Gretal Walters
Gretal Walters Cancer patient Gretal Walters has been given rides by Volunteer Cancer Drivers for the past six months. She says she has had three different drivers so far and found them all, including driver Larry Coleman to be ‘very nice.’ She says, “Right now we talk about my treatment. At other times we tell […]
Susan Clarke-Rogers
Susan Clarke-Rogers July 6, 2020 – Susan Clarke-Rogers, a lung cancer patient from Burnaby gives very high marks to our Volunteer Cancer Drivers. Susan says, “I would give them 11 out of 10.” Susan said she was first diagnosed with cancer 10 years ago but she said “Things began to speed up last October. My […]
Nelly Shin Interview
Nelly Shin recently did a video interview Larry Coleman. With her permission, Nelly Shin’s posting on Facebook reads… “Larry became aware of the difficulties cancer patients face getting to their appointments while caring for his mother, who was diagnosed with cancer, eight months before passing away in 2009. With a profound understanding of cancer patients’ […]
Volunteer Spotlight – Steve
When putting out the call for volunteer dispatchers on a local Facebook community page “The New Tsawwassen Loop” , a trusted member of the community stepped up to volunteer. Steve Scott, and his wife, have positively impacted the lives of people in their community for decades. Dispatching for Vancouver residents, Steve’s outstanding commitment of care […]
George is our Local Hero
In presenting the Platinum Medallion honouring Queen Elizabeth’s 70 years on the Throne, MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay recognized George’s many community activities including co-founding the Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society. She said, “George is our local hero.” George has a wonderful concern for others. Many cancer patients became the beneficiaries of his drive to build our volunteer service […]
Volunteer Spotlight – Megan
Joining the VCDS, with our recent expansion to Greater Vancouver, Megan brings a relatable and calming energy when it comes to driving patients to their treatments. We asked Megan questions to get to know her and her “Reason Why” she became a volunteer. Q: What inspires you to Volunteer and how did you come about volunteering […]
Abbotsford Community Foundation
For the second year in a row we are pleased to announced that we have been awarded the “Smart and Caring Grant” from the Abbotsford Community Foundation for the amount of $2500.00. Having deep roots in Abbotsford, spanning 40 years, they have been supporting local charities through their various granting programs. The Foundations website says… “WE GIVE WHERE WE LIVE“. They […]
North Delta Rotary
The North Delta Rotary club is a long time supporter of the Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society. At a recent lunch meeting their President, David Brown, presented Gord Locke – VCDS Communications Director, with a generous donation of $3,000. North Delta Rotary partners with other Rotary Clubs and local organizations for the Starfish Pack program where they provide […]
New Westminster Firefighters Charitable Society
On Saturday, March 21, 2022 we received a cheque for $750 from the New Westminster Fire Fighters Charitable Society. Larry Coleman, VCDS Director, was pleased to have had the opportunity to go in person to Fire Hall #1 and receive a cheque from Cody Schick and Eric Picher. Established in 1990, the New Westminster Firefighters Charitable Society was formed to help those in need, from […]
City of Delta
Mayor Harvie presented George McAffer, VCDS Executive VP, with a cheque for $5,000 on March 3rd, 2022. This marks the 5th year that the City of Delta has provided financial support for our cancer patient transportation program which is free to cancer patients residing in Delta. Their generous donations over the years has reached a total of $25,000. For this, we thank […]