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, […]
Significant Donation Accepted
The Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society has received a five-year significant donation from the R. Howard Webster Foundation/Fondation R. Howard Webster of Montreal. President Bob Smith says“The donation will not only meet immediate needs, but it also helps us build for the future.” Explore more articles
Q & A with Dr. Sharlene Gill
One of Canada’s leading oncologists – Dr. Sharlene Gill of Vancouver has commended the Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society for its role in getting cancer patients to treatment. Interviewed by Intrepid Reporter: George Garrett | VCDS Vice-President Q&A Question: Is there is a dilatory effect on cancer patients by the COVID-19 virus? Concern that patients with […]
Expanding Services – Seeking Volunteers
Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society to expand, seeks volunteers Organization looks to double volunteer base as demand increases The Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society is looking to double its volunteer base as the organization expands to more cities in the Lower Mainland. In addition to most municipalities in the region, the society recently added coverage in Burnaby, […]
VCDS Welcomes Chilliwack
The Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society is pleased to be hitting the roads of Chilliwack starting July 19th to provide transportation for cancer patients in need to their essential treatments. We will start accepting ride bookings on July 12th. It’s a wonderful story of collaboration which started by longtime resident of Chilliwack and advocate for healthier […]
New Westminster Fire Fighters Charitable Society
The Board of Directors and Volunteers of the VCDS are thrilled that the New Westminster Fire Fighters Charitable Society continues to show their appreciation and recognition of the service we provide to cancer patients in their community. We would like to thank these hard-working men and women for their service. Their Charitable Society’s purpose is helping those […]
Surrey Firefighters Charity
The Surrey Firefighters have been supporters of VCDS since our very beginning in 2016 and this year generously donated $5000 to our Society. President Bob Smith recognized their continuing support saying, “Organizations like the Surrey Fire Fighters Society are the strength of volunteer organizations like the Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society. We truly appreciate their ongoing support.” […]
A “Hello” During Isolation
CARE, COMPASSION CONTINUE FOR CANCER PATIENTS The Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society (VCDS) temporarily suspended service March 17th on the advice of the BC Cancer Agency. The decision was made over concerns that drivers and patients would have been at risk. Most drivers are age 60 and over. Most patients are elderly. Some have a compromised immune system […]
CKNW – Covid19
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VCDS Annual General Meeting
Picture Credit: Orrie Babiuk. Pictured from left to right, George McAffer, Larry Coleman and, George Garrett The Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society held its 4th Annual Meeting Saturday, March 7th at the Cloverdale Legion. The meeting was attended by 70 volunteer drivers, dispatchers and board members. President Bob Smith welcomed members with a message of gratitude […]