If you're a Stage IV cancer patient undergoing treatment and live within San Diego County, we want to help. We know that filling out even the simplest forms can be challenging when you’re going through something like this, so please don’t hesitate to reach out if you need anything at all. We're here for you!
All of our financial assistance is provided to residents of San Diego County. Your contribution goes to help those in our community suffering from this late-stage disease.
All financial assistance is paid directly to service providers, such as landlords, SDG&E, and other utilities. This allows us to ensure that none of our funds are misused.
We are committed to providing support for as long as it is needed, provided we have the funds. Many organizations give only very temporary and limited financial help, leaving the patients “stranded” when modern medicine extends their lives.
Most of the large national charities focus on one type of cancer (e.g. breast or prostate), leaving many patients without resources. CASD assists those with Stage IV disease, regardless of the type of cancer.
1. COMPLETE THE APPLICATION IN FULL Be as specific as possible with regard to income and expenses, savings, and other forms of assistance to which you may have access. No applications will be processed without the submission of all documents and information required.
2. AUTHORIZATION FOR RELEASE You'll need to complete the authorization for release of your medical information by your doctor. Fill this form out completely, and give one copy to your doctor (oncologist, surgeon - whomever you consider to be the head of your medical team). This form tells your doctor that you give him/her permission to provide information about you to Cancer Angels of San Diego and should be kept in your file. Please send one copy to Cancer Angels of San Diego along with your application.
3. DIAGNOSIS & TREATMENT Have your physician complete the Physician's Report, which will tell Cancer Angels of San Diego about your cancer diagnosis and treatment plan. He/she may complete the form and return it to you, or complete it and mail it directly to Cancer Angels of San Diego. You may also fax it to 760-683-3088.
DOWNLOAD PHYSICIAN'S REPORTCancer Angels of San Diego requires applicants to meet all the following eligibility criteria to receive assistance.
Cancer Angels of San Diego will require the following Supporting Documentation to ensure that you qualify for services.
We request this information to ensure we’re able to assist those who qualify. We also ask for this information so we may understand where your needs are, and provide you with additional advocacy, assistance, and resources to lessen the burden you are currently feeling as a result of your cancer diagnosis.
All of us here at Cancer Angels of San Diego have a true passion for what we do and want to ensure we are able to provide services to as many people as we can.
Must provide proof of identification. Picture ID, CDL, California ID, passport, employment or school ID, or other acceptable identification and social security card.
Must provide Proof of Location of residence by rent receipt, mortgage payment receipt or contract, or note from landlord; utility receipts, turn-off notice, late notice, eviction notice, foreclosure notice, 3 day notice to quit, etc.
Must provide verifiable income information. Earned and unearned income for you or other responsible persons living in the home.
Must provide current diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment plan with date and signature of treating physician.
Must provide information about owned property including liquid resources, real estate, vehicles, etc. We'll need information on your rent, mortgage and other properties, as well as rental income from other properties.
Must provide information about food expenses, credit payments, car payments, fuel, child care, child support, cable, furniture storage, health club, other legal obligations for you or other responsible persons living in the home.
Must demonstrate that available liquid resources are below $1,000 total limit; includes bank accounts, stocks, bonds and any other accessible items that can be readily converted. Inaccessible resources are exempt.
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Unlike the larger, national organizations who primarily fund research and education, CASD is community focused and provides direct relief for patients in San Diego County with any type of Stage IV cancer who are struggling financially.
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