Heart wishes by the sea: The moving journey of the wish car to Greetsiel

Heart wishes by the sea: The moving journey of the wish car to Greetsiel

A heart desire on four wheels: The desired car of the ASB Niedersachsen is enthusiastic about fulfilling people at the end of life. You often hear from impressive stories about how important this last trip can be. So also in May, when the patient Caro and her husband Anton made an unforgettable trip to Greetsiel. The 417 -kilometer route was not only a last company, but was lovingly accompanied by the volunteers of the ASB in order to feel the warmth and joie de vivre despite the adverse circumstances.

The wish car, which has been active since 2017 and relies entirely on voluntary support, offers passengers not only medical care through trained volunteers, but also the comfort of a modern ambulance. It is details that make the project special and enable people to realize their last wishes. Like news38 not only brought the trip to your desired location, but also enjoyed it, including the purchase of an armband watch and the visit of a restaurant Artisan market.

A last look at the sea

The group took breaks to relax and also give the dog Amy freedom - small moments of normality in a difficult time. When she arrived in Greetsiel, when the weather surprisingly improved, Caro experienced the shine of the Pilsumer lighthouse and, despite her exhaustion, enjoyed the view. When the group finally started the return trip when the rain started, Caro was tired but happy. Such trips not only leave lasting memories for passengers, but also impressions of the people on site, who often gave small donations or attentions to support the project.

The desiration has no age limits and is open to all people, regardless of skin color, religion or social status. In order to maintain this valuable support for seriously ill and dying people, the ASB is dependent on donations. If you live in Lower Saxony and have a heart's desire, you can make an inquiry. Only a few simple steps are necessary for this: application forms must be signed and the approval of the treating doctors is required. The ASB Lower Saxony website offers more information, where the corresponding forms can also be found.

Together for common wishes

The idea of ​​the wish car is not new in Germany. The ASB in Munich has been involved in similar projects since 2016 and shows how important such heart wishes are for people. These voluntary activities are financed by donations, sponsorship funds and the membership fees, which again underlines the need for volunteering. Asb-Muenchen illustrates how valuable the support of society is to enable these experiences for those affected.

go on a trip one last time, experience a final view or visit a special place - that is what the ASB Lower Saxony wish car and other similar projects do: moments full of joy in life in difficult times. It is important to support these initiatives so that many more wishes can be fulfilled.