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 […]
Peach Arch Hospital Foundation
We are very grateful to report that the Peace Arch Hospital Foundation (PAHF) has again provided the VCDS with a very significant grant to transport White Rock and South Surrey cancer patients to their essential treatment appointments. Through their Healthy Community Grants program the PAHF has generously supported our patients annually since 2017. With this […]
Driving Children is a Privilege
Volunteer driver Harry brings a little fun to little ones and their parents. His contribution to his community is as exceptional as the children he drives to treatment. Harry says… DRIVING FOR THE VCDS IS A PRIVILEGE Driving folks to the Cancer Clinic at a time when many feel that they are in their last […]
Port Moody Firefighters Charitable Society
On January 22nd, the Port Moody Firefighters Charitable Society presented the Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society a large donation totalling $1000. Supporters of the VCDS since 2017, the Port Moody Firefighters Charitable Society is comprised of first responders who have put in significant time volunteering and fundraising to support local non-profits, in spite of increased demands […]
Port Moody Firefighters…
Larry Coleman and George Garrett went to a fire hall in Port Moody on Saturday, January 22nd to receive a cheque for $1500 from the Port Moody Fire Fighters Charitable Society. This outstanding community group has supported the Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society from the beginning in 2016. This dedicated group of Firefighters is the smallest union group […]
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 […]
Because of You
Dear supporters and friends of the Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society, My name is Andréa and this is my story. On December 2nd 2018, I received the kind of news that one dreads: Stage IV cancer. I was given just days to live. Shock, disbelief and fear swirled through my mind. I will never forget the […]
Help a total stranger … just because you can.
The VCDS was about 6 months old, and my friend George Garrett, one of the founders of the society, was recruiting drivers. I realized the volunteer drivers were relieving a lot of stress and anxiety for many cancer patients who had no easy or safe way to get to and from their medical appointments and […]
Dean Callaghan, Introduces Child Ride Program
Providing free, safe, timely and reliable rides for all cancer patients in need is an important mandate of VCDS. For very young patients, those under 9 years of age, we are required to ensure that properly fitting, certified car seats are available and that our drivers are trained on the proper installation. Earlier this year, […]