Did you know that one-third of working-age cancer survivors go into debt? * Even for insured patients, breast cancer is expensive. Doctor co-pays and medication impact a patient’s finances along with added costs for transportation and childcare. Finances can be further worsened by the loss of income during treatment.Breast cancer hits everyone hard financially, but some studies have shown that women with a lower socioeconomic status are more than twice as likely to delay breast cancer treatments after diagnosis. We believe that a patient’s financial situation should never cause her to stop or even delay treatment. Help defray the cost of breast cancer by providing a gift card for a local patient in treatment.
“Before I traveled to my MRI appointment in Fairfax, about 1&1/2 hrs from home I was sent a gas gift card. I couldn’t believe the thoughtfulness of that. What a kind gesture. These words are few but the appreciation is great! A ray of hope during a very scary time… Thank you just doesn’t seem enough. I do believe my life will change forever (for the good) I hope & thank you for being a part of the goodness!”
You Can:
- Order from the Step Sisters’ Amazon Wishlist and have it shipped directly to our organization.
- Mail gift card(s): Step Sisters 42395 Ryan Road, #112-611 Ashburn, VA 20148
- Bring your contribution to the April 22nd Ribbon Run event. We’ll be collecting at Packet Pick-Up as well as on race day in Sharon’s Showcase.
Please be sure the amount on the card is clearly noted.
Questions? Feel free to email us!
* 2012 survey from the Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research in Portland, Oregon. Study showed that one-third of working-age cancer survivors had gone into debt because of cancer.