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A weekly visit for Harold, 87, who lives alone in Detroit

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

🇺🇸 Detroit, Michigan, United States1,745 views
Todd Rogers
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Detroit
I'm writing for my neighbor Harold, who's 87. Harold lives alone in Detroit, and lost a lifelong friend last year. The nearest family lives a long flight away. Harold loves opera, and would enjoy someone to chat with. An hour a week, perhaps on Wednesday 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. You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
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1 hour a week
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In person in Detroit
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kindness, patience
#companionship#elderly#visiting

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  • Gihan Nanayakkara 🇱🇰

    I live about 12 km from Detroit. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need!

  • Amira Ghada Tawfik 🇪🇬

    I live about 4 km from Detroit. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need.

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  • Modupe Bola OkonkwoPhoto verified

    Praying for you. Hope the doctors have good news. Blessings

    • Laura F. EstradaID verified

      Hope it all works out, Todd. Looking forward to the next update. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Take care.

      • Rhea F. Abad

        Good luck. Hope the doctors have good news. My husband and I read this together. Thinking of Detroit.

        • Lincoln S. Santos

          Stay strong, Todd. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side.

          • Aarti P. Kothari

            So sorry you're going through this, Todd. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My husband and I read this together.

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