Canisius High student helping seniors set up COVID-19 vaccine appointments It all started with my grandma, said Dominic Redman, a junior at Canisius High School. From there, the effort kept gaining momentum. Author: Jackie Roberts, WGRZ Staff Published: 11:26 PM EST February 24, 2021 Updated: 11:32 PM EST February 24, 2021
DERBY, N.Y. Throughout the coronavirus vaccine rollout, several people, especially seniors, have voiced their concerns about struggling to get an appointment.
One local high school student saw that need and has stepped up to help. Now he s calling on others to do the same. It all started with my grandma, said Dominic Redman, a junior at Canisius High School.
Teen helps elderly with setting up COVID-19 vaccination appointments
Dominic decided to help. He got online and a few moments later, his grandmother had an appointment for her COVID-19 vaccination.
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DERBY, N.Y. (WKBW) â Dominic Redman, a junior at Canisius High School, is helping dozens of elderly get vaccinated. It all started with phone call from grandmother.
âShe was confused about how to do it,â said Redman.
âShe couldn t figure out the system. She couldn t navigate the system she kept getting bumped out,â said Jill Redman, Dominicâs mother.
Dominic decided to help. He got online and a few moments later, his grandmother had an appointment for her COVID-19 vaccination.