At Alaska Wheels Forward, we are dedicated to providing essential support services to cancer patients throughout Alaska. Our mission is to alleviate the burdens faced by these individuals and their families during their treatment journey. As many Alaskans struggle with transportation to medical appointments, your donations directly enable us to provide critical resources such as gas cards, Lyft credits, and medical transport arrangements, ensuring patients can reach their vital treatment sessions with ease.
Every dollar you contribute is maximized to make the most significant impact possible. We focus not just on research, but on the immediate and tangible needs of patients facing cancer. Your vehicle donation helps fund lodging for families, copay assistance, and other essential services, offering a lifeline to those in need. By participating, you become a crucial part of our community's fight against cancer.
Programs your donation funds
- Transportation to Treatment
- Copay Assistance
- Lodging During Treatment
- Survivorship Programs
- Caregiver-Respite Services
- Wigs and Prostheses
- Patient Navigator Support
↗Real impact, real numbers
Your generous donation can create a profound impact: with just $1,500, we can fund approximately 50 round-trip rides for patients to receive their chemotherapy or radiation treatments. For the same amount, we can provide a month of lodging for a patient and their family during treatment. Additionally, for our low-income patients, the same funds could cover copay assistance for multiple treatment cycles. When you donate, you are helping to ensure that no patient has to choose between treatment and their essential daily needs.
How we vet recipient partners
To ensure that your donations are going to reputable organizations, we prioritize partnerships with nonprofits engaged in patient support services. We look for organizations that are recognized by patient assistance networks and have a proven track record of high program ratios. Our partners focus on delivering direct patient services rather than funding research, and we maintain transparency in reporting metrics related to the patients served.
How proceeds flow
After covering towing and processing costs, approximately 70-80% of the gross proceeds from your vehicle donation go directly to our partner organizations. These funds are allocated based on a high program ratio, ensuring that a significant portion is used for direct patient support services. Every dollar raised translates into real assistance for cancer patients in Alaska, empowering them in their fight against the disease.
Alaska recipient landscape
Alaska has unique challenges when it comes to healthcare access, especially for those undergoing cancer treatment. Many patients live in remote areas far from treatment facilities, making transportation and lodging critical needs. Our programs are specifically designed to bridge these gaps, providing vital services that are often underfunded at the state level. Your contributions help us address these regional disparities and provide necessary support to Alaskan families facing cancer.