund

Sterling, United States

Paul Buchheit

Mountain View, United States

mepster

San Francisco, Ca, United States

L

luckiestmonkey

United States

I

idris

United States

A

adamdreaming

United States

KM

Kirsty M

United Kingdom

A

Aurelija

United Kingdom

MZ

Matt Zirwas

United States

MW

Matt Willis

United States

Sandra

Böblingen, Germany

C

chryddi

United States

L

lindenc

United States

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  • Ibrahim    Nov 2, 2018

    Am so grateful for the loan I received. Although I had a tough time but I have gotten a job which will help me repay these arrears.Am kindly asking for your support.

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  • John    Jan 18, 2016

    The reason for adjusting downwards my repayment amount is because of reduced income in my business. In December many people and institutions had closed and thereafter proceeded to spend their holiday upcountry. This had a significant effect on the Boda Boda (Motorcycle transport) business because we are used to carrying people who work in town (Nairobi) and children to school. The business is set to pick up from February.

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  • Onesmus    Jan 8, 2016

    hi mr john awuor my name is onesmus mungutu from embakasi utawala,

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  • John    Oct 26, 2015

    Dear Paul,
    I received the loan on Thursday. The following day i went to the motorcycle dealer and made the payment. The bike were out of stock but they will be available this week. I will keep you updated.

    Thanks for your support and God bless you.

    Regards,

    John Awuor

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  • John    Oct 21, 2015

    Dear Paul Graham,
    You have been such a blessing to me today. May God reward you, and grant your hearts desire according to His will. I plan to use this money in getting another motorcycle. This will significantly increase my income as i will be using it full time. The first one i have hired out which still gives me daily income.

    Thanks and regards,

    John Awuor

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  • John    Oct 7, 2015

    I take this opportunity to Thanks my lenders who have been supportive and allowed me to achieve great milestones in my life. May God bless you. The first loan i applied for was used to get an operating permit and insurance, i started operating immediately i received it and it went a long way to get by business back on track. The second loan that i have just completed was used for paying my part of the open heart surgery bill for my daughter. The surgery was very successful and I thank God. You can have a look at the discussions to see the photos and the progress she has made so far. After the surgery her medical expenses on drugs went down significantly. We are only incurring therapy costs. I take this opportunity to thank lenders for standing with me.

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  • John    Jul 8, 2015

    The photos cannot be uploaded...they are JPG

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  • John    Jul 8, 2015

    My daughters photos

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  • John    Jul 8, 2015

    My daughter

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  • John    Jul 8, 2015

    Dear Lenders,
    The last two weeks have been straining, but we saw the hand of God. It is during this period that my daughter went through heart surgery.

    We bless the Lord for His goodness and mercies

    Regards,

    John Awuor

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  • John    May 29, 2015

    Dear Lender,
    On 23rd May 2015, we had the Mater Heart run (materheartrun.com/) that is an annual event. It is from this run that the Mater Heart run foundation raise funds for heart procedures. I am therefore expecting a date soon, and as i posted earlier there is a long waiting list of children for surgery. I will keep you updated as well when i get the dates. Thank you very much my lenders, the amount i received was taken to the hospital to pay my part of the hospital bill.

    Regards,

    John Awuor

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  • John    May 14, 2015

    Hello Judith,
    I'm glad too and thanks for your support in raising the money. Amen, that too is my prayer. God is with her. I was at the Mater Hospital and the doctors are yet to schedule the date for the operation, i was told there is a line because other kids are also scheduled for heart operation. Once they set the date i will keep you posted and update you on her progress.

    Regards,
    John Awuor

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  • Judith    May 12, 2015

    Dear John,
    I'm very glad to see that you've managed to raise enough money.
    All the best to your daughter and may the surgery be successful and without any complications!
    Best wishes,
    Judith

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  • John    May 12, 2015

    Dear Lenders,
    I wish to take this opportunity to thank each one of you who have trusted and supported my daughter Berni-joy by putting in your money to fund my loan proposal. May God shine His face upon you,be gracious to you and your families, enlarge your territory and multiply 100 folds your investments. I am so happy. You've touched a child's heart.

    God bless you all,

    John Awuor

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  • John    May 10, 2015

    Hi Lenders,
    I thank God for you and your families may your increase never end. Your support is amazing. I am not alone. Thank you Aurelijah, Shena, Chryddi, Lindenc, Sandra, Evan Lamos, GalantnostS and Jan73 for supporting me.

    Thanks and regard,

    John Awuor

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  • John    May 7, 2015

    Hi Lenders,
    Thanks for your contributions, its encouraging to see that everyday more lenders are coming in to put in their money and support my loan proposal. Thank you Michael and luckiestmonkey, God bless you.

    Regards,

    John Awuor

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  • John    May 5, 2015

    Hi,
    Judith,Dutchguy, Idris, RobertF, Fairspirit, E, thebonseung are wonderful and amazing people. I will forever remain grateful for your contributions towards my loan proposal.

    God bless and regards,

    John Awuor

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  • John    May 4, 2015

    Morning,
    I take this early opportunity to thank you Judith for your contribution towards my loan proposal. It is very encouraging to know that someone in London is supporting me here in Kenya and directly connecting with and offering a solution to my difficult situation. May God enlarge your heavenly treasure.

    Thanks and regards,

    John Awuor

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  • John    May 2, 2015

    I don't know why the photos are not upright even after rotating

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  • John    May 2, 2015

    The loan that I received from Zidisha, came at a time when my boda boda (PSV motorcycle was grounded and am grateful for the lenders who financed my loan proposal. I was able to resume operation and earn daily income. I have been able to buy my sick daughter drugs and give her special dietary attention.

    John Awuor

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