Clinical Trials Assistance (Jordan's Dream Fund)

Clinical Trials Assistance Program

Funder: Sarcoma Foundation of America (SFA) / Jordan's Dream Fund

Geographic Scope: Global

Program Purpose: Provides financial reimbursement for direct expenses related to clinical trial participation to assist sarcoma patients with access to clinical trials.

Background: SFA receives inquiries from patients of all ages, from across the globe, needing assistance for information about and access to clinical trials and sarcoma specialty centers. The program recognizes the desperate need in the sarcoma community for financial support.

Award Amount: Up to $5,000 per patient. Approved grantees may apply for an extension if additional funds are needed to complete the clinical trial. Approval of application does not guarantee funding at the maximum level requested.

What is Covered:

Transportation expenses:

- Airfare
- Gas
- Rental cars
- Taxi fare
- Parking/tolls

Lodging associated with clinical trial participation

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants must already be accepted into or actively participating in a clinical trial

Must meet financial eligibility requirements

Selected for funding based on demonstrated financial need

Applicants ages 15-39 at time of diagnosis funded by Jordan's Dream Fund

Applicants of all ages funded by Sarcoma Foundation of America

Funding Source:

Jordan's Dream Fund: For applicants between ages 15-39 at time of diagnosis

Sarcoma Foundation of America: For applicants of all ages

Funds are limited and granted based on availability and meeting all eligibility requirements

Application Process:

Applications accepted on a rolling basis

Grants awarded on a rolling basis

Submit completed W-9 form if awarded

About Jordan's Dream Fund:
Established in 2017 in memory of 28-year-old Jordan Andrew Singer (1988-2017), a patient with epithelioid sarcoma. Singer befriended other sarcoma patients, many of whom lacked financial resources to participate in clinical trials. This realization led to the formation of Jordan's Dream Fund, a partnership between Singer's family and Sarcoma Foundation of America.

Contact: clinicaltrials@curesarcoma.org