Helping Hand Grant Information & Qualifications

Dear Grant Applicant:

On behalf of The John Estrella Foundation for Cancer Research, inc, and Grant Review Committee, we thank you for your interest in our Helping Hands Grant. In addition to needing help with managing the cost of medicines and treatment, people with cancer often need assistance with expenses like transportation, living expenses, homecare and childcare, among others. The purpose of our grant is to provide support to individuals and/or their families experiencing financial burdens associated with a diagnosis of and/or treatment for kidney cancer.

Applicants should submit their application to:

The John Estrella Foundation for Cancer Research

Attn: Helping Hand Grant

3 Seward Avenue

Beverly, MA 01915

Application is rolling… incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the Grant Review Committee for consideration.  The John Estrella Foundation for Cancer Research, inc. is not responsible for Helping Hand Grant applications that fail to reach us (e.g. due to mail delivery failure).

All applicants will be notified via email within 2 months of  grant receipt. 

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