MASSIVE UPDATE!!! (As of June 1, 2023)

I have secured an apartment in Toronto, for July 1st-- without having to give the absurd amount for a deposit that I had previously predicted. I did have to borrow some funds to cover it, and the move itself (my sister won't be able to do it) will be a few thousand dollars... so I have a month to raise as much as I can.

THANKS SO MUCH TO THOSE WHO HAVE ALREADY HELPED OUT!!!

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As I learned in horror that my long distance internet friend James had been beaten up and taken to the hospital with a concussion, I realized that this might be another nail in his coffin as he has been harassed, discriminated against and kept in isolation in a northern Canadian town for almost eight years.

Despite his high level of education and amazing writing skills, he is unemployed and has tried to eke out a living editing, tutoring and YouTubing. And because of his Christian-conservative beliefs, YouTube has censored his channel; he used to get thousands of views per video, but only gets a few dozen in recent years.

Although he is God fearing, I truly believe the lonely life he is leading will drive him to drastic measures if he has to spend another long winter there. People in his small town shun him, and neighbors in his building harass him. One alcoholic drug-addict frequently pounds on the ceiling or tries to kick down his door in the middle of the night. As with the physical assault he suffered, the police do nothing and no one has ever been arrested.

James suffers from Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and needs to be closer to the EDS clinic in Toronto. His first appointment there is at the end of August, so he needs to move closer before then. He hopes to pay his sister to rent a van and come help him move-- about $1000 including fuel, for such a long trip. He also needs to cover several month's rent in advance, since landlords are very demanding in that part of Ontario. To cover a rent deposit of several month's rent upfront, he would need at least $5000.

Thank you so much for helping out this amazing individual, who could be so much more productive and happy in a non toxic environment. Any prayers would be most appreciated.

--Nicola Timmerman

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My friend Nicola graciously volunteered to write the above, as I end up writing several thousand words every time I try to do it myself... too much anxiety and overwhelming problems here. I'd be happy to answer any questions about my situation, if you'd like more details. Thanks for reading!
--James Pawson

This campaign is unpublished.

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