Surrey Firefighters Charity
The Surrey Firefighters have been supporters of VCDS since our very beginning in 2016 and this year generously donated $5000 to our Society. President Bob Smith recognized their continuing support saying, “Organizations like the Surrey Fire Fighters Society are the strength of volunteer organizations like the Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society. We truly appreciate their ongoing support.” […]
A “Hello” During Isolation
CARE, COMPASSION CONTINUE FOR CANCER PATIENTS The Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society (VCDS) temporarily suspended service March 17th on the advice of the BC Cancer Agency. The decision was made over concerns that drivers and patients would have been at risk. Most drivers are age 60 and over. Most patients are elderly. Some have a compromised immune system […]
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VCDS Annual General Meeting
Picture Credit: Orrie Babiuk. Pictured from left to right, George McAffer, Larry Coleman and, George Garrett The Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society held its 4th Annual Meeting Saturday, March 7th at the Cloverdale Legion. The meeting was attended by 70 volunteer drivers, dispatchers and board members. President Bob Smith welcomed members with a message of gratitude […]
VCDS Leaps into 5th Year
Lower Mainland, BC – An increasingly essential resource across the Lower Mainland, not-for-profit Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society (VCDS) is proudly celebrating a landmark anniversary Saturday, February 29. Since its formation in 2016, the Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society’s 200+ drivers and dispatchers have provided upwards of 55,688 free rides to cancer patients in need, driving a […]
Surrey 2020 Community Leader Awards
George Garrett’s passionate vision of helping others is a role model to which all community volunteers aspire. The Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society and the many cancer patients served applaud his selection as Volunteer Leader of the year. An honour truly deserved. Bob Smith – VCDS President Officials said that George is being recognized for helping […]
Video Tribute to George Garrett
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George Garrett, Co-Founder of VCDS Retires
Launches Legacy Giving Program for Cancer Drivers Lower Mainland, BC. George Garrett—award-winning reporter, beloved community champion and a co-founder of the Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society has announced his retirement from the Board of the Society, effective August 31st, 2020. Since February 2016 when the service launched, the Society has recruited close to 200 drivers and […]
Pulling Together in Difficult Times
https://youtu.be/oKMGGznQeZA In times of uncertainty the human spirit and sense of kindness cannot be broken. After the COVID-19 shutdown and concerns on how to safely restart our driving services once permitted, we never felt defeated. The VCDS Volunteer Dispatchers and Drivers are back where they have anxiously been waiting to be, coordinating rides and driving […]
North Vancouver District Firefighter Charity
Captain Scott Ferguson, North Vancouver District Firefighter Charitable Society presented George Garrett with a cheque for $2500 to help alleviate the costs of transporting cancer patients to treatment and follow up care. This team of first responders have been longtime supporters of the Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society in ways that positively impact the lives of […]