RV Travel Opportunities Now Available For Dialysis Patients

Last January, a newly registered Canadian non-profit organization became a corporation so they could raise money to offer freedom for dialysis patients, Travelaire in Red Deer, Alberta donated a 20 foot, Westwind trailer (value of $25,000.00) – $35,000.00 of dialysis equipment was added in the space of the tub and shower. Dialysis patients routinely spend much of the day several times per week undergoing lengthy hospital treatments. This trailer offers an opportunity to administer treatment at night, so they can get out and enjoy an RV adventure.

Dialysis treatments are necessary to extend life for many patients suffering from kidney problems. By having the equipment on board, Patients who are able to administer ‘home dialysis’ can schedule their lengthy treatments at convenient times. As a result they will not have to spend their daytime hours in a distant dialysis unit. If patients cannot self-administer the dialysis, a nurse may be able to travel with the patient. This trailer sleeps five.

By launching this program, two Red Deer women are changing the need for lengthy medical times for some people. It enables a number of dialysis patients to go camping and enjoy the outdoors. Both women are part of a program that provides dialysis ‘home’ treatment.

Since this special RV is located in Red Deer, Alberta it will mainly serve the northwest, but plans are underway to add more fully equipped RV’s to the fleet. A fund raising program is underway. Go here to participate or phone (403)-346-1706. Rental inquiries can be made by phoning (403)-343-7458.

Reasonable daily rental costs range between $75.00-$125.00 depending on the season. However renters must have a vehicle that can tow over 5000 lbs. Travel safe, Peggi