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This cross-post from my friend on Facebook who found Elmo Sears walking on the side of the road in the 100-degree Phoenix heat trying to get to his wife who is hospitalized with Lime's Disease.

Original post:

"This is Elmo Sears. I saw Elmo walking down the side of the road in the 100 degree Phoenix heat with his umbrella up and his thumb out. I was in a bit of a hurry and told myself that he would be able to get a ride from someone less busy and going in his direction. I pulled into a parking lot and thought about it for a minute, about him walking in the sun like that, and turned around and decided I would drive him a few miles in whatever direction he needed. I ended up driving him clear across Phoenix (note: NOT a short distance) and wished I could have driven him further. He is the only surviving pilot from has fighter squadron in WWII, in which he flew the P51 Mustang(!!!!!!), escorting bombers over Germany.

His wife has lime's disease and the medical bills are wiping out their savings. I'd like to get him into a program to help pay some of their bills or provide some sort of assistance so this 93 year old veteran isn't hitch hiking in the 100 degree heat. If you have any ideas to this end, please let me know. I've offered to drive him any where any time, but who knows if he'll actually call me."

[Picture of Elmo and my friend's Facebook update.](

What is the best way to help Elmo get the support he needs?
<bot>: 93 year-old WW2 vet can't afford to cover expenses for his wife hospitalized with Lime Disease. How can we help him?