Cancer affects not only the patients but also their families, creating a pressing need for support services to ease their burden. In Atlanta, Wheels of Change is dedicated to providing cancer patients with essential resources like transportation to treatment, copay assistance, and lodging during treatment. Our mission is to ensure that no patient has to face their journey alone, and with your help, we can make a significant difference.
Your car donation is more than just a vehicle; it is a lifeline for patients who struggle with the costs associated with their treatment. Each dollar you contribute is leveraged to create tangible support, helping patients access the care they need while alleviating the financial strain that often comes with cancer treatment.
Programs your donation funds
- Transportation to treatment (gas cards, Lyft credits)
- Copay assistance for low-income patients
- Lodging during treatment (Hope Lodge-style programs)
- Survivorship programs for individuals post-treatment
- Caregiver-respite services for families
- Wigs and prostheses for patients undergoing treatment
- Patient navigator staff providing guidance and support
↗Real impact, real numbers
Your generous donations can yield significant impact. With a donation of $1,500, we can fund approximately 50 round-trip rides to chemotherapy or radiation for patients without reliable transportation. Alternatively, this amount can cover a month of lodging for a patient family during critical treatment or provide copay assistance for several cycles of treatment for low-income patients. By contributing $2,500, we can enhance these services even further, ensuring more patients receive the support they desperately need. Join us in making a difference, one ride at a time.
How we vet recipient partners
At Wheels of Change, we prioritize accountability and transparency in our partnerships. We team up with organizations recognized for their commitment to patient assistance, preferring those with a high ratio of funds directed towards patient services rather than research. Our partners must maintain rigorous reporting standards, providing detailed metrics on the number of patients served and the impact of each program. This ensures that your donations are making the biggest possible difference for cancer patients in need.
How proceeds flow
When you donate your vehicle, after covering tow and processing costs, approximately 70-80% of the gross proceeds are directed to our charitable partners dedicated to cancer patient support services. This ensures that a significant portion of your contribution directly impacts patients and their families, with funds allocated based on our high program-ratio standards. Together, we can ensure that more resources are available for those who need them the most.
Atlanta recipient landscape
In Atlanta and across Georgia, the need for cancer patient support services is crucial as treatment costs continue to rise and resources are strained. Local hospitals and treatment centers often face overwhelming demand, and many patients lack access to essential services like transportation and lodging. By donating through Wheels of Change, you are directly addressing these regional challenges, helping us provide critical support to those navigating their cancer journey in our community.