More than a buddy: how one volunteer touched three lives

Sometimes value is found in something small: a walk, a cup of tea, a good conversation. That's what Marijke (76) experienced thanks to Surplus“ buddy program. Her buddy Mariska and son/caregiver Wilbert tell how a simple idea grew into a meaningful bond. For Mariska, the adventure began after a turning point in her own life. "After a brain infarct, she was able to [...]

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