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Widow, 86, Cleans Nursing Home to Survive
23 Feb
Summary
- An 86-year-old widow cleans nursing home floors daily.
- She works to afford basic necessities after family loss.
- A community GoFundMe aims to help her retire.
An 86-year-old Michigan widow, Elaine Dorland, continues to work as a cleaner, starting her day at 4:30 AM. She must clean all nine floors of the nursing home where she resides to afford basic necessities.
Dorland's need to work stems from the recent deaths of her husband two years ago and her son nine months later. Her late husband's meager social security payments are insufficient for her survival.
Despite physical challenges like back rods and worsening arthritis, Dorland maintains a strong work ethic. A community member initiated a GoFundMe to help her retire, aiming to raise $150,000. Over $50,000 has been raised in just eight days.
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