​​David is an older adult living alone, struggling with terrible medical anxiety, often canceling important appointments and avoiding making new ones. 

 

Enter Raymond, a medical student who offers to accompany David to doctors’ appointments through our partner, Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES).   

 

Raymond and David discover a shared passion for classical music, and before their next outing, Raymond plays a Beethoven sonata on David’s piano. The mini-concert becomes a pre-appointment ritual for the pair. Raymond explains, “It helps ease his anxieties so he can make it to his appointments.” 

 

Today, David is more confident with doctors and rarely cancels appointments. This experience will shape Raymond’s medical practice for decades to come. 

 

That is the extraordinary power of volunteerism. Please make a contribution today and be a part of this transformative magic!