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A weekly visit for Rafael, 72, who lives alone in Alcalá de Henares
An hour a week, a chat, and a cup of tea - that's all Rafael is asking for.
🇪🇸 Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain1,118 views
I'm writing for my neighbor Rafael, who's 72. Rafael lives alone in Alcalá de Henares, and lost a lifelong friend last year. The nearest family lives on the other side of the country.
Rafael loves baking, and would enjoy someone to chat with. An hour a week, perhaps on Thursday 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.
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
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- 1 hour a week
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- In person in Alcalá de Henares
- skills
- kindness, patience
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- Ryan W. Weber 🇨🇦
I live about 3 km from Alcalá de Henares. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Free this month.
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Praying for you. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Put this on a community board in Radom this morning. Greetings from Radom
rooting for you, Irene. Hope you get there. Put this on a community board in Latina this morning. Love from Latina.
you're not alone. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I hope October is when things finally get easier. Greetings from Faisalabad.
Hang in there. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Take care.
Sending love. 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. Thinking of Alcalá de Henares.
Best of luck. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Birmingham.
stay strong, Irene. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Blessings.
Thinking of you and your family. Your post was clear and honest. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.
Sending strength, Irene. This could happen to any of us. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Alcalá de Henares.
best of luck, Irene. I hope things turn around soon.
so sorry you're going through this. Your post was clear and honest. My neighbor in Cairo donated after I showed her your page. All the best
Wishing you peace. I hope things turn around soon. After 15 years in engineering I know how hard it is to ask for anything.
Wishing you the best, Irene. Hope you get there. I'll check back for the next update. Take care.
Thanks for sharing this, Irene. Shared it with a few friends. God bless.
rooting for you, Irene. Hope the doctors have good news. I went through something like this 3 years ago and strangers helped me out. All the best.
Keep going, Irene. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick.