Agency:
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American Cancer Society
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Address:
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Mid Michigan Regional Office
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1111 S. Henry, Suite A
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Bay City, MI 48706
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Telephone:
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800-728-2323
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Website
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Program:
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Air Transportation
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Contact:
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Susan Schwab
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Direct Telephone:
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Description:
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Corporate Angel network, AirCare Network, and Angel
Planes provide free air transportation, if available, for a cancer patient and a support
person.
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Eligibility:
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income:
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age:
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gender:
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other:
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x
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specify:
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Cancer diagnosis
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First Contact:
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phone
call:
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x
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walk-in:
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x
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appointment:
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referral:
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Method of Payment:
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no
charge:
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x
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insurance:
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sliding
scale:
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recommended
contribution:
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Application form:
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x
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Transportation
available:
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Childcare available:
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Handicapper accessible:
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x
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Program:
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Camp Catch-A-Rainbow
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Contact:
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Susan Schwab
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Direct Telephone:
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Description:
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Free summer camp for children with cancer or hve had
cancer between the ages of 7 and 18; a younger campers' day camp is available (4-6); camp
is held in July at the YFCA Camp Pendalouan in Montague
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Eligibility:
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income:
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age:
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x
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gender:
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other:
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x
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specify:
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cancer diagnosis
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First Contact:
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phone
call:
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x
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walk-in:
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x
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appointment:
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referral:
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Method of Payment:
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no
charge:
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x
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insurance:
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sliding
scale:
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recommended
contribution:
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Application form:
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x
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Transportation
available:
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Childcare available:
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Handicapper accessible:
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x
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Program:
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Cancer Support Groups
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Contact:
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Susan Schwab
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Direct Telephone:
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Description:
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Cancer support groups that meet at various times in
various locations
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Eligibility:
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income:
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age:
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gender:
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other:
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x
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specify:
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cancer diagnosis
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First Contact:
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phone
call:
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x
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walk-in:
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x
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appointment:
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referral:
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Method of Payment:
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no
charge:
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x
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insurance:
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sliding
scale:
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recommended
contribution:
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Application form:
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