Our Mission is to help Ohio breast cancer patients survive the hardships of cancer treatments by providing emergency financial assistance.

Real help beyond medical care

The Breast Cancer Fund of Ohio supports organizations in your community that help women and men who are coping with the day-to-day challenges of living while being treated for breast cancer.

100% of funds raised stay here in Ohio to benefit patients in your community.

Your support of the Breast Cancer Fund of Ohio provides these critical services to women and men in need:

• transportation to and from treatments

• temporary support of living expenses such as housing, utilities, and food

• child care during diagnostic and treatment procedures

• job training

• mental health services not covered by a third party

• assistance with treatment costs, prescriptions, and co-pays not covered by a third party

• costs of participation in clinical trials that are not covered by a third party

"We need to support these ladies and gentlemen as much as possible while they are battling the disease!"

- Cathy Phillips RN, OCN,
Director of Columbus Cancer Clinic

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The Office of the Summit County Prosecutor has indicted Rachel Kirk, former treasurer, for grand theft and misuse of credit cards of the Breast Cancer Fund of Ohio. “We are saddened that this had to happen,” says Marshall Ruchman, who serves on the Board of Directors, “but glad that we are moving forward in our attempts to recover the funds that should have gone to breast cancer patients.”

The disputed funds were discovered in May 2010, when Ms. Kirk resigned from the board and financial records were transferred to the Board of Directors.

As a direct result, the Board adopted financial guidelines to ensure that all monies donated to the organization are used to further the mission of the organization: help Ohio breast cancer patients survive the hardships of cancer treatments by providing emergency financial assistance. The Board agreed to adhere to the Financial Accountability Standards of the Ohio Association of Nonprofit Organizations in order to maximize financial accountability and transparency. In addition, all checks for more than $100 must be signed by two persons, and the Board will receive copies of all financial statements on a regular basis.

The Breast Cancer Fund of Ohio supports organizations throughout Ohio that help women and men who are coping with the day-to-day challenges of living while being treated for breast cancer. 100% of funds raised stay here in Ohio to provide critical services to women and men in need. For more information, and to assist in this mission, visit www.BCFOhio.org or send an email to board@BCFOhio.org. 

Support someone you love ... DONATE to the Highway of Hope. Your tax-deductible donations to the Breast Cancer Fund of Ohio provide critical support services to women and men who are coping with the day-to-day challenges of living while being treated for breast cancer.  more info

If you or a loved one have breast cancer, call our patient navigation center at 216-255-3850. Our staff can direct you to information about breast cancer and resources in your community that can help you with financial assistance for food, transportation, child care, utilities, and more during your treatment. Also see our links page for regional and national resources.

Help us promote the Breast Cancer Awareness license plate by posting our PSA's on your website and other materials.

The Breast Cancer Fund of Ohio will be at many local events in 2011. Check out our FACEBOOK page for details. And if you want us at your event, contact Deb Ferenc, our Marketing/ Outreach Director, at deb@bcfohio.org. 

$66,540 awarded to 15 Ohio community support organizations in 2011, bringing the total to $277,880 awarded to cancer care providers in since 2006. more info

HOPE BANKS are here! This adorable piggy bank makes it fun and easy to raise funds for the Breast Cancer Fund of Ohio. Makes a great gift for family and friends and can be a wonderful conversation piece as a desk accessory. get yours

Board Members needed. We are looking for people with passion and commitment to join our Board of Directors ... Breast cancer survivors and representatives from rural areas of Ohio are highly encouraged to apply!! Click here for more info.

Join us on Facebook! Click here to go to our group page ... post your stories of how breast cancer has affected you, tell why you bought the plate, and more!

Participate in the Ohio Breast and Cervical Project

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