Brian Martindale is in search of kidney donors for kids in need of a transplant. To raise awareness and funds, he is planning to drive a Chevy Bolt EV on a 15,000 mile trip around the US with multiple press events.
We spoke with Brian to find out about the program, his own journey to becoming a kidney donor as well as the upcoming EV journey in the Bolt.
Links:
Kidneys for Kids - https://KforK.org
Gofundme- "Driving For Life" - https://gofund.me/e572dbc5 [gofund.me]
Charitable Giving Fund (PayPal) - paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/4762105 [paypal.com]
Podcast Ep 05 - Solar Electric Trailer using a Bolt EV - https://youtu.be/Bz3Wl2iLMh8
Podcsat Ep 06 - Ben Marshall “You don’t get stuck, you get delayed.” https://youtu.be/KrXpqRVuKUg
Michigan Secretary of State - organ donation: https://www.michigan.gov/sos/resources/initiatives/organ-donation
Non-Tesla Supercharger Pilot - https://www.tesla.com/support/non-tesla-supercharging
Karma Apparel - https://karmaincapparel.net/
Chevy Bolt EV - https://www.chevrolet.com/electric/bolt-ev
Kia EV6 - https://www.kia.com/us/en/ev6
Media Coverage on Brian's Efforts:
https://www.wjtv.com/living-local/focused-on-health/kidneys-for-kids-kicks-off-national-tour/
https://www.wlbt.com/video/2022/09/12/kidneys-kids/
https://www.wnem.com/2022/09/16/bay-city-man-taking-advocacy-kidneys-kids-across-country/
https://www.mlive.com/news/bay-city/2012/09/bay_city_girl_jessica_schwerin.html
https://www.mlive.com/news/bay-city/2013/01/10_year-old_jessica_schwerin_a.html
https://nbc25news.com/news/local/burt-watson-chevy-donates-car-to-kidneys-for-kids