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BRAIN TUMOR HELP/SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS:
American Brain Tumor Association http://www.abta.org/ |
FIND A TREATMENT:
Musella Foundation http://virtualtrials.com/ |
ONLINE SUPPORT GROUPS:
Brain Tumor List http://www.braintrust.org/braintmrlist.htm |
Advocacy:
Advocacy Group http://www.nabraintumor.org/index.html |
Cancer Help Organizations:CANCER FUND OF AMERICA- Provides all FREE basic living needs such as shampoo, candy, toys, clothes, crutches, advil, and many, many more items. www.cfoa.org can also be reached at 1-800-578-5284 or mail to customerservice@cfoa.org. COMPASSION PARTNERS- Provides FREE theme park tickets in Florida, for you and your entire family if you have a "terminal" or "life threatening illness" verified by your doctor. The number to call is 407-396-1114, the lady you need to talk to is Donna. BELLSOUTH- also offers approximately $12.00 off your phone bill through the "Lifeline" program if you are on medicaid. THE TIM AND TOM GULLIKSON SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM- This foundation will give scholarships to children whose parents who have had or has brain tumors. Just type in Tim and Tom Gullikson Foundation. THE GEORGE BARTOL SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION- Gives scholarships to persons whose parents have had or has aa brain tumor or tumors. Just type in The George Bartol Scholarship Fund. WWW.CROSSINGTHEFINISHLINE.ORG -This org. will give a FREE 1 week all expense paid vacation tto those with a diagnosis of cancer, and their caregiver. Needs verification by your doctor. Children allowed if feasible. Open to those ONLY IN THE STATES OF PA, NJ, and DE. Must be between the ages of 18-50 years of age. WWW.NEEDYMEDS.COM - Will provide you with free medication if your income qualifies. WWW.ANGELFLIGHT.ORG - Angel Flight West provides FREE transportation to medical treatment for those who cannot afford public transportation, or who cannot tolerate it for health reasons. Angel Flight also flies missions in response to other compelling needs. Angel Flight West accepts requests from individuals or health care professionals such as social workers and physicians. They have regional flight programs accross the country, you can call one of these organizations that can direct you to the appropriate branch. You can also call Angel Flight West toll free at: 1-888-4-AN-ANGEL. or 888-426-2643 MIRACLE FLIGHTS FOR KIDS (NOTE: not just for kids!) http://www.miracleflights.org/ Flies children (also some adults) who are struggling with serious cancers and debilitating diseases to specialized medical treatment centers across the United States. Any child needing medical treatment or second opinion not available in their area is eligible to apply for a miracle mission. These are airline flights, better for some who would find it difficult to travel on the smaller private planes offered by Angel Flights. AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY http://www.cancer.org/ A nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization with more than 3,400 local offices. Provide a wide range of emotional and practical support for patients, families, caregivers, and communities. Trained cancer information specialists are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to answer questions about cancer and link callers with resources. Call 800-ACS-2345 (1-866-228-4327 for TTY). Callers who speak languages other than English and Spanish can also be assisted. Note they can help you get discounted hotel rates and ground transportation when traveling for "second opinion" consultations or treatment. THE PATIENT ADVOCATE FOUNDATION http://www.copays.org/ http://www.copays.org/ Co-Pay Relief program for people with type 3 and 4, i.e. malignant, brain tumors. They will cover your prescription co-pays if you qualify for their services! 1-866-512-3861. cpr@patientadvocate.org |