Travel Assistance for Treatment
- Anne Moore
- Feb 18
- 2 min read
Helping Families Get the Care They Need
When a child is diagnosed with cancer, accessing the right treatment can mean traveling far from home. The financial and logistical challenges of medical travel can be overwhelming for families, but several organizations in Ontario and across Canada provide essential support. Here are some key programs that help ease the burden of travel for families seeking treatment.
1. Kindred Foundation – Family Support Package
Tags: Travel for Treatment, Financial Assistance, Canada-wide
The Kindred Foundation offers a Family Support Package to help families cover travel-related expenses when seeking treatment for a child with cancer. This support may include financial assistance for transportation, accommodations, and other essential costs, ensuring families can focus on their child's health without added financial stress.
2. Canadian Cancer Society – Travel Treatment Fund
Tags: Travel for Treatment, Financial Assistance, Canada-wide
The Canadian Cancer Society's Travel Treatment Fund provides financial assistance for transportation and lodging to families who must travel long distances for cancer treatment. This fund helps offset the costs of fuel, bus or train tickets, and accommodations, ensuring that no child misses out on necessary care due to financial barriers.
3. Kindred Foundation – U-Link Clinical Trial Support Fund
Tags: Travel for Treatment, Clinical Trials, Canada-wide
For families pursuing clinical trials as part of their child’s cancer treatment, the Kindred Foundation’s U-Link Clinical Trial Support Fund provides financial assistance for travel. This program helps cover the costs of transportation and accommodations for families seeking specialized treatments that may not be available close to home.
Why Travel Assistance Matters
Medical travel can place a significant financial and emotional strain on families already coping with a childhood cancer diagnosis. These programs provide crucial support, helping families focus on what truly matters—getting their child the best possible care.
If your family has benefited from one of these programs, or if you have additional resources to share, we’d love to hear from you. Leave a comment below to help other families navigating similar challenges.
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