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A weekly ride to the Fortaleza Dialysis Unit for Heloísa
Heloísa needs dialysis three times a week and has lost the ability to drive; volunteer drivers can each take one day.
🇧🇷 Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil751 views
Heloísa has been on dialysis for 3 years and until recently drove to the Fortaleza Dialysis Unit alone. After a foot amputation, Heloísa 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 27 km each way.
Heloísa 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.
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- effort
- one weekly trip
- format
- In person in Fortaleza
- skills
- reliable car, clean driving record
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People who offered to help
- Lorenzo S. Nava 🇲🇽
I live about 10 km from Fortaleza. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Happy to chat first.
Reviews
1.5(2 reviews)Only people who gave to this need, or whose offer to help was accepted, can review it.
- Very responsive and caring
This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.
- Quick response, great follow-up
The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.
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good luck, Leonardo. Shared this with my family.
Take care, Leonardo. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My neighbor in Iztapalapa donated after I showed her your page. Love from Iztapalapa.
So sorry you're going through this, Leonardo. Your post was clear and honest.
Thinking of you and your family. Shared it with a few friends. Love from Petrópolis.