Noise led to $80,000 raised for neighbor
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Heidi Widmer of Los Angeles initially felt annoyed by loud noises coming from her upstairs neighbor’s apartment in July.
Widmer soon discovered the sounds were caused by Carole, a woman with Parkinson’s disease, moving a broken chair to reach her refrigerator. After learning about Carole’s condition and limited resources, Widmer began helping her with daily tasks like taking out the trash, cleaning, and cooking.
Widmer then expanded her efforts by creating an Amazon wish list and a GoFundMe campaign to provide Carole with further assistance. People donated generously, sending items directly to Carole and contributing approximately $80,000 to the fund. The money will be used to install a stair lift in Carole’s apartment and to pay for future in-home care as her Parkinson’s progresses. Widmer and Carole have since developed a close, familial relationship, providing each other with companionship and support.
Widmer, who recently moved to Los Angeles and lacked local connections, found a grandmother figure in Carole, while Carole found a granddaughter. They communicate daily and offer emotional support, demonstrating how kindness can transform an initially frustrating situation into a meaningful friendship.
