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A weekly ride to the Oakland Kidney Centre for Madeline

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

🇺🇸 Oakland, California, United States675 views
Savannah Figueroa
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Oakland
Madeline has been on dialysis for 4 years and until recently drove to the Oakland Kidney Centre alone. After a minor stroke, Madeline 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. Madeline 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. Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
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one weekly trip
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In person in Oakland
skills
reliable car, clean driving record
#rides#dialysis#volunteer-drivers#medical

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  • Skylar RhodesPhoto verified

    I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. After 17 years in social work I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Love from Bellevue.

    • Tewodros Kidus Eshetu

      Thanks for sharing this, Savannah. I hope things turn around soon.

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