Volunteers needed to drive cancer patients

Did you know that the American Cancer Society’s Road to Recovery Program (which consists of 6 volunteers) provided 405 rides for patients in Wayne County and 89 rides for patients in Pike County?
As 2017 begins, the need for rides is growing, and more volunteers are needed to provide this vital transportation service to cancer patients.
The program provides free transportation, without any income guidelines, to ambulatory cancer patients to and from medical appointments. The service is for cancer patients in active treatment who do not have a ride or are unable to drive themselves.
“As a cancer survivor, I have filled a number of volunteer roles for the American Cancer Society," said Nancy Vignau, the Volunteer Road Coordinator serving Wayne and Pike Countie. "I find Road to Recovery the most meaningful, and the large number of rides provided by our small teams says they do, too. Given the significant increase in number of rides requested, we are in need of more volunteers from across Wayne and Pike Counties, with a particular emphasis near Bushkill (going to Frances Hughes Cancer Center). It's hard to imagine any patient request going unmet and being referred to public/county transportation as these patients are going through difficult times and need our support."
Volunteer drivers need to have a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license, a good driving record, a reliable vehicle; proof of insurance, complete a background check and driver check and participate in a brief orientation program online. Drivers should be between 18 and 84 years of age. Days and hours of driving are flexible and rides are typically provided Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. You can drive your vehicle or the American Cancer Society’s Road To Recovery Vehicle.
For more information visit cancer.org or call 1-800-227-2345 (available 24 hours a day).