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Annabelle needs a lift to the Anaheim Dialysis Unit - can you help one day a week?

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

🇺🇸 92820, Anaheim, California, United States1,206 views
Derek Johnson
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Anaheim
Annabelle has been on dialysis for 2 years and until recently drove to the Anaheim Dialysis Unit alone. After a minor stroke, Annabelle 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 3 hours, including the trip there and back; most volunteers take one regular day. The journey is about 26 km each way. Annabelle 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. I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
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one weekly trip
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In person in Anaheim
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reliable car, clean driving record

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  • Ruth Fatuma Maina 🇹🇿 Address verifiedAccepted

    i live about 16 km from Anaheim. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Happy to chat first.

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  • Wesley E. Murray🇳🇿Verified donor
    Quick response, great follow-up

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

  • Annabelle P. Montgomery🇺🇸Verified donor
    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.

  • Laiba Sadia Siddiqui🇵🇰Verified donor
    Trustworthy helper

    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.

  • Araceli E. Guerrero🇪🇸Verified helper
    Patient and understanding

    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.

  • Kamal Adel Abdallah🇮🇹Verified donor
    Changed my perspective

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

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  • Hope things get better soon, Derek. Wishing Annabelle a smooth procedure and a full recovery. God bless.

    • I hope things turn around soon. Put this on a community board in Cairo this morning. All the best

      • You're not alone. Hope this works out for you. Don't give up. Love from Half-Way Tree.

        • Praying for you, Derek. Shared it with a few friends. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

          • Your post was clear and honest. My neighbor in Liverpool donated after I showed her your page. God bless.

            • sending good thoughts, Derek. I hope things turn around soon. Blessings

              • Take care. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Anaheim.

                • sending good thoughts, Derek. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.

                  • Thanks for sharing this. Hope you get there. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Take care.

                    • thinking of you. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care

                      • You're not alone, Derek. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I hope October is when things finally get easier. All the best.

                        • shared it with a few friends. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Greetings from Oaxaca de Juárez.

                          • Thanks for sharing this. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Anaheim.

                            • hope things get better soon, Derek. Looking forward to the next update. It's not much but it's yours. Love from Kano.

                              • Good luck, Derek. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. It's not much but it's yours. Blessings.

                                • Thinking of you and your family, Derek. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double

                                  • You're not alone. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Greetings from London.

                                    • I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. After 9 years in accounting I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best.

                                      • sending love, Derek. Shared this with my family

                                        • You're not alone, Derek. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.

                                          • Praying for you. Wishing Annabelle a smooth procedure and a full recovery.

                                            • hang in there, Derek. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. All the best.

                                              • This could happen to any of us. Don't give up. All the best!

                                                • Thinking of you and your family, Derek. Hope the doctors have good news. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Abuja

                                                  • Gebre Kidus HagosPhoto verified

                                                    Best of luck. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Thinking of Anaheim.

                                                    • Sending strength, Derek. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Take care

                                                      • Sending love, Derek. Shared it with a few friends. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like

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