You CAN Make an Impact
Donate to Support Cancer Alliance Network
Every day, families in our community dealing with a cancer diagnosis turn to Cancer Alliance Network for support and assistance. Your charitable gift can positively impact these families, providing valuable support during one of the most challenging periods of their lives.
Thanks to the generosity of supporters like you, we are helping families stay in their homes, keep their lights on, maintain their vehicles for transportation to treatment, and purchase daily necessities such as groceries and gas. You can honor a loved one by making a donation in their name, turning your gesture into a lasting tribute that helps others.
Every dollar raised for CAN stays in our community, directly benefiting local cancer patients and their families.
Planned Giving with Cancer Alliance Network
Supporting Cancer Alliance Network through planned giving allows you to make a lasting impact on the lives of those affected by cancer in our local community. We offer a variety of giving options that can be tailored to your goals and wishes:
- Gifts from a Will or Trust: Leave a legacy that helps future families dealing with cancer.
- Beneficiary Designations: Name CAN as a beneficiary in your retirement accounts or insurance policies.
- Investments or Real Estate: Donate appreciated securities, stocks, bonds, IRA withdrawals, or property to benefit CAN while potentially receiving tax advantages.
Your legacy gift ensures that CAN will continue to provide essential support and services to those in need. If you would like to explore these options and discover how your contribution can make a meaningful difference, please reach out to us for more information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Below, you’ll find answers to common questions about Cancer Alliance Network, including how we support our community, the services we offer, and how you can get involved. If you have any additional questions about our mission, how we can assist you, or if you simply want to reach out, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Cancer Alliance Network, founded in 2002, is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping local children, families, and individuals affected by cancer. We provide non-medical financial assistance, support, and resources to adults and children in need in Collier and Lee Counties and children in Hendry and Glades Counties.
CAN assists over 400 families annually. Our services are aimed at ensuring that those with cancer and their families can focus on recovery without added financial stress.
CAN offers critical support by covering non-medical, essential living expenses such as rent/mortgage, utilities, vehicle payments, groceries, and gas for people in cancer treatment. We also provide free support groups, nutrition programs, personal care resources, cancer support supplies, family events, and resource and referral support.
All donations to CAN serve our local community and are tax-deductible. Our funding comes from fundraising events, grants, foundations, and generous contributions from individuals, local businesses, and corporate sponsors.
CAN is the only organization of its kind in Southwest Florida that provides the types of financial assistance and support services we offer. We do not duplicate the services of other agencies or community organizations but instead complement them with our unique programs.
You can support CAN by participating in our fundraising events, making a donation, or volunteering your time. Every contribution helps us continue to provide vital support to those in our local community affected by cancer.
