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22 FINANCIAL & INSURANCE ASSISTANCE LAZAREX CANCER FOUNDATION Provides financial assistance to defray the costs associated with patient participation in FDA clinical trials. Additionally, helps patients navigate their clinical trial options and provide community education and outreach services. (877) 866-9523 lazarex.org THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY PATIENT AID PROGRAM The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society provides financial assistance to help patients with significant financial need who are under a doctor's care for a confirmed blood cancer diagnosis. Patient Aid applications are processed through your local chapter and payments are issued directly to you. Financial assistance is based upon available funds. 404 BNA Drive, Ste. 102 Nashville, TN 37217-2571 (615) 331-2980, ext. 1741 (Contact Barbara Burk for information) LLS.org/tn MY HOPE CHEST National non-profit provides funding for breast reconstruction surgery after mastectomy to women who have survived breast cancer but are lacking insurance or the financial means to gain their desired reconstruction. (727) 488-0320, Client Navigator myhopechest.org NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR RARE DISORDERS (NORD) Patient Assistance Programs to help patients obtain life-saving or life-sustaining medication they could not otherwise afford. Offers financial assistance with insurance premiums and patient co-pay fees as well as assistance with reasonable and appropriate diagnostic testing expenses and travel to and consultation with disease specialists that are not covered by a patient's insurance plan. Please call or visit the website for eligibility requirements. (800) 999-6673 rarediseases.org NEEDYMEDS.ORG A non-profit information resource devoted to helping people in need find assistance programs to help them afford their medications and costs related to health care. Lists state-sponsored programs, SHIP sites, Medicare and Medicaid information. (800) 503-6897, Helpline needymeds.org PATIENT ACCESS NETWORK FOUNDATION Assists insured patients who cannot afford out-of-pocket costs associated with their treatment needs. (866) 316-PANF (7263) panfoundation.org PATIENT ADVOCATE FOUNDATION (PAF) A national non-profit organization specializing in mediation for access to care, job retention, and relief from debt crisis resulting from a diagnosis. (800) 532-5274 patientadvocate.org SHERRY'S RUN Sherry's Run is the largest grassroots, faith-based organization in Wilson County (TN) serving our neighbors and making a difference in the lives of families who are fighting cancer. As a nonprofit organization, Sherry's Run provides assistance for: Prescription Assistance, Health Insurance Premiums, Medical Bills, Groceries, Gas, and more. Please call or visit the website for eligibility requirements, how to apply for assistance and additional information. P.O. Box 8 Lebanon, TN 37088-0008 (615) 925-2592, General Information (615) 925-9932, Patient Assistance sherrysrun.org