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people who have cancer who do not have a ride or are unable to drive
themselves. Volunteer drivers donate their time and the use of their cars
so that patients can receive the life-saving treatments they need. For more
information, visit
road-to-recovery or call 800.227.2345.
Lymphoma Research Foundation
The Lymphoma Research Foundation T-Cell Lymphoma Transportation
Assistance Fund grant program provides financial assistance to T-cell
lymphoma patients (including those with forms of cutaneous T-cell
lymphoma) who are uninsured or have adequate medical insurance but
struggle to pay for transportation costs (e.g., mileage, parking, tolls, gas,
train tickets, etc.) to get to and from treatment. Grants in the amount of
$500 will be awarded and applicants can re-apply every 6 months for a
total maximum annual award of $1,000. Applicants must: 1) Complete
an application and demonstrate financial need; and 2) Be currently
undergoing T-cell lymphoma treatment as certified by their physician.
For more information, visit
or call the Lymphoma
Helpline at 800.500.9976.
TRAVEL AND LODGING
Air Care Alliance
Air Care Alliance is a nationwide league of humanitarian flying
organizations whose volunteer pilots are dedicated to community service.
When there is financial need, private pilots volunteer their time to
transport patients to necessary treatments. For more information, contact
888.260.9707, 918.745.0384 or visit
Corporate Angel Network
Through the generosity of many large corporations, the Corporate Angel
Network fills empty seats on corporate jets with cancer patients in need
of travel assistance. Eligibility to participate is open to all cancer patients,
bone marrow donors and bone marrow recipients who are ambulatory
and not in need of medical support while traveling. Eligibility is not
based on financial need and patients may travel as often as necessary.
For more information, visit
email info@
corpangelnetwork.org or contact 866.328.1313.
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