"Cancer Care Cup was able to support me when I was unable to cover my rent after my surgery. I've been on FMLA and my check was not enough to cover, and they helped make sure I did not fall behind. It was a huge relief to not have to stress about how I was going to get caught up with late fees."
- Oncology Patient

Cancer Care Cup has been a huge part of being able to support and meet my patients' needs at home and throughout their treatment. With a lot of the diagnoses I cover, there is little to no funds open or available, and they have been such a great resource for my patients in need. Whether it be helping with gas to get to a from appointments, rent assistance, utility assistance , grocery cards, prescription covers, copays, or random small things that patients cannot afford on the drop of a dime but are important for their treatment, such as a blood pressure machine or pillows for their wheelchairs. Cancer Care Cup has been there to support me and my patients through it all. Unfortunately, all funds are low everywhere and everything they do for my patients does not go unnoticed or unappreciated.  I have built such a great relationship with this company and greatly appreciative everything they have done. I would not be able to support my patients to the best of my ability if they were not able to assist in that process.
- Social Worker

"My name is Tiffany and I live in Indiana. Unfortunately, I couldn't get the care locally that I needed because there wasn't a specialist/ surgeon that dealt with my extremely rare type of cancer diagnosis... I had to advocate for myself and find one and the physician happened to be based in Houston. I literally would have lost my eye and my quality of life if I didn't get the help from Cancer Care Cup for mine and my husband's flights back and forth. I would have never been able to afford it myself. I thank Cancer Care Cup from the bottom of my heart for what they have done for me, which is everything!"
- Poorly Differentiated Carcinoma of Left Lacrimal Sac Patient

"We have an oncology patient who moved from FL to IN and is living with her son while waiting for disability income to be approved. When Cancer Care Cup delivered her card for food and a card for gas today, I let them know the patient had lost her job, her home, and moved here to live with her son because she had no other options. Thank you all for all that you do for the Cancer Care Cup!!!!"

 - Social Worker

If it were not for the generosity of the Cancer Care Cup, many of our patients would have undue financial burden associated with transportation costs. Those patients who live in public transportation “deserts”, utilizing grants such as the generosity from Cancer Care Cup helps fill a gap community resources cannot meet.
- Social Worker

"In 2014 I had a mastectomy and in 2019 had a lumpectomy and healing. 2022 had a mammogram and then a partial mastectomy and new implant. 2023 Cancer Care Cup blessed me with much needed financial help, beyond what I could have imagined. I am truly grateful."

- With Sincere & Deep Appreciation,
Ms. Adams, Breast Cancer Patient

“It paid for my gas to go to my semi-annual doctor appointment at Werner Medical center on the campus of Ohio State University for my regular bloodwork and wellness check. Then I tested positive for Covid-19 the next day and had to return for a monoclonal transfusion to combat the virus. I used the gas cards for my fuel both times. It’s a blessing to have a fuel card with prices spiking right now and a comfort to know the Cancer Care Cup & LLS is always there to help”
- Rodney, CLL Patient

"I am currently in a Myeloma study in Indy. The travel card pays for gas from Fort Wayne to Simon Cancer Center in Indy and back. I saw today gas went up again. I have an appointment in 2 weeks. Without this gas card I would have had to cancel my appointment. My credit card is almost maxed out. The financial help is so very much appreciated. Being retired and on a fixed income the medical bills would be so very difficult to squeeze in my budget. I thank God every day for the Cancer Care Cup & LLS for helping our blood cancer family."
- Kathleen, Myeloma Patient

"One patient especially comes to mind that I feel is a testament to how much of a gift the Cancer Care Cup gift cards are to our patients.  This patient is a 29 year old single Mom to three children, with the youngest child on the Autism Spectrum with sensory challenges.  Patient was diagnosed with breast cancer, had surgeries, and began receiving chemotherapy at this hospital, which was just completed a few weeks ago. Patient will now begin the journey of requiring 5 weeks of radiation, 5 days weekly, for two hours each day."
- Social Worker IUH Tipton

"Thank you so much for providing these gift cards to our Oncology patients. I saw the appreciation on their faces, heard it in their voices, as well as in their families, when I presented the card to them with explanation of how I was able to provide the card to them…through the Cancer Cup."

- Social Worker

"All of the Oncology patients that were given the Cancer Cup $100.00 gift cards are special people that presented as strong fighters and all voiced appreciation for the gift of the card. I had the honor to meet with these patients, some only once, and others more often."

- Social Worker

“I have used the funds for gas. My daughter-law takes me for all of my appointments. I have so many and have had to have fluid drawn off my lungs and had to have a chest tube put in. I have had several hospital stays also. It would have been a real struggle without your help. I don't know how we would have managed. A big thank you for the help!”
- Linda, Lymphoma Patient

“Larry and Sandy have received the travel grant from LLS amongst other grants.  They are very grateful for the support of the Cancer Care Cup & LLS and stated that they have to travel around 200 miles round trip to clinic visits and the travel card helps to make their trips more affordable."
- Karen, Social Worker

"Zach and Heather talked about the change in income with Zach’s new diagnosis and how helpful getting a gas card has been in allowing his wife to visit him in the hospital from an hour away a few times a week.”
- Karen Social Worker

"I would like to say Thank You for having such a program to assist those in financial need like myself.  I never could imagine that everything I worked so hard for was on the brink of disappearing in a flash. The thought of me and my dog being homeless scares me more than my cancer diagnosis. My dog son depends on me to shelter him, clothe, and feed him. But the harsh reality is, I cannot even do those basic needs for myself.”
- Breast Cancer Patient

“Thank you so much for providing these gift cards to our Oncology patients. I saw the appreciation on their faces, heard it in their voices, as well as in their families, when I presented the card to them with explanation of how I was able to provide the card to them…through the Cancer Cup.”
- Social Worker

“A Thank You note was received from a patient who received a gift card for fuel and groceries. She received it the pay period after her surgery, which she was thankful for because she had not had a full paycheck. She used the fuel card to drive to radiation treatments and said it was a big stress relief.”
- Social Worker

"On behalf of The Galvez family We wanted to give a huge thank you to the Cancer Care Cup foundation for helping us in a huge time of need. Since the diagnosis of Levi’s Leukemia (B Cell ALL) liked has changed dramatically. In and of every week for outpatient clinic visits and being hospitalized for almost 40 days. Last week Levi had a seizure and we rushed by EMS to Riley Children’s hospital in Indianapolis,IN. Neuro and Hemoc feared that cancer had spread, thankfully everything was cleared and it was an unexpected event. We appreciate the help from the bottom Of our hearts! Thank you Cancer Care Cup Foundation.
- Galvez Family

"We have an oncology patient who moved from FL to IN and is living with her son while waiting for disability income to be approved. When Cancer Care Cup delivered her card for food and a card for gas today, I let them know the patient had lost her job, her home, and moved here to live with her son because she had no other options. Thank you all for all that you do for the Cancer Care Cup!!!!"

 - Social Worker

"We have an oncology patient who moved from FL to IN and is living with her son while waiting for disability income to be approved. When Cancer Care Cup delivered her card for food and a card for gas today, I let them know the patient had lost her job, her home, and moved here to live with her son because she had no other options. Thank you all for all that you do for the Cancer Care Cup!!!!"

 - Social Worker

“I just want to say thank you for all the assistance with transportation to/from my radiation appointments. My insurance would not or was not consistent with getting rides for me as I live so far away. Knowing I had back up transportation eased my stress.”
(Schwarz Cancer Center ended up scheduling daily rides via UBER to/from for radiation treatment for 6 weeks. Distance between the patient’s home and Schwarz 68 miles each way at a cost of $120 each way.)
- Oncology Patient

The grant Schwarz Cancer Center has through Cancer Care Cup has been instrumental with this patient who cannot use public transportation due to language barrier. Utilizing this service allowed her son to continue working without losing income to support himself and his mother/the patient.  Though patient is a permanent resident, she does not qualify for any assistance, and the son pays out of pocket for her medical expenses.
- Oncology Patient