$400 grants for CRC patients

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$400 grants for CRC patients

Postby ASTEPHENS33 » Fri Oct 01, 2010 12:21 am

Thought you might this of interest:

The new Colorectal Financial Assistance Fund will be providing one time grants, in the amount of $400.00, to financially-eligible colorectal cancer patients who have unmet transportation expenses, including gas, parking, toll and public transportation costs associated with their medical care. The Fund plans to serve approximately 1,200 colorectal cancer patients annually regardless of insurance status or site of care. Patients and caregivers can access the Financial Assistance Fund at 1-866-657-8634. PAF’s (Patient Advocate Foundation) MedCare Program case managers are available Monday through Thursday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM EDT and 8:30AM to 4:00 PM EDT on Friday. Patients and physicians can contact the PAF MedCare Program toll free at 1-866-657-8634 to initiate a request for assistance. An online form for submitting patient information is also available from the dedicated PAF website via www.colorectalcareline.org.

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