- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Lung Cancer Patient Support Driver - Rochester (Help get patients to their medical appointments)
ORGANIZATION: A Breath of Hope Lung Foundation
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
At A Breath of Hope Lung Foundation (ABOH), based in Wayzata, Minnesota, our
mission is to defeat lung cancer by funding groundbreaking research, awareness
initiatives, education, and patient support. We are thrilled to announce our new
partnership with Mayo Clinic to extend our vital patient services to the Rochester,
Minnesota area, bringing compassionate support to lung cancer patients and families in
need.
Transportation to and from doctor appointments is a barrier preventing lung cancer
patients from receiving time sensitive diagnostics and treatments that are critical to
achieving the absolute best care and outcome. To help these patients in need and
ensure that they get to their appointments on schedule, ABOH offers a transportation
service free of charge fueled by volunteer drivers.
If you love to help individuals in need, have experience with cancer and like to drive
your car, then this volunteer position is for you. There is absolutely no quota or
obligation as to how many rides that you must provide in a given timeframe. You simply
raise your hand to fill the transportation request when it works for you and fits your
schedule. It is that simple.
Your involvement directly supports our mission to improve lung cancer outcomes and
advance our fight against lung cancer. Together, we can make a significant impact and
move closer to a future free from this devastating disease.
If you’re interested in becoming an ABOH Driver and making a meaningful difference in
the lives of lung cancer patients, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and join us in
bringing hope and support to those who need it most. Together, we are making strides in the fight against lung cancer.
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About A Breath of Hope Lung Foundation
Location:
1001 Twelve Oaks Center Dr. Suite 1017, Wayzata, MN 55391, US
Mission Statement
Defeating Lung Cancer, Bringing Hope Worldwide! A Breath of Hope Lung Foundation fights lung cancer by funding innovative U.S. lung cancer research, raising awareness and supporting lung cancer patients and families.
Description
A Breath of Hope Lung Foundation was founded in 2008 by a group of lung cancer patients who were concerned about the lack of awareness and research funding for lung cancer, the deadliest of all cancers. Societal blame has long held lung cancer in the shadow of other less deadly cancers, leaving a public that does not understand the risks, nor recognize symptoms. Currently, only 26.6% of those diagnosed will live five years following their diagnosis, and 60% of those diagnosed are nonsmokers. To raise awareness about lung cancer is to create a path toward improved wellness, earlier detection, and an increased survival rate. To this end, A Breath of Hope Lung Foundation holds events to raise awareness and help fund research focused on creating more survivors in our country. We also host programs that provide rides, companionship, and support groups to those who face cancer without the support they need.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Rochester, MN 55403
DATE POSTED
September 6, 2024
SKILLS
- Patient Care
- Healthcare
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Support volunteers have the freedom to volunteer as often as they wish and may say no when the requested drive time or location doesn’t work for them. ABOH does not require a minimum time commitment.
- • Reliable vehicle, car insurance, good driving record • Experience with cancer and an empathetic personality that brings comfort to cancer patients • Ability to work with diverse individuals to foster a culturally inclusive environment