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Cancer Patient Orders Friendship via App, Receives Overwhelming Support

Cancer Patient Orders Friendship via App, Receives Overwhelming Support

Khaosod•International•2d ago

Reader Briefing

A young woman battling a rare blood cancer found solace and extensive support after ordering 'friendship' from a food delivery rider.

  • •Xiao Li, a 24-year-old woman undergoing treatment for rare blood cancer, felt lonely in the hospital.
  • •She placed a special order on a food delivery app requesting someone to sit with her for two hours.
  • •The rider not only fulfilled the request but also brought fruits and flowers, and shared her story with other riders.
  • •This initiative led to a wave of support from other riders and the community, with many visiting Xiao Li and bringing her gifts.
  • •The story went viral, bringing Xiao Li immense encouragement from police and cancer survivors.

Overview

  • •Xiao Li, a 24-year-old woman, is undergoing treatment for a rare blood cancer and often has to stay alone in the hospital.
  • •On April 15, Xiao Li used a food delivery app to place a special order requesting companionship.
  • •Xiao Li specifically requested, 'Come sit beside my bed and be my friend for 2 hours.'
  • •A food delivery rider accepted the order and also brought fruits and flowers to Xiao Li.
  • •The rider shared Xiao Li's story in a rider group, resulting in other riders visiting with gifts.
  • •Other individuals, including police and cancer survivors, also provided support and encouragement to Xiao Li after the story spread online.
  • •One visitor, Chen, stated, 'She doesn't have family by her side, I felt sympathetic and wanted to visit.'
  • •Xiao Li expressed gratitude, saying, 'I have received encouragement from many people and am very grateful for their friendship.'

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Key Quotes

Xiao Li
"Come sit beside my bed and be my friend for 2 hours."
มานั่งข้างเตียงและอยู่เป็นเพื่อนฉัน 2 ชั่วโมง
Chen
"She doesn't have family by her side, I felt sympathetic and wanted to visit."
เธอไม่มีครอบครัวอยู่ข้าง ๆ ผมรู้สึกเห็นใจ เลยอยากมาเยี่ยม
Xiao Li
"I have received encouragement from many people and am very grateful for their friendship."
ฉันได้รับกำลังใจจากหลาย ๆ คน และรู้สึกขอบคุณมากสำหรับมิตรภาพของพวกเขา

Key Entities

Person

Xiao Li(เสี่ยวหลี่)
A 24-year-old woman battling a rare blood cancer who received widespread support after ordering companionship.
Chen(เฉิน)
One of the individuals who visited Xiao Li, motivated by sympathy for her situation.

Place

Guangdong Province(มณฑลกวางตุ้ง)ℹ️
The province in China where Xiao Li is located and where the story of her order originated.