Who is Marija Radić and why did she call the radio station?

Marija Radić is a 63-year-old cancer patient from Čiovo who called Gradski radio Trogir to publicly praise ambulance driver Filip Vuleta.

What did Filip Vuleta do to deserve the praise?

Filip Vuleta, an ambulance driver from Trogir, drove Mrs. Marija to treatment multiple times and helped her in and out of the vehicle, with exceptional kindness and patience.

Why is this story special?

Mrs. Marija didn't know the driver's name nor did she expect anything in return; she simply felt the need to publicly highlight his humanity and helpfulness during her difficult days.

Health

Cancer Patient from Čiovo Calls Radio Station

Q: How was the ambulance driver's name discovered?

The newsroom of Gradski radio Trogir contacted the Sanitary Transport of the Institute for Emergency Medicine of Split-Dalmatia County, which confirmed that it was Filip Vuleta, a young driver who recently started working.

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Marija Radić (63) called Gradski radio Trogir to praise ambulance driver Filip Vuleta, whose humanity means the world to her during difficult days.

Summary

Marija Radić (63), a cancer patient from Čiovo, called Gradski radio Trogir to praise an ambulance driver.
Driver Filip Vuleta drove her to treatment multiple times and helped her in and out of the vehicle.
The Institute for Emergency Medicine of Split-Dalmatia County confirmed the identity of the young driver who recently started working.
Marija's praise highlights how much humanity and patience from emergency services mean to seriously ill patients.

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Mrs. Marija Radić from Čiovo, a 63-year-old cancer patient, called the newsroom of Gradski radio Trogir to publicly thank a man who makes her difficult moments easier every day. That man is Filip Vuleta, a young ambulance driver from Trogir, whose name Marija herself did not know, but she knew that he was, as she put it, "a wonderful person."

A Ride That Means So Much More

Due to her illness, Marija rarely leaves her home. When asked by the radio newsroom what she suffers from, she answered briefly and honestly: "From everything." Filip has driven her to the hospital for treatment several times, and as she recounted, he drove her yesterday, drove her this morning, and will drive her again on Thursday.

But it's not just about transportation. The driver helps her out of the house, assists her into the ambulance, takes her to the hospital, and then brings her back home. "He's very pleasant, courteous, polite... All praise," said Mrs. Marija on Gradski radio Trogir.

The Quiet Everyday Work of Emergency Services

Summer has brought numerous praises for firefighters, especially after the major fire in the Omiš area, but Marija's story reminds us that other emergency services workers do their jobs quietly and without much public attention. Ambulance drivers transport sick and frail people every day, and for some, it's much more than just a ride from home to the hospital and back.

When the newsroom contacted the Sanitary Transport of the Institute for Emergency Medicine of Split-Dalmatia County and shared the story, they were delighted that a patient had recognized and praised their employee. They immediately knew who it was: Filip Vuleta, a young driver who had just started his job.

Praise Without Expectations

What makes this story special is that Mrs. Marija didn't know Filip's name, didn't know who to contact, and didn't expect anything in return. She simply felt the need to express that the person driving her to therapy is professional, polished, and helpful. Such praises may not be big news, but they represent significant human stories.

Marija's story highlights how much a kind word, patience, and courtesy can help people in difficult situations, as well as the feeling that someone is there for them who will treat them with humanity.