CANCER ALLIANCE NETWORK INC

FOR CANCER ALLIANCE NETWORKS (CAN) CLIENTS, A CANCER DIAGNOSIS BRINGS EXTRA EXPENSES SUCH AS COPAYS, PRESCRIPTIONS, AND OTHER UNFORESEEN MEDICAL NEEDS. ADDITIONALLY, THERE'S A HEIGHTENED DEMAND FOR TRAVEL TO MEDICAL AND TREATMENT APPOINTMENTS. CANS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PROVIDES FINANCIAL AID IN INSTANCES WHERE CANCER OFTEN HINDERS A PATIENT AND/OR CAREGIVER'S ABILITY TO WORK. THIS PROGRAM IS FREE OF CHARGE AND IS FOR CLIENTS WHO ARE CURRENTLY UNDERGOING CANCER TREATMENT OR ARE IN HOSPICE CARE AND MEET INCOME ELIGIBILITY. CAN ENROLLS PATIENTS AND FAMILIES WHO ARE UP TO 250% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES AND HAVE BEEN RESIDENTS OF AN ELIGIBLE COUNTY FOR A MINIMUM OF SIX MONTHS. THIS FINANCIAL SUPPORT INCLUDES RENT/MORTGAGE PAYMENTS, INSURANCE, UTILITY BILLS, PHONE BILLS, GROCERY/GAS GIFT CARDS, CHILDCARE, VEHICLE PAYMENTS, VEHICLE REPAIRS, AND SADLY SOMETIMES FUNERAL ASSISTANCE. THE BURDEN OF A CANCER DIAGNOSIS ADDS TO THE DAILY STRESSORS OF LIFE, AND THESE FAMILIES STRIVE TO STAY AFLOAT, OFTEN UNDERESTIMATING THE STRESS BROUGHT ON BY CANCER. CAN ACTS AS A SAFETY NET FOR THESE FAMILIES WHEN THEY HAVE NOWHERE ELSE TO TURN. IN FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025, CANS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PROVIDED NON- MEDICAL FINANCIAL AID TO 273 FAMILIES AND 650 INDIVIDUALS TOUCHED BY CANCER. CAN MADE 4,402 NON-MEDICAL PAYMENTS DIRECTLY TO VENDORS ON BEHALF OF CLIENTS WHO WERE UNDERGOING CANCER TREATMENT AND PROVIDED AN ANNUAL TOTAL OF 622,076 IN DIRECT NON-MEDICAL FINANCIAL AID.

CANCER ALLIANCE NETWORK (CAN) OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR CANCER PATIENTS INCLUDING CANCER SUPPORT GROUPS, CASE MANAGEMENT, REFERRALS/RESOURCES, CANCER COMFORT BAGS, WIGS/HEADDRESSES, MASTECTOMY BRAS/BREAST FORMS, AND CLIENT RESPITE EVENTS. CLIENTS UTILIZING THESE SUPPORT PROGRAMS DO NOT NEED TO MEET INCOME ELIGIBILITY OR ACTIVE CANCER TREATMENT CRITERIA. ALL PROGRAMS ARE FREE OF CHARGE. WHEN A FAMILY JOINS CAN, STAFF STRIVE TO ADDRESS THEIR NEEDS, EVEN THOSE BEYOND THE DIRECT SERVICES OFFERED. CAN STAFF RESEARCH AND REFER CLIENTS TO OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND ASSIST WITH COMPLETING APPLICATIONS. CAN PARTNERS WITH THESE LOCAL AGENCIES TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND ENSURE SUCCESSFUL OUTCOMES FOR CLIENTS. IN FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025, CAN HOSTED A FAMILY RESPITE WEEKEND AT THE HYATT REGENCY COCONUT POINT RESORT. CAN ALSO PROVIDED FAMILIES WITH THANKSGIVING MEALS AND HOSTED A HOLIDAY PARTY IN DECEMBER THAT INCLUDED LUNCH, MUSIC, GAMES AND ACTIVITIES, AND HOLIDAY GIFTS AND GIFT CARDS. ALL OF THESE EVENTS WERE FREE OF CHARGE.