Angel Fund (Begin Again Foundation Bereavement Fund)

Angel Fund

In partnership with Patient Advocate Foundation, the Angel Fund offers one-time $1,000 grants to eligible bereaved families to assist with the expense of laying a loved one who has passed from Sepsis, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) or Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) to rest.

Eligible Conditions

• Sepsis
• Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
• Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS)

Eligibility Requirements

• Patient's income prior to passing must meet program financial guidelines
• Application must be submitted within 6 months of the deceased date
• Patient must have succumbed to diagnosis of Sepsis, ARDS, or TSS
• Qualifying diagnosis documentation required

Required Documentation

• Death certificate with cause of death
• Doctor verification and/or medical notes

Geographic Scope: United States

Application Method: Phone only - no online portal

Contact Information:

• Toll-free: 855-824-7941
• Monday-Thursday: 8:30am to 5:00pm EST
• Friday: 8:30am to 4:00pm EST

Distribution: First-come, first-served basis; distributed until funds are depleted. Application portal will close once exhausted and reopen the first business day of the following month.

Who Can Apply: Applications may be completed by a caregiver and/or family member

How to Apply

1. Call toll-free: 855-824-7941 to complete application
2. Submit within 6 months of the deceased's passing
3. Provide qualifying diagnosis documentation:
   • Death certificate with cause of death
   • Doctor verification and/or medical notes
4. Confirm patient's income meets program financial guidelines
5. Application can be completed by caregiver and/or family member

Note: There is no online portal for this fund. Phone applications only.

Availability: Application portal closes once funds exhausted for the month and reopens the first business day of the following month.

Processing: First-come, first-served basis