Mouth sores, hair loss, scars and fatigue are common side effects of cancer treatment. Financial toxicity should not be one of them, too. At The SAMFund, we know that cancer isn’t free and are committed to helping young adults regain or maintain their financial health during and after cancer treatment. Through our grants program and […]
Cancer can make it difficult – if not impossible – for some young adult survivors to work during or after treatment. But rent is still due, medical bills keep coming in, and you need to eat… so how in the world are you supposed to make ends meet? The SAMFund is committed to helping you […]
Last month, our volunteer SAMFund reviewers read and discussed over 630 applications from young adult survivors of cancer for the 2013-2014 grant cycle. They are now hard at work evaluating submissions from our Part II applicants, a job that is simultaneously challenging and rewarding. It is only through the dedication of volunteers, donors, board members, […]
Hailey C. is a beautiful person inside and out, a surgical technologist working at a hospital, and a 2007 grant recipient. She also serves on the The SAMFund’s grant review committee and describes the experience as “a source of pride that I can stay involved with this amazing organization.” She knows first-hand that the need is still […]
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