INDIANAPOLIS — Lack of transportation has become a major problem for thousands of cancer patients. Many patients need daily or weekly treatment, often over a period of months, and they simply have no transportation or are too ill to drive themselves. Family and friends can help, but sometimes it’s just not enough. Road to Recovery is one of the many volunteer-based patient service programs offered by the American Cancer Society. The program relies on volunteer drivers to take cancer patients to and from their treatment appointments. Because of a lack of volunteers, some cancer patients find themselves either having to scramble to find rides to their life-saving treatments or else miss their appointments altogether.
Volunteer requirements include holding a current valid driver’s license, having a safe driving record and proof of insurance. There is an application process and training is provided. For more information about volunteering for Road to Recovery or other volunteer opportunities, call the American Cancer Society at 800-227-2345.