Can you offer some time to help a patient in need?
The Canadian Cancer Society’s Wheels of Hope program is looking for wonderful Kingstonians to volunteer to drive cancer patients get to their life-saving treatments. Doing so helps ensure our neighbours in need get to their vital treatments.
Spokesperson Mark Kahan tells us its a rewarding way to volunteer.
Kahan adds that volunteer drivers provide a crucial service, supporting local families and patients—sometimes making daily trips for treatment.
The program is flexible-volunteers can choose when and where they drive, with no long-term commitment required. The reward is second to none as drivers can develop relationships with those they help.
Kahan noted that there is a real need for drivers right now in Kingston, in surrounding municipalities, and across the province.
Drivers must have a valid license, a smoke-free vehicle, and be willing to undergo a background check. Wheels of Hope ensures volunteers are reimbursed for mileage or alternatively they can receive a tax receipt.
To sign up or learn more, visit volunteercancer.ca, email volunteer@cancer.ca, or call 1-888-939-3333.
Written by Jeremy Hall
