Other Resources
LBBC Fund - Free Money for Living Expenses!
Website: https://www.lbbc.org/get-support/financial-assistance/living-beyond-breast-cancer-fund
For many people undergoing treatment for breast cancer, paying for care can be a major cause of stress. Every treatment, doctor’s appointment, hospital stay, and procedure adds up, even if you have good health insurance coverage — and if you don’t have insurance, or your insurance doesn’t cover much, paying medical and everyday bills can sometimes seem impossible.
Living Beyond Breast Cancer, an organization based in Bala Cynwyd, PA, provides one-time grants, ranging from $500 - $1,000 depending on need, to help ease the financial burden of breast cancer. These grants are distributed to help people in active treatment for early-stage breast cancer or living with metastatic breast cancer pay vital expenses such as rent, utility bills, car payments, and car insurance
Reading for Reassurance - Free Books for Kids!
Website: www.lbbc.org/books
Are you looking for a way to start a conversation with your children about your breast cancer diagnosis?
Books are a great tool for answering the many questions that arise for children whose parent is facing an illness.
An organization based out of Bala Cynwyd, PA called Living Beyond Breast Cancer provides FREE, age-appropriate books for children (ages 4-17) whose parent has received a breast cancer diagnosis. Through the Reading for Reassurance program, children and teens can read their way through stories that mirror their own.
All of the books included in the program have been reviewed by a childhood educator who has been affected by breast cancer.
To get your free books, complete the short request form at www.lbbc.org/books or text LBBCbooks to 25827. They will mail you 2 books within two-three weeks.
Cleaning for a Reason - Free House Cleanings!
Website: www.cleaningforareason.org
Cleaning for a Reason, headquartered in Lewisville, TX, provides free home cleaning to patients battling cancer across the United States and Canada. When cancer makes life at home difficult, their trusted network of residential cleaners, cleaning industry volunteers, and community volunteers come together to support cancer patients and their families.
Upon being matched with a qualified residential cleaning company in your area, a patient will receive two home cleaning sessions at their registered place of residence – that’s one cleaning a month for two months.
To apply, please visit the Learn More & Apply page under the Patients tab on their website.
Unite for HER - Free Integrative Therapies and Services!
Website: www.uniteforher.org
Unite for HER is an organization headquartered in West Chester, PA that educates breast and ovarian cancer patients about integrative cancer care and provides them with access to integrative therapies and services at no personal cost. Upon acceptance into the program, patients receive a HER care box, filled with educational resources, safe home and beauty products, and a signature Unite for HER Wellness Passport, valid for $2,000 of integrative therapies and services through the Unite for HER provider network and Wellness Program.
Through the Unite for HER Wellness Program you will learn about the benefits of integrative therapies and create a personal plan for incorporating these services into your treatment, including:
Acupuncture
Exercise
Reiki
Meditation and Mindfulness
Nutrition
Oncology Massage Therapy
Professional Counseling
Sexual Health Counseling
Yoga
The Wellness Program also provides patients access to live virtual educational events like HER Speaker Series and Ask the Experts, addressing important topics like insurance benefits and financial concerns, medical marijuana, and more.
Kin Wellness and Support - Free Retreat Center!
Website: www.welcometokin.org
Kin, which is located in Furlong, PA is an all-inclusive 5,000 sq ft retreat center, offering free integrative services, support, fitness and therapy. The Center is free to any Bucks County, PA residents battling cancer regardless of where they are receiving treatment, also welcoming family and caregivers.
They have an Event Space that provides:
Support groups for guests and their friends & families
Book clubs for guests and their families
Workshops and special guest speakers
Date and family nights with live music
They have Nurturing Activities that include:
Fitness, yoga, movement
Cooking classes for healthy and simple meals
Integrated services, massage/oncology massage, energy treatments, reiki, meditation, acupuncture, chiropractic and more.
Meditative labyrinth
Nutrition program
They have Therapeutic Support which includes:
Peer-to-Peer meet-ups
Anxiety reduction and coping skills
Indoor/outdoor gardening
Library and research center focused on books that inspire and educate cancer guests and their friends and families
1:1 therapy and family therapy
They have Restorative Offerings which includes:
Healing gardens within 2,200 sq. ft. outdoor space
Gift shop stocked by local makers and artisans
Cozy corner living room
Kitchen with seven person peninsula
Arts and crafts