A very modern farewell

2 Goodgymers helped an isolated person in Islington
Latoya Stephens
Ed Field
Islington

Monday 9th December 2019

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This was one of those missions which demonstrated how an hour of your time can make an immeasurable difference to someones life.

Ms P's brother passed away a few weeks ago and her limited mobility meant that she was unable to attend the funeral which was happening halfway across the country. In an example of how technology can be a real force for good, the service was being live streamed for those unable to make it. Ms P has a large family spread across the globe and many of them would be sitting down to watch. Ms P does not have an internet connection or computer so reached out to GoodGym to see if we could help.

Latoya and I arrived just hoping the technology would work. We needn't have worried - in a few minutes we had the stream showing on her telly and Ms P pointing out members of her family as they arrived. The service was lovely, and it was a privilege to hear personal stories of Ms P's brothers life.

Once the service had finished Latoya and I chatted with Ms P about her family, her life and the changes she has seen in the local area. She moved to London 40 years ago and has lived in the same home ever since. We left feeling honoured to have been able to share such a personal moment with someone who was so willing to share it with us.



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Jo O'Leary

Mon 9th Dec 2019 at 9:18pm

What a wonderful thing to do ♥️

Tracey C

Mon 9th Dec 2019 at 9:30pm

Well done GG Islington. What a very special mission.

Sam Chapman

Mon 9th Dec 2019 at 9:48pm

How lovely

Vic
Vic (She/her)

Mon 9th Dec 2019 at 9:48pm

Well done, this is wonderful x

Adele Prince

Mon 9th Dec 2019 at 10:20pm

This will have made such a big difference, well done x

Helen Alford
Helen Alford (she/her)

Tue 10th Dec 2019 at 11:24am

Incredibly touching to read. Well done Islington x

Richard Taylor

Tue 10th Dec 2019 at 1:00pm

A true example of why GoodGym exists as a force for good in the world. Well done all!

Rachel
Rachel (she/her)

Fri 13th Dec 2019 at 1:13pm

What a special task ❤️

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