Schuyler Health Foundation Emergency Financial Assistance Fund for Women with Cancer

Funder: Schuyler Health Foundation in partnership with Gorges Givers volunteers

The Schuyler Health Foundation, partnered with Gorges Givers volunteers, has established a fund to provide emergency financial assistance to women diagnosed with cancer. The fund aims to ensure benefactors have access to quality screening, treatment, and recovery services while also receiving financial assistance for unmet expenses not covered by insurance.

Purpose

• Provide emergency financial assistance to women with cancer diagnoses
• Cover unmet expenses not covered by insurance
• Alleviate financial stress to allow focus on health and recovery

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be a woman diagnosed with cancer
• Geographic requirement: Must reside in the primary and secondary service areas of Schuyler Hospital, OR be a patient of Cayuga Health

Geographic Scope

• Primary and secondary service areas of Schuyler Hospital (Schuyler County, NY and surrounding regions)
• Cayuga Health patients (service areas include Tompkins, Cortland, and Schuyler Counties)

Funding Background

• Fund established with initial fundraiser on June 1, 2024 at Finger Lakes Distilling in Hector, NY
• First event raised over $25,000 from more than 200 attendees
• Partnership with Gorges Givers volunteers (active since summer 2023)

Contact Information

• Case Manager: (607) 535-8639, extension 52284
• General Giving Inquiries: giving@schuylerhospital.org
• Website: www.cayugahealth.org/giving

How to Apply

1. Contact the Case Manager
   • Phone: (607) 535-8639, extension 52284
   • This is the primary point of contact for inquiries about the program
2. Initial Consultation
   • Case Manager will discuss financial needs and eligibility
   • Verify residency or patient status with Cayuga Health
3. Documentation
   • Cancer diagnosis documentation
   • Proof of residency or Cayuga Health patient status
   • Documentation of unmet expenses not covered by insurance
4. Application Process
   • Specific application steps not detailed in available materials
   • Contact Case Manager for detailed application procedures

Additional Contact Information

• For more information about giving/donations:
  • Website: www.cayugahealth.org/giving
  • Email: giving@schuylerhospital.org