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Home My WebLink AboutHuron Expositor, 2005-10-19, Page 9The Huron Expositor • October 19, 2005 Pogo 9 News. Volunteer drivers needed in Seaforth area Canadian Cancer Society desperately needs drivers to take patients to cancer services Volunteer drivers are des- perately needed in Seaforth to drive local cancer patients to treatment. "People turn to us they don't have any way to get to their cancer care �- appointments," explains Janis Cunningham, manager of the Society ' s Huron -Perth Unit. "We're com- mitted to help- ing but the real- ity is, we must get more dri- vers or we may not be able to," she says. While there are volunteer drivers in Clinton, Mitchell and Goderich, Cunningham says there are none presently in Seaforth. "It ebbs and flows and while we have no cancer patients needing a drivier in Seaforth right now, we could have one all of a sudden," she says. Volunteer drivers help those with cancer by driving them to and from' cancer care -related appointments in local areas including Goderich, Wingham, and Stratford, and/or to the can- cer centre in London or Kitchener. Although up to each vol- unteer, some also drive clients to appointments in when other Hamilton and Toronto. "Usually, a driver will drive once a week if there's a need," explains Cunningham. The service is free of charge for those who use it but drivers are reimbursed at a per kilometre rate by the Canadian Cancer Society to help cover the cost of the gas, oil, and a por- tion of the mainte- nance and tire wear } on vehicle. Husband and wife, Charlie and Roxie Adams of Goderich are dedicated Cancer Society drivers. "I like to help people and I enjoy their compa- ny," explains Charlie. "I really feel like I'm doing something for someone." Volunteer drivers must have a smoke and scent - free car and attend a dri- ver education session before they begin driving for the organization. The training takes one and a half days and cen- tres around interacting with clients and becom- ing familiar with ser- vic'es- offered by the `We're commit- ted to helping but the reality is, we must get more drivers or we may not be able to,' -- Janis Cunningham, of Cancer Society the Annual flu shot clinics offered Oct. 27 and Nov. 10 The annual flu shot, clinics, run by the Huron County Health Unit, will be offered on Thursday, Oct. 27 from 4 to 7 p.m. and Thursday, Nov. 10 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Seaforth Legion. "We normally get a good turnout at the flu shot clin- ics," says Jackie Walker, support staff at the health unit. Clinics will also be held again this year at local schools. Anyone wishing a flu shot can also arrange for one through their family doctor. The health unit asks that anyone attending the flu clinic for a shot wear short -sleeved shirts. Cancer Soiety. Those interested in apply- ing to become a volunteer are to contact Janis Cunningham or Nancy Langille at 1 800 294-0086 or, to find out more about the Society's transportation program, visit www.cancer.ca. The Canadian Cancer Society is a national com- munity-based organization of volunteers whose mission is to eradicate cancer and to enhance the quality of life of people living with cancer. When you want to know more about cancer, visit our website www.cancer.ca <http://www.cancer.ca/> or call our toll-free, bilingual Cancer Information Service at 1 888 939-3333. ESCAPE. CANADA'S BEST-SELLING COMPACT SUVaa' Why? Take the Escape XLT. It features two -hundred horsepower to start with — higher than most V6 -equipped competitors, and comparable mileage too. And when you consider performance in a sport -utility vehicle, you can't ignore the "utility" part. 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