Help us ease the financial strain for local cancer patients.

3% Cover the Fee

Why give?

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    As a 100% volunteer organization, Cousins for Carol is committed to providing the highest possible amount of funding to local cancer patients.

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    Our financial assistance makes a huge impact on patients, often preventing utility shut-offs or helping them stay in their homes during cancer treatment.

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    Cancer is expensive. Each year, we continue to receive more requests for assistance as medical costs increase.

Your Donations at Work.

Since our 2013 inception, we have raised over $200,000 to help cancer patients in the Philadelphia area.

Forms of Assistance

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Number of Patients Helped

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“Just a little note, but one that includes a ton of thankfulness for your generous gift that will be helping us tremendously. We are extremely grateful.”

Note of thanks from the family of a local cancer patient

“The financial assistance has done wonders for everyone helped, and it truly has been the difference between homelessness, food assistance, and utility shut-offs for so many patients.

Words of thanks from a hospital social worker

 FAQs

  • We receive referrals from many local hospitals and cancer centers in the Philadelphia region. Patients complete an application working with a hospital social worker.

  • We provide financial assistance with household bills, such as utilities, rent, insurance, and car payments. We have also provided funds to pay for medical garments and equipment that is not covered by insurance.

  • We would love to meet you at one of our fundraising events! You can also donate directly to us through our website. Please keep us in mind for employer matching donations as well!