CityNews Vancouver – Rising Gas Prices
Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society Featured on CityNews Vancouver Thanking Angelina Ravelli of CityNews Vancouver The Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society was recently featured on CityNews Vancouver, with VCDS President Bob Smith speaking about the impact rising gas prices are having on the organization and its volunteers. The story highlighted the important role volunteer drivers play in […]
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 […]
Peace Arch Hospital Foundation – Healthy Community Grant
Share the Spotlight Peace Arch Hospital Foundation Brought to you by the Peace Arch Hospital Foundation and generously funded by their Healthy Community Grant. A heartfelt thank you for your generous donation and continued support of the Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society. We are honoured to share that Peace Arch Hospital Foundation has awarded VCDS a […]
Donna Jones – BCLC Community Hero
Share the Spotlight VCDS Driver Donna Jones BCLC Community Hero We’re thrilled to share that Donna Jones, one of our incredible volunteer drivers, has been recognized by the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) as a Community Hero! Donna’s compassion and dedication have made a lasting impact on the lives of cancer patients she drives to […]
GLOBAL NEWS – Help cancer patients get to their appointments
Share the Spotlight GLOBAL NEWSHelp cancer patients get to their appointments A free service that provides rides to Lower Mainlandcancerpatients is putting out the call for volunteers. The VolunteerCancer Drivers’ Society pairs volunteer drivers with patients to take them to and from their appointments. “Waiting for taxis or waiting for buses is a real burden. […]
SURREY NOW – 1,000,000 KMs for Volunteer Cancer Drivers, who need help in Metro Van
Share the Spotlight SURREY NOW 1,000,000 KMs for Volunteer Cancer Drivers, who need help in Metro Van It was a busy year for Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society (VCDS), a Surrey-based organization that offers cancer patients free transportation to their medical appointments across Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. For the first time ever, VCDS volunteers drove more than […]
CITY NEWS – Group looking for more volunteers to drive cancer patients to appointments
By 1130 NewsRadio StaffPosted January 9, 2025 6:31 pm.Last Updated January 10, 2025 8:06 am. As more cancer patients across B.C. struggle to get to their appointments, the need for volunteer drivers is growing. Bob Smith, president of the Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society, says the group is actively recruiting to meet growing demand and is […]
MEDIA RELEASE – “A million kilometres” in 2024
Share the Spotlight MEDIA RELEASE “A million kilometres” in 2024 As the need for cancer patient rides from Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society is forecast to grow again in 2025 Surrey, B.C. (January 9, 2025): For the first time ever, volunteers who drive cancer patients to treatment appointments throughout the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley covered […]
VCDS Board of Directors 2025
Call for Nominations The Nominating Committee is seeking interest from members to join the Board and assist in guiding VCDS’s future. We would welcome the opportunity to explore that role with you and answer any questions you might have. Directors are elected to serve a 3-year term commencing immediately following the AGM in March. To […]
OpenRoad Foundation
OpenRoad Foundation: Ongoing Support The Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society (VCDS) is profoundly grateful to them e OpenRoad Foundation, OpenRoad Toyota Abbotsford, and the Fraser Valley Automall for their incredible generosity and steadfast commitment to supporting our cause. We are thrilled to announce that, for the second consecutive year, the OpenRoad Foundation has donated an extraordinary $30,000 […]