The Struggle

45-year-old Anna used to be healthy and financially independent before she was diagnosed with multiple illnesses. She was diagnosed with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) among many other medical conditions 6 years ago. Her long list of medical issues includes biliary cirrhosis, Hepatitis B, peripheral neuropathy, chronic sinusitis, obstructive sleep apnoea and anaemia. She also experiences pain from her joints due to degenerative joint disease. Doctors have also warned Anna that she is likely to go blind in 10 years from taking the medications for her SLE.

Help Needed – Give Hope

Anna’s employment last drawn gross salary was S$1,450. Anna stopped her full-time work shortly after she was formally diagnosed with SLE as it was causing her extreme fatigue, and she could not focus on her work.

Despite being her poor health, Anna did not want to rely on others. She wanted to support herself so her brothers could have their own lives after they settled down, instead of worrying about her. Anna was on contract with a mission organisation for two years, working part-time, before starting to volunteer in order to do her part for the community. Anna picked up handicraft skills while attending training to improve herself, and ended a 6-month internship as a Peer Support Specialist in May this year. Since then, Anna has been actively seeking employment, but to no avail.

Financial Breakdown

Ray of Hope would like to raise $1,750 to cover Anna’s living expenses for 5 months ($350 x 5 months). Your donations would help Anna immensely!

*Anna is currently not receiving SSO assistance after her assistance ended in May 2019.