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A weekly visit for Riley, 88, who lives alone in Sydney

Looking for a friendly person in Sydney to visit Riley once a week.

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Sydney, New South Wales, Australia691 views
Gianna K. Ryan
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Sydney
I'm writing for my neighbor Riley, who's 88. Riley lives alone in Sydney, and lost a sister last year. The nearest family lives 389 kilometers away. Riley loves opera, 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. 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 Sydney
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kindness, patience

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People who offered to help

  • Queen Jumoke Oyelaran ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ

    I live about 9 km from Sydney. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Flexible on timing.

  • Liza F. Valdez ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ

    i live about 16 km from Sydney. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Happy to chat first.

  • Khadija Temitope Jimoh ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ

    I live about 12 km from Sydney. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Happy to chat first.

  • Silvia E. Hernรกndez ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

    I live about 18 km from Sydney. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Flexible on timing.

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  • Your post was clear and honest. My neighbor in Depok donated after I showed her your page.

    • hope it all works out, Gianna. It takes guts to ask. Well done.

      • Thinking of you, Gianna. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I hope April is when things finally get easier. Take care

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