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Armando needs a lift to the Mérida Kidney Centre - can you help one day a week?

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

🇲🇽 Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico246 views
Pilar B. Peña
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Mérida
Armando has been on dialysis for 4 years and until recently drove to the Mérida Kidney Centre alone. After a minor stroke, Armando 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 28 km each way. Armando 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.
effort
one weekly trip
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In person in Mérida
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reliable car, clean driving record
#rides#dialysis#volunteer-drivers#medical

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  • Dineo E. Nel 🇿🇦

    i live about 4 km from Mérida. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Can bring a friend.

  • Robert K. Kelly 🇺🇸

    I live about 3 km from Mérida. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need.

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  • Vikash W. Mabaso

    Sending strength. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Please keep us posted. Greetings from Mthatha

    • Esperanza J. Medina

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

      • Gerald M. Andrews

        Sending good thoughts, Pilar. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't give up. All the best.

        • Gabriela T. Álvarez

          Thanks for sharing this, Pilar. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.

          • Zainab Tayyaba Butt

            So sorry you're going through this, Pilar. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side.

            • Senthil L. Venkatesh

              Thanks for sharing this. Shared this with my family.

              • Dominique Geneviève Dubois

                Sending good thoughts, Pilar. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Kingston.

                • Xuân Như HoangPhoto verified

                  Thinking of you and your family. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Sent it to 33 people at work. All the best.

                  • Monica Viola Bianco

                    Sending strength, Pilar. Looking forward to the next update. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.

                    • Varun E. Jain

                      Stay strong. Get well soon. Take care!

                      • Collins Kioko Massawe

                        Hang in there, Pilar. Looking forward to the next update.

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