Earlier this year, driveJohnson's launched its Drive Against Cancer scheme – a unique initiative set up to help young people who have had cancer gain their driving independence.
Through the scheme, the charity Young Lives Vs Cancer refers someone they have helped to driveJohnson's driving school and they receive driving lessons free of charge.
The first person to pass her driving test through the programme was Danika Hill, from here in the new city.
Danika, who beat cancer in 2023, passed her practical driving test at Bletchley test centre.
"Knowing this scheme is helping people is an incredible thing. I was one of those people who wanted to drive but never thought I would get to that stage,” she said, “Now that I've learnt to drive, I feel like I can live fully, doing what I want to do.”
She also thanked her driving instructor, John Ferguson, who praised her resilience and hard work.
“It was a pleasure to be the first instructor chosen by driveJohnson’s to pilot the Drive Against Cancer scheme and it was great fun teaching Danika.
We had some challenges along the way but we put some extra lessons in, got Danika’s confidence up and she conquered those nerves, passing her test with just six minor faults! Well done Danika!”
For more information, visit https://www.drivejohnsons.co.uk
