‘Love relay’: lonely China cancer patient orders ‘company’ via food delivery platform
A cancer patient in China experiencing loneliness placed a food delivery order requesting the courier to spend 30 minutes keeping them company, sparking a wave of public attention and support. The request, made through a delivery platform, was fulfilled by a kind-hearted rider who stayed to chat and offer comfort. The story, dubbed the 'love relay,' has highlighted issues of social isolation and emotional well-being among patients in China.
- ▪A cancer patient in China ordered food delivery with a special request to have the courier spend 30 minutes providing companionship.
- ▪The delivery rider agreed to the request and stayed to talk with the patient, offering emotional support.
- ▪The story spread widely on social media, drawing attention to loneliness and mental health among the ill in China.
- ▪Food delivery platforms have seen similar 'emotional service' requests increase following the incident.
- ▪The term 'love relay' was coined by netizens to describe the chain of kindness inspired by the event.
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