Despite remarkable progress in the fight against cancer, there are many cancer patients whose greatest challenge is not lack of treatment. It is lack of transportation.

To make sure everyone who needs a ride gets one, the American Cancer Society Road To Recovery program is seeking volunteer drivers who are willing to transport cancer patients to and from Hershey Medical Center and Johns Hopkins Medical Center; as well as to local centers for treatment.

If you have one or more mornings or afternoons free during the month, you can volunteer for this lifesaving program. You can volunteer as often as you wish.

Volunteer drivers donate their time and vehicle to take cancer patients to treatment and back home again. The American Cancer Society provides volunteer driver training. Drivers must have a valid driver’s license, good driving record, reliable vehicle and proof of insurance.

For details about volunteering, or if you need transportation assistance, call the American Cancer Society at 800-227-2345 or visit www.cancer.org.

The doggie (and kitty) rescue bus went back into the shop today because the air conditioning isn’t working. The Agees won’t be able to do any summer transports without a working A/C! Considering that they transported as many as 18 dogs on one trip, that’s a lot of lives that won’t be saved if the bus isn’t road-ready.

They recently had to replace the transmission and fix the parking brake, so funds are pretty tight.
If you’d like to donate something to help with the cost of repairs, visit fixthedoggierescuebus.chipin.com. Any amount will help.

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Central Pennsylvania Animal Alliance will host a free/low-cost vaccine and microchip clinic for dogs and cats belonging to Harrisburg city residents from noon to 3 p.m. May 19 at the Central Allison Hill Community Center, at 1524 Walnut St., Harrisburg, PA. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m.

Volunteers are needed to help with the clinic, and also to help unload the food that will be offered to those attending the clinic.

If you can help, email Pat at pdravk@yahoo.com.