Transportation can be one of a cancer patient’s biggest roadblocks to treatment. That’s why the American Cancer Society Road To Recovery program provides patients in need with free rides to treatment.  

For those who cannot drive themselves or have no other means of getting to cancer-related medical appointments, volunteers donate their time to give patients a much-needed ride. 

Right now, one of the biggest barriers to cancer care is transportation. Because, even the best treatment can’t work if a patient can’t get there. Family and friends may help, but over the course of several months, they may not always have the time or resources to provide every ride. That’s why a successful transportation assistance program can be a tremendous asset to the community, and an inspiration to a volunteer. Our volunteers have provided hundreds of thousands of rides for patients, but the need for drivers continues to accelerate. 

Volunteer now, and help give patients a much-needed ride.  You might be surprised by the pick-me-up you get in return.

Where:  Columbus Regional Hospital, Dining Room D (in the cafeteria).

Who:   Individuals interested in learning about the opportunity to become a Road to Recovery driver and providing much needed transportation to cancer patients in our community. 

Instructor:  Melissa Pressler, American Cancer Society Program Manager, Mission Delivery.

To learn more about volunteering and helping give patients a much needed ride, visit cancer.org/drive or call 1-800-227-2345..