Grants &
Financial support
Cancer is already stressful. The following grants and organizations help patients to meet their financial needs, so that their focus can be on healing.
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Rhode Island residents diagnosed with ovarian cancer can apply for all grants listed. However, there may be other criteria applicants must meet to be eligible such as diagnosis, age, financial need, and stage of treatment.
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Hospital social workers can help connect patients to grants they're eligible for. If you know of other funds that could be helpful to our community, let us know via contact form.
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From their website:
"The ALLYSON WHITNEY FOUNDATION is dedicated to easing the financial burdens of young adult cancer patients (16-36) through ‘Life Interrupted Grants’, enabling them to prioritize healing. We aim to support this frequently neglected demographic, bringing much-needed awareness to ‘rare’ cancers and their impact."
From their website:
"WIGS and WISHES by Martino Cartier is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing wigs and granting wishes to individuals battling cancer. Supporting such a large initiative is made possible by a network of participating salons, stylists and global corporate sponsorships. Salons and stylists throughout the world empower women battling cancer by providing them with complimentary services that allow them for a brief moment to forget about their fight."
From their website:
"Do you know a family battling cancer who could use a helping hand? Nominate them for support from Join the Flock, Inc.! We’re dedicated to easing their financial burden by providing monthly housing payments, so they can focus on what matters most—their loved ones. Your nomination could be a lifeline, offering them the stability and relief they need during this challenging time."
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"The FLY Foundation will provide support to young adults diagnosed with cancer, aged 19-39, who are US citizens and residents of Massachusetts or Rhode Island. Funds may reimburse recipients for co-insurance, co-pays, and living expenses, including rent/mortgage payment and utilities, during treatment."
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"This fund will award up to $2000 per patient to enhance their quality of life during cancer, and other life-saving medical treatments. Grants open to female applicants, Rhode Island residents only, between 18 years old and up to mirror Isabella’s journey. Application deadline will be on a rolling basis; please visit: www.chartercarefoundation.org."
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"The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC) Financial Assistance Program, in partnership with the Patient Advocate Foundation, aims to ease the financial burdens associated with ovarian cancer treatment and participation in clinical trials by offering support for non-medical expenses."
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"Breathe Now Retreats are specially designed for cancer survivors aged 18-39 who are at least one year out of active treatment and offer a unique healing experience. These transformative retreats focus on restoring balance in mind and body, while providing a supportive environment for self-discovery and emotional growth. Retreats are available for survivors or couples and focus on a nurturing space to reconnect, heal, and embrace life anew after cancer. Discover the power of breath and restoration in a community of understanding and shared experiences."