FUND RAISING where do I start

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wanda23
wanda23 Member Posts: 58
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
I am currently tring to fund raise for my mom to get/start AVASTIN (very expensive)in my area (Canada) Nova Scotia, we did a couple of benefits... any other ideas on how to fund raise? what to do? to put on?

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  • NWmom
    NWmom Member Posts: 80
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    Hi Wanda,
    You may want to contact Gentech. (See below) They offer free or reduced cost for patients in need. I am not sure if this is just an offering in the US or what, but it would be worth checking into.

    Genentech - Avastin
    Genentech Access to Care Foundation
    1 DNA Way, MS #13A
    South San Francisco, CA 94080
    (800) 530-3083
    FAX: (650) 225-1366
    Genentech has established the Genentech Access to Care Foundation to ensure patients have access to all Genentech marketed drugs. Since 1990, Genentech has donated $700 million of free product to uninsured patients. In order to qualify for this program, there are certain requirements including income restrictions.

    Good Luck,
    Heather and Carl
  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
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    I don't know if they do this for individuals, but it's worth a try....

    www.getyourrearingear.com...

    They put together 'blue ribbon' (colorectal cancer) 5k races...maybe they can help at least from a source for ideas...

    Hugs, Kathi
  • StacyGleaso
    StacyGleaso Member Posts: 1,233 Member
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    Since you are Canadian.......

    http://www.ccac-accc.ca/index.php
  • jana11
    jana11 Member Posts: 705
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    Just to give you some hope. Another canadian wrote the company and got it donated! Just know they at least have done it! Keep fighting and fund raising! jana