NorthCountry Federal Credit Union (NCFCU) established the Rural Transportation Fund in 2021 to improve access to treatment amid rising fuel costs. In 2022, NCFCU doubled their donation, giving $15,000 to the fund in support of rural Vermont cancer patients. “Part of bettering our communities is bettering the lives of those who live within them,” says Kathryn Lagerstedt, Senior Vice President of Strategic Engagement at NCFCU. “This donation is an extension of the notion that no one fights alone, and we hope this fund can offer some relief to patients during a difficult time. This fund helps Vermont cancer patients that are struggling with the cost of transportation to access life-saving treatment.”