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Independent
Transportation Network (ITN)
CharlestonTrident marked its sixth
anniversary of providing dignified rides
by inviting MUSC President Ray Greenberg,
M.D., Ph.D., to drive one of
ITNCharlestonTrident's regular riders.
Greenberg met Curtis Worthington, M.D., at
his residence and provided him with a ride
to the Waring Historical Library, where
Worthington is a volunteer.
 Dr.
Ray Greenberg, left, provides a ride for
Dr. Curtis Worthington to the Waring
Historical Library.
Worthington is about to
celebrate 30 years as director of the
library. His primary role is historian for
internal and external events surrounding
the Library and MUSC. Worthington
graduated from MUSC in 1952. Susan
Hoffius, the library curator, has worked
with Worthington for nearly eight years
and said, "If not for
ITNCharlestonTrident, Dr. Worthington
would not be able to continue the work he
loves. We are fortunate that
ITNCharlestonTrident is available to
deliver him to us three times a week so
that we can benefit from his knowledge and
memories."
In addition to helping
ITNCharlestonTrident celebrate its sixth
anniversary, Greenberg and Worthington
participated in the 35,125th ride since
ITNCharlestonTrident provided its first
ride on Nov. 15, 2006.
The program operates
for seniors 60 and older and visually
impaired adults 24 hours-a-day, seven
days-a-week.
Utilizing standard automobiles with
volunteers using their own vehicles and
paid drivers using donated cars,
ITNCharlestonTrident's goal is to permit
its member riders to enjoy the freedom and
independence that comes from being able to
go to any destination for any purpose. All
of ITNCharlestonTrident's drivers, both
volunteers and paid, undergo a thorough
background and driving record check, and
participate in a comprehensive training
program before providing their first ride.
For information on how
to become a member rider or volunteer
driver, call 225-2715 or email
info@ITNCharlestonTrident.org.
Friday, Dec.
7, 2012
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