The St John Health Shuttle will celebrate 20 years of service to Tauranga. Twenty-six drivers have the privilege of getting people to appointments on time, a lifeline for the elderly.

For more years than I wish to remember I have been one of them. We have a dedicated team who will do everything in their power to help patients.

The team are all volunteers, their reward is a thank-you for doing the job, rain hail or shine with a smile.

At 80+, it's nearly time to retire, just a few loose ends to fix.

I will miss the many people that one meets daily to assist.

St John is there for you. Demand Government funding for St John?

Need a shuttle? Ring Amber: 578 2011.

Ron Chamberlain, Tauranga (volunteer)