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32 LOCAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS Delivery Angels free of charge to clients in the Nashville Community (efforts focused on Davidson and Williamson counties). Clients are supported by volunteer Client Liasons/Cancer Coaches who visit them at home, help them understand how this food can make a difference in their healing, and stay in weekly communication to answer questions and make sure the food is working for them. Please call or visit the website for more information. 4004 Hillsboro Road, Ste. 223B Nashville, TN 37215 (615) 241-0246 heimerdingerfoundation.com KENTUCKY CANCER PROGRAM The Kentucky Cancer Program (KCP) serves every corner of the Commonwealth with information and services to reduce the impact of cancer. KCP plays a major role in linking Kentuckians with cancer resources through personal contact at our offices, community health fairs and events. KCP also provides the Pathfinder, an online tool that enables users to search by county for cancer-related resources in screening/tobacco, information and referral, patient assistance, medical care, survivorship and support groups, and national and state resources. (502) 852-6318 kycancerprogram.org THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY The Tennessee Chapter has a rich tradition and strong dedication to improving the quality of life of patients with blood-related cancers. This goal is accomplished through a variety of programs and services, including Patient Financial Aid, Family Support Groups, First Connection, Grassroots Advocacy Network, Patient and Professional Education Programs, Trish Greene Back to School Program for Children with Cancer, and the Information Resource Center. In addition, funds raised help sponsor lifesaving research. The Tennessee Chapter 404 BNA Drive, Ste. 102 Nashville, TN 37217-2571 (615) 331-2980 LLS.org/tn LINDA'S HOPE Linda's Hope provides support to those affected by pancreatic cancer by advancing research, supporting patients and families and raising community awareness for this critical cause. 3503 Wrenwood Avenue Nashville, TN 37205 (615) 772-3247 lindashope.org MIDDLE TENNESSEE 2-1-1 One of the easiest ways to get help is by dialing 2-1-1,Tennessee's community services help line. When you call, you'll get a real person, one who is trained to help you sort out your needs, and then give you phone numbers and addresses of the closest places where you can get help. 2-1-1 has a database of more than 10,000 health and human services programs, cross-referenced for all sorts of keywords. A program of United Way of Metropolitan Nashville. (800) 318-9335, Nashville Call Center 211us.org TN211.mycommunitypt.com SUSAN G. KOMEN® The Chattanooga Affiliate of Susan G. Komen® serves 16 counties – ten in Tennessee and six in Georgia. Since its inception in 2000, the Chattanooga Affiliate has awarded grants totaling over $2.5 million to local breast health organizations. The annual Chattanooga Race for the Cure takes place in September. Up to 75% of the net proceeds from this race remain in SE Tennessee and NW Georgia, funding a variety of breast cancer programs and services. 6025 Lee Highway, Ste. 203 Chattanooga, TN 37421 (423) 499-9155 komenchattanooga.org

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