Hope for the Holidays
Help us raise $600,000 for families facing cancer by December 31! Your donation to Family Reach provides necessities like food, heating, and housing for people going through treatment this holiday season.
Cancer takes a lot from families — this is your chance to give them warmth and security when they need it most.
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Thank you for choosing Family Reach!
We know you have lots of giving options at this time of year, and we don’t take your donation lightly.
As the only national nonprofit focused solely on helping people with cancer access basic needs, we’re counting on your generosity to help families in crisis this holiday season.
Support families like these:
James, age 3, LA
A month after his third birthday, young James was diagnosed with kidney cancer. Six months into treatment, his mom, Brandy, passed along a message from James: “I am big and strong like Spider-Man!”
Her son’s biggest supporter, Brandy used up all her vacation time being by his side during hospital visits. The treatment made James too sick to be at daycare or school, so Brandy eventually had to stop working completely.
With winter drawing closer, Brandy feared running out of food and keeping up with her bills while her son continued treatment. Their social worker shared, “As it is only James and his mother, any financial support would greatly benefit this family.”
Brianna, age 15, MA
A lover of drawing, marine biology, and gingerbread houses, Brianna’s early teenage years have sadly been filled with brain surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy.
”I lost my job when Brianna started radiation because I was missing so much work,” shared Brianna’s mom, Alivia. “I remember taking out a loan for $2,000 so I could pay for gas to get back and forth from the hospital. We moved in with my parents to save money while I am her full-time caregiver.”
After receiving financial support last year during the holidays, Alivia shared “We are so thankful for what you have done for our family. You helped us buy gifts for Brianna and we got a new bed so she doesn’t have to climb up the bunk bed ladder anymore.”
Stephanie, age 56, MS
After spending nearly a month in the hospital, Stephanie found out she had multiple myeloma. She started weekly chemotherapy injections and had to stop working because of the side effects.
”I went from being financially independent to living month to month, close to tears because my disability didn’t cover my bills and I didn’t know what to do when the creditors started calling,” she shared.
When she received support from Family Reach, Stephanie shared, “I can’t thank you enough for the assistance that arrived when I needed it the most. My holiday wish came true — to not worry about how my rent would be paid so I could just be with my daughter and family.”
Where your support goes:
Housing
Mortgage, rent, and utilities support to keep families in their homes with the lights and heating on
Food
Warm and nutritious food on the table for the whole family
Transportation
Full tanks, parking fees, and flights for safe travel to treatment + visits with loved ones
Hope
People with cancer who receive financial interventions have a 27% higher survival rate1
Choose how you want to give this holiday season
Donate
Every dollar counts when someone is at risk of losing their home during cancer treatment.
Fundraise
Rally your network to give at your next dinner party, workout class, or holiday gathering.
Spread the word
Re-share our social media posts, send an email, or drop the link in your group chat.
Thank you to our generous sponsors
Joyful Spirit Benefactor
Radiant Light Sponsor
Cheerful Contributor
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- Ramsey S, Blough D, Kirchhoff A, et al. Washington State cancer patients found to be at greater risk for bankruptcy than people without a cancer diagnosis. Health Aff (Millwood). 2013;32(6):1143-1152. doi:10.1377/hlthaff.2012.1263
Save the date: #GivingTuesday is December 3
Help us raise $300,000 to support families like these this holiday season. Plus, don’t miss opportunities to double your gift throughout the day thanks to our generous matching sponsors!
Today is #GivingTuesday!
We’re counting on your kindness to raise $300,000 in 24 hours to provide critical support for families facing cancer this holiday season. Donate now!
