He'll wait the 30 to 45 minutes while she's at her appointment. Crawford picks her up from her Moore home and makes the trip to downtown Oklahoma City. The drivers' service doesn't go unappreciated either.Ĭathie Young, 64, is in the middle of 33 radiation treatments at St.
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Drivers can use their own vehicles, but the American Cancer Society can provide a van and fuel. In the metro there are about 20 regular drivers and the American Cancer Society is looking to add another 15.
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Guara said the average driver provides about 24 rides a month. "I can drive as much or as little as I want," he said. "To help someone through a struggle like this is a true reward for me," he said.īeing a driver gives Crawford flexibility. The retired CPA decided to call and hasn't regretted his decision for a minute.
On the back of the van was a message asking for volunteer drivers. He was stopped at a signal light behind one of the Road to Recovery vans. That's why folks like Mike Crawford are a godsend.Ībout a year ago, he was driving near his home in south Oklahoma City. For some, getting to their treatment can be a serious obstacle without regular transportation. They want to recruit more volunteer drivers.Īmerican Cancer Society communications manager Tracy Guara said almost 20,000 Oklahomans this year will learn they have cancer. That's where the American Cancer Society's Road to Recovery program makes a vital difference. For some cancer patients, getting a ride to life-saving medical treatment can be challenging.
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