Wheels of Hope - Volunteer Driving Program (Ontario)
Eligibility
To be eligible you must have a cancer diagnosis and be undergoing cancer treatment at a hospital or cancer centre, or have received treatment in the last 12 months and are attending follow-up appointments. Patients must also be able to get in and out of the vehicle independently, or with the assistance of a Mandatory escort/caregiver. Patients under the age of 18 must travel with a guardian/escort. A minimum of three business days notice is required when requesting rides.
Description:
Our driving program connects people who need transportation to cancer treatments with volunteer drivers. Our volunteer drivers are trained to provide safe and reliable rides to approved cancer treatment facilities.
Registration and trip requests can be taken with 3 business days’ notice to book a trip.
Clients will need a referral from a member of their treatment team at their treatment location to register. Healthcare Professionals can request a copy of our referral form by contacting transportation@cancer.ca.
Registration Eligibility
• Client resides in Ontario
• Referred by a member of their healthcare team with client permission
• Has received a cancer diagnosis
• Is receiving treatment for cancer, or has received treatment in the last 12 months and is attending follow-up appointments
• Has no other means of transportation available
• Annual $100 registration fee paid, with compassionate program available if there is financial burden
PLEASE CONTACT 1-888-939-3333 FOR MORE INFORMATION
The Canadian Cancer Society’s Wheels of Hope Transportation Program provides people living with cancer rides to and from their cancer treatment appointments. Dedicated volunteer drivers donate their time and use their own (or Society owned) vehicles to help people living with cancer get to the hospital or cancer centre. New patients who register are required to pay an annual registration fee. Patients under the age of 18 are exempt.