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A weekly visit for Salma, 80, who lives alone in Riyadh

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

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Amal Mebarek
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Riyadh
I'm writing for my neighbor Salma, who's 80. Salma lives alone in Riyadh, and lost a spouse of many years last year. The nearest family lives a long flight away. Salma loves chess, and would enjoy someone to chat with. An hour a week, perhaps on Saturday 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 Riyadh
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kindness, patience
#companionship#elderly#visiting

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  • Adriana Florina RusuAddress verifiedID verified

    keep going, Amal. Looking forward to the next update. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. God bless.

    • Ursula Birgit Lorenz

      Hope things get better soon. Wishing Salma a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Greetings from Karachi.

      • Ronke Nneka Olawale

        Wishing you peace, Amal. Get well soon. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. All the best!

        • Sandeep A. Dhawan

          Take care, Amal. Looking forward to the next update. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. God bless

          • Amelia W. Tucker

            Thinking of you and your family, Amal. Wishing Salma a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Greetings from Sydney

            • Sanjay T. Saxena

              I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My neighbor in Ikeja donated after I showed her your page. Take care

              • Bola Esther Idowu

                Hang in there. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. All the best.

                • Berk Berk AydฤฑnAddress verifiedID verifiedPhoto verified

                  sending love. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Riyadh

                  • Andrew P. AyalaPhoto verified

                    Praying for you. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side

                    • Thiago Borges

                      You're not alone, Amal. Hope the doctors have good news. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Take care.

                      • Vignesh N. Iyengar

                        Wishing you peace, Amal. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Love from Lucknow

                        • Kamran Memon

                          Sending good thoughts, Amal. Hope this works out for you. All the best

                          • Huy Giang Phung

                            Hope you get there. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected

                            • Nisha J. Kapoor

                              Sending love. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Love from Edinburgh.

                              • Mรกrcia Eliane Lima

                                A colleague of mine might know someone for this in Riyadh. I'll ask around and let you know

                                • Amani Upendo Mwangi

                                  Thinking of you and your family, Amal. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier

                                  • Paulina Nowicki

                                    Sending strength, Amal. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Take care.

                                    • Pallavi E. Sawant

                                      stay strong, Amal. Your post was clear and honest.

                                      • Saanvi E. Patel

                                        Wishing you peace. I hope things turn around soon. Blessings.

                                        • Sergio K. Solรญs

                                          Hope things get better soon, Amal. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Bandung.

                                          • Rainer Michael Winter

                                            Sending love, Amal. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Greetings from Quezon City.

                                            • Andrea Lorenzo Ferri

                                              Hope things get better soon, Amal. Get well soon. Thinking of Riyadh.

                                              • Joyce K. CortezID verified

                                                Gave what I could, wish it was more. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Love from Guarulhos.

                                                • Joyce E. Rogers

                                                  Stay strong, Amal. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't give up.

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