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Wesley needs a lift to Newcastle Regional Medical Center - can you help one day a week?
Wesley needs dialysis three times a week and has lost the ability to drive; volunteer drivers can each take one day.
🇦🇺 2309, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia617 views
Wesley has been on dialysis for 5 years and until recently drove to Newcastle Regional Medical Center alone. After a minor stroke, Wesley 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.
Wesley 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.
- effort
- one weekly trip
- format
- In person in Newcastle
- skills
- reliable car, clean driving record
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People who offered to help
- Rylee McDaniel 🇺🇸 Verified organization
I live about 4 km from Newcastle. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Happy to chat first.
- Andrew C. Washington 🇺🇸
i live about 10 km from Newcastle. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Happy to chat first.
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Sending strength, Jonathan. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. All the best.
It takes guts to ask. Well done. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Take care!
Good luck, Jonathan. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Take care!
Wishing you peace, Jonathan. Get well soon. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. God bless
Thanks for sharing this. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. It's not much but it's yours!