An applicant must satisfy the requirements below in full.
Applicant must have a financial (non-medical) need related to the diagnosis of and/or treatment for kidney cancer for him/herself or a relative within a calendar year of the grant application deadline.
- Examples of qualifying requests include costs of transportation, rent/mortgage, home care, childcare, food delivery, supportive equipment (e.g. wheelchairs, stair lift, ramp, etc.), durable medical equipment, palliative care, and/or genetic counseling.
- Other than genetic counseling, funds cannot be requested for medical co-payments, deductibles, prescriptions, or hospital or physician charges. More information about finding help with medical expenses can be found at https://www.cancercare.org/publications/62-sources_of_financial_assistance
Applicant must be an adult age 18 years or older and be a resident in New England – a parent may submit an application on behalf of a child with kidney cancer.
Helping Hands Grant application and supporting documentation must be completed in full (i.e. partial applications will be rejected).
Have a diagnosis of kidney cancer confirmed by an oncology health care provider and be in active treatment for cancer. This is verified by a Diagnosis Verification Form completed by applicant’s treating physician to verify diagnosis of kidney cancer.
Letter of reference from one non-related persons (examples: community leaders, friends, pastoral care, etc.). Recommendation must include their name, address and phone number within the letter. They should be able to speak to your credibility and need.
Only one application per family per year.
