Causes: Cancer
Mission: Critters For The Cure (CFTC) is committed to improving the quality of life for local women who are battling breast and gynecological cancers. CFTC provides emergency funds for everyday living expenses as well as therapeutic services for women living in MD, VA, and The District of Columbia.
Results: 1) $. 85 of every dollar donated is used to make a direct and dramatic difference in the lives of local women who battle cancer. 2) CFTC has experienced a 22% increase in fundraising along with a 220% increase in grants distributed this year. 3) 40+ area hospitals and cancer centers refer their patients to CFTC for support.
Target demographics: to women battling breast and gynecological cancers.
Direct beneficiaries per year: provide emergency financial assistance to help with transportation to and/from treatment, medical and prescription copayment, rent, groceries, utility bills, childcare, prostheses and wigs, etc. In the past 12 months, CFTC increased the amount of emergency funds awarded to women in need by 200%. CFTC receives patient referrals from over 40 area cancer centers.
Geographic areas served: MD, VA & The District of Columbia
Programs: CFTC provides emergency financial assistance, life coaching and moral support to women battling breat and gynecological cancers . We promote 3 projects each year to help bring awareness about women's cancers:(1) Annual CFTC Fashion Show Gala in March, (2) Annual Critters On The March 5K in the Kentlands in June and our (3) Annual CFTC Calendar featuring women cancer survivors and their critters in October.
This organization's nonprofit status may have been revoked or it may have merged with another organization or ceased operations.
Mission: Critters For The Cure (CFTC) is committed to improving the quality of life for local women who are battling breast and gynecological cancers. CFTC provides emergency funds for everyday living expenses as well as therapeutic services for women living in MD, VA, and The District of Columbia.
Results: 1) $. 85 of every dollar donated is used to make a direct and dramatic difference in the lives of local women who battle cancer. 2) CFTC has experienced a 22% increase in fundraising along with a 220% increase in grants distributed this year. 3) 40+ area hospitals and cancer centers refer their patients to CFTC for support.
Target demographics: to women battling breast and gynecological cancers.
Direct beneficiaries per year: provide emergency financial assistance to help with transportation to and/from treatment, medical and prescription copayment, rent, groceries, utility bills, childcare, prostheses and wigs, etc. In the past 12 months, CFTC increased the amount of emergency funds awarded to women in need by 200%. CFTC receives patient referrals from over 40 area cancer centers.
Geographic areas served: MD, VA & The District of Columbia
Programs: CFTC provides emergency financial assistance, life coaching and moral support to women battling breat and gynecological cancers . We promote 3 projects each year to help bring awareness about women's cancers:(1) Annual CFTC Fashion Show Gala in March, (2) Annual Critters On The March 5K in the Kentlands in June and our (3) Annual CFTC Calendar featuring women cancer survivors and their critters in October.
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This organization's nonprofit status may have been revoked or it may have merged with another organization or ceased operations.
Cancer
