Thank you to the people of Oliver for supporting the Masonic Cancer Car by purchasing a burger or hot dog on Friday, outside Buy Low. The ladies of the Order of the Eastern Star were on hand with fried onions and condiments to spread on the burgers and dogs. A profit of over $600 was made for this worthy cause.

The Cancer Car takes cancer patients to and from their treatments at the Kelowna cancer clinic, five days a week, making a very stressful time a little easier. Patients sometimes need five or six weeks of daily treatments, so having the problem of getting to and from the clinic solved, is one thing less to worry about. During their ride they get to talk to other patients and discuss the different problems associated with the treatments so mixing with others, going through the same problems, is also helpful.

This free service is arranged through the cancer clinic, once the patient is ready to undergo treatments. The drivers are mainly members of the masonic lodge, but not necessarily so, there are several non masonic volunteers.

The picture shows Linda Schaffrick of Oliver Lionesses, presenting Errwin Weiler and Ken Robinson, both members of the masonic lodge, with cheques from both the Lions and the Lioness’s. donations to the cancer car. Many thanks to both these groups.

Thank you also to Buy Low for all their assistance with supplies for our bbq;s and loan of the grill and propane, also to the employees who come for lunch. You are all winners.

Pat Whalley