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: […]
Volunteer Spotlight – Laura
The Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society has been incredibly lucky to have Laura as one of our amazing volunteers. Laura has such a fabulous attitude. She has this go-getter energy that’s hard to match. She has been very busy sewing over 200 masks for our drivers on top of filling in where ever needed as a […]