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Guy invites sick neighbour to live in his home - and we're BAWLING

By inviting his sick, elderly neighbour to live out her final days with him, Chris Salvatore has restored our faith in humanity. 

31-year-old Chris first met Norma Cooke, 89, four years ago when he moved into the apartment across the hall from her's. 

The pair quickly formed a bond, and he found out she was suffering from a long list of health complications, including leukaemia.

"I would help her cook meals, drive her to the doctors, banks, pharmacies and even just recently I got the amazing experience to accompany her to vote," he wrote on a GoFundMe page set up to help pay for her medical expenses.  

 

She loves my couch and I love her #myneighbornorma

A photo posted by Chris Salvatore (@chrissalvatore) on

Sadly, over the last eight months, Norma's health has declined, and she has been in and out of hospital a lot.

As she has no family in the state and very little money, Chris, who is an actor, has decided to do whatever he can to help. 

In fact, the pair quickly realised that they could save a lot of money if Norma moved in with Chris, so she did. 

"To prolong the remaining funds to prevent her from having to be moved into a county facility, Norma and I have decided to move her into my apartment across the hall where she now has her own beautiful room and bathroom!" he explained.

 

Somebody's thriving  #myneighbornorma

A photo posted by Chris Salvatore (@chrissalvatore) on

"I do most of my work at home so I am here most of the time to care for her so it only made sense to the both of us."

Norma's last wish is to be at home with her cat Hermes as she transitions into the next life, and with the help of Chris it looks like she'll able to enjoy what little time she has left. 

"She is my adopted grandmother after all and I am her grandson she never had."

At the moment any funds raised are being used to pay for home care for Norma and her medical bills. 

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