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Could you share an hour a week with Ramon?

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

🇵🇭 Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines646 views
Carmela F. Aquino
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Taguig
I'm writing for my neighbor Ramon, who's 78. Ramon lives alone in Taguig, and lost a spouse of many years last year. The nearest family lives 665 kilometers away. Ramon loves baking, 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. I hope life is good to you.
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1 hour a week
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In person in Taguig
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kindness, patience
#companionship#elderly#visiting

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People who offered to help

  • Ryszard Tadeusz Adamczyk 🇵🇱

    I live about 8 km from Taguig. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Flexible on timing.

  • Keith H. Powers 🇬🇧

    I live about 7 km from Taguig. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need!

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    Restored my faith in humanity

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Sandra Portia Badu🇬🇭Verified donor
    Exactly what I needed

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

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    Great help in a difficult time

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    Made a real difference

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

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  • Aleena Sandhu

    Wishing you peace, Carmela. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side.

    • Sri Sinta HarahapID verified

      Thanks for sharing this. Wishing Ramon a smooth procedure and a full recovery. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. All the best.

      • Rina Jihan Salim

        Sending love. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. After 20 years in customer support I know how hard it's to ask for anything

        • Jabu T. MaharajPhoto verified

          Thinking of you, Carmela. I hope things turn around soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Greetings from Alcalá de Henares.

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