February 5, 2008 (Return to News)

American Cancer Society Seeks Volunteers

[Brevard County, FL] – The American Cancer Society is recruiting volunteers interested in making a difference in the fight against cancer.

Volunteers with the American Cancer Society’s Florida Division participate in programs that support research funding, educate the community, deliver services to patients and advocate for policies that help defeat cancer.

The American Cancer Society’s Brevard Unit is in immediate need of volunteers willing to:

• Drive patients to and from cancer treatments.
• Work with health care providers to promote the American Cancer Society's patient programs and services.
• Identify community resources to help patients through their cancer journey.
• Coordinators to coordinate rides for patients.

To get involved, call American Cancer Society at 800-ACS-2345.

The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service.  For information about cancer, call 1-800-ACS-2345 or visit www.cancer.org.