They spoke on the phone for a year, now they've finally met

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A Manchester volunteer who has changed the life of a lonely grandmother through weekly phone calls had a surprise meeting with her on ITV’s Good Morning Britain programme this morning (8 December).

Rohan Young has been in contact with 83-year-old Rosemary Hope for over a year but they had never met in person until today.

Rosemary has been on her own since husband Trevor died ten years ago. Although she has a devoted family, she sometimes feels alone and isolated.

However, the calls from 47-year-old Rohan, who volunteers for charity, Re-engage , have given her a new lease of life.

As she explained this to presenters, Susanna Reid and Richard Madeley , Rohan suddenly appeared, clutching a bunch of flowers and gave her a big hug. View 3 Images

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