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A weekly phone friend for Ikenna, recovering at home after spinal surgery

A volunteer who can phone or video-call Ikenna once a week for the next few months.

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Ikenna Rotimi Anyanwu
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Zaria
After spinal surgery, I have been mostly housebound for 5 weeks. My family live far away, and the days can feel very long. I'm not looking for therapy - I've that covered - but for conversation. I'm hoping for someone who can call for about 30 minutes once a week whenever suits us both. I like film, travel stories and poetry, and can listen to anything. This can be from anywhere in the world as long as you speak English. We can arrange the calls through the platform, with email shared only when we're both comfortable. Thanks for even thinking about it. You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
effort
30 minutes a week
format
Online or by phone
skills
listening, patience

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People who offered to help

  • Kai Tao Wu 🇺🇸

    I live about 20 km from Zaria. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Can bring a friend.

  • Jagadish J. Nadar 🇮🇳

    I live about 8 km from Zaria. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Free this month.

Reviews

2.4(5 reviews)

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  • Yoav Benny Efrati🇮🇱Verified helper
    Made a real difference

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

  • Gianna K. Agustin🇵🇭Verified helper
    Exceptional service

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Enrique J. Cruz🇪🇸Verified helper
    Would recommend to anyone

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

  • Jan Jakob Möller🇩🇪Verified donor
    Honest and trustworthy

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

  • Jean Olivier Lemaire🇫🇷Verified donor
    Exceeded expectations

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

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  • Sending strength, Ikenna. This could happen to any of us. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Take care.

    • Sending good thoughts, Ikenna. Get well soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Blessings.

      • wishing Ikenna a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Put this on a community board in Abbottabad this morning. Love from Abbottabad.

        • Hope it all works out. Shared it with a few friends. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. All the best.

          • Take care, Ikenna. Your post was clear and honest. Sent it to 28 people at work. Thinking of Zaria.

            • Aniket S. ParmarPhoto verified

              Hope it all works out, Ikenna. Shared it with a few friends. It's not much but it's yours

              • Sending good thoughts, Ikenna. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Love from Negombo

                • Katherine A. HoffmanAddress verified

                  Sending love, Ikenna. Hope you get there. We're a small family in Barranquilla but we're thinking of you. Blessings.

                  • Thanks for sharing this. It takes guts to ask. Well done. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. God bless.

                    • Wishing Ikenna a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Zaria

                      • Wishing you peace. Shared this with my family. Wish I lived closer to Mecca so I could bring a meal. Blessings.

                        • Rooting for you, Ikenna. Shared it with a few friends. Take care

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