This year, more than 11,000 Nebraskans received a cancer diagnosis and many faced financial barriers to life-saving care. Donations to the Heartland Cancer Foundation (HCF) (heartlandcancerfoundation.org) help bridge that gap, covering essential housing and transportation costs so patients can focus on what matters most: healing.
“When I was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer, our world turned upside down,” said Katie Rose, an HCF grant recipient.
“With mounting medical bills, things got tight financially. Heartland Cancer Foundation was there for us during an extremely stressful time. Within days of applying, they helped cover our mortgage, giving us one less thing to worry about. My family and I will always be grateful.”
So far in 2025, HCF has helped 241 local cancer patients with housing and transportation grants totaling $176,631 with an additional $64,369 committed over the next 12 months. Patients can choose the areas where they need help most, whether it’s covering mortgages or rent, utilities, fuel expenses or car loans.
You can make a difference this holiday season by giving on Giving Tuesday (December 2) or making a year-end gift. Tickets are also now available for the 11th Annual Impact Gala on February 7, 2026 in Lincoln.
Learn more or give today at heartlandcancerfoundation.org. Your compassion could be the spark of hope a patient desperately needs.