Concerned about travel expenses?
Traveling to get the appropriate care can be daunting. Fortunately, there are non-profits, foundations, and funds available that may provide free travel or financial assistance. Financial support in other areas may also indirectly offset the costs for those who do not qualify for travel-and-lodging-specific resources.
Patient AirLift Services (PALS)
This nonprofit that arranges free flights for medical patients requiring medical diagnosis, treatment or follow-up who cannot afford or are unable to fly commercially. PALS also arranges volunteer flights for family members of patients as compassionate missions, to ensure patients have support when they are away from home for long periods of time.
SAMFund (Expect Miracles Foundation)
89 South Street, Suite 701 Boston, MA
Expect Miracle Foundation’s SAMFund provides critical financial resources to young adult cancer survivors twice a year through grants in two categories: Financial Assistance Grants and Family Building Grants.
Change Reaction Grant (Sharsheret)
(866) 474-2774
weinreich@sharsheret.org
Sharsheret offers a one-time financial grant, Change Reaction, that may be applied to housing and travel for care. Contact them to explore other financial assistance options.
Pink Fund
Patients who are currently undergoing breast cancer related treatment may be eligible for assistance with a wide range of expenses—including travel—via Pink Fund.
Corporate Angel Network (CAN)
Corporate Angel Network (CAN) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that helps cancer patients access the best treatment by arranging free travel on corporate aircraft.
Additional Foundations That May Support Housing & Travel
PAN Foundation
Triage Cancer
Nancy’s List
CancerCare
Needy Meds