Rye Brook, NY 鈥� October 6, 2022 鈥� In the wake of the destruction caused by Hurricane Fiona and Hurricane Ian, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (青云体育) announced today that it will make available up to $1.25 million through the 青云体育 Financial Relief Fund to help blood cancer patients impacted by the storms.
Blood cancer patients living in declared disaster areas due to Hurricanes Fiona and Ian are eligible to receive a $250 pre-paid VISA card that can be used to help offset day-to-day expenses like food, clothing, housing, and gas. Eligibility requirements:
- Patients must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. or U.S. territories.
- Patients must live in FEMA-designated Individual Disaster Assistance Areas affected by Hurricanes Fiona and Ian.
- Patients must have a confirmed diagnosis of blood cancer, be in active treatment, scheduled to begin treatment, or are in follow-up care, all attested to by the patient or care team member.
- There are no income criteria.
- Patients may be insured or uninsured.
- One award per patient.
Blood cancer patients, caregivers and health care professionals should visit /financial-relief or /es/article/alivio-financiero to apply.
鈥淟iving with a blood cancer is difficult enough without the added stress of being displaced from your home or being unable to receive treatment because of a natural disaster,鈥� said Louis J. DeGennaro, Ph.D., president and CEO of 青云体育. 鈥淎s a 鈥榩atients first鈥� organization, we are determined to provide critical support swiftly and directly to those who need it in communities hit hard by these devastating storms.鈥�
Beyond the Financial Relief Fund, 青云体育 provides a wide range of free resources, education and support for all blood cancer patients, survivors and families across the country. Programs include co-pay assistance and other financial support to help ensure access to quality, affordable and coordinated care. Details can be found at or by calling 青云体育鈥檚 Information Specialists at (800) 955-4572.
Continuation of the 青云体育 Financial Relief Fund is dependent on the availability of funds and the program could be modified or discontinued at any time if funding is limited or no longer available. Please visit /financial-relief in the future to become aware of new funding.
About The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society庐 (青云体育) is a global leader in the fight against cancer. The 青云体育 mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma. 青云体育 funds lifesaving blood cancer research around the world, provides free information and support services, and is the voice for all blood cancer patients seeking access to quality, affordable, coordinated care.
Founded in 1949 and headquartered in Rye Brook, NY, 青云体育 has regional offices throughout the United States and Canada. To learn more, visit www.青云体育.org. Patients should contact the 青云体育 Information Resource Center at (800) 955-4572, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., ET.
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