FINANCIAL AID
SO YOU CAN FOCUS ON HEALTH
Pink Lemonade Project provides financial assistance to breast cancer patients who are experiencing hardship during treatment or recovery and who live and/or receive healthcare in SW Washington and Oregon.
Local organizations have had to reduce financial assistance and ride programs due to limited resources and volunteers to drive patients to cancer treatment appointments.
As of June 2024, patient financial aid requests from healthcare providers are the highest in its history, so Pink Lemonade Project has made the difficult decision to reduce the amount of aid per person under the Pink Practicalities program so we can serve as many patients as possible.
**At this time, we will prioritize patients who have never received funding from us. Exceptions may be possible for those who have a diagnosis of A) metastatic breast cancer, B) a new primary breast cancer, or C) a recurrence of previously treated breast cancer who may be eligible for funds once a year. We do our best to provide financial aid to meet the greatest needs and help the most individuals.**
Financial assistance includes food, transportation, lymphedema compression sleeves, neuropathy treatment, wigs, co-insurance for prostheses, and surgical bras during treatment or recovery. Other types of requests will be considered.
Criteria:
- They are currently receiving breast cancer treatment (i.e. surgery, chemotherapy, radiation). Chemotherapy may include antibody-drug conjugates (ADC), Her-2 targeted therapy, or immunotherapy. Patients with MBC are eligible for Pink Practicalities and considered for their unique situation.
- They live or receive treatment in Clackamas, Multnomah, or Washington County in Oregon or in Clark County, Washington.
- They are experiencing financial hardship during treatment.
Process:
- The Healthcare provider submits this application on behalf of the patient.
Financial assistance includes transportation, food, and lodging for underserved breast cancer patients who are experiencing challenges during active treatment.
Criteria:
- Live or receive care in Oregon or the Washington counties of Clark, Cowlitz, Klickitat, Pacific, Skamania, or Wahkiakum.
- Be at/or below 250% of the federal poverty level.
- Travel 25 miles or more to a treatment facility.
- Are currently receiving breast cancer treatment (i.e. surgery, chemotherapy, radiation). Chemotherapy may include antibody-drug conjugates (ADC), Her-2 targeted therapy, or immunotherapy. Patients with MBC are eligible for TAP and considered for their unique situation.
Process:
- The Healthcare provider submits this online application on behalf of the patient.
- Complete a short survey within 30 days of the financial assistance award.
Each December, Pink Lemonade Project spreads holiday cheer to breast cancer patients and their families with the Holiday Glow program. Holiday Glow offers a way to support individuals and families and improve the quality of their lives by providing assistance for groceries and gifts, especially for children.
2024 Holiday Glow applications will be available on Friday, November 1. The deadline to apply is Sunday, December 1, 2024, at 5 pm.
The CoastBusters Cares financial assistance program provides funding for breast cancer patients in Lincoln County, Oregon who are experiencing financial hardship pre-treatment, during treatment, and post-treatment.
Financial assistance includes food, transportation, utilities, rent, lymphedema compression sleeves, neuropathy treatment, wigs, co-insurance for prostheses, and surgical bras during treatment or recovery. Other types of requests may be considered.
The CoastBusters Cares application will be available beginning January 1, 2025, until funding is expended. The healthcare provider must apply on behalf of the patient.
A completed Release of Information (ROI) Form is required for enrollment in this program. This ROI form must be completed by the patient or their authorized representative (e.g., Guardian, Executor of Estate, Health
Care Power of Attorney).
Background
In 2021, two local breast cancer survivors launched the CoastBusters walk event in Newport, Oregon to raise funds for breast cancer patients with financial needs during treatment. In 2023, the CoastBusters expanded to include a second walk in Florence, Oregon. The walks have successfully grown over time, raising more than $100,000.
In 2024, CoastBusters co-founders approached Pink Lemonade Project to become partners to assist Lincoln County breast cancer patients in 2025.