A cancer diagnosis is difficult enough without worrying about how to pay for the guidance and support you need. At BeatCancer, we’re committed to helping individuals and families explore every available option—from patient fundraising and sponsorship opportunities to financial assistance and community support—so cost doesn’t stand in the way of hope.
Every person’s situation is different, which is why there isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. Whether you’re able to contribute toward your membership, need assistance from others, or simply aren’t sure where to begin, we’re here to help you explore the options available. Here are several ways patients and families have successfully made personalized support affordable.
🟩 Create Your Fundraising Page
Invite family and friends to support your healing journey through a personalized BeatCancer fundraising page.
🟩 Share Your Story
Create a fundraising page, share your journey, and invite family, friends, and supporters to be part of your healing journey.
🟩 Other Ways We May Be Able to Help
If fundraising isn’t enough, we’ll work with you to explore additional options based on your circumstances.
🟩 Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about membership, fundraising, sponsorship, and support.
One of the most effective ways to make your Patient Support Membership affordable is by inviting the people who care about you to be part of your healing journey. Many family members, friends, coworkers, neighbors, and members of your faith community genuinely want to help—they simply need an easy way to do so.
Most people want to help someone facing cancer but aren’t sure what is needed. A personalized BeatCancer fundraising page gives them a meaningful way to support your journey while helping provide personalized education and guidance throughout your membership.
We’ll help you create a personalized fundraising page that shares your story, explains your goals, and makes it easy for others to contribute securely online. Once your page is ready, you can share it through email, text messages, and social media.
Asking for help isn’t always easy. Remember that the people who care about you often appreciate being given a meaningful way to support you during this difficult time.
Accepting help isn’t a sign of weakness—
It gives the people who care about you an opportunity to express their love and support in a meaningful way.
Your fundraising page is more than a way to receive financial support—it’s an opportunity to share your journey with the people who care about you. Family, friends, coworkers, churches, businesses, and even generous individuals you’ve never met may choose to stand beside you during this chapter of your life.
Every fundraising page also becomes part of BeatCancer.Org’s community of patient campaigns, allowing compassionate donors to browse real stories and support the individuals whose journeys speak to their hearts.
Many supporters prefer giving directly to an individual or family because they can see the personal impact of their generosity. While sponsorship is never guaranteed, creating your fundraising page gives others the opportunity to discover your story and become part of your support network.
“I cannot measure the value of the Center for Advancement in Cancer Education in tangible terms… I can safely state that I for one would have been a lost cause if not for you and your organization… Thanks to you, I chose a long-term solution that not only improved my general level of health, but also expanded my awareness and consciousness.” — Frank J.
Creating your fundraising page is one of the most powerful ways to invite others to become part of your healing journey. It gives family, friends, and compassionate supporters an opportunity to stand beside you while helping make your Patient Support Membership possible.
Creating a fundraising page is just the beginning. While your own efforts to share your fundraising page are the most important factor in its success, BeatCancer also works throughout the year to increase the visibility of patient fundraising campaigns whenever opportunities arise.
As opportunities arise, we may help by:
✔ Email Campaigns: Showcasing our patient fundraising gallery through email campaigns.
✔ Printed Appeals: Highlighting patient stories in our printed fundraising appeals.
✔ Weekly Call: Featuring newly created fundraising pages in our Weekly Call announcements.
✔ Social Media: Sharing selected patient campaigns through our social media channels.
✔ Corporate Partners: Encouraging supporters and corporate partners to browse our patient fundraising gallery when looking for someone to sponsor.
While we can’t guarantee that every fundraising page will be individually featured, every campaign becomes part of our growing community of patient stories and may be discovered by donors looking for someone to support.
Take a look at how other patients have shared their stories—you may discover ideas and inspiration for creating your own fundraising page.
Every person’s situation is unique. While many patients are able to receive support through their own fundraising efforts and the generosity of family, friends, and our community, we understand that additional financial or personal challenges sometimes arise.
If you still need assistance after exploring those options, our team will gladly discuss your circumstances and help identify other resources that may be available.
Since 1977, BeatCancer.Org has worked to ensure that financial circumstances never become the reason someone is unable to receive compassionate education, guidance, and support.
While our resources are limited, we’ll always do our best to explore every reasonable option with you and help you identify the path that’s right for your situation.
We may be able to help you explore:
✔ Flexible payment arrangements
✔ Community fundraising ideas
✔ Sponsorship opportunities, when available
✔ Other charitable resources that may fit your situation
✔ Additional ideas based on your individual circumstances
If you’re unsure which option is best for you, don’t worry. We’re happy to have a conversation and help you determine the next step based on your individual circumstances.
We understand that every financial situation is different. Many patients receive support through family, friends, community fundraising, or generous donors who discover their fundraising page. If those options aren’t enough, we’d be happy to discuss your circumstances and explore other possibilities with you.
No. Creating a fundraising page is completely optional. However, we’ve found that many patients are pleasantly surprised by how willing family, friends, coworkers, churches, and even generous strangers are to support their healing journey. It is often the quickest and most sustainable way to receive assistance.
We’ll help you create a personalized fundraising page that tells your story and explains your goals. Once it’s published, you can share it by email, text message, social media, or with anyone who wants to support you. Your page also becomes part of BeatCancer.Org’s fundraising gallery, where supporters may discover your story.
Yes. While your own efforts to share your campaign are the most important factor in its success, BeatCancer also works throughout the year to increase the visibility of patient fundraising pages through email campaigns, fundraising appeals, social media, Weekly Call announcements, and other outreach opportunities when appropriate.
Every situation is unique. Some patients have large support networks, while others have very few people they can turn to. If creating a fundraising page doesn’t fully meet your needs, please contact us. We’ll gladly discuss your circumstances and help explore other available options.
Yes. Businesses, community organizations, foundations, and individual donors may choose to support fundraising pages that resonate with them. While sponsorship is never guaranteed, your fundraising page gives others the opportunity to discover your story and become part of your support network.
Absolutely. Any information you share directly with BeatCancer.Org is treated with care and respect. You control the personal story and information that appears on your public fundraising page, and we’ll help you decide what you’re comfortable sharing.
That’s exactly why we’re here. Every cancer journey is different, and there isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. We’d be happy to talk with you, answer your questions, and help you determine the next step that’s right for your unique situation.
For nearly 50 years, BeatCancer.Org has been committed to helping as many people as possible. Our Patient Support Membership helps create a sustainable model that allows us to continue providing personalized education, guidance, and support for years to come. Through community fundraising, generous donors, and financial assistance when available, our goal is to ensure that no one is denied support simply because of financial circumstances.
Facing cancer can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. Whether you’re looking for personalized guidance, exploring ways to make your membership affordable, or simply have questions about where to begin, we’re here to help.
For nearly 50 years, BeatCancer.Org has helped individuals and families make informed decisions, build hope, and discover practical ways to support their healing journey. We’d be honored to walk alongside you as you take your next step.
The first step is simply telling us about your situation. Once we receive your confidential Patient Support Intake, we’ll review your information and help you determine the next step that’s right for you.
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No matter where you are in your journey, we’ll do everything we can to help you find the support that’s right for you.