Road To Recovery and Relay For Life Integration Guide
Every day, cancer patients face challenges that go beyond treatment. For many, simply getting to and from appointments can be a major barrier to care. In fact, transportation challenges are the leading reason patients miss cancer-related medical appointments.
The American Cancer Society Road To Recovery® program helps remove that barrier by providing free transportation to cancer-related medical appointments. Volunteer drivers use their own vehicles to help patients get to lifesaving treatments, offering not only a ride, but also support and encouragement during a difficult time.
What Volunteer Drivers Do
Road To Recovery volunteers:
- Drive cancer patients to and from cancer-related medical appointments.
- Use their personal vehicle to provide safe, reliable transportation.
- Choose ride requests that fit their schedule and availability.
- Help ensure patients can access the care they need without transportation standing in the way.
Volunteer Requirements
To become a Road To Recovery volunteer driver, individuals must:
- Be between 18 and 84 years old.
- Have a valid driver’s license.
- Have proof of insurance.
- Have access to a safe, reliable vehicle.
- Pass a background check and driving record review.
- Complete required volunteer training.
Integration Ideas
- Road To Recovery Car Parade and Race Activity
- Show the Hope Behind the Wheel video at a Team Captain meeting
- Host a table for on-site Driver Recruitment
- Dedicated Mission Laps: Share Road To Recovery Facts and play “Lean On Me”, “Drive My Car”, or “Life is a Highway”
Branding Reminder: Always capitalize the “T” in Road To Recovery, just like we capitalize the “F” in Relay For Life!