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A weekly ride to the Dar es Salaam Dialysis Unit for Tumusiime

Tumusiime needs dialysis three times a week and has lost the ability to drive; volunteer drivers can each take one day.

馃嚬馃嚳 Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam, TanzaniaPosted Oct 1, 2026465 views
Akoth Mwangi
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Member since Sep 27, 2026 路 Dar es Salaam
Tumusiime has been on dialysis for 5 years and until recently drove to the Dar es Salaam Dialysis Unit alone. After surgery on their hand, Tumusiime 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 18 km each way. Tumusiime 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. Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
effort
one weekly trip
format
In person in Dar es Salaam
skills
reliable car, clean driving record
#rides#dialysis#volunteer-drivers#medical

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  • Noel W. Rivera 馃嚭馃嚫 路 3h ago

    I live about 6 km from Dar es Salaam. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Happy to chat first.

  • Purvi Vora 馃嚠馃嚦 路 3h agoAccepted

    i live about 10 km from Dar es Salaam. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Can bring a friend.

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  • Patricia S. P茅rez3h ago

    You're not alone, Akoth. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Take care.

    • Vijay KushwahaID verified3h ago

      thinking of you and your family. Hope you get there. I hope December is when things finally get easier. Blessings.

      • Giovana Moura3h ago

        rooting for you, Akoth. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'm in social work myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Ludhiana

        • Harper H. Moore3h ago

          Hope things get better soon. Looking forward to the next update. Greetings from Zanzibar City

          • Tharindu Gihan Weerasinghe3h ago

            Wishing you peace, Akoth. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side.

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