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Speed of Light - The ASTRO Foundation, is a nonprofit foundation working to heighten the critical role of radiation therapy through research and education.
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Speed of Light - The ASTRO Foundation, is a nonprofit foundation working to heighten the critical role of radiation therapy through research and education.
1-800-227-2345
www.cancer.org/hopelodge
Offers people with cancer and their families a free, temporary place to stay when their best hope for effective treatment may be in another city. Guests can have access to the ACS's 24-hour toll-free call center, website and comprehensive on-site libraries. Accommodations and eligibility requirements may vary by location.
Dan's House of Hope (DHOH) provides a home away from home atmosphere enriched with a supportive community based experience — all conveniently nestled near nationally acclaimed University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Memorial Hermann Hospital, Methodist Hospital, Texas Children's Hospital, St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital and additional leading healthcare institutions.
1-800-318-8861
www.nahhh.org
An association of nonprofit organizations that provide family-centered lodging and support services to families and their loved ones who are receiving medical treatment far from their home communities. NAHHH members/houses offer inexpensive accommodations during hospitalization, before and after surgery and during repeated visits.
314-241-1600
www.thenccs.org
Helps families battling childhood cancer by offering direct financial assistance for non-medical expenses associated with treatment, including lodging and food.
Provides a "home away from home" for families of seriously ill children receiving treatment at nearby hospitals. In return, families are asked to make a donation ranging from $5 to $25 per day, but if that isn't possible, their stay is free.