- The Samfund We are proud to provide support to young adults who are struggling financially because of cancer. Through direct financial assistance and free online support and education, we help young adults survive and move forward with their lives after cancer.
- The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) The Urgent Need Program was established to help pediatric and young adult blood cancer patients, or adult blood cancer patients enrolled in clinical trials, who are in acute financial need. Support for this program is based on the availability of funds.
- Along Comes Hope Along Comes Hope® has helped hundreds of children and families through financial assistance with travel for treatment, creative emotional support programs, advocacy work for policy changes, awareness and education.
- Cancer for CollegeCancer for College provides hope and inspiration to low-income, high achieving cancer survivors through the granting of college scholarships and by providing educational experiences. Our application process runs from November 1 through January 31 of each year.
- Allyson Whitney Foundation, IncAssisting Young Adults with Rare Cancers with ‘Life Interrupted’ Grants™. Allowing them to focus on Healing rather than financial concerns.
- Andre Sobel River Of Life FoundationPresents an unrestricted annual cash award to young people who have survived a life-threatening illness. “When Compassion can’t wait and single parent families are in despair, we help with urgent expenses.”
- Brenda Mehling Cancer FundThe Brenda Mehling Cancer Fund (BMCF) supports patients ages 18-40 as they undergo cancer treatment. It provides services to meet daily needs that are not covered by insurance. Typical grants cover $500 worth of medical co-payments, rent and mortgage.
- Caporal Assistance NetworkTHRIVE Cancer Fertility Resources provides financial assistance to young adults who are pursuing fertility preservation services due to the possibility of becoming infertile as a result of cancer treatments such as surgery, radiation therapy.
- National Collegiate Cancer FoundationThe National Collegiate Cancer Foundation’s mission is to provide services and support to young adults who have been diagnosed with cancer. Our goal is to help these survivors and their families establish a “Will Win” attitude in their fight.
- Nicki Leach Foundation,The primary mission of the Nicki Leach Foundation, a non-profit organization, is to provide modest financial assistance to young adults (18-30) afflicted with cancer. The Foundation has decided to focus on this particular age group.
- Sy’s FundSy’s Fund is here to help young adults ages 18-39 who are facing the challenges of cancer by funding their creative passions, pursuits, and hobbies as well as integrative therapies such as acupuncture, reflexology, and therapeutic massage.
- Outdoor adventure for Young AdultsFirst Descents provides life-changing outdoor adventures mfor young adults (age 18-39) impacted by cancer.
* Cancer Horizons has created this list extensive of vendors and resources from what are believed to be reliable sources, including referrals from the CH community, Internet and direct submission requests. Cancer Horizons neither endorses nor takes responsibility for any interaction between our site user and the service provider. Any experience with any of these providers good or bad is the exclusive responsibility of the user.
This is a wonderful thing you do for who and all go through this !!! Hi , my name is Jeliusia Price and im 35 yrs old and i just got disgnosed with BRAC 1 positive stage 4 breast cancer and foculliar thyriod carcinoma this past month. Im inspired by this wonderful program.