Resources4Stage4
The resources listed here are shared for informational purposes. LESLIE’S WEEK is not affiliated with the entities or organizations listed here and, therefore, claims no responsibility or warranties from their use.
EXPERIENCES:
Adventure Therapy Foundation, www.adventuretherapyfoundation.org Free outdoor experiences designed for individuals and families impacted by cancer.
Casting for Recovery, www.castingforrecovery.org
Casting for Recovery (CfR) provides healing outdoor retreats for women with breast cancer, at no cost to the participants. CfR’s retreats offer opportunities for women to find inspiration, discover renewed energy for life, and experience healing connections with other women and nature. The retreats are open to women with breast cancer of all ages, in all stages of treatment and recovery. For over 25 years, women from all walks of life have benefited from CfR’s inspiring program model.
Dear Jack, www.dearjackfoundation.org
LifeList is a wish-granting program that offers hope and support to young adults who are currently receiving treatment for a life-threatening cancer diagnosis. This program provides positive experiences to focus on during treatment and an opportunity to connect with a community of young adult patients, survivors, and advocates who have experienced similar journeys. If you are a young adult, ages 18-39, currently in treatment for cancer, you may qualify for the LifeList program.
Inheritance of Hope, www.inheritanceofhope.org
Our Legacy Retreats® are destination experiences where families create lifelong memories and receive the tools to navigate the challenges of terminal illness. Each family member will have intentional time in groups to gain resources and tools to cope with the challenges they face – all while having fun with others who ‘get it’! Generous donors cover all food, lodging, and activities, including a personal family volunteer to help you. We simply ask that you provide your own travel to and from the location.
Little Pink Houses of Hope, www.littlepink.org
provides FREE week-long beach retreats for breast cancer patients and their immediate families in private homes in 14 locations around the U.S. The aim is to promote recovery and reconnection in a relaxing environment. Meals are served in a common area with other families. Activities include fishing, yoga, and parasailing. Babysitting is provided so parents can have a date night.
MBC Travelers, www.mbctravelers.com
MBC Travelers is a nonprofit organization that empowers Stage 4 Metastatic breast cancer patients through bucket-list travel. The organization provides memorable experiences and lifelong connections for women living with MBC. MBC Travelers offers annual trips, pop-up events, and weekend getaways, aiming to fill a gap in support for MBC patients.
Camp Kesem, www.kesem.org
A summer camp for kids with a parent who has cancer.
Kid’s Konnected, www.kidskonnected.org
1-800-899-2866--Hotline for kids provides friendship, understanding, education, and support for the children who have a parent with cancer or have lost a parent to cancer.
Making Memories, www.jajf.org
The Jack & Jill Late Stage Cancer Foundation helps families experience WOW! by providing children who will lose their mom or dad to cancer with a timeout to create indispensable memories as a family. Families may be referred directly by their treating oncologists and must have late-stage, terminal cancer with a life expectancy of at least six months. Please call WOW! Families must have at least one child aged between three (3) and eighteen (18) – only one child needs to meet the age requirement. The foundation's spirit is to focus on the children living in the household, and they must be cleared for travel by a treating oncologist. For families unable to travel, please inquire about our WOW2U Initiative. We treat families from all income levels and walks of life.
SERVICES:
Breast Cancer Freebies, www.breastcancerfreebies.com
A website created with everything you wish you knew about while being diagnosed.
Cleaning for a Reason, www.cleaningforareason.org
Offers free professional housecleaning services to women in cancer treatment.
Cancer & Careers, www.cancerandcareers.org
Support for people with cancer who are trying to manage cancer and their careers. Answers and advice for working through treatment, FMLA, and managing insurance and cancer.
Fighting Pretty, www.fightingpretty.org
“Pretty Packages'“ are donated care packages intended to empower women battling all types of cancer at any stage of treatment to feel strong, beautiful, and fierce - a reminder they are amazing and truly “Fighting Pretty!”
Living Beyond Breast Cancer, www.livingbeyondbreastcancer.org
LBBC offers one-time grants for basic living expenses to people with breast cancer who are experiencing financial need.
Nancy’s List, www.nancyslist.org
A Clinical Psychologist who created a list to connect persons who are living with cancer with the appropriate financial resources so that they can do what they need to do … focus on their healing. This resource is used by many patients as well as practitioners, healing centers, social workers, and patient navigators … reflecting the immense need to address the critical importance of financial support to the healing process.
Susan Komen Foundation, www.komen.org/financial-assistance-program
Grants are available for eligible individuals. Funds may be used for daily living costs such as rent, utilities, food, transportation, childcare, or medical needs. Funding payments may only be made directly to the applicant.
Applicant must: Currently be in active treatment for stage 0-3 breast cancer that was diagnosed in the last 24 months OR living with metastatic breast cancer. Have a current annual household income at or below 300% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). Live in the United States or a U.S. Territory. Individuals may apply once every 12 months based on the last payment date.
The Cancer Card Xchange, www.cancercardxchange.org
Collects donated gift cards and distributes them as one-time gifts to cancer patients.
Tigerlily Foundation, www.tigerlilyfoundation.org 1-800-580-6253
Chemo buddy program, financial assistance based on need, free mammograms for women who can’t afford them, cleaning services, meals, and groceries.
Triage Cancer, www.triagecancer.org
Triage Cancer is a non-profit that helps people navigate health care after a cancer diagnosis. Find resources, materials, events, and support on insurance, employment, finances, and more
UniteforHER, https://uniteforher.org
Provides services, support, and education to those affected by breast and ovarian cancers nationwide. Every person with breast and ovarian cancers will feel the support of a loving community and will have access to comprehensive education, services, and tools that enrich their health and well-being.
Free Extended Wellness Passport Program for those living with metastatic breast cancer or recurrent ovarian cancer. Available nationwide.
SHARE, www.sharecancersupport.org 844-275-7427
Supports, educates, and empowers people affected by breast cancer, with services specifically targeted to those living with metastatic disease. Services are free of charge, confidential, and provided by people living with these diseases.
Air Charity Network, www.aircharitynetwork.org
1-877-621-7177 ACN provides access for people in need seeking free air transportation to specialized healthcare facilities or distant destinations.
Patient Access Network Foundation, www.panfoundation.org
1-866-316-7263 Supports the needs of patients who can’t access treatments they need due to out-of-pocket health care costs.
The Patient Advocate Foundation Co-Pay Relief, www.copays.org 1-866-512-3861 The Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF) Co-Pay Relief Program (CPR) currently provides direct financial support to insured patients, including Medicare Part D beneficiaries. The program offers personal service to all patients through call counselors, who guide them through the enrollment process.
CARE:
Hospice Foundation of America, www.hospicefoundation.org 1-800-854-3402
Helps those who cope personally or professionally with terminal illness, death, and the process of grief and bereavement. Features Caregiver’s Corner and online publications.
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, www.nhpco.org
1-800-658-8898, Professional and volunteer caregivers provide educational programs, technical assistance, and public policy advocacy.
FREE WEBSITES TO HELP YOU NAVIGATE YOUR CANCER JOURNEY
Lotsa Helping Hands, www.lotsahelpinghands.com
Care Calendar: Schedule and sign up for meal delivery and appointment rides. Announcements: Keep your team updated on progress and other ways to help.
Meal Train, www.mealtrain.com
FREE Service to set up meal delivery to the home by invited participants, $10 one-time fee for Meal Train Plus- sign up for meal deliveries, grocery drop off, childcare, lawncare, rides to and from treatments, or doctor appointments by invited participants.
Caring Bridge - Personalized Web Page, www.caringbridge.org
651-789-2300 Free internet service with a personalized web page for you to post your info and provide updates for friends without having to make phone calls or send indivial emails.