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American Cancer Society Awards $20,000 Grant to Kingman Regional Medical Center for Patient Transportation

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The American Cancer Society has awarded a $20,000 grant to Kingman Regional Medical Center's WL Nugent Cancer Center to provide transportation assistance to people with cancer during treatment. This grant is part of a nationwide investment of $9 million, which is expected to provide nearly 63,000 eligible patients with nearly 800,000 transportation and lodging services. The transportation assistance has made a significant difference in the lives of those served, alleviating financial stress and enabling patients to consistently attend appointments.

Key Takeaways:

  • The grant is part of a nationwide investment of $9 million, which is expected to provide nearly 63,000 eligible patients with nearly 800,000 transportation and lodging services.
  • In the past year alone, the grant enabled 1,808 trips, ensuring cancer patients could consistently attend their appointments.
  • The American Cancer Society aims to provide fair and just opportunities for all people to live a longer, healthier life free from cancer, regardless of income, skin color, or other factors.
  • The transportation assistance has alleviated financial stress for patients, enabling them to attend appointments without worrying about transportation costs.
  • The American Cancer Society believes that transportation obstacles or the cost of a hotel room should not be barriers to cancer treatment.
  • The organization has a Road To Recovery program that provides free rides to and from treatment, and over 30 Hope Lodge communities that provide a free place to stay during treatment.

Statistics:

  • The grant is part of a nationwide investment of $9 million.
  • The grant is expected to provide nearly 63,000 eligible patients with nearly 800,000 transportation and lodging services.
  • In the past year alone, the grant enabled 1,808 trips.
  • The American Cancer Society has a Road To Recovery program that provides over 30,000 free rides per year.
  • There are currently over 30 Hope Lodge communities providing a free place to stay during treatment.

Sources:

  • Kingman Regional Medical Center
  • American Cancer Society
  • Journal of the National Cancer Institute (JNCI)
  • Road To Recovery program

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