The American Cancer Society’s Road to Recovery program seeks volunteers to drive local cancer patients to and from their chemotherapy or radiation treatments.
"An integral part of treating cancer successfully is making sure cancer patients receive their treatments, but many find making transportation arrangements is a challenge," an American Cancer Society spokesperson said. "Road to Recovery drivers in the Emerald Coast area continue to provide necessary trips for cancer patients, but there is a critical need for new volunteer drivers to keep up with the demand for transportation."
Drivers use their own vehicles to drive patients to and from treatments. The schedule is flexible and treatment appointments take place weekdays, primarily during business hours.
HOW TO HELP
Call the American Cancer Society's local office, 266-2280, if you are interested in driving cancer patients to their appointments.
If you are a cancer patient seeking more information about the Road to Recovery program, call 1-800-227-2345 or visit www.cancer.org.
This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Volunteer drivers needed for cancer patients