Thread by @WFRising

What will 'someone' do to help another.

We are always cautioned about the other, to be wary. But the stories we hear now tell & teach us otherwise.

Here is one such.

Story of a 75+ senior citizen, living alone in Bangalore, with a young care taker. No close relatives.

SC falls ill. Concerned neighbours contact niece & nephew who live out of state. Tests done, both SC & caretaker are positive. Nephew, an employee of Cisco, taps into the work volunteer network to arrange a bed.

Meanwhile, the saturation level starts dropping.

Niece manages to secure a bed. But how to get her there?!

Someone reaches out to WR, who then reaches out to @mercymission1 for an ambulance.

Time is ~9pm.

Ambulance is arranged, with oxygen cylinder.

Call with niece / Cisco team / WR to ensure everything is aligned. Hospital set.

Ambulance picks SC & caretaker.

But!

The hospital refuses to admit the patient without a relative to sign the admission papers. Has to be done in person.

Much discussion ensues. The hospital does not budge.

What to do? Take her back?

No way say the ambulance drivers. Find a relative who can come to the hospital to sign the forms. We will wait here, and ensure oxygen is provided.

A relative tracked down. Who then travels to the hospital late at night. Forms filled, SC is admitted.

Time ~1:55 am

SC is under care, along with young caretaker.

Many many someones came together to find hope & support for 76+ SC.

Someones across Bangalore, and this beautiful country, you are the reason the world goes around 🙏

#kindness #humanity