Road To Recovery

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Road To Recovery is an American Cancer Society program that provides free transportation for cancer patients to and from their treatment appointments through a network of volunteer drivers.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf American Cancer Society program
transportation assistance program
associatedWith cancer care support services
beneficiary adult cancer patients
low-income cancer patients
pediatric cancer patients
rural cancer patients
coordinatedBy local American Cancer Society offices
costToPatient free
countryOfOrigin United States
eligibilityCriterion able to walk to and from the vehicle with minimal assistance
diagnosed with cancer
lives in an area where volunteers are available
requires transportation to cancer-related medical appointments
hasLanguage English
hasServiceType free transportation
non-emergency medical transportation
operatedBy American Cancer Society
operationalModel ride coordination through centralized system
providedBy volunteer drivers
purpose provide transportation to cancer treatment appointments
reduce transportation barriers to cancer care
requires advance scheduling
volunteer driver availability
serves cancer patients
caregivers of cancer patients
serviceArea United States
sponsoredBy American Cancer Society
supportedBy American Cancer Society fundraising
donations
targetOutcome improved access to cancer treatment
reduced financial burden related to transportation
reduced missed appointments due to lack of transportation
transportMode automobile
typicalDestination cancer treatment center
hospital
outpatient clinic
uses network of volunteer drivers
volunteerRequirement background check
completion of orientation or training
proof of insurance
reliable vehicle
valid driver’s license
website https://www.cancer.org

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Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
American Cancer Society
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