Mission:
The mission of the Cancer Wellness Foundation of Central Alabama is to provide supportive services, educational services and assistance to cancer patients throughout central Alabama, including those patients who lack the resources necessary to otherwise receive comprehensive healthcare.
Brag Lines:
- Named a 2026 Best of Alabama Regional Award winner, recognized for our hands-on support of cancer patients.
- In 2027 we will celebrate 30 years of giving help and giving hope to cancer patients in central Alabama.
- $37,544,083.24 in total medication assistance, including $101,366.49 in Well-Card Program savings, $992,640.31 in Co-Pay Assistance and $36,450,076.44 in free medications from manufacturers.
- 1,118 patients received transportation assistance with 8,239 rides provided.
- $207,486.26 in transportation assistance – includes private transportation and reloadable gas cards.
- 3,350 Chemo Comfort Care Bags to new patients.
- Distributed 250 cases of Boost or Ensure to at-risk patients.
- 62 lymphedema garments for breast cancer patients.
- 70 free wigs given through The Wig Gig.
Wishlist:
Digital Thermometers, Pocket Tissues, Travel Size Hand Sanitizer, Puzzle Books, Hard Candy, Fuzzy Socks, Blankets, Pill Boxes, Small Lotions, Lip Balm, Boost or Ensure Nutrition Shake.
Upcoming Events:
- OCTOBER 3 – Tickled Pink
- OCTOBER 22 – Beat the Odds
- NOV 30 – DEC 18 – Holidays of Hope
- DECEMBER 6 – Holiday Homes Tour @ The Waters
- JANUARY – AUTLIVE
Carol Gunter, Executive Director
“Giving Help, Giving Hope is more than our mantra. It’s our promise. Hope is rarely found in grand gestures. More often, it’s found in a ride to treatment, access to life saving medication, nutritional support, a wig that restores confidence, or a comfort care bag that reminds someone they are cared for and never have to walk this journey alone. When we remove barriers to care, we do more than meet a need. We remind every patient that they are seen, they are valued and they never have to face cancer alone.”
334.273.2279 | cancerwellnessfoundation.org
4260 Carmichael Ct N., Montgomery, AL
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