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.
Statements (44)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
American Cancer Society program
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transportation assistance program → |
| associatedWith |
cancer care support services
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| beneficiary |
adult cancer patients
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low-income cancer patients → pediatric cancer patients → rural cancer patients → |
| coordinatedBy |
local American Cancer Society offices
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| costToPatient |
free
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| countryOfOrigin |
United States
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| eligibilityCriterion |
able to walk to and from the vehicle with minimal assistance
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diagnosed with cancer → lives in an area where volunteers are available → requires transportation to cancer-related medical appointments → |
| hasLanguage |
English
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| hasServiceType |
free transportation
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non-emergency medical transportation → |
| operatedBy |
American Cancer Society
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| operationalModel |
ride coordination through centralized system
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| providedBy |
volunteer drivers
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| purpose |
provide transportation to cancer treatment appointments
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reduce transportation barriers to cancer care → |
| requires |
advance scheduling
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volunteer driver availability → |
| serves |
cancer patients
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caregivers of cancer patients → |
| serviceArea |
United States
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| sponsoredBy |
American Cancer Society
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| supportedBy |
American Cancer Society fundraising
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donations → |
| targetOutcome |
improved access to cancer treatment
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reduced financial burden related to transportation → reduced missed appointments due to lack of transportation → |
| transportMode |
automobile
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| typicalDestination |
cancer treatment center
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hospital → outpatient clinic → |
| uses |
network of volunteer drivers
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| volunteerRequirement |
background check
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completion of orientation or training → proof of insurance → reliable vehicle → valid driver’s license → |
| website |
https://www.cancer.org
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Referenced by (1)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
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American Cancer Society
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notableProgram |