Box 951, Whitecourt AB T7S 1N9
A VOLUNTEER RUN NON-PROFIT FOR CANCER PATIENTS IN THE TOWN OF WHITECOURT
We know that a cancer diagnosis and treatment is unexpected and costly for patients and their families. Our aim is to provide timely and easily accessible funds when needed. Our funding comes from volunteer fundraising events as well as generous personal and business donations from our community.
Whitecourt Cancer & Wellness Society
Programs
Gas & Grocery Card Package
Every newly diagnosed client is eligible for a ONE (1) time only $500 package of gas and grocery gift cards to help with sudden expenses.
Parking Reimbursement
All parking expenses from out of town medical appointments related to cancer treatment are 100% reimbursed.
Original receipts must be submitted for payment at a minimum of every 3 months. Receipts can be mailed to:
Box 951, Whitecourt AB T7S 1N9
Emergency Funds
Cash grants are available to help with sudden expenses. Assistance must be applied for specifically and will be distributed according to the funds the WC&WS has available at any given time. This may be a one time payment.
How to Access our Funding Programs
To access our funding programs (Gas/Grocery cards, Parking Reimbursement and Emergency Funding) the following criteria must be met AND a Financial Application form printed out and completed.
If help is needed to access a Financial Application please call Aimee 780-262-0222 or Kim 780-778-0932 for assistance.
Once completed the application can be dropped off or mailed.
Arrange drop-off by calling:
Kim Nendsa 780-778-0932
Aimee Grierson 780-262-0222
Send by mail:
Whitecourt Cancer & Wellness Society
Box 951
Whitecourt T7S 1N9
Once your application is received, a card package will be available to you.
Referral can be made through your physician, the McLeod River Primary Care Network (MRPCN) as well as self referral.
If help is needed to access a Financial Application please call Aimee 780-262-0222 or Kim 780-778-0932 for assistance.
Whitecourt Cancer & Wellness Society wants to connect you with the resources you need. We've compiled a list of helpful links.
Donations are gratefully accepted.
Please note that we do not have a Charitable designation number at this time and thus are unable to issue receipts for tax purposes.
By mail:
Whitecourt Cancer & Wellness Society
Box 951
Whitecourt, AB
T7S 1N9
Contact
To submit your financial application form and receive the gas/grocery card package please call:
Kim Nendsa 780-778-0932
Aimee Grierson 780-262-0222
Mailing address:
Whitecourt Cancer & Wellness Society
Box 951, Whitecourt, AB T7S 1N9
Email: wctcancerwellness@gmail.com
Facebook: WhitecourtCancerAndWellnessSociety
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