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Partners RESOURCES
Melanoma Research Foundation -
melanoma.org
The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) is
the largest independent organization devoted to
melanoma. Committed to the support of medical
research in finding effective treatments and eventually
a cure for melanoma, the MRF also educates patients
and physicians about prevention, diagnosis and
the treatment of melanoma. The MRF is an active
advocate for the melanoma community, helping to
raise awareness of this disease and the need for a
cure. The MRF's website is the premier source for
melanoma information seekers.
nbmtLINK - nbmtlink.org
Supporting and informing people about their cancer
diagnosis and the bone marrow/stem cell transplant
process through personalized support is at the core of
the mission of the National Bone Marrow Transplant
Link. Since 1992, the nbmtLINK has been linking and
caring, providing a large number of free services
and resources (monthly Lunch & Learns, Marrow
Masters podcasts, webinars, books, peer support and
more) designed to meet the needs of the patient and
caregiver community while partnering with healthcare
professionals globally. Visit www.nbmtlink.org for
more information or call 800-LINK-BMT (800-546-5268.)
Questions: email us info@nbmtlink.org
Northwest Sarcoma Foundation -
nwsarcoma.org/
NO ONE SHOULD FACE SARCOMA ALONE. Our
Mission: To provide hope, education, and support
to Sarcoma patients and their families in the Pacific
Northwest while investing in research to improve
cure rates for Sarcomas. The Northwest Sarcoma
Foundation seeks to ensure that everyone who faces
Sarcoma in the Pacific Northwest has a care team
behind them.
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
(PanCAN) - pancan.org
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) is
dedicated to fighting the world's toughest cancer. In
our urgent mission to save lives, we attack pancreatic
cancer on all fronts: research, clinical initiatives,
patient services and advocacy. Our effort is amplified
by a nationwide network of grassroots support. We are
determined to dramatically improve patient outcomes.
StacheStrong - stachestrong.org/
StacheStrong is a 501(c)3 non-profit devoted to raising
funds and awareness for brain cancer research.
Defeating brain cancer and improving the quality of
patients' lives is our daily focus. Our organization has
become a beacon of hope for countless individuals
and families afflicted by this disease and we serve as
an ardent advocate for all those impacted by brain
cancer. Net proceeds raised go towards brain cancer
research initiatives and together we WILL flip the
script on brain cancer.
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FINANCIAL AND LEGAL
CancerCare®cancercare.org/tagged/young_adults
Founded
in 1944, CancerCare is the leading national
organization providing free, professional support
services and information to help people manage
the emotional, practical and financial challenges of
cancer. Our comprehensive services include case
management, counseling and support groups over the
phone, online and in-person, educational workshops,
publications and financial and co-payment assistance.
All CancerCare services are provided by oncology
social workers and world-leading cancer experts.
Family Reach - familyreach.org
Family Reach is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit
organization dedicated to removing the financial
barriers standing between a cancer patient and their
treatment. Loss of income, out-of-pocket expenses,
and socioeconomic factors create disparities in the
financial burdens families face. Family Reach delivers
financial education, financial planning, resource
navigation, and emergency relief funds to patients and
caregivers facing a cancer diagnosis so no family has
to choose between their health and their home.
Triage Cancer - triagecancer.org
Triage Cancer provides education on legal and
practical issues that may impact individuals diagnosed
with cancer and their caregivers. Through free
in-person and online educational events, materials,
animated videos, and state-specific resources, Triage
Cancer provides expert content on issues related to
work, insurance, disability benefits, finances, estate
planning, medical decision-making, and more. Triage
Cancer also provides free one-on-one help to assist
individuals understand their options and possible
next steps through the Legal & Financial Navigation
program, as well as CancerFinances.org, which
helps people navigate finances after cancer. https://
triagecancer.org.
GIFT REGISTRIES
Mend Together - bit.ly/2ZIKgHV
Mend Together is a new social platform that helps
cancer patients (or a helper) organize meaningful
support from friends, family and colleagues. How it
works: Patients (or a helper) can register for over
300 healing products, services and cash funds - as
well as send updates to loved ones. Friends and
family can send encouraging words, donate time,
choose a gift to send or simply contribute funds.
Use code ET$100 when you create a registry. You will
get a $100 site credit and Mend Together will also
donate $20 to Elephants and Tea to help AYA patients,
survivors and caregivers.
http://www.melanoma.org http://www.cancercare.org/tagged/young_adults http://www.nbmtlink.org http://www.familyreach.org http://www.nbmtlink.org http://www.triagecancer.org https://www.nwsarcoma.org/ http://www.CancerFinances.org http://www.triagecancer.org http://www.pancan.org http://www.triagecancer.org http://www.bit.ly/2ZIKgHV https://www.stachestrong.org/ http://www.ELEPHANTSANDTEA.COM
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