United Breast Cancer Foundation COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Program Continues Supporting Breast Cancer Patients Nationwide
Financial and emotional aid for Breast Cancer patients during uncertain and stressful times caused by the Coronavirus pandemic.
HUNTINGTON, N.Y., Oct. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and marks 7 months from the first major closings across the United States due to the Coronavirus. In fact, many states are currently seeing spikes in new cases. All of America, and the world, has been impacted by COVID-19, causing fear and financial stress for many, especially for cancer patients. In response to the pandemic, United Breast Cancer Foundation launched their COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Program this Spring and the program remains open. UBCF invites breast cancer patients to apply for emergency aid to make sheltering at home more comfortable and a little easier.
Male and female breast cancer patients in active treatment are invited to apply to the program. Recipients receive a variety of online gifts to help with expenses and stress relief. Awards include an Amazon Gift Card, a 60 day free trial to Daily Burn, access to ebooks and streaming movies as well as a lifetime subscription to the app, Elly. Daily Burn offers over 1,000 different daily workouts. Elly is the first empathetic audio companion that aims to improve cancer patients overall wellbeing.
UBCF has provided emergency assistance to hundreds of breast cancer patients, valued at over $165,000!
The application may be found here. UBCF is processing requests through email and the online application only. Applicants may apply one time for this award.
UBCF COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Program recipient Corenthea expressed her appreciation, "So AWESOME!! I'm thrilled and thank you and UBCF for your support at this time. I really value this Grant. I can't wait to get an item on Amazon, thank you;) The Daily Burn Exercise program indoors is so appreciated!! I can stay indoors a bit more, keeping myself more sheltered from being exposed to Covid19! Thank you... I really appreciate you!!"
Another UBCF award recipient, Naomi, shared, "This is such an incredible blessing to me and my family. I cannot thank UBCF and the people who run it enough for your generosity. It came at the perfect time for my family. May God bless you and your organization, as you bless others."
UBCF is honored to help breast cancer patients during this difficult time and hopes to relieve some of the financial burdens and stress that comes with sheltering at home. The program remains open to male and female breast cancer patients until funds are exhausted. For more information contact, please call 1-877-822-4287 x715 or email [email protected].
About UBCF
UBCF is committed to offering breast health and wellness services focused on cancer prevention, screening, treatment and overall wellness. UBCF's mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of those affected by breast cancer and carries it out through seven life-supporting patient and family programs available to women, men and families nation-wide. UBCF never denies services to anyone regardless of age, race, gender, ethnicity, income or medical insurance coverage. Tax-deductible contributions may be made towards UBCF's programs. UBCF accepts vehicle and property donations as well. Combined Federal Campaign #77934. https://www.ubcf.org
SOURCE United Breast Cancer Foundation
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