Offering help to a stranger is an amazing feeling!
@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
Perth, Australia
July 24, 2020 7:20am CST
Lately I have been motivated again trying to go through my things to see what I can sell or donate. My goal is to keep trying to reduce the items in my house as well as make some extra cash. I have a lot of things to sort through.
Anyway I managed to sell something tonight. A lady came to my house to pick up the item and we got talking for a little bit. She was explaining that on the 4th of August she has to have brain surgery as some lumps have been found. She did explain that as a child she had cancer which she thankfully beat but certain things have been popping up here and there during her life that required many doctor appointments and hospital trips.
She then told me how the item (or items rather, it was some arts and crafts stuff) was of high interest to her to keep her busy until her surgery. I so badly wanted to give her a hug but I still have this damn cold! I'm gaining more symptoms than losing them! Anyway! She then told me her and her friend are trying to make an online fundraiser for those who are suffering with cancer. I wished her all the best with her surgery (I also wrote down a note for myself so on the 4th I can message her on Facebook to wish her good luck) and I told her that if she was comfortable, when her online fundraiser was up and running, if she could send me the link so I could then pass it on to my friends and for them to pass it on to their friends etc to see if we can help out.
It's such a simple thing for me to do but just offering that, she started to get teary and thanked me. Sometimes it really doesn't take much to make someone's day or make them feel less alone and / or supported. I feel great and will keep my word. I feel happy to be able to help this stranger. 
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@amitkokiladitya (171927)
• Agra, India
24 Jul 20
The world has so much suffering around . And you are good to render a good help
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
30 Jul 20
@amitkokiladitya Thank you kindly and I agree. I truly believe we all need to be more helpful and supportive towards one another instead of all the fighting that is going on.
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@amitkokiladitya (171927)
• Agra, India
30 Jul 20
@VivaLaDani13 so true especially during these tough times.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
30 Jul 20
@LadyDuck Thank you so much Anna. 
She seems so sweet. She added me on Facebook and she gave me the link so I shared it on Facebook. I will be donating myself soon as I work out how to do that on GoFundMe. Or I will just give her the money another way.
She seems so sweet. She added me on Facebook and she gave me the link so I shared it on Facebook. I will be donating myself soon as I work out how to do that on GoFundMe. Or I will just give her the money another way.1 person likes this
@marlina (154131)
• Canada
30 Jul 20
I am sure this nice lady will appreciate what @VivaLaDani13 is doing for her
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@LadyDuck (471421)
• Switzerland
30 Jul 20
@VivaLaDani13 There is one thing that I cannot understand about the GoFundMe organization and it is why they do not accept PayPal payments. Many people do not want to give their credit cards data and they renounce to donate.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
30 Jul 20
@simone10 I feel really happy about it. She added me on Facebook too so we can keep in touch. I hope it all goes well for her too. She seems like a very brave and strong woman.
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@simone10 (54187)
• Louisville, Kentucky
3 Aug 20
@VivaLaDani13 I agree, she is indeed strong and brave. I don't know if I could be that way if it was me.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
18 Aug 20
@simone10 I know what you mean. i feel I'd crumble with something like this. But at the same time, I think us humans can be so amazing when it comes to dealing with certain things. Some times those sorts of situations can force us to become something we never thought we could be. ( brave, strong etc )
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
30 Jul 20
@fluffy69 Thank you kindly. And I'm sure you will in some way.
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@ExplorewtMe (6332)
• Nairobi, Kenya
24 Jul 20
It is good to help Others. But with people's behavior, it is hard to know if they need help genuinely or they are bluffing.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
30 Jul 20
@ExplorewtMe I agree. I was being very cautious. But I do believe this woman is being truthful as she's now added me to Facebook and I can see the times shes been sick ( with photos ) and her head shaved / being in hospital etc.
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@ExplorewtMe (6332)
• Nairobi, Kenya
30 Jul 20
@VivaLaDani13 I have no doubt and objection about it.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
30 Jul 20
@Butterfingers Thank you so much. 
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
30 Jul 20
@Lushlala Thank you very much. I'm getting there and I also hope that she will be ok. She seems like a very strong woman.
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@CinnamonGrl (7084)
• Santa Fe, New Mexico
24 Jul 20
That is nice of you. I like to share those funding links also. When you get it, please share with me and I will share on Facebook as well. The more the merrier. My mother and I got a lot of help following the fire, and I like to pass it along. We all need help at some time or another in our lives. You never think it will be you and then BAM! Poor lady, her situation is so depressing. She is lucky to have met you.
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@CinnamonGrl (7084)
• Santa Fe, New Mexico
31 Jul 20
@VivaLaDani13 Our town in California, Paradise, burned down Nov. 8, 2018. I won't go into all the details. But we experienced such generosity I'll always remember. It restores your faith in humanity.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
30 Jul 20
@CinnamonGrl Thank you Sue! And another thank you for wanting to share the link! I shared it the other day and shall be donating myself. I will message you the link.
I'm so sorry to hear about a fire. 
I'm afraid I do not know that story. I hope all is ok? I don't wish to pry if you don't feel like talking about it.
Thank you for your kind words and you're right about everything you said. It's nice to want to help people. We need a lot more of that right now.
I'm so sorry to hear about a fire. I'm afraid I do not know that story. I hope all is ok? I don't wish to pry if you don't feel like talking about it.
Thank you for your kind words and you're right about everything you said. It's nice to want to help people. We need a lot more of that right now.@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
18 Aug 20
@CinnamonGrl Thank you so much for sharing this with me. I'm sorry for all you have been through.
@moffittjc (121604)
• Gainesville, Florida
26 Jul 20
You have such a kind heart. Even your small gesture probably meant the world to that woman. I hope she is able to get her fundraiser up and running and that it is successful in helping other people. Sometimes it's the little things we do that matter the most.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
30 Jul 20
@moffittjc Thank you kindly Jeff. Thankfully her fundraiser is up and she added me on Facebook. I shared the link yesterday I think. And I agree. Even the little things can make someone's day.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
30 Jul 20
@Julie555 aw thank you very much. And I agree with you! It's extremely disappointing when people fight with each other especially when the whole world is suffering right now. We need to be more supportive and helpful towards one another.
And I agree with you! It's extremely disappointing when people fight with each other especially when the whole world is suffering right now. We need to be more supportive and helpful towards one another.1 person likes this
@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
30 Jul 20
@piyushbhatia1 I've never heard that before. Interesting to know to look into one day.
@piyushbhatia1 (11695)
• India
30 Jul 20
@VivaLaDani13 Yes alchohol contains sulphur.
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@Treborika (17697)
• Mombasa, Kenya
31 Jan 23
What you did was quite impressive and credible. Keep the good job my dear.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
5 Feb 23
@Treborika Kind of you to say.
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@Treborika (17697)
• Mombasa, Kenya
5 Feb 23
@VivaLaDani13 That's Why I adore you so much
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@Treborika (17697)
• Mombasa, Kenya
27 Jan 23
So it's seems you didn't charge the woman any dime for the hand craft. I bet you will be blessed my friend.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
27 Jan 23
@Treborika Yeah I just wanted to be kind to her and help her out.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
29 Jan 23
@Treborika Thank you for your kind words.
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@Treborika (17697)
• Mombasa, Kenya
27 Jan 23
@VivaLaDani13 You did a good thing. Very credible in deed
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
30 Jul 20
@marlina Thank you Marlina. Makes me feel really good. I've added the link onto my Facebook and will be contributing myself.
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@CookieMonster46 (13454)
• United States
3 Aug 20
That is very nice of you to help her out.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
18 Aug 20
@CookieMonster46 Thank you kindly.
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@just4him (317089)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
19 Aug 20
@VivaLaDani13 I'm glad you're caught up.
Yes, I'm well, thank you.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
18 Aug 20
@just4him I completely agree with you. Sorry for my late reply. A lot going on but finally catching up on everything tonight. Hope you are well.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
30 Jul 20
@Sambriel Aw thank you Sam. And yeah I do believe in that to some extent. Not that I expect good things to return back to me but I tend to find myself giving way more than receiving even when I'm close to having no more left. But it does make me feel good.
Not that I expect good things to return back to me but I tend to find myself giving way more than receiving even when I'm close to having no more left. But it does make me feel good.1 person likes this
@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
22 Aug 20
@Nevena83 That is true. Some do and some don't for various reasons.
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@Nakitakona (56486)
• Philippines
24 Jul 20
You have helped her and comfort her. You will be blessed for that.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
30 Jul 20
@Nakitakona Thank you for your kind words.
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