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Could you share an hour a week with Vusi?

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

🇿🇦 1544, Ekurhuleni, Gauteng, South Africa93 views
Emily E. Venter
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Ekurhuleni
I'm writing for my neighbor Vusi, who's 91. Vusi lives alone in Ekurhuleni, and lost a lifelong friend last year. The nearest family lives several hours away. Vusi loves chess, and would enjoy someone to chat with. An hour a week, perhaps on Friday 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. Glad we found this place.
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1 hour a week
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In person in Ekurhuleni
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kindness, patience
#companionship#elderly#visiting

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  • Yun-seo Hye-jin Oh 🇺🇸 Address verified

    i live about 9 km from Ekurhuleni. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need.

  • Kamal Suranga Perera 🇱🇰 ID verified

    I live about 6 km from Ekurhuleni. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Can bring a friend.

  • Gerald N. Neal 🇺🇸 Address verifiedPhoto verifiedAccepted

    i live about 3 km from Ekurhuleni. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Can bring a friend.

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  • Tek Roshan Pun

    Looking forward to the next update. I'll check back for the next update. Love from Mumbai

    • Oanh HoID verified

      Rooting for you, Emily. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. It's not much but it's yours. Greetings from Cambridge.

      • Samanthi Dilani Jayawardena

        Hope things get better soon, Emily. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did

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