Accelerating Access to Life-Saving Cancer Care
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Donate to help cancer patients access top treatment centers faster. Support travel, clinical trials, and life-saving care today.
A $2.5 Million Commitment Is Just the Beginning
Stage4Hope has committed $2.5 million to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center to advance breakthrough cancer research.
But for patients facing advanced cancer, breakthroughs only matter if they can reach them.
And too many patients never do.
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The One Thing Patients with Advanced Cancer Want
More time.
More time to live.
More time with the people they love.
More time for treatments to be invented, approved, and then to work.
Because in advanced cancer, time is what creates options.
The best cancer care in the world exists at premiere hospitals like Memorial Sloan Kettering, MD Anderson and City of Hope.
But too many patients never get there in time.
Not because they don’t want to.
Because they can’t afford to travel.
Because access takes too long.
Because the system is hard to navigate when time matters most.
Stage4Hope exists to change that.
- We are building a network of cancer centers committed to faster access.
- We fund travel so patients can reach the care that could change their outcome.
- We invest in research to create new treatment options.
- And we provide professional mental health support to help patients hold on and keep fighting.
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Help Us Move Faster
We’ve committed millions to advancing the future of cancer treatment.
Now help us deliver that future to patients today.
Your support directly helps patients reach leading cancer centers sooner, access targeted therapies and clinical trials, and receive the emotional support they need along the way.
It turns waiting into action, and uncertainty into a clear path forward.
Every dollar helps a patient reach the right care when it matters most.
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What Your Donation Does
Every dollar you give helps patients who cannot afford to wait.
The Real Outcome
Your donation will help a patient:
- Get to a premiere cancer center like Memorial Sloan Kettering, who can potentially save their life
- Connect with one of the best specialists in the country
• Access a clinical trial or the right treatment for their specific cancer
• Do it in days instead of weeks
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The Reality We’re Solving
Everyday matters when facing advanced cancer.
Faster access to the right care can mean more options, more time, and more hope for patients and their families.
By getting involved, you are helping ensure that more patients don’t have to navigate this journey alone—or wait longer than they should for the care that could change their outcome.
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Learn More About Our Cancer Travel Expense Grants
Cancer Travel Expense Grants for Stage 3 & 4 Patients
Did you know that Stage4Hope provides Cancer Travel Expense Grants to help advanced-stage cancer patients and their caregivers overcome the financial barriers of traveling for treatment? We know that life-saving care is not always available close to home. These grants help cover the costs of reaching top cancer centers so patients can focus on healing, not logistics. Learn if you qualify and how Stage4Hope can help:
Who Can Apply
- U.S. residents with Stage 3 or Stage 4 cancer
- Must be traveling 100+ miles one-way or require an overnight stay for treatment
- In active treatment or scheduled for a second opinion (Stage 3 or 4 only)
- Support is for the patient and one caregiver
- Applications must include verification from the patient’s oncology team
What We Cover
- Airfare or train tickets
- Hotel stays near the treatment center (must first check free/charity lodging such as Hope Lodge)
- Ground transportation (gas, tolls, parking, ride services, or public transit)
- Meals while traveling for treatment
Grant Amounts
- Typical trip: $500 – $1,000
- High-cost cities or multi-day stays: up to $1,500
- Maximum per patient per 12 months: $1,500 (exceptions possible for urgent needs)
More Grant News: Stage4Hope receives a $50,000 grant from the Highlands Cashiers Health Foundation to expand cancer support and treatment for patients in Western North Carolina.
Stage4Hope Receives Grant Award from the Highlands Cashiers Health Foundation
Stage4Hope Receives $50K Grant from Highlands Cashiers Foundation
Stage4Hope is excited to announce that our organization has received a generous $50,000 grant award from the Highlands Cashiers Health Foundation in support of our initiative, Expanding Cancer Access & Support in Western NC: A Highlands-Based Initiative. We are deeply honored by the Foundation’s confidence in our mission and grateful for their partnership in helping cancer patients across Western North Carolina access timely care, hope, and healing.
We are extremely grateful for this opportunity as part of the Foundation’s 2025 Lift Grant. This opportunity will directly advance our work to establish a Highlands-based retreat center offering life-changing assistance to those facing advanced cancer diagnoses. Their investment brings us closer to ensuring that patients in rural communities have the same access to specialized treatment and compassionate support as those in major medical centers.
On behalf of our team, board members, and advisors, we sincerely appreciate the support from the Highlands Cashiers Health Foundation and look forward to continuing our partnership in bringing hope to advanced cancer patients and their families.
More Grant News: Learn more about our Cancer Travel Expense Grants for Stage 3 & 4 Patients.
