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.

BAG LINES:

In 2023, the Cancer Wellness Foundation of Central Alabama provided:

  • $37,965,226.50 in total assistance with medications through our Patient Advocacy program.
  • $58,855.52 – Retail value of Well-Card Program
  • $833,900.00 – Co-Pay Assistance from various foundations
  • $37,072,470.98 – Free drug program through manufacturers
  • 885 patients received transportation assistance (ambulatory and non-ambulatory) and 8794 (unique) rides for patients to the cancer center (patients who do not have their own transportation).
  • $174,074.64 in transportation assistance – includes private transportation and reloadable gas cards.
  • 2300+ Chemo Comfort Care Bags to new patients
  • Distributed 115 cases of Boost or Ensure to cancer patients who are identified as at risk for malnutrition.
  • Provided 76 lymphedema compression garments for breast cancer patients.
  • The Wig Gig – 52 free wigs to cancer patients

WISHLIST:

Digital thermometers, pocket tissues, travel-size hand sanitizer, puzzle books, hard candy, fuzzy socks, blankets, pill boxes, small lotions, lip balm and Boost or Ensure nutrition shakes.

EVENTS:

  • SEPTEMBER 28 – Tickled Pink Out Party
  • OCTOBER 24 – Beat the Odds
  • OCTOBER 26 – Bootwalk at Kickback Ranch

Carol Gunter, Executive Director

“I love that we get to play a small role in assisting patients on their journey to recovery. We are able to step in and eliminate the fear of having to choose between putting fuel in their vehicle to get to the cancer center for treatment and paying their water bill or having to decide between buying chemo meds and paying the mortgage. We have a front row seat to see how much of an impact our organization makes on our community because without our services, many patients would not be able to attend their appointments or receive their oral medications.”

4260 CARMICHAEL CT N, MONTGOMERY | (334) 273-2279 | CANCERWELLNESSFOUNDATION.ORG

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