Chesterfield volunteer drivers
Mary Platts
- Volunteer driver - Chesterfield
Having previously driven for Nenna Kind before the charity’s merger with Weston Park Cancer Charity, I was delighted to be back driving again in April 2021 after all services were closed due to the pandemic. In fact, I was the last person to drive for Nenna Kind before the pandemic stuck.
Phil Aspley
- Volunteer driver - Chesterfield
I was previously a driver for Nenna Kind before the Chesterfield-based charity merged with Weston Park Cancer Charity.
Kev Langham
- Volunteer driver - Chesterfield
I became a volunteer driver as I’ve been a patient at Weston Park previously, so I fully appreciate the work of everybody there. I wanted to give something back to help others who may not be as fortunate as me.
John Thorpe
- Volunteer driver - Chesterfield
I volunteer for Weston Park Cancer Charity’s transport service because I have both friends and family that have been treated at Weston Park. It’s a wonderful facility and it’s nice to be able to offer some support to my local community.
Harry Hickland
- Volunteer driver - Chesterfield
Since partial retirement, I have always wished to utilise some of my time volunteering. As I have a close connection, through my family, to cancer services and charities, I felt it’d be great to use this time for Weston Park Cancer Charity.
Ken Pollock
- Volunteer driver - Chesterfield
I enjoy helping and supporting people, giving rather than taking. I have family members who have gone through cancer and I have empathy for the massive impact it has on everyone involved and their families.
Barnsley volunteer drivers
Darren Conway
- Volunteer Driver- Barnsley
I have a deep connection to Weston Park Cancer Charity since my brother's care there 15 years ago. I recently retired ad started volunteering after discovering the charity's transport service on social media.
John Ennis
- Volunteer Driver
I began volunteering as a driver for Weston Park Cancer Charity in December 2021. My volunteer days are flexible, which suits my lifestyle. I chose to volunteer because I enjoy driving and supporting such a worthwhile cause.
Dave Hodson
- Volunteer Driver
My name is David Hodson. I began volunteering as a driver for Weston Park Cancer Charity in December 2022. My usual volunteer days are Fridays, but I sometimes volunteer on Tuesdays. I find the most rewarding part of volunteering is making a difference in patients' lives during a very difficult time.
Kev Birkenshaw
- Volunteer Driver
My name is Kevin Birkinshaw. I started volunteering as a driver for Weston Park Cancer Charity in December 2021, coinciding with the launch of the Barnsley service. I volunteer because I like to help, and the most rewarding part is making the service users' journeys a little less stressful.
Martin Ackers
- Volunteer Driver
My name is Marin Akers. I started volunteering as a driver for Weston Park Cancer Charity in December 2021. My usual volunteer day is Tuesday. I volunteer because I enjoy giving back and meeting lovely people.
Sharon Lunn
- Volunteer Driver
My name is Sharon Lunn. I started volunteering as a driver for Weston Park Cancer Charity in January 2022. I volunteer because I can and I enjoy it. The most rewarding part of volunteering is taking the stress out of patients' journeys.
Tom Sheekey
- Volunteer Driver
My name is Tom Sheekey. I started volunteering as a driver for Weston Park Cancer Charity at the very beginning of the Barnsley service on December 1, 2021. I volunteer because I’d like to think someone would do the same for me if I were ever in that situation.
Rotherham volunteer drivers
Christopher (Chris) Hector
- Volunteer Driver- Rotherham
After retiring from the Police in 2020, I, Christopher (Chris) Hector, dedicate my time to volunteering for Weston Park Cancer Charity. With a deep understanding of the challenges of hospital visits due to my family's experiences with cancer, I provide vital support as a driver. Outside of volunteering, I enjoy moments with my dogs, time with my grandchildren, and listening to rock music.
Geoff Bell
- Volunteer Driver
My name is Geoff Bell, and I’m a volunteer driver on the Rotherham Bus. I started as a volunteer driver at Weston Park Cancer Charity on August 19, 2022. The most rewarding part of volunteering is the personal satisfaction I feel, knowing I have made a small difference in a patient’s day.
Zuleika Payne
- Volunteer Driver
My name is Zuleika Payne, and I started as a Volunteer Driver at Weston Park Cancer Charity in February 2024. The reason I volunteer my time is that my mother received excellent cancer treatment at Weston Park, and I wanted to give back. The most rewarding part of volunteering is having a sense of purpose and feeling useful.
