ACS's Road to Recovery needs drivers

The American Cancer Society's Road to Recovery Program is in need of volunteer drivers.

The lack of transportation has become a major problem for thousands of cancer patients since many need daily or weekly treatments.

The American Cancer Society's Road to Recovery program provides free transportation for cancer patients to and from their appointments.

Volunteer drivers donate their time and the use of their personal vehicle to transport patients. Drivers may also elect to receive mileage reimbursement from the society to help cover their fuel expense.

Road to Recovery is the very essence of the American Cancer Society's mission: People helping people overcome cancer.

Road to Recovery volunteers provide an essential service because even the greatest medical advance is useless if patients can't get to treatment.

Volunteers are needed to ensure that all patients are getting the care they desperately need to get on their Road to Recovery.

Road to Recovery volunteer driving requires no special skills or education - just a safe driving record, a valid driver's license, some free time, a vehicle in good working condition and the desire to help.

This volunteer opportunity is designed to be an easy and stressfree service for both patients and volunteers. Training sessions, maps and directions are provided to those who volunteer their time.

If you would like to make a difference in the lives of people affected by cancer by becoming a Road to Recovery volunteer, you may contact Mary Martinez, American Cancer Society's health initiatives manager, at (361) 578-2840 or Nicole Stavena, Wharton County's Road to Recovery coordinator, at (979) 532-1579 ext. 202 or (979) 578-9282.