Bruce Fatkin
Share the Spotlight Make a Donation Bruce Fatkin – Why I Drive! Nine months ago, Bruce, resident of Abbotsford took the driver’s seat with Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society—and hasn’t looked back since. After hearing first-hand from his younger brother, who relied on VCDS during cancer treatment, Bruce knew this was a meaningful way to give back […]
Doug Turner
Share the Spotlight Make a Donation Doug Turner – Why I Drive! Meet Doug, resident of Delta and one of our dedicated Volunteer Drivers, who’s been behind the wheel since 2020. For this long-time volunteer, joining VCDS wasn’t part of a grand plan—it started with a simple conversation. “I’d been involved in cancer fundraising with Larry Coleman,” […]
Alan Litke
Share the Spotlight Make a Donation Volunteer Spotlight: Alan Litke – Why I Drive! Meet One of Our Incredible Drivers Alan resident of Burnaby – volunteer since November 2022. Every once in a while, we meet a volunteer whose journey comes full circle—and today, we’re proud to spotlight one such individual. After undergoing life-saving cancer treatment at BCCA […]
Aileen Reinders
Share the Spotlight Make a Donation Volunteer Spotlight: Aileen Reinders – Why I Drive! Resident of Ladner and volunteer driver since July 2024Aileen’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 […]
Gary and Kelly
Share the Spotlight Meet Gary and Kelly, a husband-and-wife team from Penticton making a big impact behind the scenes at VCDS. They don’t drive or dispatch—but their support keeps the wheels turning. Gary calls donors to personally thank them. When there’s no number, he sends a handwritten card. With help from Kelly, he adds personal […]
Debbie Carlson
Share the Spotlight Make a Donation Volunteer Spotlight: Debbie Carlson – Why I Drive! Meet Debbie a resident of Mission and an inspiring Volunteer Cancer Driver, who brings heart, hope, and humanity to every ride. When she lost her mother to cancer in April 2022, it left a quiet space in her life, but also a […]
Connie Rosales-
Share the Spotlight Make a Donation Connie Rosales- “Inspiring. Rewarding. Empowering. Meet one of our compassionate volunteers, resident of Delta – joined VCDS in November 2023, bringing with her a heart full of purpose — and a story rooted in love, resilience, and hope. “I first heard about VCDS in 2018, when my husband was undergoing chemo […]
Amanda Yela
Share the Spotlight Make a Donation Amanda Yela – Dispatcher Say hello to one of our dedicated new volunteers who joined the Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society (VCDS) in February 2025! Amanda is a resident of Maple Ridge who has an impact far beyond her home city. While searching for ways to give back, she came […]
Tina Poole
Share the Spotlight Tina PooleInspiring. Motivational. Fulfilling.” Meet one of our original volunteers — on the team since Day One of VCDS operations in February 2016. For this dedicated North Shore dispatcher, volunteering was never a question — it was a calling. “I’ve lost several family members to cancer. Like so many in BC, I’ve seen firsthand […]
Welcome Frans
Share the Spotlight Welcome Frans — Making a Meaningful Difference Frans recently joined the Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society as a volunteer driver, and he’s already making a positive impact in our community. Inspired by a Global News segment in January featuring President Bob Smith and highlighting the urgent need for more volunteer drivers to support […]