Transportation — Wheels of Hope
Some programs may be temporarily unavailable during the COVID-19 pandemic. Check your local programs or call an information specialist at 1-888-939-3333. We are also taking care to protect the safety and well-being of our clients and volunteers. This includes implementing a mandatory vaccination policy for all volunteer drivers and CCS staff, making accommodations for medical and religious exemptions where possible.
We’ll help you get there
Do you need to travel across town — or across the province — to receive cancer treatment? We can help. We will work with you to help you find the best option for travelling to your treatment.
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Below are a list of services available in each province.
If you live in Alberta
Our driving program connects people who need transportation to cancer treatments with volunteer drivers. Our volunteer drivers are trained to provide safe and reliable rides to approved cancer treatment facilities.
Clients need to be referred to our volunteer driver program by a member of their healthcare team at the hospital or cancer clinic where they are receiving treatment.
Healthcare Professionals can request a copy of our referral form by contacting transportation@cancer.ca
To find out more about this program in your area, please contact our Cancer Information Helpline.
Honda Canada Foundation is a National Presenting Sponsor of the Wheels of Hope program.
Our Travel Treatment Fund offers short-term financial assistance to cover some costs of travelling to cancer treatments. This includes expenses like fuel and taxi or public transit fares. It is available to people with a low income who are currently receiving cancer treatment.
How to apply
To apply, complete and submit the following forms. (See Section 7 of the Travel Treatment Application for the address where to send your completed forms.)
- Travel Treatment Fund (TTF) Application, which includes a section that a healthcare professional needs to complete
- Please submit a copy of a "VOID" cheque (if you want to receive money by e-transfer)
- Please also submit Notice of Assessment (NOA) copies for yourself and any other adult 18 years of age or older residing in your home. To obtain a copy of your Notice of Assessment, please contact the Canada Revenue Agency toll-free at 1-800-959-7383
If you live in British Columbia
Funding from the Grand Lodge of British Columbia and Yukon supports the Wheels of Hope program.
Contact us to find out more about this program in your area.
Prince George, Southern Interior and on Vancouver Island call: 1-888-939-3333
Thanks to generous funds from the Government of British Columbia, we are expanding our Travel Treatment Fund starting October 3rd. The relaunch will include updated eligibility criteria and a more streamlined application process. Beginning October 3rd, visit cancer.ca for more information and to access the new application form. Please note: applications received between now and October 3rd will be reviewed under the new expanded criteria. For questions about your pending application, please send an e-mail to transportation@cancer.ca.
If you live in Manitoba
Our driving program connects people who need transportation to cancer treatments with volunteer drivers. Our volunteer drivers are trained to provide safe and reliable rides to approved cancer treatment facilities.
Clients need to be referred to our volunteer driver program by a member of their healthcare team at the hospital or cancer clinic where they are receiving treatment.
Healthcare Professionals can request a copy of our referral form by contacting transportation@cancer.ca
To find out more about this program in your area, please contact our Cancer Information Helpline
Honda Canada Foundation is a National Presenting Sponsor of the Wheels of Hope program.
The Canadian Cancer Society is pleased to acknowledge the financial support for the Wheels of Hope program by the Government of Manitoba.
We also acknowledge the long-standing relationship of The Freemasons of Manitoba as a lead supporter of the Wheels of Hope transportation program in Manitoba.
Our Travel Treatment Fund offers short-term financial assistance to cover some costs of travelling to cancer treatments. This includes expenses like fuel and taxi or public transit fares. It is available to people with a low income who are currently receiving cancer treatment.
How to apply
To apply, complete and submit the following forms. (See Section 7 of the Travel Treatment Application for the address where to send your completed forms.)
- Travel Treatment Fund (TTF) Application, which includes a section that a healthcare professional needs to complete
- Please submit a copy of a "VOID" cheque (if you want to receive money by e-transfer)
- Please also submit Notice of Assessment (NOA) copies for yourself and any other adult 18 years of age or older residing in your home. To obtain a copy of your Notice of Assessment, please contact the Canada Revenue Agency toll-free at 1-800-959-7383
If you live in New Brunswick
Our Travel Treatment Fund offers short-term financial assistance to cover some costs of traveling to cancer treatments. This includes expenses like fuel and taxi or public transit fares. It is available to people with a low income who are currently receiving cancer treatment.
How to apply
To apply for these programs, complete and submit the following forms. (See Section 7 of the Travel Treatment Application for the address where to send your completed forms.)
- Travel Treatment Fund (TTF) Application, which includes a section that a healthcare professional needs to complete
- Please submit a copy of a "VOID" cheque (if you want to receive money by e-transfer)
- Please also submit Notice of Assessment (NOA) copies for yourself and any other adult 18 years of age or older residing in your home. To obtain a copy of your Notice of Assessment, please contact the Canada Revenue Agency toll-free at 1-800-959-7383
If you live in Newfoundland and Labrador
If you live in Labrador, Air Daffodil can help you get to cancer treatments that are included under the Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Care Plan (MCP). We can provide up to 3 return flights per year, which can be split between you and a family member or caregiver. This service is available to get you to appointments anywhere that PAL Airlines flies.
To qualify for this program, you will need a letter from your healthcare provider to confirm that you have an appointment at least 7 days before your requested flight. Your family member or caregiver must travel with you to and from the appointment to have their flight paid for.
Find out more about Air Daffodil by:
- calling 1-888-939-3333 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time)
- emailing airdaffodil@cancer.ca (note that this is not a protected address)
If you live in Nova Scotia
Our Travel Treatment Fund offers short-term financial assistance to cover some costs of travelling to cancer treatments. This includes expenses like fuel and taxi or public transit fares. It is available to people with a low income who are currently receiving cancer treatment.
How to apply
To apply, complete and submit the following forms. (See Section 7 of the Travel Treatment Application for the address where to send your completed forms.)
- Travel Treatment Fund (TTF) Application, which includes a section that a healthcare professional needs to complete
- Please submit a copy of a "VOID" cheque (if you want to receive money by e-transfer)
- Please also submit Notice of Assessment (NOA) copies for yourself and any other adult 18 years of age or older residing in your home. To obtain a copy of your Notice of Assessment, please contact the Canada Revenue Agency toll-free at 1-800-959-7383
If you live in Ontario
Air Daffodil is available to people who need to travel 100 km or more to receive cancer treatment. We can help arrange flights and ground transportation, such as bus tickets, taxi vouchers or volunteer drivers. This service is made possible through the Northern Health Travel Grant (NHTG) program.
Find out more about Air Daffodil by
- calling 1-888-939-3333 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time)
- emailing airdaffodil@cancer.ca (note that this is not a protected address)
Our driving program connects people who need transportation to cancer treatments with volunteer drivers. Our volunteer drivers are trained to provide safe and reliable rides to approved cancer treatment facilities.
Clients need to be referred to our volunteer driver program by a member of their healthcare team at the hospital or cancer clinic where they are receiving treatment.
To find out more about this program in your area, please contact our Cancer Information Helpline
Honda Canada Foundation is a National Presenting Sponsor of the Wheels of Hope program.
Our Travel Treatment Fund offers short-term financial assistance to cover some costs of travelling to cancer treatments. This includes expenses like fuel and taxi or public transit fares. It is available to people with a low income who are currently receiving cancer treatment.
How to apply
To apply, complete and submit the following forms. (See Section 7 of the Travel Treatment Application for the address where to send your completed forms.)
- Travel Treatment Fund (TTF) Application, which includes a section that a healthcare professional needs to complete
- Please submit a copy of a "VOID" cheque (if you want to receive money by e-transfer)
- Please also submit Notice of Assessment (NOA) copies for yourself and any other adult 18 years of age or older residing in your home. To obtain a copy of your Notice of Assessment, please contact the Canada Revenue Agency toll-free at 1-800-959-7383
If you live in Prince Edward Island
Our Travel Treatment Fund offers short-term financial assistance to cover some costs of travelling to cancer treatments. This includes expenses like fuel and taxi or public transit fares. It is available to people with a low income who are currently receiving cancer treatment.
How to apply
To apply, complete and submit the following forms. (See Section 7 of the Travel Treatment Application for the address where to send your completed forms.)
- Travel Treatment Fund (TTF) Application, which includes a section that a healthcare professional needs to complete
- Please submit a copy of a "VOID" cheque (if you want to receive money by e-transfer)
- Please also submit Notice of Assessment (NOA) copies for yourself and any other adult 18 years of age or older residing in your home. To obtain a copy of your Notice of Assessment, please contact the Canada Revenue Agency toll-free at 1-800-959-7383
If you live in Quebec
Our Travel Treatment Fund offers short-term help to cover some costs of travelling to cancer treatments. This includes expenses like fuel and taxi or public transit fares. It is available to people with a low income who are currently receiving cancer treatment.
To apply, complete and submit the following forms:
- Travel Treatment Fund (TTF) Application, which includes a section that a healthcare professional needs to complete.
- Please submit a copy of a "VOID" cheque (if you want to receive money by e-transfer)
- Please also submit Notice of Assessment (NOA) copies for yourself and any other adult 18 years of age or older residing in your home. To obtain a copy of your Notice of Assessment, please contact the Canada Revenue Agency toll-free at 1-800-959-7383
If you live in Saskatchewan
Our driving program connects people who need transportation to cancer treatments with volunteer drivers. Our volunteer drivers are trained to provide safe and reliable rides to approved cancer treatment facilities.
Clients need to be referred to our volunteer driver program by a member of their healthcare team at the hospital or cancer clinic where they are receiving treatment.
Healthcare Professionals can request a copy of our referral form by contacting transportation@cancer.ca
To find out more about this program in your area, please contact our Cancer Information Helpline
The Canadian Cancer Society is pleased to acknowledge the financial support for the Wheels of Hope program in Saskatchewan by Conexus Credit Union.
Our Travel Treatment Fund offers short-term financial assistance to cover some costs of travelling to cancer treatments. This includes expenses like fuel and taxi or public transit fares. It is available to people with a low income who are currently receiving cancer treatment.
How to apply
To apply, complete and submit the following forms. (See Section 7 of the Travel Treatment Application for the address where to send your completed forms.)
- Travel Treatment Fund (TTF) Application, which includes a section that a healthcare professional needs to complete
- Please submit a copy of a "VOID" cheque (if you want to receive money by e-transfer)
- Please also submit Notice of Assessment (NOA) copies for yourself and any other adult 18 years of age or older residing in your home. To obtain a copy of your Notice of Assessment, please contact the Canada Revenue Agency toll-free at 1-800-959-7383