To provide financial support to families in need of high level of medical care for their child. The benefits include:
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lodging, food, gasoline, and emergency travel i.e.. airfare or mileage
The foundation expects to identify needs and monitor progress in the following manner:
- An application.
- Receipts for expenses that meet the support requirements and the mission of the fund.
- Adequate documentation by the attending physician confirming the need for specialized attention.
- Communication from the medical facility from which the child will be treated.
Finances are distributed on a three tier system.
- Tier I: Financial support for children with a cancer diagnosis.
- Tier II: Financial support for children without cancer but who have major medical needs or a
life-threatening condition. - Tier III: Financial support for children with significant, non-life-threatening medical needs.
- Tier IV: Financial support for children with medical issues requiring assistance.