Grandpa In Makassar Who Went Viral For Pedaling A 15 Km Bicycle For Vaccines Gets A Motorbike Prize

Safaruddin's grandfather who went viral for pedaling a 15 km bicycle for COVID-19 vaccination in Makassar received a motorbike as a prize (DOK Instagram Acting Governor of South Sulawesi Andi Sudirman Sulaiman)

MAKASSAR - Grandpa Safaruddin who went viral for pedaling a 15 km bicycle to inject vaccines at Nipah Mall Makassar, South Sulawesi received a motorbike as a prize.

"Giving a motorbike as a gift to Mr. Safaruddin as his request during the vicon with Deddy Corbuzier and Mr. Minister of Health Budi Gunadi Sadikin," said Acting Governor of South Sulawesi Andi Sudirman Sulaiman, Friday, July 30.

Motorcycles are given to make it easier in daily work, which previously traveled quite a distance to work and get vaccines. A motorbike will also make it easier to get to the second vaccination location.

"This appreciation is part of the support of the Minister of Health for Mr. Safaruddin to help as a motivator for the community to carry out vaccines," continued Andi Sudirman.

Previously recorded video of Safaruddin's grandfather went viral on social media. Safaruddin's grandfather had to ride a bicycle to inject the COVID-19 vaccine.

Safaruddin, who works daily as a coolie refilling gallons of drinking water, made up his mind for the vaccine at Nipah Mall Makassar, Wednesday, July 28. At the location, Safaruddin was confused when he tried to register for the vaccination.

Safaruddin cycles about 8 kilometers from his place of work in Minasa Upa, Rappocini, Makassar. That means that Safaruddin's grandfather traveled dozens of kilometers from his place of work to return from Nipah Mall.

“He was standing outside the line, trying to find information. It turns out that he wants to participate in the vaccine," said Marketing & Communication Manager of PT Kalla Inti Karsa, Jesse Rezky Mulia when contacted by VOI, Thursday, July 29.

The committee in charge of the vaccine venue immediately approached Safaruddin's grandfather. It turned out that Safaruddin's grandfather, who also used to help wash motorbikes at his place of work, wanted to register for vaccinations but did not have a mobile phone.

The committee continued Jesse immediately helped Safaruddin for the vaccine registration process at Nipah Mall. Safaruddin came to Nipah Mall still obeying health protocols, by wearing a mask.

"We helped until the vaccine was finished and the concern of our directors was to ensure his health condition after the vaccine. This morning we checked and his son said his father (Safaruddin) could sleep more soundly and his condition is healthy, "said Jesse.