Waldemar fulfills the last dream: an unforgettable day in Travemünde
Waldemar fulfills the last dream: an unforgettable day in Travemünde
Göttingen, Niedersachsen, Deutschland - The ASB Wunschwagen Lower Saxony fulfills one of the last dreams of Waldemar, a 64-year-old man from Lower Saxony who suffers from the incurable disease. In autumn 2024 he was diagnosed with control over his body. Today Waldemar lives in an intensive care WG in Göttingen and has only limited communication options that are limited to eye movements and light nods. But the support of his loving family is a great support for him in this difficult time, as the ASB Facebook page documents.
The initiative of the ASB Wünswagen was enabled Waldemar an unforgettable day in Travemünde. Accompanied by volunteers, including Basti and Christiane and his caregiver Martin, the terminally ill man made his way to the Baltic Sea. The transport was medically secured, which was a great relief for the family and the accompanying persons.
an unforgettable farewell
Arrived in Travemünde, Waldemar experienced a day full of joy and relaxation. With loud laugh he enjoyed a beach day, ate delicious cod and secretly shared fries with his granddaughter Amalia. An ice cream on the pier rounded off this special experience and ensured striking, carefree memories. This trip was much more than just an excursion - it was an emotional farewell that gave Waldemar the opportunity to spend one last, valuable day with his loved ones.The idea behind the desiration comes from the Netherlands and is now being implemented throughout Germany by organizations such as the ASB. All over Germany, 24 fully equipped vehicles are available that make it possible to bring seriously ill people to places that mean a lot to them. This is how volunteers like Tinka Beller describe their experiences: the emotional intensity of these trips often ensures a lot of laughter and memories.
The importance of the last wishes
It is particularly noteworthy that these trips are free of charge for users and are financed by donations. In 2023, for example, 61 last wishes were fulfilled in Schleswig-Holstein. Often these are simple things, such as time with beloved people or enjoying a crab roll by the sea. Unfortunately, many trips also have to be canceled because the health of passengers suddenly deteriorates. The volunteers must first build a relationship of trust in order to enable the affected people a carefree day.
The moving history of Waldemar shows how important it is to fulfill people on their losance. The ASB wish car helps to ensure that these matters of the heart can become reality and gives serious illnesses the opportunity to say goodbye to their world, surrounded by the people they love. These valuable moments are not only important for passengers, but also for the relatives who want to preserve these memories for the future.
Find out more about the initiative and the positive experiences behind the desiration car, in the reports on Deutschlandfunk Kultur and DetailsOrt Göttingen, Niedersachsen, Deutschland Quellen
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