Volume
20. nancyslist.org/financial-assistance has Cancer Money Articles in Several
Areas
Chapter 1. Money by Group
of People
African-American
Cancer Money Websites
aabcainc.org, African American Breast Cancer Alliance (AABCA),
Facilitates peer support for African Americans diagnosed and treated for breast
cancer at any time in their lives.
youngsurvival.org/directory/racial-ethnic-minorities/african-womens-cancer-awareness-association-awcaa,
African Women’s Cancer Awareness Association (AWCAA).
bwhi.org/index.php, Black Women’s Health Imperative, Identifies the most
pressing health issues that affect the nation’s 21 million Black women and
girls, and invest in strategies, partners and organizations that ensure Black
women live longer, healthier more prosperous lives.
malecare.org, Malecare, A support and advocacy organization focusing on
the needs of male cancer survivors.
s2si.org, Sister to Sister International, Inc. (STSI).
sistersnetworkinc.org/index.html, Sisters Network Inc., Provides
financial assistance and educational resources for African Americans with
breast cancer for utilities, rent or mortgage, medical accessories (prosthesis,
medical bras, and compression arm sleeves.
wcrc.org/get-support/sister-to-sister/, Sister to Sister, At the Women’s
Cancer Resource Center in Berkeley, California, offers safe and welcoming
support to African American/Black women.
wcrc.org/volunteer, volunteers! Become a Community Health Advocate with
Women’s Cancer Resource Center, and help bring vital information about cancer
detection and treatment into the communities where we live, work, and worship.
American
Indian Websites
americanindiancancer.org, American Indian Cancer Foundation, Imagines a
world where cancer is no longer the leading cause of death for American Indians
and Alaska Natives.
natamcancer.org/naces.html, Native American Cancer Education for
Survivors (NACES).
Other Specific Population Money Websites
Asian
Cancer Money Websites
aancart.org, Asian American Network for Cancer Awareness, Research and
Training (AANCART).
Apdc.org, Asian Pacific Development Center (APDC).
Apiahf.org, Asian and Pacific Islander American Health Forum
(APIAHF).
cpacs.org, The Center for Pan Asian Community Services, Inc.
(CPACS).
Children
Cancer Money Websites
arielleanackercancerfoundation.org/assistedchildren.html, Arielle
Anacker Cancer Foundation, Inc.
bepositive.org, Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation , Provides grants to
minimize the financial hardship that is directly attributable to the child’s
illness; application form and eligibility criteria available on website.
bryansdream.org, Bryan’s Dream Foundation, Bryan’s Dream Foundation is a
non-profit organization established in 2006 in memory of Bryan Timothy
Opremcak.
cbtf.org, Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation, A nonprofit organization
whose mission is to improve the treatment, quality of life, and long term
outlook for children with brain and spinal cord tumors through research,
support, education, and advocacy for families and survivors.
childrenscharities.com/programs/, American Children’s Society, Inc.
childrensleukemia.org, Children’s Leukemia Research Association (CLRA),
Patient Aid Program offers limited funds (up to $1,500 per year) to assist with
certain treatments, services and prescriptions; funds are available on a
first-come, first-serve basis.
childrenstreehousefdn.org, Children’s Treehouse Foundation, The nation’s
only organization providing hospital-based, cancer-focused, psychosocial
intervention training and programming dedicated to improving the emotional
health, stress, anxiety, and fear of children whose parents have cancer.
coryscrusaders.org/the-organization/, Cory’s Crusaders, From assistance
with medical bills to helping make a child’s dream come true with a special
gift or trip, our goal is to assist in any way a family sees as their greatest
area of need.
cota.org, Childrens Organ Transplant Association (COTA), Strives to make
the transplant journey less stressful for patients and their families.
curethekids.org/family-resources/emergency-financial-assistance,
Butterfly Fund, The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation’s Butterfly Fund provides
emergency financial assistance to families of children in treatment at
partnering medical facilities.
firsthandfoundation.org, First Hand Foundation, FHF provides funding for
clinical necessities (such as medication, therapy and surgery), medical
equipment and travel related to a child’s care.
friends4michael.org/family-assistance/, Friends4Michael, Provides
supplementary financial assistance to families, guardians or caregivers with
financial needs resulting from expenses associated with the child’s brain tumor
treatment.
glenngarcelonfoundation.org/grant-application.html, Glenn Garcelon
Foundation, The Glenn Garcelon Foundation exists to empower and support brain
tumor patients and their families by providing financial assistance to those
who meet our criteria.
insurekidsnow.gov, Children’s Health Insurance Program, A state and
federal partnership that provides free or low-cost health coverage for children
age 18 and younger childhood whose families earn too much income to qualify for
Medicaid but cannot afford to purchase private health insurance coverage.
ironmatt.org/familyassistance, IronMattFamily Assistance Program, The
IronMatt Family Assistance Program is available to qualified families in need
assistance who have a child undergoing treatment for a Brain or Central Nervous
System (CNS) cancer.
pink-4-ever.org, Pink-4-Ever, Offers a hotline, survivor matching
programs and educational groups for the children of breast cancer patients.
rmhc.org, Ronald McDonald Houses, Mission to create, find and support
programs that directly improve the health and well being of children.
smilesforsophieforever.org/WhoWeveHelped/ApplyforaGrant.aspx, Smiles for
Sophie Forever, From the time of diagnosis until Sophie’s death, the
heart-wrenching emotional strain was compounded by the financial burden that
accompanied Sophie’s care and treatment.
thecircleofcare.org, Circle of Care, Founded in July 2003 by parents
whose children survived cancer, Circle of Care is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit
volunteer-driven organization that provides practical, emotional and financial
support to Connecticut families, through programs and services that meet the
unique and challenging needs of families facing pediatric cancer treatment.
thenccs.org, The National Children’s Cancer Society, Strives to improve
the quality of life for childhood cancer patients and their families
worldwide.
uhccf.org, United Healthcare Children’s Foundation, A non-profit charity
dedicated to enhancing the quality of children’s lives through much needed
medical grants.
Latino
Cancer Money Websites
chwac.org, Coalition of Hispanic Women Against Cancer, Organized
exclusively for educational purposes, more specifically to reduce the cancer
disparity among Hispanic and all other minorities in the community through
advocacy, education, referral, increasing awareness and access to services in a
culturally sensitive way by overcoming barriers.
circulodevida.org/, Circulo de Vida, Provides an invaluable service to
Latinos in the San Francisco Bay Area who are living with cancer.
latinascontracancer.org/resources/services/patient-support/, The Rose
latinascontracancer.org/resources/services/patient-support/, California
Health Collaborative, California Health Collaborative is a nonprofit
organization committed to enhancing the quality of life and health of people of
California.
latinascontracancer.org/resources/services/patient-support/, Hispanic
Health Initiatives
latinascontracancer.org/resources/services/patient-support/, Comadre a
Comadre, Comadre a Comadre serves the Hispanic/Latina women and their loved one
through advocacy, education, information, services and support for breast
health and breast cancer.
latinascontracancer.org, Latinas Contra Cancer, Provides cancer health
education, patient navigation and psychosocial family support group services
focused on underserved, low income and Spanish-speaking women.
nueva-vida.org, Nueva Vida, Support and empowers Latinas whose lives are
affected by cancer (breast and cervical), and to advocate for and facilitate
the timely access to state of the art cancer care, including screening,
diagnosis, treatment and high-quality care.
wcrc.org/get-support/latinalatino-cancer-care-navigation/, Latina/Latino
Cancer Care Navigation, Provides cancer navigation, emotional support, and
education to members of the Latino/Latina community, in your own language and
in support of your cultural values.
Gay
Money Websites
cancer-network.org, National LGBT Cancer Network, Improves the lives of
LGBT cancer survivors and those at risk by educating the LGBT community about
their increased cancer risks and the importance of screening and early
detection; training health care providers to offer more culturally-competent,
safe and welcoming care; and advocating for LGBT survivors in mainstream cancer
organizations, the media and research.
lgbtcancer.org, National LGBT Cancer Project, Our country’s first
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender cancer survivor support and advocacy
non-profit organization.
sageusa.org, Services & Advocacy for GLBT Elders (SAGE), Offers
supportive services and consumer resources for LGBT older adults and their
caregivers.
whitman-walker.org/service/community-health/mautner-project, Mautner
Project, Provides direct client services to LGBTQ people with cancer.
Young
Adult Cancer Money Websites
allysonwhitney.org, Allyson Whitney Foundation, Inc, Assists young
adults with rare cancers with Life Interrupted’ Grants™ allowing them to focus
on healing rather than financial concerns.
andreriveroflife.org, Andre Sobel River of Life Foundation, Presents an
unrestricted annual cash award to young people who have survived a
life-threatening illness.
bmcf.net, Brenda Mehling Cancer Fund, The Brenda Mehling Cancer Fund
(BMCF) supports patients ages 18-40 as they undergo cancer treatment.
braintrack.com/financial-aid-articles
cameronsiemers.org, Cameron Siemers Foundation For Hope
caporalassistance.org, Caporal Assistance Network
criticalmass.org, Critical Mass, A community-powered advocacy
organization on a mission to transform the care and treatment of young adults
with cancer.
hope4yawc.org, Hope for Young Adults, The “Giving Hope Fund” allows
young adults currently battling cancer, as well as those who have been in
remission for up to 5 years after their treatment, the opportunity to help pay
for necessities they encounter in everyday life.
nickileach.org, Nicki Leach Foundation
senditfoundation.org, SendIt Foundation, Creates outdoor adventures for
young adult cancer fighters and survivors, removing them from their cancer
experience and creating the space to play, sweat, connect and have fun
outdoors.
sysfund.org
thesamfund.org, The SAM Fund: Support for Young Adult Cancer Survivors
ulmanfund.org, Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults, Supports, educates,
and connects young adults (ages 15-39) and their loved ones affected by
cancer.
Chapter
2. Cancer Money Sources
Camps
for Kids and Teens and Young Adults and Families Websites
CampKesem.org, Camp Kesem, Kesem is a nationwide community, driven by
passionate college student leaders, that supports children through and beyond
their parent’s cancer.
campqualityusa.org, Camp Quality, Camp Quality serves children with
cancer and their families by providing year-round programs, experiences, and
companionship, at no cost.
campsam.org, Camp Smile-A-Mile (SAM), Smile-A-Mile’s mission is to
provide hope, healing of the spirit, and love for the whole family during the
childhood cancer journey.
camprapahope.org, Camp Rap-A-Hope
angelonmyshoulder.org/, Summer Camp Hozhoni.
auroradaycamp.org, Aurora Day Camp
azcampsunrise.org, Camp Sunrise and Sidekicks.
basecamp.org, B.A.S.E.
BoggyCreek.org, Camp Boggy Creek, Camp Bogey Creek is one of 14 member
camps
camp-courage.org, Camp Courage, We are a privately funded, non-profit
organization dedicated to providing a free outdoor camp experience to children
diagnosed with cancer.
camp-casey.org, Camp Casey.
campagapenw.net, Camp Agape NW, Camp Agape Northwest provides an
all-expense-paid weeklong overnight camp for the whole family of a child with
cancer.
campalphie.org, Camp Alphie.
campanuenue.com, Camp Anuenue.
campcandoforever.org, Camp Can-Do
campcare.org, Camp Care, Camp CARE (Cancer Ain’t Really the End)
provides a weeklong summer camp and year-round activities to children who have
or have had cancer and their families in the Charlotte area.
campchallenge.org, Camp Challenge.
campcoholo.com, Camp CoHoLo, Camp CoHoLo’s mission is to serve children
between the ages of 6 and 17 who are impacted by cancer or blood
disorders.
campdream.org, Camp-Mak-A-Dream.
campenchantment.org, Camp Enchantment, Camp Enchantment is celebrating
over 30 years in New Mexico!
campgooddays.org, Camp Good Days and Special Times ,
camphappydays.org, Camp Happy Days and Special Times, At Camp Happy
Days, kids discover the power within themselves – as they share life-changing
experiences with kids just like them who are battling cancer.
camphobekids.org
camphopeheartland.com, Camp Hope-Heartland, Welcome to Camp
Hope-Heartland!
camphorizontn.org
campihope.org, Camp iHope, Much more than a fun experience, camp is a
very important part of the healing process.
campkidsarekids.org, Camp Kids Are Kids Chicago.
campmillennium.org, Camp Millenium,
campnoworries.org, Camp No Worries,
camprainbowgold.org, Camp Rainbow Gold, , Experience the magic that
happens when people come together to create emotionally empowering experiences
for Idaho children diagnosed with cancer and their families.
camprisingsun-columbusms.org/crs, Camp Rising Sun, Camp Rising Sun is a
camp for children living in Mississippi, Alabama and southwestern Tennessee,
ages 6-16, who have been or are currently being treated for cancer.
camprisingsun.com, Camp Rising Sun, Camp Rising Sun provides a safe,
nurturing environment for kids who have faced cancer so that they may grow and
learn from their experiences to become the best they can be.
campsimcha.org, Camp Simcha, Every summer, Camp Simcha offers 200
children with cancer and blood disorders two weeks of fun and friendship that
gives them the courage to continue to fight pediatric illness.
campsunshine.org, Camp Sunshine at Sebago Lake.
campsunshinedreams.org, Camp Sunshine Dreams
camptwinlakes.org, Camp Twin Lakes, For 25 years, Camp Twin Lakes has
delivered fully adaptive, medically supportive, and deeply impactful camp
experiences to more than 10,000 of Georgia’s children and young adults, helping
each camper grow in their confidence and experience the joys of childhood.
campukandu.org, Camp Ukanda, The mission of Camp UKANDU is to bring joy
and hope to children living with cancer, their siblings, and their families
through “outrageous fun” camp experiences.
campwapiyapi.org, Camp Wapiyapi, Every kid deserves an unforgettable
camp experience — the chance to run, laugh and play with other children.
campwatchawannado.com, Camp Watcha -Wanna -Do, We are committed to
providing opportunity and support to every child living with cancer, their
families and communities regardless of their medical circumstances through
ongoing quality recreational activities.
cancerpathways.org, Camp Sparkle, , Camp Sparkle is a free summer day
camp offered to children ages 6-12 who have been impacted by cancer.
cancersupportmontana.org/programs-events/youth-and-families/for-one-another-family-camp,
For One Another Family Camp, Family Camp activities are intended to provide a
place of fun, support, and sense of community for the whole family.
candlelightersaz.org, Candlelighters Weekend Family Retreat.
candlelighterselp.org, Candlelighters Camp Brave/Courageous,
Candlelighters is dedicated to enriching the lives of children who have cancer
by providing hope, support, encouragement, advocacy and education to those
children, their families, and the community at large.
candlelightersnvorg.presencehost.net/programs-services/quality-of-life/camp-independent-firefly.html,
Camp Independent Firefly, Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Nevada
and the Nevada Chapter of the National Hemophilia Foundation are happy to be
joining once again to host our annual summer camp, Camp Independent Firefly,
and are extremely excited to offer this opportunity to your family.
Capcasco.org, Camp Casco.
cjcf4kids.org/campFriendship/index.asp, Camp Friendship, There is a
place where kids with cancer smile and laugh and play, a place where they are
not “different” or “sick,” a place
where they have the chance to be kids again.
courageouskids.org, The Center for Courageous Kids,
doublehranch.org
eaglemount.org, Eagle Mount, Eagle Mount Bozeman is committed to
providing quality therapeutic recreational opportunities for people with
disabilities and young people with cancer and to provide support for families
of participants
firstdescents.org, First Descents Outliving It, First Descents is a
recognized leader in outdoor experiential programming.
flyinghorsefarms.org, Flying Horse Farms, Flying Horse Farms is one of
14 member camps
gildasclubrochester.org/programs/for-children, Camp Open Arms, Camp Open
Arms is designed specifically for children living with cancer themselves or in
the immediate family.
giveccfc.org, Kids n Kamp.
happinessiscamping.org, Happiness is Camping.
hiskidsinc.org, Camp His Kids
holeinthewallgang.org, The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp.
hopkinsmedicine.org/kimmel_cancer_center/centers/pediatric_oncology/camp_sunrise/campsunrise/index.html,
Camp Sunrise, , Camp Sunrise is a week long overnight camp for pediatric
oncology patients and survivors.
jccotp.org, Camp Dream Street, Camp Dream Street is a special, week-long
day camp experience serving the social needs of children with cancer and blood
disorders.
kampkace.org, Kamp Kace, Kamp KACE provides a safe, rewarding, and
memorable camp experience for school-aged kids with cancer and their
siblings.
kayskamp.org, Kay’s Kamp
kidscanceralliance.org, Kids Cancer Alliance , Kids Cancer Alliance
offers a variety of camp and recreational activities year-around for children
with cancer and their families.
kidskonnected.org, Kids Konnected Camp.
kidsneedmore.org, Kids Need More Camp Adventure, , Camp Adventure is a
free one-week sleep away camp for children coping with cancer.
littlemarys.org, Little Mary’s Hospitality House.
littlereddoor.org, Camp Little Red Door.
mycampsunshine.com, Camp Sunshine, Our Vision: The lives of children
with cancer will be restored and strengthened by the embrace of our Camp
Sunshine community.
nighthawkranchcolorado.org, Nighthawk Ranch, Nighthawk Ranch is much
more than just another camp experience.
nvccf.org, Camp Cartwheel
ocf-ocf.org, World’s Greatest Camp.
okizu.org, Camp Okizu, Welcome to Okizu! For 35 years, Camp Okizu has
offered support programs to families who have a child diagnosed with
cancer.
on-belay.org, On Belay, On Belay programs consist of children who have
lost someone, have someone in active treatment, and who have someone in
remission.
onestepcamp.org, One Step, Camp One Step exists to heal these scars that
no one can see.
palmettohealthchildrens.org/programs/camp-kemo-programs/summer-camps/camp-kemo,
Camp Kemo.
palmettohealthchildrens.org/services/center-for-cancer-blood-disorders,
Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Palmetto Health Children’s
Hospital is CAMP KEMO, a weeklong summer camp for patients ages 5–18 with
cancer and their siblings.
periwinklefoundation.org/what-we-do/camps/family-camp, Periwinkle Family
Camp, In 2006, The Periwinkle Foundation and Texas Children’s Cancer Center
identified a need to develop additional programming for families that offers
emotional support and networking.
periwinklefoundation.org/what-we-do/camps/camp-yolo, Periwinkle Camp
Yolo, Now in its 21st year, Camp YOLO addresses the unique challenges faced by
adolescents living with cancer, renal, cardiac or HIV-related illnesses.
periwinklefoundation.org, Camp Periwinkle, Our signature program for
over 30 years, Camp Periwinkle has earned the reputation of being the “Camp of
All Camps!” among campers and counselors.
philarmh.org, Ronald McDonald Camp Philadelphia.
rccamp.org, The Rainbow Connection, The Rainbow Connection Camp,
sponsored by Childhood Cancer Connection, is for children and adolescents (ages
6 to 16) who have been treated for cancer or blood disorders at The University
of Texas Medical Branch Children’s Hospital at Galveston, Texas.
redcarpetday.org, Red Carpet Day.
riverdiscovery.org, River Discovery, , Provides river adventure programs
to cancer survivors, both teens and adults.
rmhcsc.org/camp, Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times, Camp Ronald
McDonald for Good Times® offers a cost-free, medically-supervised residential
camp experience to any child who has or has had cancer, on or off treatment,
from infancy through high school graduation.
rmhdanville.org, Camp Dost,
roundupriverranch.org, Roundup River Ranch Camp , Roundup River Ranch
Camp is one of 14 member camps
seriousfunnetwork.org, SeriousFun Children’s Network. Founded by Paul
Newman, SeriousFun Children’s Network is a growing global community of
independently managed and financed camps and programs creating opportunities
for children with serious illnesses and their families to reach beyond illness
and discover joy, confidence and a new world of possibilities, always free of
charge.
siumed.edu/foundation/campcoco/html, Camp COCO.
skyhighhope.org, Sky High Hope Camp.
specialdays.camp/our-camps/partners-camp, Special Days Partners Camp
sunrisedaycamp.org, Sunrise Day Camp, Providing memorable summers since
2006 for children ages 3 1/2–16, Sunrise Day Camps bring the simple pleasures
of childhood back to children struggling with cancer, changing months of
loneliness and isolation into summers filled with sunshine, laughter and
happiness.
takumta.org, Camp Ta-Kum-Ta, Camp Ta-Kum-Ta provides challenging,
extraordinary experiences in a safe and loving environment for children who
have or have had cancer and their families.
thegoodtimesproject.org/camps, The GoodTimes Project.
theseanyfoundation.org, Seany’s Camp Reach for the Sky.
victoryjunction.org, Victory Junction Gang, Victory Junction Gang is one
of 14 member camps
visionworkscamps.org, Camp Discovery, Camp is a special world for
children from across the state of Texas between the ages of 7-16.
wecarefound.org, Camp Dream Street.
Co-Pays
Websites
benefitscheckup.org, BenefitsCheckUp , More than 2,000 public and
private benefits for people over age 55 such as prescription drugs, financial
assistance, legal assistance, health care and more.
cancercarecopay.org, Cancer Care Co-Pay, Offers health insurance
co-payment assistance up to $10,000 per year to eligible patients for chemotherapy and targeted therapy
drugs.
copays.org, Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF) Co-Pay Relief Program,
Provides direct financial support to insured patients, including Medicare Part
D beneficiaries, who must financially and medically qualify to access
pharmaceutical co-payment assistance.
healthwellfoundation.org/diseases-and-medications
healthwellfoundation.org, HealthWell Foundation, Provides financial
assistance to eligible individuals to cover coinsurance, co-payments, health
care premiums and deductibles for certain medications and therapies.
lls.org/support/financial-support/co-pay-assistance-program, Leukemia
and Lymphoma Society’s Co-Pay Assistance.
mygooddays.org, Good Days, Program helps qualified patients pay their
insurance co-pays so they can get immediate access to prescription
medications.
panfoundation.org/index.php/en/patients/assistance-programs
panfoundation.org, Patient Access Network (PAN) Foundation , An
independent, national nonprofit organization dedicated to helping federally and
commercially insured people living with life-threatening, chronic and rare
diseases with the out-of-pocket costs for their prescribed medications.
patientadvocate.org
patientservicesinc.org, Patient Services, Inc., Committed to supporting
people with expensive chronic illnesses and conditions through locating
solutions with health insurance and assisting with premiums and prescription
copayments to facilitate positive health and well-being.
pparx.org, Partnership for Prescription Assistance, Offers information
for low-income, uninsured patients to get free or nearly free prescription
medicines through existing patient assistance programs.
General
Living Expenses Websites
211search.org, local 2-1-1 line.
995hope.org, Homeownership Preservation Foundation, Helps homeowners
avoid mortgage foreclosure.
acf.hhs.gov, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
acf.hhs.gov/ocs/liheap-state-and-territory-contact-listing, Low Income
Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), LIHEAP assists low income households,
particularly those with the lowest incomes paying a high proportion of
household income for home energy, in meeting their immediate home energy
needs.
actorsfund.org, The Actors Fund
angiesspa.org, Angie’s Spa Cancer Foundation.
apps.unitedway.org/myuw, Use online locator to find closest United Way
office or.
Benefits.gov, Benefits.gov
benefitscheckup.org, BenefitsCheckUp
.
bringinghopehome.org, Bringing Hope Home
cancer.gov, National Cancer Institute Program .
cancer.org, American Cancer Society (ACS) , Community-based voluntary
health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem.
cancerandcareers.org/en, Cancer and Careers
cancercare.org, CancerCare
cancercare.org/financial, Financial Assistance Program offers limited
financial assistance for cancer-related costs such as transportation, home care
and child care, and oncology social workers can help find additional
resources.
cancercare.org/copayfoundation,
cancerfac.org, Cancer Financial Assistance Coalition
cancerfinances.org, CancerFinances.org, Provides individuals diagnosed
with cancer with information and tools to help make sound financial decisions
before, during, and after cancer treatment.
cancerlifeline.org, Cancer Lifeline
cancersupportcommunity.org, Cancer Support Community
caringbridge.org, CaringBridge
caringvoice.org, Caring Voice Coalition, Empowers patients who live with
a life-threatening chronic disease through comprehensive outreach programs and
services aimed at financial, emotional and educational support.
catholiccharitiesusa.org, Catholic Charities USA
cdfund.org, Chronic Disease Fund, Inc.
cleaningforareason.org, Cleaning for a Reason Foundation
eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx, Eldercare Locator
fifthseasonfinancial.com, Fifth Season Financial
healthwellfoundation.org/diseases-and-medications, check website for
up-to-date list of covered diagnoses and medications.
healthwellfoundation.org, Healthwell Foundation
livestrong.org, Livestrong
lollyslocks.org, Lolly’s Locks
lookgoodfeelbetter.org, Look Good, Feel Better
makinghomeaffordable.gov/Pages/default.aspx, Making Home Affordable
Program , Helps eligible homeowners lower their monthly mortgage payments and
get into more stable loans.
mowaa.org, Meals on Wheels
mygooddays.org, Good Days
mylifeline.org, MyLifeLine.org
n4a.org, National Association of Area Agencies on Aging
netwish.org, NetWish, Provides assistance, up to $200.00 for those who
are able to demonstrate a financial need.
oncolink.org, OncoLink, (215) 349-8895
panfoundation.org, Patient Access Network (PAN) Foundation
patientadvocate.org/NURD/index2.php?application=financial, National
Financial Assistance Resource Directory.
patientadvocate.org/events.php?p=69, Scholarships for Survivors Program.
patientadvocate.org, Patient Advocate Foundation’s Patient Services
patientadvocate.org/help.php?p=905, co-payment assistance; check website
for up-to-date list of covered diagnoses and medications.
patientservicesinc.org, Patient Services, Inc.
patientservicesinc.org/For-Patients/Supported-Illnesses, Check website
for up-to-date list of covered diagnoses and medications.
raysofrelief.org/our-mission, Rays of Relief
socialsecurity.gov, Social Security Disability Income (SSDI)
ssa.gov, Social Security Administration
ssa.gov, Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
thechainfund.com, The Chain Fund
triagecancer.org, Triage Cancer, Triage Cancer is dedicated to helping
survivors, caregivers, and health care professionals navigate cancer
survivorship issues by connecting them to experts, information, and
resources.
uhccf.org, United Healthcare Children’s Foundation , A non-profit
charity dedicated to enhancing the quality of children’s lives through much
needed medical grants.
unitedway.org, United Way
Legal
Resources Websites
cancerlegalresources.org
Lodging Websites
cancer.org/HopeLodge, Hope Lodges
heavensdooropen.com, Heaven’s Door
hhnetwork.org, Healthcare Hospitality Network (HHN) , Nationwide
professional association of nearly 200 unique, nonprofit organizations whose
mission is to support homes that help and heal to be more effective in their
service to patients and families.
JoesHouse.org, Joe’s House
lazarex.org, Lazarex Cancer Foundation
nahhh.org, National Association of Hospital Hospitality Houses, Inc.
rmhc.org, Ronald McDonald House
secondwindretreat.org, Second Wind Retreat
Medication
Assistance Websites
benefitscheckup.org, BenefitsCheckUp.
bmsaccesssupport.bmscustomerconnect.com/patient, Bristol-Myers Squibb
Support
boehringer-ingelheim.us, Boehringer Ingelheim
calgenepatientsupport.com, Calgene Patient Support
genentech-access.com, Genentech Access Solutions
healthwellfoundation.org, HealthWell Foundation
lilly.com, Lilly Cares Foundation
lillypatientone.com
medicaid.gov, Medicaid
medicaid.gov or call the US Department of Health and Human Services at
this toll-free number: 1-877-696-6775.
medicare.gov, Medicare
medicareadvantage.com,
medicareadvantage.com for a listing of the state programs.
needymeds.org.
panfoundation.org/index.php/en, The Patient Access Network Foundation
(PANF)
patientadvocate.org/resources.php?p=775, Patient Advocate Foundation
patientservicesinc.org, Patient Services Incorporated (PSI)
pfizerrxpathways.com, PfizerRXPathways
phrma.org, PhRMA (Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America)
pparx.org, Partnership for Prescription Assistance
rxassist.org, Rx Assist
rxhope.com, Rx Hope
rxoutreach.org/find-out-if-you-are-eligible, Eligibility online.
savingscalc.rxoutreach.org, Savings Calculator to find out how much can
be saved on specific medications.
ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10508.pdf, Extra Help program, are designed to
support Medicare beneficiaries, while some other available resources can also
support state residents who are not enrolled in Medicare.
tafcares.org/patients, The Assistance Fund
Retreats
for Adults Websites
bcrecovery.org, Breast Cancer Recovery Infinite Boundaries retreats for
breast cancer survivors several times per year.
braveheartscamp.org, Camp Bravehearts offers women dealing with cancer a
variety of weekend retreats — each focused on a different theme.
campdream.org, Camp Mak-A-Dream provides FREE four and five-day retreats
for young adults and adults with cancer in Missoula, Montana.
campgooddays.org/programs-womens-wellness-program, Camp Good Days
Women’s Wellness Program is a weekend camping experience for women ages 18+ who
are dealing with any form of cancer and who have been diagnosed or relapsed
within the past 10 years.
campgooddays.org/programs-supportive-spousefriend-program-i, Camp Soar
is a weekend Supportive Oncology Retreat for men and women 18+ who are dealing
with cancer from recent diagnosis to remission, and who have been diagnosed or
have relapsed within the past 10 years, and their spouse/ significant other/
friend with activities that may include waterfront and aquatics, fishing, arts
and crafts, and general wellness.
campgooddays.org, Camp Good Days and Special Times is dedicated to
improving the quality of life for children, adults, and families whose lives
have been touched by cancer and other life challenges.
campgooddays.org/event/100041/mens-prostate-cancer-retreat, Men’s
Prostate Cancer Retreat enables those
dealing with this debilitating disease, and their significant others to
network, to exchange ideas and attend informational sessions together.
cancer-retreats.org, Kokoulu Farm and Cancer Retreat is an organic farm
in Hawaii that hosts group retreats for men and women cancer survivors
throughout the year.
cancersupportmontana.org/programs-events/activities/mending-in-the-mountains,
Mending in the Mountains is a weekend retreat for women cancer survivors at
Lone Mountain Ranch in Big Sky, Montana.
castingforrecovery.org, Casting For Recovery is a FREE residential fly
fishing retreat for breast cancer survivors.
commonweal.org/sandtray, Sandtray, poetry, exploration of sacred space,
and a gourmet vegetarian diet.
commonweal.org, Commonweal Cancer Help Program is a week-long retreat
for people with cancer.
creativehealingconnections.org, Creative Healing Connections offers an
Arts and Healing Retreat for Women with Cancer or Chronic Illness at a historic
lodge in the Adirondacks at Raquette Lake, NY.
dearjackfoundation.org/about, Dear Jack Foundation provides impactful
programming that directly benefits adolescents and young adults diagnosed with
cancer in order to improve quality of life and create positive health outcomes
from treatment to survivorship for patients and their families.
firstdescents.com, First Descents is an adventure camp for young adult
cancer survivors.
harmonyhill.org, Harmony Hill offers general wellness and cancer-specific
retreats in Olympic Peninsula, Washington.
harmonyhill.org/retreats, Harmony Hill Cancer Retreats offer free
three-day weekend retreats (one-day mini-retreats also offered) that help those
facing cancer and their loved ones cope with the physical, emotional, and
spiritual challenges of cancer.
healingodyssey.org, Healing Odyssey offers several three-day retreats as
well as one-day workshops in the Malibu Mountains of California for women
cancer survivors.
imagerebornfoundation.org, Image Reborn offers FREE renewal retreats for
women with breast cancer.
jajf.kappkoncepts.com/families, JAJF Family Photo Gallery and enjoy a
few of the thousands of family photos.
jajf.org, Jack and Jill Foundation, JAJF’s mission is “Treating families
to WOW! Experiences, giving children who will lose their Mom or Dad to cancer a
timeout to create indispensable memories as a family… while they can”.
lesliesweek.org, Leslie’s Week, LESLIE’S WEEK provides vacations away
from cancer for Stage 4 Breast Cancer
women and their families.
littlepink.org, Little Pink Houses of Hope provide free week-long
vacations for women and men breast cancer patients and their families.
me-onefoundation.org/volunteer, Me-One volunteers.
me-onefoundation.org, Camp Wieser is a chance for a family with an adult
battling cancer to rediscover joy, celebrate life, and create memories.
reelingandhealing.org, Reeling and Healing Midwest offers weekend fly
fishing retreats in Michigan several times per year for women
patients/survivors of all types of cancer.
reelingandhealing.org, Reeling and Healing Midwest offers weekend fly
fishing retreats several times per year for women patients/survivors of all
types of cancer.The sport of fly fishing has endured for thousands of
years.
senditfoundation.org, Send It Foundation creates outdoor adventures for
young adult cancer fighters and survivors, removing them from their cancer
experience and creating the space to play, sweat, connect and have fun
outdoors.
simontoncenter.com/terris-scholarship-program.html, Terri Koller Kaplan
Memorial Fund
simontoncenter.com, Simonton Cancer Center
smithcenter.org, Smith Center Cancer Help Program is a retreat just
outside of Washington, DC, for men and women cancer survivors and their
caregivers.
stowehope.org, Stowe Weekend of Hope was founded in 2001 and continues
to be an outreach three-day weekend retreat experience for hundreds of cancer
survivors and their families in the restorative environment of Stowe, Vermont.
Since its inception, this event has grown locally and nationally to continue to
inspire the search for new and innovative research and education in both
traditional and non-traditional cancer treatments and therapies.
strengthforlifeny.org, Strength for Life is for men and women with all
types of cancers.
windriverservices.com, Windriver Retreats are in the woods of western
North Carolina.
womenbeyondcancer.org, Women Beyond Cancer Adventure offers yoga and
relaxation retreats throughout the country for women survivors of any type of
cancer.
Scholarship
Websites
affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-center/students-with-cancer,
Support for College Students with Cancer, Cancer does not discriminate.
brianmordenfoundation.org/scholarship.htm, Brian Morden Foundation
Memorial Scholarship, Any student with a fascination for technology and a love
of music is eligible for this scholarship, although individuals who are cancer
survivors are given special consideration.
cameronsiemers.org/life-grants, Cameron Siemers Foundation for Hope, The
Life Grant is a cash award that provides up to $5,000 to anyone between the
ages of 18 and 30 who is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness.
cancerforcollege.org, Cancer for College: Dear Jack Scholarship.
cancersurvivorsfund.org, Cancer Survivors Fund , The Cancer Survivors
Fund awards four levels of scholarships to augment the expenses associated with
the college educations of young cancer survivors.
cftexas.academicworks.com/opportunities/718, Simon Greenstone Panatier
Bartlett Scholarship, Awards a total of $50,000 in annual scholarships to
graduating high school seniors from any public or private high school in Dallas
County
childrenscancercenter.org/scholarships, Children’s Cancer Center, The
CCC, with the support of the Panera Bread and the Knead for Knowledge
Scholarship Program, sponsors advanced education scholarships for Florida
students who (1) have had a diagnosis of cancer or chronic blood disorder in
the Tampa Bay area before the age of 21, or (2) have lost a sibling due to a
diagnosis of cancer or a chronic blood disorder.
childrenscause.org/scholars, Children’s Cause for Cancer Advocacy,
Children’s Cause for Cancer Advocacy (CCCA) is pleased to offer an annual
opportunity for two childhood cancer survivors to gain valuable cancer advocacy
experience.
collegiatecancer.org, National Collegiate Cancer Foundation , The
National Collegiate Cancer Foundation was established to provide services and
support to young adults whose lives have been impacted by cancer and who have
continued with their education throughout treatment or after their
treatment.
curethekids.org/family-resources/scholarships/#.Wabrhsh96M9, Pediatric
Brain Tumor Foundation
deanasgift.org, Deana’s Wish Memorial Scholarship program up to $1,500
for individuals diagnosed with esophageal or stomach cancer, or individuals who
have an immediate family member affected by the disease.
dlhfoundation.org/scholarship.html, Deana’s Wish Memorial Scholarship,
The DLH Foundation offers scholarships through.
expectmiraclesfoundation.org, Expect Miracles Foundation, Expect
Miracles Foundation established its college scholarship program to help
students who would find attending college to be a significant financial burden
due to their history/current diagnosis with cancer.
fastweb.com, Fastweb, The online resource for information regarding paying for and preparing for school.
finaid.org, FinAid , FinAid is a dedicated page of scholarships
available to cancer patients, cancer survivors, children of a cancer patient or
survivor, students who lost a parent to cancer, and students pursuing careers
in cancer treatment.
friendsofscott.org/scholarship.aspx, Friends of Scott Foundation, Our
scholarship program is designed to provide funding to survivors who want to
continue their education through technical school, vocational school, junior
college, or a four-year college or university.
graceamerica.org/GraceFoundation/our-story, The National GRACE
Foundation, GRACE stands for Growing, Recovering and Achieving a College
Education.
graceamerica.org/GraceFoundation,
hawkinsduilaw.com/childhood-cancer-awareness-scholarship, Hawkins
Spizman Kilgo, LLC Childhood Cancer Awareness Scholarship, In support of those
who have survived or been directly affected by childhood cancer.
jackiespellmanbenefit.org/scholarship.shtml, Jackie Spellman Scholarship
Foundation, Open to U.S.
johnatkinsonfoundation.org/the-scholarship
kids4kidswithcancer.org/scholarships, Kids 4 Kids, To be eligible,
applicants must have been diagnosed with cancer before their 18th
birthday.
makingheadway.org/scholarships.html, Making Headway Foundation
melfoundation.org, Mary Ellen Locher Foundation
mesothelioma.com/scholarship, Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance
Scholarship.
mesothelioma.net/scholarship, Mesothelioma.net Scholarship,
Mesothelioma.net awards one scholarship of $2,000.
milesofhope.org, Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation.
myhometownheroes.org, My Hometown Heroes, My Hometown Heroes provides a
scholarship fund dedicated to help young adult cancer survivors confidently
pursue their life dreams.
nickileach.org, Nicki Leach Foundation, Focusing on individuals who are
suffering from cancer, the Nicki Leach Foundation awards a scholarship to
individuals aged 18 to 30.
oc-cf.academicworks.com/opportunities/1331, Orange County Community
Foundation: Michael A.
onlineschools.org/financial-aid/disabilities, OnlineSchools.org, A
listing of numerous scholarship options for students with disabilities that
range from national financial aid opportunities to local opportunities within
the United States and Canada.
patientadvocate.org, Patient Advocate Foundation.
pinkrose.org/scholarships, The Pink Rose Foundation, Students who have
lost a parent to breast cancer are eligible for this scholarship award.
renkinlaw.com/leukemia-lymphoma-law-school-scholarship, Leukemia and
Lymphoma Awareness/Law School Scholarship, Assists a current or future law
student who has been affected by leukemia or lymphoma by helping to defray the
cost of law school expenses.
scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarships-by-type/cancer-scholarships,
Scholarships.com, Scholarships.com provides a free database of college
scholarship information including those specific to cancer patients in active
treatment or remission.
sophiashope.org, Sofiashope.org
stmfoundation.org
studentaid.ed.gov/types/grants-scholarships/FSEOG, Federal Supplemental
Educational Opportunity Grant, The FSEOG is available to students who have
qualified for a Pell grant but are still left with considerable unmet
need.
studentaid.ed.gov/types/grants-scholarships/pell, Federal Pell Grant, This
program is open to undergraduate students who are pursuing their first
associate’s or bachelor’s degree.
stupidcancer.org/about/manifesto.shtml, one of every 100 college
students is a cancer survivor.
theizzyfoundation.org/menus/academic-scholarships.html, Izzy Foundation
Academic Scholarship Program, Offers academic scholarships for survivors of
childhood cancer and their siblings.
thenccs.org/scholarship, Beyond the Cure Ambassador Scholarship Program,
Awards college scholarships to childhood cancer survivors who have demonstrated
the ability to overcome the difficult challenges of cancer with determination
and motivation.
theorionfund.org/grants.php, Orion Fund, The Orion Fund awards grants to
California college students with serious illness or injury.
thesamfund.org/get-help/grants, SAMFund, The Samfund no longer accepts
requests for undergraduate tuition.
thesamfund.org/get-help/resources/undergraduate-tuition-assistance,
Undergraduate Tuition Assistance resources.
ulmanfund.org/scholarships/#jamie-l-roberts-memorial-scholarship, Jamie
L.
ziprecruiter.com, Zip Recruiter, Offers a $3,000 scholarship twice a
year to a high school graduate who is eager to pursue a college education.
Transportation
and Travel Websites
aircharitynetwork.org, Air Charity Network,
angelwheels.org, Angel Wheels.
cancer.org/treatment/support-programs-and-services/road-to-recovery.html,
Road to Recovery
childrensflightofhope.org, Children’s Flight of Hope
corpangelnetwork.org/home, Corporate Angel Network,
driversforsurvivors.org, Drivers for Survivors
lls.org/patient-travel-assistance-program, The Leukemia and Lymphoma
Society Patient Aid Program
medicaid.gov, Medicaid
miracleflights.org, Miracle Flights for Kids
patienttravel.org, Patient Travel
southwest.com/medicalgrant
southwestaircommunity.com
Wish
Fulfillment Organizations Websites
allyswish.org
aspecialwishfoundation.org, A Special Wish Foundation.
childrenswish.org/programs/young-minds, Young Minds Program.
childrenswish.org/programs/wish-fulfillment, Children’s Wish Foundation
International , From tropical vacations to shopping sprees, this is the stuff
of dreams!
childrenswish.org/refer-a-child/referral-form, please fill out this form
– We’ll take care of the rest.
claytondabney.org, Clayton Dabney For Kids with Cancer.
clf4kids.org, Childhood Leukemia Foundation , Mission to educate,
empower and raise awareness and the necessary funds to support programs that
benefit children living with cancer.
deliverthedream.org, Deliver the Dream.
dreamfactoryinc.org, Dream Factory, The Dream Factory is the largest
all-volunteer driven children’s wish-granting organization that does not limit
its mission to children who have life-threatening illness.
dreamfoundation.org, Dream Foundation.
gktw.org, Give Kids the World.
go4thegoal.org/ourstory.html, Go 4 the Goal, Our primary goal is to
assist families with financial and logistical burdens so that they are able to
focus all their energy on their child.
grahamtastic.org, Grahamtastic Connection
hopecam.org, Hopecam.
hopekids.org, Hope Kids.
jajf.org/foundation/about-us, Jack and Jill Late Stage Cancer
Foundation, JAJF’s mission is “Treating families to WOW! Experiences®, giving
children who will lose their Mom or Dad to cancer a timeout to create memories
as a family… while they can”.
jamesbessfoundation, James Bess Foundation, The vision and goal of the
James Bess Foundation is to encourage people to search within themselves and uncover
dreams that have become lost due to life’s difficulties and then grant such
dream to the best of our ability.
jasonsdreamsforkids.org, Jason’s Dreams for Kids.
kidswishnetwork.org/ways-to-help/sponsorships, sponsor a wish.
kidswishnetwork.org/ways-to-help/be-a-wish-granter, grant a wish or
kidswishnetwork.org/wishes/waiting-on-a-wish, Wishes Yet To Come
kidswishnetwork.org/wishes/refer-a-child, Refer A Child with a
life-threatening illness.
kidswishnetwork.org, Kids Wish Network.
kidswishnetwork.org/wishes/granted-wishes, Wishes Come True
kidswishnetwork.org/programs/hero-of-the-month, Hero of the Month
program to honor the children who did not have a life-threatening condition but
who bravely faced some very tough and often tragic situations.
kidswishnetwork.org/about/contact-us, contact us.
martylyonsfoundation.org, Marty Lyons Foundation.
nikolasritschelfoundation.org, Nikolas Ritschel Foundation, Provides
enrichment opportunities and encouragement to young adult cancer patients.
paleo24.com
rainbowconnection.org, Rainbow Connection.
sunshinefoundation.org, Sunshine Foundation.
warriorhorses.org, Warrior Horses, Mission to bring joy and a unique
experience to pediatric cancer patients by matching them w
wish.org
wishingstar.org, Wishing Star.
Chapter 3. Types of
Cancer Money Websites
aabcainc.org, African American Breast Cancer Alliance, Assists African
Americans diagnosed and treated for breast cancer at any time in their lives.
abanet.org/women/bcch.html, The Breast Cancer Legal Advocacy Initiative
, Created by The American Bar Association’s Commission on Women in the
Profession, this public education initiative designed to protect the legal
rights of breast cancer patients.
abcf.org/programs/breast-cancer-assistance-program, American Breast
Cancer Assistance Program, The American Breast Cancer Foundation operates a
national Breast Cancer Assistance Program that provides financial assistance
for breast cancer screenings and diagnostic tests for uninsured and underserved
individuals, regardless of age or gender.
abcf.org, American Breast Cancer Foundationand the.
bcconnections.org/our-services/information, Karen Swanson Fund,
Available to help fulfill a special need or end of life request from those with
active metastatic breast or ovarian cancer.
bcef.org, Breast Cancer Emergency Fund, Quick and compassionate
financial assistance for breast cancer patients in San Francisco, San Mateo,
and Santa Clara counties in California.
bcrc.org/about-us, Breast Cancer Resource Center in Texas, We understand
breast cancer is an expensive and demanding disease.
bmtinfonet.org, Blood and Marrow Transplant Information Network (BMT
InfoNet) , Provides transplant patients, survivors and their loved ones with
emotional support and high quality, easy-to-understand information about bone
marrow, peripheral blood stem cell and cord blood transplants.
bonemarrow.org, Bone Marrow Foundation
breastcancer.org, Breastcancer.org, A nonprofit organization dedicated
to providing the most reliable, complete, and up-to-date information about
breast cancer.
brucekayefoundation.org/patient_support/assistance, Bruce Kaye Brain
Tumor Foundatio, The BKBTF is proud to offer financial sponsorship to in-need
brain tumor patients seeking to pursue alternative treatments through the BKBTF
Financial Assistance Program.
brucekayefoundation.org/patient_support/profiles, Profiles in Courage’
section of our website.
cancerblackcare.org.uk, Cancer Black Care (CBC).
cancercare.org, Cancer Care.
ccalliance.org/patient-family-support/financial-assistance-programs,
Colon Cancer Alliance Blue Hope Financial Assistance
cchrchealth.org/programs/cancer%20info%20and%20service/chinese-community-cancer-information-center-cccic,
Chinese Community Cancer Information Center (CCCIC), The Chinese Community
Cancer Information Center (CCCIC) is a private, non-profit center sponsored by
the Chinese Community Cancer Advisory Committee of the American Cancer Society,
Chinese Community Health Care Association, Chinese Community Health Plan, and
Chinese Hospital.
celebratinglife.org/index.html, Celebrating Life Foundation ,
non-profit organization devoted to making cancer powerless by educating,
encouraging and empowering the African American community, women of color and
the medically underserviced about the risks of breast cancer
cheapcolonoscopy.com/Colonoscopy.html, Colonoscopy Assist Program
childrensleukemia.org, Children’s Leukemia Research Association (CLRA),
Patient Aid Program offers limited funds (up to $1,500 per year) to assist with
certain treatments, services and prescriptions; funds are available on a
first-come, first-serve basis.
clearityfoundation.org/?page_id=5001andpreview=true, Tumor Blueprints,
which identify the molecular characteristics in a tumor that may be driving its
growth and survival.
clearityfoundation.org, Clearity Foundation , Clearity takes a comprehensive, hands-on
approach to help women identify the treatments that may work best against their
unique disease.
colo-ovariancancer.org/programs/cocacares, Colorado Ovarian Cancer
Alliance, Grants may be given to qualified applicants in Colorado for:
crittersforthecure.org/assist, Critters for the Cure, If you are
currently in treatment for breast and/or gynecological cancer, in need of
financial assistance and live in Maryland, Virginia or Washington, D.C., you may
apply for emergency financial funds from Critters For The Cure.
curemeso.org/site/c.duIWJfNQKiL8G/b.8598593/k.D685/Homepage.htm,
Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation, A nonprofit collaboration of patients
and families, physicians, advocates, and researchers dedicated to eradicating
mesothelioma.
darrendaultonfoundation.org, Darren Daulton Foundation, The Darren
Daulton Foundation is committed to providing financial assistance to those who
suffer from brain cancer and brain tumors.
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qualify for SSDI, which pays benefits to disabled workers and their eligible
dependents.
disabilitybenefitscenter.org/supplemental-security-income/how-to-qualifyandsource=gmailandust=1483726088987000andusg=AFQjCNF6lAK7DKZXiqyYrMv6lEHjHn2ILg,
SSI benefits.
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ericddavisfoundation.org/apply-for-a-grant, Eric D.
facingourrisk.org, Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered (FORCE) is a
nonprofit organization for women who are at high risk of getting breast and
ovarian cancer due to their family history and genetic status, and for members
of families in which a BRCA mutation may be present.
faithfancher.org" data-slimstat="5, The Friends of Faith, and
other donors, provides financial support of up to $600 to low-income people
actively in treatment for breast cancer and living in Alameda and Contra Costa
counties in California.
freetobreathe.org, Free to Breathe, A lung cancer advocacy organization
that works to increase lung cancer awareness and to fund research with the
greatest potential to save lives.
google.com/url?hl=enandq=
helphopelive.org, HelpHOPELive
icla.org, Icla da Silva Foundation , Mission to save lives by recruiting
bone marrow donors and by providing support services to children and adults
with leukemia and other diseases treatable by marrow transplants.
imermanangels.org, Imerman Angels carefully matches and individually
pairs a person touched by cancer (a cancer fighter or survivor) with someone
who has fought and survived the same type of cancer (a Mentor Angel).
ironmatt.org/familyassistance, IronMattFamily Assistance Program, The
IronMatt Family Assistance Program is available to qualified families in need
assistance who have a child undergoing treatment for a Brain or Central Nervous
System (CNS) cancer.
johnatkinsonfoundation.org, John Atkinson Lung Cancer Foundation, the scholarship program has been proud to
award 80 scholarships to children around the United States totaling nearly
$100,000.
kidneyfund.org/financial-assistance, American Kidney Fund, Ensuring that
U.S.
komenaustin.org
kyleesdancingangels.org/find-your-happy-place, Kylee’s Dancing Angels,
Kylee’s Dancing Angels is a non-profit Foundation, established in honor and
memory of Kylee Brooke Webster, who lost her battle to sarcoma in October
2013.
lgbtcancer.org,
light-salt.org, Light and Salt, Our mission is to provide culturally,
linguistically and spiritually competent support for Chinese cancer patients
and their families.
lls.org, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Dedicated to funding blood
cancer research and providing education and services to patients and caregivers.
lungcanceralliance.org, Lung Cancer Alliance, Dedicated to providing
support and advocacy for people living with or at risk for lung cancer.
lymphedivas.com, LympheDIVAs, LympheDIVAs create medically correct
compression apparel for women with post-breast cancer lymphedema.
lymphnet.org, National Lymphedema Network, Provides education and
guidance to lymphedema patients, health care professionals, and the general
public by providing information on the prevention and management of primary and
secondary lymphedema.
lymphoma.org, Lymphoma Research Foundation, A voluntary health
organization devoted to funding lymphoma research and providing patients and
health care professionals with information on the disease.
malebreastcancercoalition.org, Male Breast Cancer Coalition, Since 2014,
the Male Breast Cancer Coalition has provided an online space for men with
breast cancer to share their stories and read the stories of others.
malecare.org, Malecare, Provides true psycho-social support to over
38,000 men since our founding in 2004.
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National Marrow Donor Program and Be The Match (NMDP)
mbcn.org, Metastatic Breast Cancer Network, MBCN is a national,
independent, non-profit, all volunteer, patient-led advocacy organization
dedicated to the unique concerns of the women and men living with metastatic
breast cancer, also known as Stage IV or advanced breast cancer.
melanomainternational.org/safefromthesun, Melanoma International
Foundation, Creates and supports melanoma programs for the prevention, early
detection, and treatment of melanoma.
mfocf.com/about-mfocf, Melanie Finley Ovarian Cancer Foundation, A
grassroots charitable organization that was incorporated in 2008 to raise money
for ovarian cancer awareness and education and to provide direct financial
assistance for women being treated for ovarian cancer.
mission4maureen.org/about, Mission4Maureen, Mission4Maureen was borne of
the loss of a daughter, a sister, a wife and a friend, and its sole and single
purpose is to provide support and assistance for victims – and their families –
of brain cancer.
mothersdaughters.org, Mothers Supporting Daughters with Breast Cancer is
a unique resource for mothers looking for support and guidance in helping their
daughters deal with breast cancer.
myhopechest.org, My Hope Chest, My Hope Chest provides funding for
uninsured women who desire reconstruction to have it.
nationalbreastcancer.org/breast-cancer-support/hope-kitandsource=gmailandust=1528555301419000andusg=AFQjCNGJbYBRSguwf-6EV8c1yDVcX1NT7w,
HOPE Kit webpage for more details.
nationalbreastcancer.org/andsource=gmailandust=1528555301419000andusg=AFQjCNFrKw-1j8ZzJBpymHPgwCxS_n_qcA,
NBCF.org.
The HOPE Kit is a tangible expression of hope.
nationalbreastcancer.org
nationalbreastcancer.org/breast-cancer-support/hope-kit, Hope Kit from
National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc., National Breast Cancer Foundation,
Inc.® is recognized as one of the leading breast cancer organizations in the
world.
nationalbreastcancerfoundation.formstack.com/forms/hope_kit_requestandsource=gmailandust=1528555301419000andusg=AFQjCNEGrBlaGS0fsWXzE2GXjiUxh0Rjjw,
here to request a HOPE Kit for yourself or a loved one currently undergoing
breast cancer treatment.
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npcf.us/programs/financial-resources, National Pancreatic Cancer
Foundation
ovarcome.org/our-programs/ovarcare-2-2, OvarCare, At Ovarcome, we are
inspired by the simple philosophy of support, love, and celebration of
life.
ovariancancerpatientcharityproject.yolasite.com, Ovarian Cancer Patient
Charity Project
ovationsforthecure.org/patient-programs, Ovations for the Cure of Ovarian
Cancer, Providing patients with free healthy meals and assistance, Ovations for
the Cure helps patients push through with your helping hands.
pancreatic.org/patients-caregivers/financial-aid, Hirschberg Foundation
for Pancreatic Cancer Research
panfoundation.org,
PANfoundation.org or by calling.
panfoundation.org/index.php/en/about-us/media-room/pan-now-offering-financial-assistance-to-non-small-cell-lung-cancer-patients,
PAN Foundation, Offers support for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer patients.
PANfoundation.otg, PAN Foundation, Funds cover metastatic breast
cancer.
PANfoundation.otg, PAN Foundation, PAN’s disease funds cover multiple
myeloma.
pinkdaisyproject.ning.com/page/get-help, Pink Daisy Project.
rightactionforwomen.org, Right Action for Women (RAW), Founded by
actress and breast cancer survivor Christina Applegate.
sapphireprostatefoundation.org/about-us, Sapphire Foundation for
Prostate Cancer
sarcomaalliance.org, Sarcoma Alliance, Strives to extend and improve the
lives of sarcoma patients through accurate diagnosis, improved access to care,
education, and support.
sharecancersupport.org, SHARE, SHARE’s mission is to create and sustain
a supportive network and community of women affected by breast and ovarian cancers.
sharsheret.org, Sharsheret, Sharsheret provides culturally sensitive
support to young Jewish women who are newly diagnosed with breast cancer as
well as to those facing the risk of developing breast cancer, and offers
related resources for Jewish communities and healthcare organizations.
sistersnetworkinc.org, Sisters Network, Inc., A national African American breast cancer
survivorship organization that addresses the breast health needs of African
American women through its affiliate chapters and partnerships with existing
service providers.
ssa.gov/disability/professionals/bluebook/13.00-NeoplasticDiseases-Malignant-Adult.htm%2313_04andsource=gmailandust=1483726088987000andusg=AFQjCNHMN-aNFb9wRBLsIVCKxvrhhhXW6Q,
Listing 13.04 covers soft-tissue sarcoma, which could refer to women with
breast cancer.
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ssa.gov, Social Security Disability, Women who have been diagnosed with
breast cancer will face challenges on several fronts: physical, emotional, and
financial.
ssa.gov/disability/professionals/bluebook/13.00-NeoplasticDiseases-Malignant-Adult.htm
stopbreastcancer.org, The National Breast Cancer Coalition (NBCC) , A
grassroots advocacy organization, whose mission is to eradicate breast cancer
through action and advocacy.
sundevilfamily.org/application, Sun Devil Family Cares, SDFC Cares is
the flagship program through which Sun Devil Family Charities provides
financial assistance to qualified applicants.
tcrc.acor.org, Testicular Cancer Resource Center is devoted to helping
people understand testicular and extragonadal germ cell tumors and how they are
best treated.
testicularcancerawarenessfoundation.org/financial-assistance, Testicular
Cancer Awareness Foundation is a national non-profit organization
compassionately dedicated in the fight against testicular cancer; through
awareness and outreach, promoting the importance of monthly self-exams for
early detection, support and guidance to patients and families, a resource for
the medical community, providing financial assistance to those in need, and
continuing to save lives.
thebreastcancercharities.org/help-now-fund, Breast Cancer Charities of
America, The Help Now Fund is a financial assistance program available to
breast cancer patients currently going through active treatment, as defined in
the FAQs below.
ThePinkFund.org, The Pink Fund.
tnbcfoundation.org, Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation, This
organization seeks to ignite interest in the study of triple-negative
(ER-/PR-/HER2-) breast cancer among researchers, physicians, educators and
scientists; support professionals seeking to identify the causes and discover
new and effective treatment options; and increase public awareness and support
of this subtype of breast cancer.
tocelebratelife.org, To Celebrate Life for Breast Cancer Survivors, With
the generous support of our sponsors, partners and volunteers.
tocelebratelife.org, To Celebrate Life, implements the Foundation’s
vision that no one in the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area should face breast
cancer alone.
transplants.org, National Foundation for Transplants (NFT), Mission to
empower transplant patients to create futures with hope; to help patients and
their loved ones obtain financial assistance for medical expenses.
triplesteptowardthecure.org/how.php, Triple Step Toward the Cure
ubcf.org/breast-screening, United Breast Cancer Foundation, Are you a
woman or man in need of a breast screening?
UBCF will assist you with a free or low cost breast screening regardless
of age, income, gender, race, ethnicity or health insurance coverage.
ustoo.org, Us TOO International, Inc., A nonprofit organization offering
support and education to prostate cancer patients and their families.
wcrc.org/get-support/emergency-financial-assistance, Women’s Cancer
Resource Center, WCRC offers free services to all women with any cancer.
komen.org
youngsurvival.org, Young Survival Coalition (YSC)
zerocancer.org/get-support/cancer-costs/financial-resources, Zero: The
End of Prostate Cancer.
zerocancer.org/get-support/zero360, ZERO360 is a free service to help
patients make treatment decisions, access financial resources to cover
treatment and other needs, and find emotional support.
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