In Philadelphia, countless cancer patients face overwhelming challenges as they navigate their treatment journeys. RideForward is dedicated to alleviating these burdens by providing vital support services that empower patients and their families during one of the most difficult times in their lives. Your donations directly address the significant need for transportation, lodging, and compassionate care programs that are crucial in ensuring patients receive the help they need.
Every dollar you contribute to RideForward can be leveraged to create a lasting impact. For instance, a vehicle donation can fund essential rides to and from treatment, ensuring that patients without reliable transportation can access their chemotherapy or radiation appointments. By supporting RideForward, you become part of a community dedicated to uplifting those battling cancer and ensuring they receive not only medical treatment but also the support they deserve.
Programs your donation funds
- Transportation to treatment (gas cards, Lyft credits, medical transport)
- Copay assistance for low-income patients
- Lodging during treatment (Hope Lodge-style programs)
- Survivorship programs for ongoing support
- Caregiver-respite services to support families
- Wigs and prostheses for patients in treatment
- Patient navigator staff assisting with care coordination
↗Real impact, real numbers
A donation of $1,500 can create an incredible impact, funding approximately 50 round-trip rides for patients who lack transportation to vital chemotherapy or radiation appointments. Alternatively, it could also provide a month of lodging for a patient family during treatment, ensuring they have a safe and supportive place to stay. For low-income patients, this contribution may cover copay assistance for multiple treatment cycles, alleviating the financial burden that often accompanies a cancer diagnosis. Your generosity can make all the difference.
How we vet recipient partners
At RideForward, we prioritize transparency and trust in our partnerships. We carefully vet our nonprofit partners by ensuring they have established relationships with recognized patient-assistance networks and maintain high program ratios, directing the majority of their funding toward patient services rather than research. We also require comprehensive reporting on patient-served metrics to ensure that donations are effectively utilized and that patients receive the support they need.
How proceeds flow
When you donate a vehicle to RideForward, approximately 70-80% of the gross proceeds from the sale, after covering tow and processing costs, go directly to our charitable partners. This amount is then allocated based on program ratios, ensuring that your contribution is maximized for patient support services. Your donation stays within the community, helping Philadelphia's cancer patients in their time of need.
Philadelphia recipient landscape
Philadelphia and the surrounding regions have a significant number of cancer patients who depend on support services to navigate their treatment journeys. Despite the pressing need, state-level funding is often limited, leaving many families with financial burdens that can hinder their access to essential care. RideForward aims to fill this gap by supporting local initiatives, ensuring that patients can receive the necessary help without the worry of transportation, lodging, or copay costs during their treatment.