The BigEd Foundation

The BigEd Foundation provides financial assistance toward daily living expenses to patients with cancer who are currently receiving treatment and their families.

The foundation was started to commemorate Eddie (Big Ed) Hall who passed away in 2008 after battling esophageal cancer. His loved ones are honoring both him and his wish to help others that are faced with such an overwhelming life change that is a cancer diagnosis.

Assistance can be provided for the following:

• Parking voucher
• Groceries (Up to $100)
• Cell phone (Up to $100)
• Utilities (Up to $200)
• Hotel reimbursement (Up to $200)

NOTE: While it is possible to apply for multiple items from the above list, assistance may not be available for all requests.

The application can be filled out by either the patient or a health care professional. The following information is needed to complete the application:

• Patient information
• Caregiver name and phone number
• Hospital information including referring professional and attending physician information
• Type and date of diagnosis
• Type and length of treatment
• Yearly income and monthly expense amounts
• US residency (yes or no question)
• Health insurance coverage (yes or no question)
• Type of assistance requested and reasoning for request

For an application contact our Oncology Resource Specialist at (617) 724-0295.

For more information, please visit the BigEd website at www.biged.org.

 

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