Frank John Fund
Following Frank John's sad passing away in March 2022, some former climbers have requested the opportunity to contribute towards helping Frank's surviving wife, Clara, cover the costs for the family.
The following are the costs she has identified and details of whether or not they have already been covered by kind donations from friends. Should you wish to assist in meeting any of the needs not yet covered, do please email us.
Additionally, we have been speaking to Clara about helping her to set up a small local business that will be able to help her work towards regaining her independence. If anyone would like to help with this, do please let us know.
Clara (Frank John's wife) Requested List of Needs
| Description of need | Period / detail | Requested (TZS) | Approx. USD | Pledged? | Paid? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clothes for children | Easter 2022 | 150,000 | $64 | β | β |
| Outstanding school fees | To end March 2022 | 303,000 | $130 | β | β |
| Overdue house rent | Nov 21 to Apr 2022 | 1,200,000 | $516 | β | β |
| Clara's medical debts | April 2022 | 150,000 | $65 | β | β |
| Arrears on school fees | 29 April 2022 | 85,000 | $37 | β | β |
| Electricity credits | Apr to Sep 2022 | 90,000 | $38 | β | β |
| School fees John (11) | To Dec 2022 | 1,043,000 | $448 | β | β |
| School fees Elipida (7) | To Dec 2022 | 1,043,000 | $448 | β | β |
| Monthly groceries* | April 2022 | 465,000 | $200 | β | β |
| Monthly groceries* | May 2022 | 465,000 | $200 | β | β |
| Monthly groceries* | June 2022 | 465,000 | $200 | β | β |
| House rent | May to July 2022 | 600,000 | $258 | β | β |
| Medical bills (Elpida) | 29 May 2022 | 23,500 | $10 | β | β |
| House rent | July to Oct 2022 | 600,000 | $258 | β | β |
| Medical bills (Japhet) | 23 June 2022 | 77,000 | $33 | β | β |
| Monthly groceries* | July 2022 | 465,000 | $200 | β | β |
| Monthly groceries* | August 2022 | 465,000 | $200 | β | β |
| Monthly groceries* | September 2022 | 465,000 | $200 | β | β |
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*Details of Monthly Groceries - 6 months' estimate for family of 4
- Baby Andrew's milk, 1 litre per day = 252,000
- Cooking gas, 15kg x 3 = 162,000
- Soap, boxes x 2 = 84,000
- Rice, 100kg = 250,000
- Cooking oil, 40 litres = 224,000
- Petroleum jelly, tubs x 3 = 30,000
- Body lotion, tubs x 2 = 20,000
- Charcoal, bags x 3 = 150,000
- Baby Andrew's porridge (Cerelac), boxes x 6 = 90,000
- Oat meal = 30,000
- Margarine x 3 = 30,000
- Salt, carton x 1 = 20,000
- Spaghetti or pasta, carton x 1 = 30,000
- Wheat flower, 25kg x 2 = 70,000
- Maize flower, 50kg = 60,000
- Sugar, 50kg = 120,000
- Beans, 20kg = 50,000
- Powder soap, buckets x 3 = 45,000
- Cooking ingredients and spices = 300,000
- Meats / vegetables / fish = 540,000
Making a Donation
Should you kindly wish to make a donation towards any of Frank John's family's costs, please make use of the following card payment facility:
Clara's Micro-Business Fund
Clara is trying to work towards obtaining financial independence. Towards this end climbers have very kindly pledged boarding school fees and childcare costs to help Clara to find time to launch and run a small local business.
Donated funds will be kept in trust until a small committee of senior TK staff members have provided feedback to Clara on her business plan. Thereafter, capital assets will be purchased directly on Clara's behalf and guidance and support will be provided to her for her launch. Thereafter, the success of the dependence will depend on Clara's self-discipline and determination to succeed. However, guides and senior staff will continue to check-in on Clara and offer guidance and support where requested.
Here are funds pledged or donated towards this micro-business so far:
| Date received | Amount pledged (USD) | TZS equivalent | Received? |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 May 2022 | $161 | TZS 375,000 | β |
| 05 June 2022 | $101 | TZS 235,000 | β |
| Total pledged | TZS 610,000 | $262 |
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Donate to Clara's Micro-Business Fund
To donate, please visit this link.
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