The unique story of Sarah and Paige

The Skype collection of ads known as the 'Stay Together' series focuses on family and friends keeping in touch around the world. When Skype began creating the series, they asked users to submit their stories on how they kept in touch using the service. Though they received more than 1,000 entries, none were more touching than the story of Sarah from Nappanee, America and Paige from Auckland, New Zealand.

Though the two girls had never met, they bonded over their shared trait – both were born without a left arm. For more than 8 years they chatted to each other on Skype, until the service got them together at Paige's home in New Zealand.

The Green Room Verdict: Nice one, Skype. We're sure that many heart-strings were sufficiently pulled with this story, and that many people were reminded of the value of any long-distance friendships. And yes, Skype is one of the best tools for preserving those bonds no matter where you are in the world.