Zoo Hannover bids a permanent farewell to its former animal caretaker
In Lower Saxony, the ASB Wishmobile, a special initiative by the Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund (ASB), recently granted a heartfelt wish for Saskia, a former zookeeper at Hannover Zoo who is battling cancer.
A Day of Joy and Memories
Accompanied by Sister Barbara, Holger, Steffi, and Daniel, Saskia visited Hannover Zoo one last time. The day was filled with the scents, exotic sounds, and life in and around the enclosures, providing a much-needed respite from her ongoing struggles.
Saskia, despite her condition, seemed to smile more with every meter she covered during her visit. She spent a significant amount of time observing the gorillas and lions, her eyes shining with a quiet joy.
A Special Day for a Special Person
Facebook users were quick to celebrate Saskia's special day and express their gratitude towards the ASB Wishmobile of Lower Saxony. One user wrote, "You're all something special, with a good heart, dedicated to fulfilling the last wishes of patients." Another user commented, "I find it so heartwarming what you make possible."
The ASB team, in their compassionate manner, gave Saskia a small, soft plush lion before she left Hannover Zoo. This small gesture was a testament to the organization's commitment to providing dignity, comfort, and joy to individuals in their final stages of life.
The ASB Wishmobile: A Beacon of Hope
The ASB Wishmobile is a specialized service under the ASB umbrella, operating in regions like Lower Saxony. Its mission is to provide dignity, comfort, and joy to patients by enabling them to fulfill their last wishes, often making lasting memories and providing emotional relief.
Requests for wishes can be submitted through the ASB local offices or partner hospitals and care centers. The team coordinates with healthcare providers to ensure the patient's safety and comfort during the trip. Once a wish is approved and planned, the team arranges logistics and accompanies the patient to fulfill the wish.
The ASB Wishmobile reflects ASB's broader values of humanitarian aid, compassion, and social responsibility, offering an essential service to vulnerable people in their last phase of life.
For more information about the ASB Wishmobile of Lower Saxony or to make a donation, visit their website or follow the provided link. If you have a wish you'd like to submit, it's best to reach out to the ASB Lower Saxony branch directly.
Saskia's visit to Hannover Zoo was a day bigger than her pain and something truly special. It serves as a reminder of the impact the ASB Wishmobile has on the lives of those it serves, providing a glimmer of hope and joy in difficult times.
Here are the sentences that contain the given words:
- The ASB Wishmobile, a specialized service under the ASB umbrella, operates in regions like home-and-garden (Lower Saxony) with a mission to provide dignity, comfort, and lifestyle (joy) to patients by enabling them to fulfill their last wishes.
- Saskia, despite her condition, seemed to smile more with every meter she covered during her visit to Hannover Zoo, which was a much-needed respite from her ongoing struggles, encompassing scents, exotic sounds, and life in and around the home-and-garden (enclosures).
