funds to thrive after diagnosis

FAQs

BREAST CANCER CAN BE EXPENSIVE. WE'RE HERE TO HELP.

Our nonprofit organization provides funding for health and physical resources, enabling us to connect survivors and thrivers with a full-spectrum support program that focuses on improving their quality of life and outcomes.

Our efforts are centered around health, fitness, and community; all of which play a vital role in empowering those who have been affected by a cancer diagnosis.

We provide grants to both individuals and health & wellness professionals.

C4C Fund Overview

The Compete for a Cure Fund provides one-time grants to help ease the financial burden of breast cancer. These grants are distributed to help breast cancer survivors pay health & wellness expenses such as gym memberships, nutrition coach, mental health, etc. Grant amounts range from $100 - $1,000 depending on need.

In order to best serve the Global Breast Cancer Community, we are focused on funding all those who have been affected by breast cancer. If you need financial support, please visit the Compete for a Cure Fund page and apply.

General

Our Compete for a Cure Fund is not an emergency fund and cannot provide immediate assistance. The availability of grants varies according to funding and the number of applications received. Please see your social worker or patient navigator for immediate help if needed.

Who to contact for financial assistance

If you need financial support, your cancer center likely has a number of people available to help you find programs and services. People who can help are:

  • Doctors and nurses on your care team

  • Social workers and nurse navigators at your cancer center

  • Hospital discharge planners

  • Patient services offices at your cancer center or hospital

  • Financial assistance offices as your hospital

Outside of your cancer center or hospital, you can speak with:

  • Financial planners

  • State insurance agencies

  • Your health insurance company

  • Government assistance offices

At Compete for a Cure and include the Compete for a Cure Fund (C4C Fund), safeguarding the privacy of personal information for all our constituents, including applicants, donors, health care professionals, and stakeholders, is of utmost importance to us.

We have implemented comprehensive measures to ensure that our privacy policy aligns with internationally recognized privacy principles governing the collection, use, disclosure, and retention of your personal health information, whether in paper or electronic format.

As part of our commitment to privacy, the C4C Fund complies with all the requirements outlined in the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA)

Support the Fund

Donate to the Compete for a Cure Fund to help us support those affected by breast cancer.