Alan Litke
Share the 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 Vancouver, this dedicated Volunteer Cancer […]
Aileen Reinders
Share the Spotlight Aileen Reinders – Why I Drive! Resident of Ladner and volunteer driver since July 2024 Aileen’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 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 calling. Just a few months […]
Amanda Yela
Share the Spotlight 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 whose impact reaches far beyond her home city. While searching for ways to give back, she came across VCDS and immediately […]
Tina Poole
Share the Spotlight Tina – Why I Volunteer 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, […]
Frans Luit
Share the Spotlight Frans LuitWhy I Drive 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 cancer patients, Frans […]
Bill Cox
Share the Spotlight Bill Co – Why I Drive Bill Cox, a resident of Pitt Meadows, began his journey with the Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society in July 2021, inspired by a deeply personal loss. After his wife passed away from cancer in 2020, Bill felt a pull to give back — not just financially, but […]
Colleen Sherriff
Share the Spotlight Colleen Sherriff – Why I Drive From Oncology Nurse to Volunteer Driver. Colleen, a resident of Pitt Meadows, joined the Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society in January 2025, bringing with her a wealth of compassion and experience. A retired oncology nurse, she spent nearly 25 years working with BC Cancer in radiation, chemotherapy, […]
Alan Wallis
Share the Spotlight Alan Wallis – Why I Drive Alan Wallis, a resident of Port Coquitlam, officially joined the Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society in July 2024 — but his road to the driver’s seat wasn’t exactly a straight line. After retiring in October 2023, Alan signed up to volunteer, only to encounter a few unexpected […]