Alpine F1 welcomes Road To Recovery volunteers at the U.S. Grand Prix

Support for Cancer Patients: Road To Recovery

Coping with a cancer diagnosis and the ensuing treatments can be overwhelmingly challenging for patients and their families. There are various hurdles to navigate, especially when it comes to logistics. Keeping track of appointments and making sure to be on time—a tall order, even on good days.

This reality hit home for my family during my late father’s battle with cancer.

For those without easy access to transportation, these logistical challenges become even harder to manage.

This is where initiatives like the American Cancer Society’s Road To Recovery come into play. The program offers free rides to cancer-related medical appointments nationwide for individuals who can’t drive themselves.

Run by volunteers, Road To Recovery relies on about 6,000 helpers across the United States. In just 2024, the program provided an impressive 71,500 free rides to over 6,200 patients. In Austin, notably during last week’s US Grand Prix, the program assisted 57 patients and delivered more than 500 rides with the help of 38 volunteers.

Recently, the Alpine F1 Team welcomed seven volunteers on Thursday, just before the American Grand Prix. Guided by reserve driver Paul Aaron, they toured the paddock and team garage, receiving an unexpected visit from drivers Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto.

“It was fantastic to unite Road to Recovery’s volunteer drivers and our F1 drivers in Austin,” remarked Guy Martin, Alpine’s global marketing director. “We take pride in supporting such a valuable initiative from the American Cancer Society and are grateful to our volunteers for making a difference every time they drive patients.”

Volunteer driver Eddie Arnold shared, “Driving patients through Road To Recovery for the past two years has been incredibly fulfilling. It’s gratifying to know I could provide support during such critical times.”

If you’re interested in learning more about Road To Recovery, you can check out the American Cancer Society’s website. And if you’re thinking about volunteering, there’s an option to sign up.