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A weekly ride to Pittsburgh Regional Medical Center for Elijah

A rota of drivers to Pittsburgh Regional Medical Center would keep Elijah on treatment. Even one trip a week helps.

🇺🇸 15200, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States1,651 views
Maria S. Martin
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Pittsburgh
Elijah has been on dialysis for 4 years and until recently drove to Pittsburgh Regional Medical Center alone. After a foot amputation, Elijah can no longer drive. Taxis cost more than the family can pay three times a week. We're building a rota of volunteer drivers. Each session is 4 hours, including the trip there and back; most volunteers take one regular day. The journey is about 15 km each way. Elijah is cheerful company. You'd need a car in good condition and a clean driving record. We'll cover your fuel costs, and the family will send you home with homemade food. Please say which day works for you in the comments. You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
effort
one weekly trip
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In person in Pittsburgh
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reliable car, clean driving record
#rides#dialysis#volunteer-drivers#medical

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People who offered to help

  • Aurora G. Snyder 🇨🇦 Accepted

    I live about 18 km from Pittsburgh. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Flexible on timing.

  • Ana G. Reyes 🇺🇸

    I live about 6 km from Pittsburgh. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need.

  • Salim Macharia Kimani 🇹🇿

    I live about 4 km from Pittsburgh. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need.

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2.7(3 reviews)

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  • Rashidi Rashidi Barasa🇰🇪Verified helper
    Restored my faith in humanity

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

  • Idowu Modupe Oladipo🇳🇬Verified donor
    Made a real difference

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

  • James D. Richards🇬🇧Verified helper
    Would recommend to anyone

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

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  • Habib Sen

    Take care, Maria. Wishing Elijah a smooth procedure and a full recovery. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

    • Qasim Zubair Ismail

      Sending love, Maria. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I hope February is when things finally get easier. All the best.

      • Ali Kaan Çiftçi

        Wishing Elijah a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Take care.

        • Swetha S. Vaidyanathan

          Hope things get better soon, Maria. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Spanish Town.

          • Naveen B. NandaID verified

            Hope the doctors have good news. My neighbor in Benin City donated after I showed her your page. Take care

            • Josiane Claire Pons

              Wishing Elijah a smooth procedure and a full recovery. God bless.

              • Claudia Melanie Herrmann

                Thinking of you and your family. Wishing Elijah a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Greetings from Leicester.

                • Amber A. Valdez

                  Hang in there, Maria. Wishing Elijah a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Sent it to 31 people at work.

                  • Araceli P. Medina

                    Sending strength, Maria. Gave what I could, wish it was more!

                    • Bezawit Hanna Taye

                      I hope things turn around soon. I hope February is when things finally get easier. Take care.

                      • Utami Dewi NugrohoPhoto verified

                        rooting for you, Maria. Shared it with a few friends. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. God bless

                        • Araceli Gutiérrez

                          so sorry you're going through this. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Love from Pune

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