Financial Assistance
Financial Support Program
BCAK receives many requests during the year for direct client financial support.
Besides the greater Kingston area, our coverage includes those areas from which patients receive treatment at the Cancer Centre of Southern Ontario at KGH, so it stretches as far as Trenton in the west, Cornwall in the east and points north as far as Sharbot Lake, Perth and Westport.
Facing Challenges in your Financial Life?
Breast Cancer Action Kingston offers financial support to help those living with and/or receiving treatment within the South East LHIN coverage area. Applicants are expected to canvas other sources of funds available in the community as well as support from BCAK.
Daily Living Costs such as:
Food
Accommodation
Utilities
BCAK offers Financial Assistance in a Number of Ways
Wig, Prosthesis, Bra and Swimwear Bank.
A donation means a lot to a ‘recipient’. They are in an unfortunate financial position in life compounded by their health problems. The items we have donated for the bank help them to fit into society and everyday life a little better therefore making it easier for them to ‘blend in’. They also give them more self-confidence which helps to fight their health issues.
On behalf of the recipients, we would like to thank the people who generously donated their items. The bank can always use more.
If you are in need of this type of assistance, please contact Bea Faraklas, 613-536-0180.
Process For Applications
Download and complete the application form.
Ensure the application is signed and witnessed; attach any relevant information.
Submit the application to the Financial Assistance Committee at BCAK in a sealed envelope either by mail or deliver to our office during office hours.
As of January 1, 2021 there will be a change to requirements to our Financial Assistance (FA) criteria. To apply you must:
1. You have had a diagnosis of breast cancer.
2. Be (or become) a member of Breast Cancer Action Kingston to be eligible to apply for help. The membership fee is $30/year and a receipt will be issued.
Membership can be paid in one of 2 ways:
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Attach $30 to the application or
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$30 will be withheld from what we decide you are eligible to receive.
All Applications are Kept Strictly Confidential.
Applicants Will be Contacted After The Executive Committee Reviews The Application
Breast Cancer needs such as:
Medication Costs
Special Garments
Wigs
Prostheses and Bras
Financial Assistance Brochure
Financial Assistance Application