FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Ribbons for a Cure, Inc., has established a Financial Assistance Program for cancer patients and survivors who are experiencing financial challenges for cancer treatment or testing.
General InformationĀ
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Financial Assistance Program will be limited to cancerĀ patients and survivors who are permanent residents of the U.S. Virgin Islands for the past three years.
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Ribbons for a Cure, Inc. will consider all applications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Financial Assistance Program award is a fixed amount determined by availability of funds.
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Financial Assistance Program may be used to fully or partially cover payment(s) for cancer related prescription medication, diagnostic testing, CT scans, or treatment.
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Only completed applications will be considered for the Financial Assistance Program.
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Failure to submit required documentation will result in application denial.
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Financial assistance awards are limited to three consecutive years per applicant.
Required Steps
- You MUST complete and submit the official Financial Assistance Program application.
- You MUST complete all sections of the application.
- You MUST submit proof of residence with your completed application.
- Submitted applications will be reviewed and processed in 2 to 4 weeks.
- If your application is approved, you will be notified by email and/or phone.
- Applications for patients under 18 must be submitted by the legal parent or guardian.
- Upon approval of the application, funds will be issued payable to the cancer patient or legal parent or guardian.
Important Details
- Only one application may be submitted per person per calendar year.
- Ribbons for a Cure, Inc. will not use the first name, last name or other identifying information of any recipient without explicit permission.
- Financial Assistance Program recipients agree to provide Ribbons for a Cure, Inc. with a current photograph, quote or short testimonial regarding their experience, for use in reports and future promotional materials.
- Financial Assistance Program recipients agree to participate in follow-up surveys.
Ribbons for a Cure, Inc. reserves the right to:
- Request proof of identity and/or any other documents necessary to verify the details provided in your application before releasing funds.
- Reverse decisions for any reason, including if any information provided is found to be untruthful or false.