Medical Oncology Associates formally established the Prescription Assistance Fund in 2001 to assist cancer patients in need to obtain costly prescription drugs and nutritional supplements. Over the past few years, the scope of assistance has broadened to include transportation to and from appointments in and out of town; durable medical equipment; patient medical insurance premiums; and home health treatments. In the aftermath of the September 2011 flood, we donated funds to patients whose homes and businesses had been devastated. The scope of the fund is constantly evolving as needs arise.
Medical Oncology Associates has long recognized the devastating physical, psychological, and financial hardships suffered by many of our patients. The fund was established to help those in need to obtain medications, services, and other items beneficial to their care. We respect the pride, independence, and courage of our patients and their families. We hope that any patient in need will feel comfortable asking for temporary assistance.
For Patients:
How to request assistance: Patients or family members may request assistance from any member of our staff. All requests and responses will be handled confidentially. If you would feel more comfortable requesting assistance over the telephone, please contact our Office Manager, Edie Kozicki at (570) 288-4261.
For the Community:
How to donate: If you would like to donate to the Prescription Assistance Fund, please contact our Special Projects Coordinator, Carol Demko. Donations may be made in memory or in honor of a loved one; in “lieu of flowers” for memorial services; as a “thank you” gift for special events, such as bridal showers; or for any reason you desire. Donations are tax-deductible.
Fundraisers: If you would like to conduct a student project or a community project or event to benefit the Prescription Assistance Fund, please contact our Special Projects Coordinator, Carol Demko.
Volunteers: If you would like to volunteer to assist with one of our fundraisers for the Prescription Assistance Fund, please contact our Special Projects Coordinator, Carol Demko. Volunteers are needed to create and distribute fliers; to sell raffle tickets during events; to decorate for upcoming events; etc.
Tipsy Turtle Make Life Count Charity’s 2013 Fundraiser:
We extend a huge “Thank You!” to the Tipsy Turtle Make Life Count Charity for its generous contribution to the Medical Oncology Associates Prescription Assistance Fund . The Make Life Count Charity’s 2013 Fundraiser raised an amazing grand total of $34,000 for the Medical Oncology Associates Prescription Assistance Fund. Pictured above are Ken Carey, proprietor of the Tipsy Turtle Pubs in Jenkins Township and Swoyersville, in green; and David and Carol Greenwald of Medical Oncology Associates.
Ken Carey founded the Make Life Count Charity in 2004. The Make Life Count Charity has been the largest benefactor of the Medical Oncology Prescription Assistance Fund, donating over $150,000 to the fund since the charity’s inception. We, as well as our patients, cannot thank Ken enough for his continued support over the years.
Ken is a great friend of Medical Oncology Associates. We encourage you to visit the Tipsy Turtle’s website at https://tipsyturtlepub.com/home.html for more information about the pub as well as the Make Life Count Charity.
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