Candy Haslam
Share the Spotlight Candy Haslam Why I Volunteer as a Driver and Dispatcher Candy Haslam began volunteering with the Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society after watching friends and family navigate cancer and seeing just how exhausting it can be to depend on others for rides to countless appointments. When she heard a radio call for volunteer […]
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 […]
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 […]
Alan Wallis
Share the Spotlight Alan Wallis – Why I Drive Alan Wallis, a resident of Port Coquitlam, officially joined the Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society in July 2024 — but his road to the driver’s seat wasn’t exactly a straight line. After retiring in October 2023, Alan signed up to volunteer, only to encounter a few unexpected […]
Alison Coyle
Share the Spotlight Alison Coyle – Why I Drive “I give because I want to — and what I get back is tenfold.” After a 27-year career in policing, Alison was looking for something new — something meaningful. Inspired by a friend and fellow volunteer, as well as her love of driving and connecting with […]
Belinda McIsaac
Share the Spotlight Belinda McIsaac – Volunteer Dispatcher Meet Belinda McIsaac, a resident of Chilliwack and one of our dedicated volunteer dispatchers who joined the Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society in February 2024. After seeing a call for help on Facebook, Belinda quickly realized she had something valuable to offer — not only her background in […]
Chris Brenner
Share the Spotlight Chris Brunner — Vancouver resident100 Days 100 Drivers Thank you to volunteer driver Chris Brunner for sharing his inspiring journey with the Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society. His story beautifully highlights the meaningful connections formed through volunteering and the impact one person can have on their community. From Science Teacher to Volunteer Driver: […]
VCDS Honors Garth Pinton
Along with VCDS founding members George Garrett and John MacInnes, The VCDS)has honored Garth Pinton with the title of Honorary Life Member. There were 12 drivers when Garth Pinton co-founded VCDS in 2016. Now there are nearly 450 Garth, previously a founding partner of Pinton Forrest & Madden, has a longstanding history of community service. […]
Volunteer drivers step up for cancer patients, but more help needed
The Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society says it will likely reach its goal of signing up 100 new drivers in 100 days. But as Janet Brown reports, the group needs even more volunteer drivers to sign up, with demand growing faster than anticipated. – Global News Continue to video please click here Explore more articles
Easter Seals House Tour
Share the Spotlight Easter Seals House The Lions Club members along with VCDS drivers in the Vancouver West zone were invited to tour the Easter Seals House in Vancouver on Oak Street. VCDS dispatcher and Lions Club member, Steve Scott along with driver Way Tsang are shown with VCDS President Bob Smith, Lisa Beck – […]