Resource Directory

National and International Resources:

Financial Assistance

Andre Sobel River of Life Foundation, The

Email: Info@AndreRiverOfLife.org
Web: www.andreriveroflife.org
The Andre Sobel River of Life Foundation is a tax-exempt nonprofit organization that provides financial assistance to single mothers so that they can remain by their child's side throughout a life-threatening illness.

Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation, Inc.

23 W. Hubbard Street, 3rd Floor
Chicago , IL   60610
Phone: (312) 836-2327
Fax: (312) 836-1284
Email: office@BearNecessities.org
Web: www.bearnecessities.org
Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization founded by Kathleen A. Casey in memory of her eight year old son, Barrett "Bear" Krupa, who died after a courageous five and a half year battle with Wilms Tumor. The Foundation is dedicated to the fight against pediatric cancer by improving the quality of life for pediatric cancer patients and their families while furthering advancements in research.

Brain-Finance Listserv

Web: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Brain-Finance
A listserve that focuses on the financial issues families face when dealing with a catastrophic diagnosis or chronic illness. To learn more about the group visit: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Brain-Finance To join the group: Send email to Brain-Finance-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

Cancer for College

594 Rush Drive
San Marcos , CA   92078
Phone: 760-510-9571
Email: cancerforcollege@yahoo.com
Web: www.cancerforcollege.org
Cancer for College (CFC) provides hope and inspiration to those who have battled cancer by awarding college scholarships to cancer survivors. In 2006, CFC added amputees to the applicant pool, regardless if the amputees are cancer survivors. To apply for a scholarship visit our website www.cancerforcollege.org and click on the "scholarship information" link. Read the info, Download the application, and mail it in. Good Luck!

Cancer Fund of America

2901 Breezewood Lane
Knoxville , TN   37921
Phone: (865) 938-5281
Web: www.cfoa.org
Cancer Fund of America provides support and services to financially indigent patients and disseminates information concerning early detection and prevention of cancer. In addition, they provide commodities and gifts-in-kind to hospice and other health care providers and procure and distribute donated merchandise which aid the ill, needy, and infants.

Cancer Legal Resource Center

Loyola Law School
919 South Albany Street
Los Angeles , CA   90015-1211
Phone: (213) 736-1455
Fax: (213) 380-3769
Email: barbara.schwerin@lls.edu
Web: www.lls.edu/community/clrc.htm
The Cancer Legal Resource Center provides information and educational outreach on cancer-related legal issues to people with cancer and others who are impacted by the disease. The Center is a joint program of Loyola Law School and the Western Law Center for Disability Rights. The Center provides outreach to cancer support groups, cancer survivors and care givers. In addition, we provide speakers for outreach programs at hospitals, community centers, cancer organizations and for employers. We advise consumers from any state.

Cancer Survivors Fund

P.O. Box 792
Missouri City , TX   77459
Phone: (281) 437-7142
Fax: (281) 437-9568
Email: info@cancersurvivorsfund.org
Web: www.cancersurvivorsfund.org
The Cancer Survivors Fund is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide college scholarships and medical expense assistance for the benefit of persons diagnosed with cancer, receiving treatment for cancer or in remission to give them a new purpose and meaning in life. The application and criteria are both available online.

CancerCare, Inc.

275 Seventh Ave.
22nd Floor
New York , NY   10001
Phone: (212) 712-8400
Phone: 800-813-HOPE (4673)
Fax: (212) 712-8495
Email: info@cancercare.org
Web: www.cancercare.org
CancerCare provides information about referrals, brief counseling both over the phone and in person, small financial assistance, and on-line support groups. These services are offered to any child under 18 years of age who is living with cancer or has a sibling with cancer.

Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation (CCCF)

3910 Warner Street
P.O. Box 498
Kensington , MD   20895-0498
Phone: (301) 962-3520
Phone: 1 (800) 366-2223
Fax: (301) 962-3521
Web: www.candlelighters.org
The Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation was founded in 1970 by concerned parents of children with cancer. It is a national non-profit organization whose mission is to educate, support, serve, and advocate for families of children with cancer, survivors of childhood cancer, and the professionals who care for them. It provides yearly bibliography and resource guides, quarterly newsletters, youth newsletters, and various handbooks to help families of children with cancer.

Chai Lifeline

151 W. 30th Street, 3rd Floor
New York , NY   10001
Phone: (212) 465-1300
Phone: (877) CHAI LIFE
Fax: (212) 465-0949
Email: info@chailifeline.org
Web: www.chailifeline.org
A national, non-profit Jewish organization that provides support services and programs to children and their families in crisis, including medical referrals, support groups, visits to hospitalized and housebound children, financial aid, transportation, and Camp Simcha, a kosher camp for kids with cancer. This site is especially for Jewish children and their families.

Childhood Cancer Ombudsman Program

c/o The Childhood Brain Tumor Foundation
20312 Watkins Meadow Drive
Germantown , MD   20876
Phone: (301) 515-2900
Phone: (877) 217-4166
Email: cbtf@childhoodbraintumor.org
Web: www.childhoodbraintumor.org
The Childhood Cancer Ombudsman Program provides complaint investigation and resolution for families of children with cancer and adult survivors. Help is given with health insurance analysis and application, employment and educational difficulties that may arise during or after treatment. The Childhood Cancer Ombudsman Program is a project of The Childhood Brain Tumor Foundation; you can contact them through the Childhood Brain Tumor Foundation (CBTF) by phone, mail, or e-mail.

Childhood Leukemia Foundation (CLF)

1608 Route 88 West
Suite 203
Brick , NJ   08724
Phone: (888) 253-7109
Fax: (732) 840-5818
Email: info@clf4kids.com
Web: www.clf4kids.com
Childhood Leukemia Foundation (CLF) is a national non-profit organization which offers a wide range of free services. Its program services have been designed to provide emotional, financial, social, educational, and recovery support to children with cancer and their families. CLF serves as a resource center and works in partnership with over 130 specialized cancer treatment centers nationwide.

Children's Cancer Foundation Homepage

P.O. Box 0157
Orchard   912306
Phone: 6-835-6465
Fax: 6-835-0032
Email: admin@ccf.org.sg
Web: www.ccf.org.sg
Our mission is to improve the quality of life of cancer stricken children and their families through enhancing their emotional, social and medical well-being. To meet their needs. CCF provides a comphensive range of services. These include financial assistane, counseling services and play therapies.

Children's Cancer Fund of New Mexico (CCFNM)

112 Fourteenth Street S.W.
Albuquerque , NM   87102
Phone: (505) 243-3618
Fax: (505) 243-3618
Email: CCFNM@Qwest.net
Web: www.ccfnm.org
Children's Cancer Fund of New Mexico is a non-profit organization whose mission is to help children and their families cope with the day-to-day emotional, financial, and educational needs of living with, and fighting cancer.

Children's Miracle Network

4525 S. 2300 East Holladay
Salt Lake City , UT   84117
Phone: (801) 278-8900
Web: www.cmn.org
Children's Miracle Network is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping children by raising funds for 170 children's hospitals across North America. The 170 Children's Miracle Network hospitals are there 24 hours a day to help keep kids of every age and background overcome every imaginable disease and injury.

Children's Organ Transplant Association

2501 COTA Drive
Bloomington , Indiana   47403
Phone: (800) 366-2682
Phone: (812) 336-8872
Fax: (812) 336-8885
Email: cota@cota.org
Web: www.cota.org
The Children's Organ Transplant Association is a national, non-profit organization which assists children and young adults who need or have had a life-saving organ, tissue or bone marrow tranplant to raise funds for transplant-related expenses. The organization does not charge for its services and has a matching fund program. There are no qualification criteria other than US citizenship and, in some cases, patient age.

First Hand Foundation

c/o Cerner Corporation
2800 Rockcreed Parkway
Kansas City , MO   64117
Phone: (816) 201-1569
Fax: (816) 201-7569
Web: www.firsthandfoundation.org
First Hand Foundation helps the families of children with health problems address the financial aspects of their child’s healthcare.

Foundation for Children with Cancer

11327 Gravois Rd
Suite 202
Saint Louis , Missouri   63126
Phone: (314) 843-9300
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Fax: (314) 843-9362
Email: renee@childrenwithcancer.org
Web: www.childrenwithcancer.org
Foundation for Children with Cancer, a program of Reach Our Children, provides financial assistance to pediatric cancer patients and their families, helping to ease the burden of non-medical related expenses like mortgages, utilities, and travel. Payment is made directly to a particular company/service provider; checks are not written directly to a family. Applications may be obtained through a family's social worker. Eligibility requirements: Patient must have a social security number; diagnosis must be on or before 18th birthday; There is a monetary limit per year per family; patients/families are eligible for funds throughout treatment.

Foundation for Children with Oncological Diseases: The Odessa Welfare Fund

Oncologic Haematology Department of Odessa Regional Clinical Hospital
3, Vorobyova Str.
Odessa
Phone: 38 (048) 715-08-53
Email: yuliya-grom@yandex.ru
Web: www.donor.od.ua
This is the Foundation in the memory, but it is also the Foundation in the name of life. This is the Foundation in the name of those who are in need for our help. Our organisation helps the Infant Oncological Hematology Ward of Odessa Infant Clinical Hospital, Ukraine. More than 5,000 Ukrainians 15 and younger suffer from oncological diseases today. About 3,000 are receiving treatment. Medical establishments are mainly funded from charities in our country, because state funds are insufficient.

Friends for Life of America

300-8 J. Wayne Union
P.O. Box 118505
Gainesville , FL   32611-8505
Email: national@friendsforlife.org
Web: www.friendsforlife.com
Friends for Life of America is a national student-run organization that provides educational, emotional, and financial support for pediatric patients living with cancer.

Godstock

P.O. Box 661
China Grove , NC   28023
Phone: (704) 857-7011
Fax: (704) 857-9856
Web: www.godstock.org
Godstock's mission is to provide financial and spirtual support to chronically ill children and their families. Dedicated to the premise that Christian support through fellowship and fund raising is beneficial to families and to the community, Godstock incorporates the efforts of local schools, churches, neighborhoods, and the YMCA to encourage a supportive network for several events.

Habitat for Hope

2041 Locke Cuba Rd.
Millington , TN   38053
Phone: 866-443-HOPE
Email: info@habitatforhope.org
Web: www.habitatforhope.org
Habitat for Hope exists to SUPPORT, SERVE, and CARE for families enduring childhood cancer or life threatening illness. We do this by sharing God’s love through filling practical, financial, emotional and spiritual needs and supporting families through one of the toughest hardships of their lives. We also provide housing and lodging for famiilies receving treatment for their child in the Memphis and Nashville Area.

Health Insurance Association of America (HIAA)

1201 F Street, NW
Suite 500
Washington , DC   20004-1204
Phone: (202) 824-1600
Web: www.hiaa.org
Health Insurance Association of America (HIAA) protects consumers from the financial risks of illness and injury by providing flexible and affordable products and services. The HIAA recently merged with AAHP (The American Association of Health Plans). When you call number, you can ask for the "consumer helpline".

Institute for Children with Cancer and Blood Disorders, The

121 Somerset Street
The Edith and Martin Stein Building of Hope
New Brunswick , NJ   08901
Phone: (732) 247-5300
Fax: (732) 247-5768
Web: www.theinstituteforchildren.org
The Institute for Children with Cancer and Blood Disorders is a non-profit organization that provides funding for a broad variety of services for their patients and families. The support services range from emergency needs funding, counseling services, nutritionist consultation and many others.

Justin Scott Foster Foundation

275 Route 10 East
Suite 220, Box 166
Succasunna , New Jersey   07876
Phone: (973) 448-1871
Phone: (888) 885-5858
Email: info@jsffoundation.com
Web: www.jsffoundation.org
This organization was originally created to help a seriously ill little boy named Justin Scott Foster and his family deal with the burdens that come with having a life threatening disease. Our mission is to create public awareness about childhood cancer, to bestow our special "Dream Fulfillment" award, known as the "JSF Bravest Kid" award, to any child that has faced cancer treatment. To offer financial assistance to the families that are in financial crisis due to childhood cancer with our Family Emergency Financial Aid program. And to fund pediatric cancer research, to help find a cure for these horrible diseases.

Kelly Anne Dolan Memorial Fund (KADMF)

602 S. Bethlehem Pike, Building D, 2nd Floor
P.O. Box 556
Ambler , PA   19002
Phone: (215) 643-0763
Fax: (215) 628-0266
Web: www.kadmf.org
The Kelly Anne Dolan Memorial Fund is a resource center providing education, advocacy, information and financial assistance for the uninsured needs of families caring for terminally, critically and chronically ill children.

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

1311 Manaroneck Ave.
White Plains , NY   10605
Phone: (914) 949-5213
Fax: (914) 949-6691
Web: www.lls.org
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is the largest organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. The Society’s mission is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and to improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Chapters throughout the U.S. can be located by zip code or state.

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - Patient Financial Aid Program

1311 Mamaroneck Avenue
White Plains , NY   10605
Phone: (914) 949-5213
Fax: (914) 949-6691
Web: www.leukemia-lymphoma.org
The Patient Financial Aid program of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society provides supplementary financial assistance to patients in significant financial need. Reimbursement requests, up to a maximum of $500 per year, are processed through your local chapter and payments are issued directly to you. Patient financial aid is limited to residents of the U.S. or its territories, and U.S. military personnel stationed abroad. For more information on the Patient Financial Aid program, contact your local chapter on the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society chapter finder.

Littlest Heroes, The

8228 Mayfield Road
STE 3B
Chesterland , OH   44026
Phone: (440) 729-5200
Fax: (440) 729-4014
Email: info@thelittlestheroes.org
Web: www.thelittlestheroes.org
The Littlest Heroes is a 501 c 3 nonprofit organization improving the lives of Northeast Ohio children with cancer. A broad range of support services are provided free of charge that address the spiritual, emotional, social, and physical aspects of cancer to promote healing of the mind, body and spirit.

LRF Patient Aid Grant

Phone: 800-500-9976
Email: www.lymphoma.org
LRF's Patient Aid Grant Program provides reimbursement grants of up to $500 to be used within six months from the award date for patients who are in need of financial assistance for quality of life expenses which are accumulated during their treatment for lymphoma. The grant covers expenses such as childcare, travel-related costs incurred while obtaining treatment, medical aids and devices, educational and support meetings or camps and cosmetic aids (wigs, scarves, etc.) and treatment related hygienic products that are not covered by insurance.

National Ability Center

P.O. Box 682799
Park City , Utah   84068
Phone: (435) 649-3991
Fax: (435) 658-3992
Email: info@nac1985.org
Web: www.nac1985.org
Since 1985, the National Ability Center has offered quality outdoor recreational experiences for people with disabilities and their families. Located in Park City, UT, the Center provides over 20,000 lessons a year to more than 10,000 individuals, in about 20 different sports and recreation activities.

National Childhood Cancer Foundation

4600 East West Highway, Suite 600
Suite 600
Bethesda , MD   20814
Phone: 800-458-6223
Fax: 301-718-0048
Email: info@curesearch.org
Web: www.curesearch.org
CureSearch National Childhood Cancer Foundation is dedicated to raising private funds for childhood cancer research for the Children's Oncology Group, the world's largest cooperative cancer research organization. Together, we are committed to conquering childhood cancer through scientific discovery and compassionate care.

National Children's Cancer Society (NCCS)

1015 Locust
Suite 600
St. Louis , MO   63101
Phone: (314) 241-1600
Fax: (314) 241-1996
Web: www.nationalchildrenscancersociety.org
National Children's Cancer Society (NCCS) is a non-profit tax exempt organization whose mission is to provide services, support and advocacy for children affected by childhood cancer and their families by providing financial assistance, education, and support services.

National Children's Leukemia Foundation (NCLF)

172 Madison Avenue
New York , NY   10016
Phone: (212) 686-2722
Fax: (212) 686-2750
Web: www.leukemiafoundation.org
National Children's Leukemia Foundation (NCLF) is one of the leading non-profit organizations in the fight against leukemia and cancer for children and adults. Its mission is to provide the cure for children and adults, and to ease the family's burden during their hospital stay. They have a twenty-four hour hotline available, 1-800-GIVE-HOPE (800 448-3467), which offers comprehensive information and provides referrals for initial testing, physicians, hospital admissions, and treatment options.

National Foundation for Transplants

1102 Brookfield, Ste. 200
Memphis , TN   38119
Phone: (800)489-3863
Phone: (901)684-1697
Fax: (901)684-1128
Email: jhill@transplants.org
Web: www.transplants.org
NFT assists patients needing bone marrow or solid organ transplants when their insurance does not cover all their transplant-related costs. Local campaigns are held in honor of transplant patients, with NFT providing training of volunteers and fund raising consultation, processing of bills, advocacy for patients, and other services to patients.

NeedyMeds, Inc.

P.O. Box 63716
Philadelphia , PA   19147
Phone: (215) 625-9609
Fax: (419) 858-7221
Web: www.needymeds.com
NeedyMeds is a place where you can learn about patient assistance programs and other programs that are designed to help individuals who can't afford their medicines. In addition, they provide data on many other resources, such as Medicaid links, Federal Poverty Guidelines, Related News Items, and more. Note: NeedyMeds is not a program. It's an information source only.

Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF)

700 Thimble Shoals Blvd.
Suite 200
Newport News , VA   23606
Phone: (800) 532-5274
Fax: (757) 873-8999
Web: www.patientadvocate.org
The Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF) is a national non-profit organization specializing in mediation for access to care, job retention, and relief from debt crisis resulting from a diagnosis. On the website, PAF hosts a chat room each month with a leading expert in cancer care and patient advocacy.

Sparrow Clubs USA

906 NE Greenwood Ave., Suite 2
Bend , OR   97701
Phone: (541) 312-8630
Fax: (541) 312-8632
Email: jleeland@sparrowclubs.org
Web: www.sparrowclubs.org
The Sparrow Clubs USA is a national non-profit organization of school-based clubs that assist children in medical crisis. Through community service and fundraising projects, Sparrow Clubs support children with life threatening illnesses or chronic disabilities and whose families face financial hardship because of it. The child's parent(s) must complete a sparrow application and have it signed by a social worker or a physician

Surviving And Moving Forward: The SAMFund for Young Adult Survivors of Cancer

PO Box 35705
Brighton , MA   02135
Email: info@thesamfund.org
Web: www.thesamfund.org
Surviving And Moving Forward: The SAMFund for Young Adult Survivors of Cancer is a unique non-profit organization created to support individuals during their transition into a successful post-treatment life, by providing financial assistance through the distribution of grants and scholarships in an effort to help them pursue educational, professional or personal goals. Applicants must be between the ages of 17 and 35 and finished with treatment.