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Maria Milonga has been sponsored!

By Wendy Barron | March 5, 2020

Maria is a 96 year old widow. She is a quiet, unassuming person who appreciates the assistance that she receives from others in her community. Maria looks forward to church and Bible study and is always glad to have a visitor stop by for a chat.

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Lucia Atieno Boyi has been sponsored!

By Wendy Barron | March 5, 2020

Lucia Atieno is a 61 year old widow cares for her orphaned niece. Despite her circumstances Lucia remains a polite and cheerful Gran who can often be heard singing as she goes about her day.

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Eulalee McDonald is sponsored!

By Wendy Barron | March 5, 2020

Eulalee is an 88 year old woman who is married and has two sons. She is a sociable woman, who enjoys going out to attend church functions and participate in the Senior Citizens’ Club.

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Conceita Cunningham is sponsored!

By Wendy Barron | March 5, 2020

Conceita is a widow who has two sons and one daughter. A quiet woman with simple needs and a strong Christian faith, Conceita loves nothing better than listening to gospel music.

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Geoffrey Reid has been sponsored!

By Wendy Barron | March 5, 2020

Geoffrey is a 76 year old good-natured man who laughs a lot but speaks little. When asked how he is, he always replies, “”Doing good.” He loves listening to music, and he enjoys watching the other men play dominoes.

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Tashi Dolma is sponsored!

By Wendy Barron | March 5, 2020

Tashi is a kind woman who always has an eye out for others in need. Born in 1945, she is approximately 75 years old.

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Chenga Lhamo is sponsored!

By Wendy Barron | March 5, 2020

Born in Tibet in 1946, Chenga is approximately 74 years old. She never married and has no children. Chenga is a much-loved resident at the home, where she lives with 47 other elders.

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Mr. Phunstok is sponsored!

By Wendy Barron | March 5, 2020

Born in Tibet in 1923, Mr. Phunstok is approximately 97 years old. Mr. Phunstok spends much of his day reciting prayers and chanting mantras. He enjoys going to the nearby temple, when his health permits, and always looks forward to passing time chatting with old friends.

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Mariyakutty Medackal is sponsored!

By Wendy Barron | March 5, 2020

Mariyakutty is a 77 year old woman who grew up in the Franciscan Convent and then served there for forty years. Mariyakutty’s faith continues to be an importantpart of her life. Every morning she attends holy Mass in the chapel near her room, and she fills much of the rest of her day in prayer.

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Aley Vadakkel is sponsored!

By Wendy Barron | March 5, 2020

Aley is a 72 year-old woman who never married and has no children. She is a pleasant, friendly woman, who enjoys the company of the other Grans and cheers them with her jovial mood.

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Helping older persons live with dignity in Canada and around the world since 1975.

205-1300 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1Z 7L2 Canada

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  • HelpAge International welcomes the launch of the UN Decade of Healthy Ageing

    December 18, 2020

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