Alliance for Fertility Preservation | https://www.allianceforfertilitypreservation.org/ | The Alliance for Fertility Preservation is a 501c3 charitable organization. The Alliance is made up of a team of professionals who have come together to advance the field of fertility preservation. Our members are recognized leaders with expertise in all aspects of fertility preservation including, oncology, reproductive endocrinology, urology, psychology, oncology nursing, and reproductive law. Our focus is fertility preservation for cancer patients. We understand how overwhelming a diagnosis of cancer can be. So many aspects of an individual’s life are altered the moment they hear those words, “You have cancer.” And while many organizations address various facets of cancer and cancer treatment, we have chosen to help alleviate one of the most distressing, life-altering consequences of cancer treatment – infertility.
Baby Quest Foundation | https://babyquestfoundation.org/ | Baby Quest was born from one young woman’s struggles to have a child. However, her story is far from unique. It is a story shared by one in eight women—most of whom never dreamt that having a baby would be so difficult. With the high costs of assisted reproduction, a solution to infertility is often out of reach, allowing financial need to prevent many from becoming parents. It is not easy to battle the demon of infertility. Those affected are up against insurance companies that refuse to cover the costs of physicians, labs, and medications. There are military veterans – even those injured in battle – who have been denied coverage. Many cancer survivors, robbed of fertility because of chemotherapy, cannot receive insurance benefits for fertility. Beyond the emotional and physical despair brought on by infertility, there is the impact of not being able to afford treatment.
Expecting Miracles Foundation | https://expectmiraclesfoundation.org/samfund/ | Expect Miracles Foundation’s SAMFund provides critical financial resources to young adult cancer survivors twice a year through grants in two categories: Financial Assistance Grants and Family Building Grants. SAMFund grants were first awarded in 2005 in response to the higher rates of financial toxicity among young adult survivors compared to other age groups and the lack of dedicated resources specifically for this population. In 2019, SAMFund grants became a program of the Expect Miracles Foundation. In total, 2,600 grants totaling nearly $4.5 million dollars have been awarded to young adults as they recover from the financial impact of cancer.
Ferring Pharmaceuticals – Heart Beat Program | https://www.ferringfertility.com/healthcare-professionals/support-for-your-patients/#financial-assistance | Heart Beat provides select fertility medications at no cost for eligible patients. Qualifying patients must be female, be a US citizen or permanent resident, have received a diagnosis of cancer, and have received no chemotherapy within the previous 12 months. Oncologists and reproductive endocrinologists are required to determine that fertility preservation treatment is medically appropriate. Terms and conditions apply. To request additional information and for full program terms and conditions, call 1-888-347-3415. For residents of Arkansas, Massachusetts, or New Jersey, please call 1-877-252-0553.
Fertility within Reach | https://fertilitywithinreach.org/ | Fertility Within Reach’s mission is to increase access to fertility treatment and fertility preservation. We strive to alleviate emotional, physical and financial stresses as individuals build their families.
Hope for Two – The Pregnant with Cancer Network | https://hopefortwo.org/ | Hope for Two…The Pregnant with Cancer Network offers free support for women diagnosed with cancer while pregnant. We connect women who are currently pregnant with cancer with other women who have experienced a similar cancer diagnosis.
Livestrong Fertility | https://livestrong.org/how-we-help/livestrong-fertility/ | We provide support for the issues that people navigating cancer face every day. From breaking down complex topics, providing step-by-step guidance, and creating programs that improve your quality of life—whatever your daily challenge, we’re here to help.
Resolve—The National Infertility Association | https://resolve.org/learn/financial-resources/fertility-treatment-scholarships-and-grants/# | Hope can exist for patients whose primary barrier to building a family is the out-of-pocket expense. Below is information about nonprofit organizations that provide fertility treatment scholarships and grants.
The Chick Mission | https://www.thechickmission.org/ | Having Cancer Isn’t a Choice. Having kids still should be. Our mission is to ensure every young woman newly diagnosed with cancer has the option to preserve fertility through direct financial support, educational programs, and advocacy efforts. We refuse to let the emotional, physical, and financial cost of a cancer diagnosis stand between young women and a full life after beating this disease.
Verna’s Purse | https://reprotech.com/vernas-purse/ | REPROTECH® strives to make fertility preservation services available to all individuals who are facing fertility-threatening cancer treatment, therefore we are proud to offer a generous financial assistance program to patients faced with economic challenges, particularly at a time when it is hardest to handle. Verna’s Purse is that program.
Worth the Wait | https://worththewaitcharity.com/ | Our mission is to empower young adult cancer survivors on their path to parenthood. We provide financial support and educational resources for fertility treatments, adoption, and surrogacy while advocating for oncofertility within the healthcare system and beyond.