My Hope Chest
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My Hope Chest is the ONLY national non-profit funding Breast Reconstruction surgery for uninsured breast cancer survivors.
As fundraising season hit’s full steam in the 4th quarter for most charities, My Hope Chest is excited about our newest platform, the Giving Grid, a FUN and interactive Donor platform that helps charities raise money online with a click of their mouse or swipe of their phone. Again” fundraising page and watch as your dollars help us impact the lives of women all around the country. * We assist survivors who are uninsured, seeking a full surgery will need My Hope Chest’s assistance that cost upwards of $10,000 at our negotiated Medicaid rates. With your financial support, My Hope Chest will continue to help women like Makesha, find full recovery from mastectomy and cancer.
As our 6th Annual Hope Floats for My Hope Chest “3rd Party Event” campaign takes off, My Hope Chest gives a special thanks to our returning corporate partners and a “Welcome” to the newest businesses who have stepped up from around the country and are rallying in the name of “survivors” and the much needed funding for breast reconstruction this year. It’s going to be our BEST year YET! #myhopechest, #
Over the years our organization has received many calls, emails and referrals from across the country about breast cancer patients in need of financial help during treatment. Out-of-pocket costs are what you pay for your medical care that is not covered by your health insurance. Out-of-pocket costs include the following: Due to the overwhelming calls to My Hope Chest for bill assistance from around the country we have amended our granting support to assist women in current treatment that qualify for our program. Starting this year, will allocate a small amount of funds to help with medical Co-pays and non-medical bills such as rent and utilities.
On June 20th, Shawn R from Florida will be undergoing the 2nd step of her 3 step process of breast reconstructive surgery and transformation on her way to closure with Dr. Antonio Gayoso in St. Petersburg. Women who apply to My Hope Chest for help have often overcome more than just a cancer diagnosis by the time they reach or charity… they have survived the loss of limb, often loss of job and in the worst cases, and they do happen, loss of home and husband. Surgery day is an amazing moment in our client’s life when she feels that much closer to closing the chapter of the cancer journey. That’s our mission .. to help women be finished with thinking about cancer and on to moving forward with their lives.