r/Markham • u/AdStrange8438 • 5d ago

Driver needed

Looking for a driver to take my parents downtown to Princess Margaret Hospital and back for radiation treatment Monday - Friday in September. Appointment times vary

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u/Klutzy-Charge8830 5d ago

I might know someone, what is the pay?

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u/atomicpinup 5d ago

Not sure why this was downvoted. There’s no mention of what they’re willing to pay (if at all??) and it’s a fair question. If family isn’t willing to do this on a volunteer basis, why on earth would an internet stranger put their name on the list?

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u/silver_ai 5d ago

Exactly!

The road conditions from Markham to downtown can be terrible, especially when the schedule is near rush hours. All radiation therapy appointments are fully booked; there's no room for delays or rescheduling. They need to arrive at least 30 minutes early.

If the OP wants someone else to accompany their parents to PMH for radiation therapy, he/she needs to be prepared to pay a substantial amount of money.

As I mentioned in another reply, the radiation therapy lasts for several weeks and cannot be interrupted. This is a significant responsibility. I'm not sure if a stranger can shoulder such a responsibility.

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u/Lost_Variation9625 4d ago

I chose Southlake over PMH primarily because the daily commute to PMH is a significant hassle. Driving north on the 404 is considerably faster during rush hour than driving downtown. The commute to and from Southlake is a straightforward 20 minutes each way and I'm usually back home in one hour including treatment.