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Companionship wanted: Sebastião's chess and a cup of tea

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

🇧🇷 Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil1,566 views
Carlos Heitor Siqueira
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Rio de Janeiro
I'm writing for my neighbor Sebastião, who's 72. Sebastião lives alone in Rio de Janeiro, and lost a son last year. The nearest family lives a long flight away. Sebastião 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'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
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1 hour a week
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In person in Rio de Janeiro
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kindness, patience
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  • Cameron C. Vaughn 🇺🇸 Accepted

    I live about 17 km from Rio de Janeiro. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need.

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3.1(7 reviews)

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  • Raffaele Stefano Monti🇮🇹Verified donor
    Patient and understanding

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

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    Exceeded expectations

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

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    Delivered on promises

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

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    Made me feel heard

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    Helped when no one else could

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  • Inès Laura Laurent

    Best of luck, Carlos. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from Birmingham.

    • Saanvi N. Prajapati

      Hope it all works out, Carlos. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Warri

      • Jasper Sven Kuipers

        sending love. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Kyiv.

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