RideRebirth is dedicated to ensuring that cancer patients in Seattle receive the support they need during their treatment. Designed specifically for those battling cancer, our program addresses critical gaps in transportation and care that can make a profound difference in a patient's journey. Many patients face significant obstacles getting to treatments, which can delay essential care. Our commitment is to alleviate these burdens by providing necessary services that enable patients to focus on healing.
Your donation to RideRebirth goes far beyond just financial support; it is a lifeline for individuals and families facing unimaginable challenges. Each dollar contributed helps fund vital resources like gas cards, Lyft credits, and lodging during treatment. By donating, you are directly impacting the quality of life for cancer patients, ensuring they have reliable access to the services and support needed during their battle with cancer.
Programs your donation funds
- Transportation to treatment (gas cards, Lyft credits)
- Medical transportation arrangements
- Copay assistance for low-income patients
- Lodging during treatment (Hope Lodge-style programs)
- Survivorship programs for post-treatment support
- Caregiver-respite services
- Wigs and prostheses for patients in treatment
- Patient navigator staff for guidance and support
↗Real impact, real numbers
By donating $1,500, you can fund approximately 50 round-trip rides to chemotherapy or radiation for patients who lack transportation. In addition, this amount can cover a month of lodging during treatment for one patient family, or even copay assistance that spans multiple treatment cycles for low-income patients. Your generous contributions, whether at $2,500 or $5,000, will multiply the impact, providing even more rides, extended lodging, and assistance to those who need it most. Every dollar counts in ensuring patients can receive the treatment they need without the added stress of logistical burdens.
How we vet recipient partners
At RideRebirth, we prioritize partnering with nonprofits that have a proven track record of delivering high-quality patient services. We focus on organizations that are vetted through networks dedicated to patient assistance, ensuring they provide tangible benefits directly to patients rather than funding research. Our partners must have high program ratios, meaning a significant percentage of their funds is allocated directly to patient services, and we require transparent reporting on the metrics of patients served to guarantee accountability and effective utilization of donations.
How proceeds flow
After towing and processing costs, about 70-80% of the gross proceeds from vehicle donations reach our partner organizations. This ensures that the maximum possible amount is available to fund essential programs. Once those proceeds are allocated, a program ratio is applied to ensure transparency in how funds are utilized, allowing us to confidently direct donations toward meaningful patient support services.
Seattle recipient landscape
In Seattle and throughout Washington, the demand for cancer patient support services is critical. Local organizations provide essential programs that address a variety of needs, from transportation to lodging. Many patients in our region struggle with access to necessary treatment due to financial or logistical constraints. The state’s funding landscape for cancer care presents challenges, making community support more vital than ever. By donating to RideRebirth, you are helping to bridge this gap and directly support cancer patients in your community.