Cancer affects not only the individuals diagnosed but also their families and communities. Buckeye Auto Gifts is committed to uplifting cancer patients in Ohio by providing essential support services designed to ease their burden. Our mission is to ensure that no patient faces their treatment journey alone, and your generous donations can make a significant difference in their lives.
When you donate a vehicle, your contribution is transformed into critical resources that support cancer patients. Each dollar you invest has the power to fund transportation to treatment, copay assistance, lodging during lengthy therapies, and much more. By supporting our efforts, you’re directly contributing to the health and well-being of Ohio’s cancer community.
Programs your donation funds
- Transportation to treatment (gas cards, Lyft credits)
- Copay assistance for low-income patients
- Lodging during treatment (Hope Lodge-style programs)
- Survivorship programs for cancer patients
- Caregiver-respite services for families
- Wigs and prostheses for patients in treatment
- Patient navigator support staff
↗Real impact, real numbers
A donation of $1,500 can profoundly impact the lives of cancer patients in Ohio. This sum can fund approximately 50 round-trip rides to chemotherapy or radiation treatments for those without transportation. Alternatively, it can cover a month of lodging for a patient family during their treatment journey or provide copay assistance for multiple treatment cycles for low-income patients. With each vehicle donation, you take an active role in enhancing the quality of life for those battling cancer.
How we vet recipient partners
We prioritize partnering with nonprofit organizations that have established credibility within the cancer support community. Our vetting criteria include a high program ratio, ensuring that the majority of funds are allocated directly to patient services rather than research. We focus on organizations that are transparent in their reporting and have demonstrated effectiveness in serving cancer patients, thus allowing donors to feel confident in their contributions.
How proceeds flow
After deducting tow and processing costs, approximately 70-80% of the gross proceeds from each vehicle donation will go directly to our partner organizations. From there, a program ratio is applied to ensure that funds are directed specifically towards patient support services. This careful allocation of resources makes your contribution highly impactful and ensures every dollar counts.
Ohio recipient landscape
In Ohio, the need for cancer support services is significant, with many patients facing financial strains due to treatment costs. Local programs tailored to support Ohio cancer patients include transportation services and lodging assistance, which are essential to those receiving care at out-of-town treatment facilities. Your donations help fill vital gaps in funding and support for these programs, making a real difference in our communities.