The Sprout Love Initiative of the Cancer Support Community raises funds for a Financial Assistance Fund that covers the basic living expenses for individuals experiencing financial hardship due to cancer and its treatment.
The Duke Cancer Institute found that :
- 42% of participants reported a significant or catastrophic financial burden due to their cancer.
- 68% cut back on leisure activities
- 46% reduced spending on food and clothing
- 46% used savings to defray out-of-pocket expenses
- To save money, 20% took less than the prescribed amount of medication, 19% partially filled prescriptions, and 24% avoided filling prescriptions altogether
The Sprout Love Financial Assistance Fund launched in 2019; the fund has granted $325,000 to over 150 families experiencing financial hardship due to cancer and its treatment, including:
$160,431 toward rent and mortgage
$55,148 toward car payments and insurance
$47,392 toward utilities
$19,010 toward phone and internet
$17,764 toward groceries and gasoline
$25,255 toward other necessities, including home and auto repairs, childcare, and more
100% of contributions to the Sprout Love Spring Fling Move-A-Thon will go to the Sprout Love Financial Assistance Fund to directly address significant financial hardship by providing a bridge for families undergoing cancer treatment.
Click Here to Listen to the Stories of Individuals who have been impacted by cancer.
