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brendast Member Posts: 11
edited June 2014 in Caring for Someone with Breast cancer
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  • brendast
    brendast Member Posts: 11
    edited March 2008

    My sister, who lives Reading, PA, was recently diagnosed with breast cancer and will have surgery next week.  My parents, who live in another state are driving out to be with her for at least a few weeks, possibly longer.  Does anyone know if there is any financial assistance available, such as discounts on hotels that might be sponsored by breast cancer sites, or anyone else?  My parents are both retired and on a limited income.  Thanks in advance.

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  • badboob67
    badboob67 Member Posts: 2,780
    edited March 2008

    Brendast,

    I have been collecting links for financial assistance. In addition to the links at my wikispace (the URL is in blue in my signature line), perhaps you would be able to find some help here:

     PA Breast Cancer Coalition
    http://www.pabreastcancer.org/

    Statewide Headquarters
    Trout Run Business Center
    344 North Reading Road
    Ephrata, PA 17522


    Phone
    717-721-2580


    Toll Free

    -800-377-8828


    Fax
    717-721-2585

    E-mail us
    kim@pabreastcancer.org


    Here is the website for Health Charities of Pennsylvania: http://healthcharitiesofpa.org/agencies2.htm


    Gilda's Clubs in PA:

    Gilda's Club Delaware Valley
    Open Since December 2002
    200 Kirk Road
    P.O. Box 3187
    Warminster, PA 18974
    Phone: (215) 441-3290
    Fax: (215) 441-3295
    Executive Director: Cindy Della Vedova
    Email: info@gildasclubdelval.org
    www.gildasclubdelval.org

    Gilda's Club Western Pennsylvania
    Open Since June 2006
    2816 Smallman Street
    Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4722
    Phone: (412) 338-1919
    Fax: (412) 338-1920
    Executive Director: Carol Lennon
    www.gildasclubwesternpa.org

    The UNITED WAY has a telephone number service  "2-1-1" that can be dialed in many areas. They are online at www.211.org.  2-1-1 through the UNITED WAY links you up with local services that might be able to help.

    Diane 

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  • badboob67
    badboob67 Member Posts: 2,780
    edited March 2008

    I also wanted to add a link to the ACS's HOPE LODGE in PENNSYLVANIA. They offer free, temporary housing for patients and families:

    http://www.cancer.org/docroot/COM/content/div_PA/COM_11_2X_Hope_Lodge_12110.asp 

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