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Local nonprofit expands medical-transport fleet, offers free rides across region
Summary
John Casey of Ride Right Out Breast Cancer told the council his volunteer nonprofit added a wheelchair-accessible van and plans more vehicles to provide free transportation for medical appointments, serving about 10 families a week and assisting with utilities through charitable gaming proceeds.
John Casey, founder of Ride Right Out Breast Cancer, updated the council on the nonprofit’s volunteer medical-transport program, saying the group recently purchased its third van and a wheelchair-accessible vehicle and expects to acquire additional vans soon.
Casey described the service as free for medical appointments — cancer, dialysis, OBGYN and other needs — and said volunteers operate four vans and a pickup truck that transport residents to hospitals and clinics across the region, including Louisville and Nashville when necessary. He said the charity currently helps roughly 10 families per week with transportation and that proceeds from charitable gaming support utility and other assistance for about 300 families a month.
Casey, a two-time cancer survivor, said the organization is volunteer-run, has several drivers and seeks no immediate fundraising pressure but will accept donations. He invited residents and providers to refer people who need rides.
Mayor and council members praised the work and suggested scheduling a later update as the fleet grows; no financial request to the city was made during the presentation.
