Despite remarkable progress in the fight against cancer, there are many cancer patients today whose greatest challenge isn't lack of treatment. It's lack of transportation.

The American Cancer Society Road to Recovery program provides free transportation to and from medical treatment appointments for people who are in active treatment for a cancer diagnosis (currently receiving chemotherapy or radiation) who do not have a ride or are unable to drive themselves.

This program depends upon volunteers who donate their time to help.

Volunteer drivers need to have a valid Pennsylvania driver's license, a good driving record, a reliable vehicle; proof of insurance, complete a background check and driver check and attend a brief orientation program which takes less than an hour.

Hours of driving are flexible and rides are typically provided Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Drivers can restrict availability to only a certain day(s) of the week or half day or whatever amount of time they can.

An ACS vehicle may be driven,where available.

In order to meet the needs of patients they will be scheduling volunteer driver orientation sessions once they hear from interested drivers.

Call 570-562-9749 extension 320 or call or email Jennifer Washney at Jennifer.washney@cancer.org to indicate an interest in becoming a Road to Recovery volunteer and the region or county where you would like to drive and provide your contact information, as well.