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A weekly visit for Ganesh, 80, who lives alone in Mumbai

Ganesh lives alone and has no family nearby; a weekly hour of conversation would transform the week.

🇮🇳 400491, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India945 views
Jay C. Kulkarni
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Mumbai
I'm writing for my neighbor Ganesh, who's 80. Ganesh lives alone in Mumbai, and lost a sister last year. The nearest family lives 284 kilometers away. Ganesh loves baking, and would enjoy someone to chat with. An hour a week, perhaps on Sunday afternoon, would mean the world. We can also arrange a phone call if you can't visit in person. All visitors will be introduced by me and I'll be there at the first meeting. I'll share references and, if you'd like, a short orientation from the local befriending charity. No special skills are needed - just kindness and patience. Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
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1 hour a week
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In person in Mumbai
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kindness, patience
#companionship#elderly#visiting

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  • Sajib Rakib Saha

    looking forward to the next update. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Greetings from Shubra.

    • Eugene J. CrawfordID verified

      Rooting for you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Buenos Aires

      • Mussa BarasaPhoto verified

        Thinking of you and your family, Jay. Gave what I could, wish it was more

        • Emeka Gbenga CokerPhoto verified

          Gave what I could, wish it was more. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Take care.

          • Ramon F. Pangilinan

            Sending good thoughts. Hope this works out for you. Love from Nakuru.

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