Programs

Breast Cancer Angels networks with patient care coordinators at breast cancer centers and other support agencies to complete the circle of care for women going through breast cancer treatment only in Southern California.

FOOD PROGRAM
Breast Cancer Angels provides gift cards to the market of the clients’ choice; the dollar amount depends on family size and need (average of $250 per family per month). The current need is $18,000 monthly for these needs.

HOUSING NEEDS
Breast Cancer Angels assists with emergency housing costs. We may pay the security deposit and the first months rent to assist women who have become homeless due to breast cancer treatment. We are also the only group that assists with monthly (up to $500 per month) housing costs for women in treatment for long-term metastatic breast cancer.

ANGEL HOUSE
In 2008 Breast Cancer Angels was given a large donation to purchase a 5-bedroom home in Orange County where women can live rent-free while they are in treatment. Our goal is to keep women from being homeless and alone while they fight their breast cancer battle.

CLOTHES AND OTHER NEEDS
Breast Cancer Angels provides gift cards to local discount stores for the needs of children in the home. We do this throughout the year with a higher demand in the fall for back to school clothes and shoes, etc. and at Christmas for toys and other gifts. (Yearly needs total $20,000+)

MEDICAL CO-PAYS & COBRA COSTS
We provide this aid as needed. We do not want to see women lose their insurance in the middle of treatment or not be able to get their prescriptions filled.

HOME HEALTH CARE & FINAL EXPENSE
We pay for short-term home health care as needed. We also assist with final expenses.

SECOND OPINION FUND
Jerry & Patti Walsh established a Second Opinion Fund with us, in memory of their daughter, Dayna. We have assisted 18 women in getting an expert second opinion, which improves their chance of survival.

SCHOLARSHIP FUND
In 2006 we started a special Scholarship Fund. To date we have financially assisted 15 young people whose lives were affected by their mother’s breast cancer. Six of these young people lost their mothers to breast cancer and five have mothers who continue in treatment due to metastatic breast cancer, all are awesome young men and women.

HOLIDAY PARTY FOR CLIENTS
Each year we have a Christmas Party for our clients and their families. All of the families in attendance go home with a trunk full of gifts. We have our Santa & Mrs. Claus (www.clausforacause.com) give out gifts to the children, and the moms get to visit with each other and work on a Christmas craft. All of the kids get wristbands and tokens so they can have fun and just be kids. In 2008 we had over 170 people participate.

SOCIAL WORKER
Breast Cancer Angels has a paid social worker who helps our clients find other resources. She also makes home visits to assess client needs.

LEGAL ASSISTANCE
We now have a pro bono attorney to assist our clients with custody and other legal issues.

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“WE CAN ALL BE ANGELS HERE ON EARTH”

Our mission at Breast Cancer Angels is “To complete the circle of care”. We desperately need more individual and corporate “Angels” to continue to provide these programs. Please click here or contact us today for information on how you can become an Angel.

Thank you,
Faye C. Dietiker