Rick Janssen
Share the Spotlight < Rick Janssen – Why I Drive “A Ride Fueled By Compassion” Meet Rick, one of our long-time and deeply committed volunteers. Rick began his journey with VCDS in 2016, after spending several years with Habitat for Humanity. When the project wrapped up in Richmond, he found himself looking for a new […]
Ken Mykle
Share the Spotlight Ken Mykle – Why I Drive Driving Hope Across Metro Vancouver Since 2013, our spotlight volunteer has been at the wheel—first for the BC Cancer Agency in Langley, and since 2016, with the Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society (VCDS). Inspired by his wife’s tireless work at the Penny Pinchers shop in Langley Hospital, […]
April Lightbown
Share the Spotlight April Lightbown – Why I Drive Meet April, a resident of Maple Ridge and one of our newest Volunteer Cancer Drivers, already making a lasting impact in just a few short months. After retiring in May 2024, April didn’t slow down—she stepped right into a new chapter of purpose. She completed her […]
Bruce Fatkin
Share the Spotlight Bruce Fatkin – Why I Drive! Nine months ago, Bruce, resident of Abbotsford took the driver’s seat with Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society—and hasn’t looked back since. After hearing first-hand from his younger brother, who relied on VCDS during cancer treatment, Bruce knew this was a meaningful way to give back to the community […]
Alan Litke
Share the Spotlight Alan Litke – Why I Drive! Meet One of Our Incredible Drivers Alan resident of Burnaby – volunteer since November 2022. Every once in a while, we meet a volunteer whose journey comes full circle—and today, we’re proud to spotlight one such individual. After undergoing life-saving cancer treatment at BCCA Vancouver, this dedicated Volunteer Cancer […]
Aileen Reinders
Share the Spotlight Aileen Reinders – Why I Drive! Resident of Ladner and volunteer driver since July 2024 Aileen’s journey to volunteering started long before she ever stepped behind the wheel for VCDS. Back in 2020, a neighbour of hers was undergoing cancer treatment. Friends and neighbours stepped in to coordinate rides. “We […]
Gary and Kelly
Share the Spotlight Meet Gary and Kelly, a husband-and-wife team from Penticton making a big impact behind the scenes at VCDS. They don’t drive or dispatch—but their support keeps the wheels turning. Gary calls donors to personally thank them. When there’s no number, he sends a handwritten card. With help from Kelly, he adds personal […]
Debbie Carlson
Share the Spotlight Debbie Carlson – Why I Drive! Meet Debbie a resident of Mission and an inspiring Volunteer Cancer Driver, who brings heart, hope, and humanity to every ride. When she lost her mother to cancer in April 2022, it left a quiet space in her life, but also a calling. Just a few months […]
OpenRoad Foundation – 2025 Grant
Share the Spotlight OpenRoad Foundation The Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society is honoured to be named one of the 25 recipients of the OpenRoad Foundation’s 25 in 25 grant initiative, in celebration of OpenRoad Group’s 25th anniversary. We are proud to be recognized under the Community pillar for the impact our complimentary transportation service makes in […]
Amanda Yela
Share the Spotlight Amanda Yela – Dispatcher Say hello to one of our dedicated new volunteers who joined the Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society (VCDS) in February 2025. Amanda is a resident of Maple Ridge whose impact reaches far beyond her home city. While searching for ways to give back, she came across VCDS and immediately […]