Category: Transportation
Suwannee Valley Transit Authority
Lifeline is the Florida Division’s transportation program. In addition to the Road to Recovery program, Lifeline can also help cancer patients find other transportation resources that may be available in their community to get them to cancer treatment related appointments.
Larry Sessions
Larry.esssions@ridesvtd.com
386-362-5332
1907 Voyles Street
Live Oak, FL 32064
Road to Recovery
www.cancer.org/treatment/support-programs-and-services/road-to-recovery.html
The Road to Recovery program (provided by the American Cancer Society) provides transportation to and from treatment for people who have cancer and do not have a ride or are unable to drive themselves. Volunteer drivers donate their time and the use of their cars so that patients can receive the life-saving treatments they need.
National Cancer Information Center
800-227-2345
2119 SW 16th Street
Gainesville, FL 32608
MV Transportation—Alachua County Transit
MV Transportation, Inc. and all subsidiaries, joint ventures, partnerships and affiliates is a privately held corporation that provides passenger transportation management, operations, and related services to jurisdictional and private entities across North America.
352-375-2784
Community Transportation
3713 SW 42nd Street, Ste. 3
Gainesville, FL 32608
Corporate Angel Network, Inc. (CAN)
CAN finds free air transportation on corporate flights for eligible cancer patients who need medical treatments like surgeries, clinical trials, or second opinions.
Air Charity Network
Provides access for people in need who are seeking free air transportation to specialized health care facilities or distant destinations due to family, community, or national crisis. Air Charity Network serves all 50 states and its volunteer pilots utilize their own aircraft, fuel, and time to provide free air transportation to medical facilities for citizens who are financially distressed or otherwise unable to travel via public transportation.
Touching Hearts at Home
touchinghearts.com/gainesville/
Provides personal care and companionship services in Gainesville, The Villages, and Ocala tailored to individual needs. Their caregivers specialize in Alzheimer’s, Dementia, and Parkinson’s care. Services range from a few hours to 24/7 support, including meal preparation, transportation, light housekeeping, and assistance with daily activities like bathing and grooming.
(352) 225-3727
4051 NW 43rd St., Ste. 37
Gainesville, FL 32606