Funding the local organizations who make an impact on social determinants of health in your communities.
Welcome to Cancer Safety Net Foundation
Reducing Non-Medical Financial Stress Leads to Greater Treatment Success and More Positive Outcomes for Cancer Patients
Did You Know…
67% of the cost of care is non-medical
25% of patients put off care due to cost
42% of patients deplete their life savings during treatment
Reducing non-medical financial stress leads to greater treatment success and more positive outcomes for cancer patients. We fund the organizations that make this happen in your community.
By supporting Cancer Safety Net Foundation, you will help ensure cancer patients never have to choose between securing their short-term needs at the expense of their long-term survival.
At Cancer Safety Net Foundation, we support local nonprofits that supply cancer patients with vital resources that enable them to focus on treatment and recovery, including:
What We Do Today Helps Ensure a Patient’s Tomorrow
Meals
Utilities
Housing
Transportation
Phone Access
Child Care
Other Essential, Non-Medical Needs
Testimonials
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“There was no way that I could come for radiation appointments. If it wasn't for The Foundation’s support, I would have never gone through with my treatments.”
— W.S.
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“The Foundation arranged transportation that allows me to continue care. I do not know how I would be able to stay on my treatment plan without the foundation support.”
— J.F.
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“Because of The Foundation’s extra support, I will be able to insure and register my car so that I won’t need to cancel my appointments.”
— A.L.
Cancer Safety Net Foundation raises funds on a national level through the generosity of independent donors, foundations, and corporations. We provide those funds through a network of outstanding foundations to help patients based on need.
See how our distribution network works and learn more about our clinical partners who ensure the right resources get to those in need.
How Cancer Safety Net Foundation Reaches Those in Need
Other Affiliations
Cancer Safety Net Foundation partners with like-minded organizations offering education and support to the oncology community and patients, including:
The CSNF Team
Meet the leaders of Cancer Safety Net Foundation.
Peggy Barton
President
Barbara L. McAneny, MD
Secretary
John Ogle
Treasurer
Jeffery Sergent
Vice President
Alan J. Balch
Board Member
Annette C. Fontaine, MD
Board Member
Arlene Maxim
Board Member
Chiara Battelli, MD
Board Member
Our Mission
The Cancer Safety Net Foundation assists cancer patients in active treatment to address their social determinants of health.
Contact CSNF to Learn More
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