The Cancer Council NSW’s Kate Brett said from humble beginnings the Transport to Treatment (T2T) program has grown tremendously.

“The number of volunteers has more than doubled, the clients that are transported each month have doubled, and the distances traveled by volunteers has increased four-fold,” she said.

“We now drive an average of 38 clients living in the Eurobodalla Shire to and from appointments each month. 

“This minimises the number of missed appointments, additional stress associated with travel and facilitates better access to medical treatment.”

Ms Brett said the service also regularly undertakes long-distance trip to Canberra and Nowra.

“In the 16/17 financial year the bus covered 21,640 kilometres. So far this financial year we have already clocked up 26,090 kilometers,” she said.

Ms Brett urged the community to attend fundraising events.

“To keep the service running, please attend our fundraising events such as Stars of Eurobodalla and Relay for Life,” she said. 

The T2T service is only possible due to the support of community volunteers, described by Ms Brett as outstanding and dedicated.

“We can not thank them enough,” she said.

“From our drivers who complete the trips and maintain the vehicle, to Angie and Shayne McArthur who respectively hiked and danced their way to fund-raise thousands of dollars for Cancer Council, and Michele Polach and Andrea Franke from Moruya Cancer Centre have lent consistent support to T2T.”

Ms Brett urged the community to attend its Eurobodalla Relay For Life event, at the Bill Smyth Oval in Narooma, on April 7 and 8: “Come down, do some laps, and enjoy the entertainment, activities and food and drinks on offer.”

For more information on the Eurobodalla Relay For Life fundraising event see: relayforlife.org.au