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 […]
Volunteer Spotlight – Chris Brunner
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: Chris Brunner’s Story After a fulfilling career as a science teacher, […]
OpenRoad Foundation
OpenRoad Foundation: Ongoing Support The Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society (VCDS) is profoundly grateful to the 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 to […]
Freemasons Grand Lodge of BC and Yukon
A milestone gift from the Freemasons Grand Lodge of British Columbia and Yukon On September 5, the Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society (VCDS) received a generous $35,000 donation from the Freemasons Grand Lodge of British Columbia and Yukon. Grand Master Mark Forster and Grand Secretary George Moore presented the cheque to VCDS President Bob Smith and […]
VCDS Board of Directors 2024
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 […]
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. […]
Easter Seals House Tour
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 – Easter Seals President/CEO and Mike Leland […]
100 Drivers – 100 Days
“With the growth of our program, we simply need more volunteers. If we could get ‘100 drivers in the next 100 days’, we’d be in much better shape” Bob Smith – President Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society Surrey, B.C. (March 27, 2023): Since starting with just a handful of drivers in 2016, the Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society […]
Nelly Shin Interview
Nelly Shin recently did a video interview Larry Coleman. With her permission, Nelly Shin’s posting on Facebook reads… “Larry became aware of the difficulties cancer patients face getting to their appointments while caring for his mother, who was diagnosed with cancer, eight months before passing away in 2009. With a profound understanding of cancer patients’ […]
George is our Local Hero
In presenting the Platinum Medallion honouring Queen Elizabeth’s 70 years on the Throne, MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay recognized George’s many community activities including co-founding the Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society. She said, “George is our local hero.” George has a wonderful concern for others. Many cancer patients became the beneficiaries of his drive to build our volunteer service […]