Volunteers are needed in New West to help drive patients to cancer treatments.
In the past year, Volunteer Cancer Drivers have provided 429 rides for New West patients who are travelling to and home from cancer clinics in Surrey and Abbotsford.
“We have a number of dedicated drivers – both women and men, but more are needed in the Royal City,” said George Garrett, the group’s spokesperson.
The service means the world to cancer patients who need to get treatment in Surrey and Abbotsford. While New Westminster is served by a program offered by the Freemasons, it doesn’t cross the river – so the Volunteer Cancer Drivers’ volunteers take patients from New Westminster (and a few from Burnaby) to cancer clinics in Surrey and Abbotsford.
One cancer patient from New Westminster recently wrote to the group expressing gratitude for the service provided by the Volunteer Cancer Drivers.
“Just a little note to thank you for the wonderful service you provided. I had quite a difficult time going through chemo for six months, and it was such a comfort not having to worry about transportation,” she wrote. “I live in New Westminster and had to travel to Abbotsford for my radiation treatments and, again, thank goodness for your service.”
Do you have some time to spare? Anyone interested in driving cancer patients can call 604-515-5400 or visit www.volunteercancerdrivers.ca.
