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Meals on Wheels Volunteer Saves Woman's Life During Delivery
19-year-old Alekzander Dzivak called 911 and stayed with the woman until first responders arrived.
Mar. 25, 2026 at 10:01am
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A routine Meals on Wheels delivery in Fort Worth, Texas turned into a life-saving event when 19-year-old volunteer Alekzander Dzivak arrived at Ms. Lana's home to find her collapsed from a diabetic episode and unable to move. Using her doorbell camera, Ms. Lana urgently told Dzivak to call 911, and he quickly contacted emergency services and stayed connected, calming her until first responders arrived within minutes and stabilized her.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the critical role that Meals on Wheels volunteers play in supporting vulnerable members of the community, going beyond just delivering food to potentially saving lives. It also reinforces the importance of community-based programs and the impact that young people can have through volunteering.
The details
Dzivak, a 19-year-old Meals on Wheels volunteer, was making a routine delivery to Ms. Lana's home in Fort Worth when he found her collapsed and unable to move due to a diabetic episode. Ms. Lana used her doorbell camera to urgently instruct Dzivak to call 911, which he did immediately. Dzivak stayed connected with Ms. Lana, calming her until first responders arrived within minutes and were able to stabilize her condition.
- On March 25, 2026, Dzivak was making a routine Meals on Wheels delivery.
The players
Alekzander Dzivak
A 19-year-old Meals on Wheels volunteer in Fort Worth, Texas.
Ms. Lana
A resident of Fort Worth, Texas who collapsed from a diabetic episode and was saved by Dzivak's quick actions.
What they’re saying
“The experience deeply impacted both of us, strengthening our bond and reinforcing my passion for volunteering and making a meaningful difference in others' lives.”
— Alekzander Dzivak
The takeaway
This story highlights the vital role that community-based programs and young volunteers can play in supporting vulnerable members of society, going beyond just delivering services to potentially saving lives in emergency situations.
