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13Forever supports pediatric cancer patients and their families by raising funds for various cancer organizations, research facilities, and providing direct assistance. The organization provides financial support to hospitals, wish-granting organizations, and research centers while also offering scholarships and donating comfort items to children's hospitals.
Free live small-group virtual exercise classes led by certified Cancer Exercise Specialists, for women with any cancer including metastatic disease.
Free one-on-one phone mentoring that pairs patients and caregivers with trained volunteers who have been there.
A Mother's Wish embraces and supports Oakland County, Michigan women and families impacted by breast cancer by easing the day-to-day burdens associated with a diagnosis. The organization provides emotional and physical support during the journey families endure as a result of a breast cancer diagnosis, offering opportunities for hope, comfort, family togetherness and healing.
The American Cancer Society's advocacy affiliate, fighting for laws and policies that help cancer patients and families.
Provides education, community support, and research funding for kidney cancer.
AgeWays offers trusted programs and resources to support older adults, family caregivers, and adults with disabilities. The organization helps individuals live safely, independently, and with dignity by providing services such as meals on wheels, transportation, caregiver support, and community living programs. While not specifically focused on cancer, their services can benefit cancer patients and caregivers who need additional support for daily living activities.
Provides patient education, support resources, and melanoma research support.
A central listing of free volunteer air transport groups serving patients nationwide.
Volunteer pilots providing free air transportation to distant medical care.
Provides travel funding, family support programs, research funding, and clinical trial support for childhood cancer families.
A nationwide directory of summer camps for children with cancer and their families, maintained by Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation.
Advocacy and education for families affected by Lynch syndrome and hereditary colorectal cancer.
Provides free skin cancer screenings, education, and access to dermatology specialists.
Provides specialist access and oral medicine expertise.
The world's largest professional organization dedicated to preventing and curing cancer through research.
Provides care consultants, support groups, education, and patient and caregiver resources nationwide.
Provides helpline support, rides to treatment, Hope Lodge lodging, support groups, education, financial guidance, survivorship resources, and advocacy for all cancers.
The ACS catalog of low-cost wigs, hats, and mastectomy products designed for people in treatment.
The American Cancer Society has programs and services to help you manage cancer treatment and recovery and find the emotional support you need. And best of all, our help is free. Find programs and services in Michigan.
Provides family support resources, education, and advocacy for childhood cancer.
Provides treatment standards and a physician network for expert head and neck cancer care.
Research and education on how diet, weight, and activity affect cancer risk and survivorship.
Provides liver-related support, education, helpline access, and navigation resources.
Provides education, Better Breathers support groups, prevention resources, and screening awareness.
Provides HPV education, prevention information, screening guidance, and cervical cancer-related resources.
Provides patient education, expert resources, and access to thyroid specialists.
The Amyloidosis Foundation provides education, resources, and support for patients and families affected by amyloidosis, a rare disease where abnormal proteins deposit in organs and tissues. The organization offers patient stories, webinars, treatment center information, and advocacy to help patients navigate their diagnosis and treatment journey.
Angels of Hope provides financial assistance to Michigan families with cancer patients who have legally dependent minors in their home. The organization helps cover expenses like rent, utilities, and groceries for families experiencing income loss or increased expenses due to cancer treatment.
Provides education, support, community, and conferences for rare blood cancers and disorders.
The first center devoted to BRCA-related cancers, with research, education, and patient resources.
Provides marrow donor registry services, patient navigation, and financial grants for transplant patients.
Beacon House provides a home away from home for patients and families who travel across the Upper Peninsula to receive specialty medical care. The organization offers housing accommodations and support services including a wig salon for cancer patients and various amenities for families during medical crises.
Beautiful You by Profile provides support, confidence and compassion to women and girls undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatments throughout their cancer journey. The organization offers complimentary wigs and headcovers along with salon and spa services through private consultations designed to help clients feel more confident and uplift their spirits.
Over 900,000 overnight accommodations provided to families of critically ill children from every state. Hospital housing near Johns Hopkins continues through an interim Residence Inn partnership while a new facility is built, alongside free respite houses in Maryland, Delaware, and North Carolina.
Provides nationwide support groups, survivor matching, a bladder cancer helpline, education, webinars, research funding, and advocacy.
The Blood Cancer Foundation of Michigan provides practical support and resources for Michigan residents facing leukemia, lymphoma, and other blood cancer diagnoses since 1952. The organization offers financial assistance for expenses like rent and transportation, along with resource coordination and care from licensed patient support professionals.
Provides financial assistance, patient navigation, support groups, education, and clinical trial navigation across blood cancers.
We are Blood Cancer United, and we believe everyone with blood cancer deserves a longer, better life. That's why we are on a mission to cure blood cancer and improve the quality of life of all patients and their families. We fund life-saving blood cancer research around the world, provide free information and support services for patients and their families, and are the voice for those seeking access to quality, affordable, coordinated care.
Provides liver cancer support, education, awareness, and outreach.
Bluebird Cancer Retreats provides peaceful retreat experiences, family programs, and ongoing support for people navigating cancer and their loved ones. The organization offers weekend healing retreats, support groups, and various services to help individuals rediscover their strength during their cancer journey. All retreat programs are provided free of charge to participants.
Offers personalized navigation, support, and resources for brain tumor patients.
Brandon's Defense supports children with cancer by providing necessity bags, backpacks, snacks, gas cards, and entertainment items to families during hospital stays and treatment. The organization funds pediatric oncology research and works to increase awareness of childhood cancer while supporting families in the Mid Michigan area.
The Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Navigation Program provides low-income women access to breast and cervical cancer screening services including mammograms and Pap tests. The program offers follow-up care and diagnostic services, and may help eligible women access Medicaid coverage for cancer treatment.
Funds major breast cancer research and scientific breakthroughs.
C.S. Mott Children's Hospital at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow provides comprehensive pediatric oncology care in cooperation with board-certified pediatric oncologists from Michigan State University. The organization offers psychosocial support for patients and families, including pain and anxiety management, educational support, and special activities designed to help children and families cope with cancer treatment.
Camp Casey provides cost-free horseback riding programs to children with cancer, sickle cell disease, and other life-threatening illnesses. The organization offers various programs including home visits, weekend getaways at dude ranches, and one-day recreational activities for families affected by childhood disease.
Camp Catch-A-Rainbow at YMCA Storer Camps provides specialized camping experiences for pediatric oncology patients. The organization operates summer camps designed to support children battling cancer and their families through recreational and wellness activities.
Free, medically supervised Montana camp programs for children, teens, and adults affected by cancer.
Free summer camps and year-round programs for children with cancer and their families.
Camp Quality USA - Michigan provides camp experiences and programs for children affected by cancer. The organization offers summer camps, family camps, and teen camps designed to support young cancer patients and their families through recreational activities and peer connections.
Year round retreats in Casco, Maine for children with life threatening illnesses and their entire families, serving families from all 50 states free of charge.
A coalition database that matches patients to financial assistance programs by diagnosis and zip code.
College scholarships for cancer survivors and patients pursuing higher education.
One-on-one peer support matching patients and caregivers with trained survivor volunteers.
The Cancer Network of West Michigan offers comprehensive cancer services and a seamless care experience through collaborating organizations including Trinity Health and University of Michigan Health-West. The organization provides access to advanced testing, innovative treatments, national clinical trials, and support services to deliver outstanding cancer care close to home for the West Michigan community.
The Cancer Research Consortium of West Michigan is a group of West Michigan hospitals, health care systems, physicians, and researchers working together to provide cancer education and access to new and unique cancer clinical trials. The organization is a member of the National Cancer Institute Community Oncology Research Program, one of only 32 in the country, helping patients receive new research treatments before they are widely available.
The pioneer of cancer immunotherapy research, funding science that harnesses the immune system.
Cancer Services Midland provides personal and compassionate support to cancer patients and their caregivers in the community. The organization offers free services including emotional support, non-medical supplies, wellness activities, financial aid, transportation, and caregiver support to help people reduce stress and stay strong throughout the cancer journey.
Provides free emotional and practical support, helpline access, virtual and in-person support groups, education, survivorship programs, and advocacy.