In our continuous commitment to serving our community, we’ve observed a rising need for direct financial assistance among local residents and their families navigating the challenges of cancer treatments. Understanding the importance of this support, our committee is proud to announce that a dedicated portion of our auction proceeds will now directly benefit these individuals through our new initiative, WACA Direct.

Starting from the 2024 auction onwards, we’ll be channeling a designated amount of our collective efforts, under the banner of WACA Direct, to make a positive impact in the lives of local individuals affected by cancer. Stay tuned for detailed information about this new initiative and application procedures, as we work together to provide meaningful support to our community members. Your ongoing support makes a real difference!

Designed for those facing breast cancer specifically, the BCA-CV serves those in our area by providing some cleaning assistance, food gift cards, wigs (for any woman facing chemotherapy, not just breast cancer patients), and so much more. 

Check out their website for more information: https://www.bcacv.org/free-programs

The AstraZeneca Hope Lodge in Philadelphia provided in connection with the American Cancer Society is a home away from home for cancer patients and their caregivers. Patients staying at a Hope Lodge must be in active cancer treatment and permanently reside more than 40 miles away from their cancer treatment center. 

For more information about the Hope Lodge please click this link.

The Hope Lodge in Baltimore offers 26 rooms and opened in 1987. A new lodge is in plans and currently in fundraising efforts. It is a home away from home for cancer patients and their caregivers. Patients staying at a Hope Lodge must be in active cancer treatment and permanently reside more than 40 miles away from their cancer treatment center. 

For more information about this Hope Lodge please click this link .

The YMCA partnered with LIVESTRONG® to provide a safe, supportive environment for cancer survivors to continue their healing and achieve their whole-person health goals. LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA is a free, 12-week program that meets twice per week for 90 minutes and focuses on physical exercise and social activities in a safe, supportive environment for strengthening your whole sense of self. 

For more information about the LIVESTRONG program including how to apply please click this link .

The Four Diamonds was founded with the goal of supporting children and their families in the fight against childhood cancer. They have created a diverse program that’s helped more than 4,800 childhood cancer patients and their families over the past 50 years.

They ensure every child treated at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital has access to superior medical care and comprehensive support to conquer cancer. They are also dedicated to funding innovative research to develop improved treatments and cures for every childhood cancer patient at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital and around the world.

For more information about the Four Diamonds Fund please click this link .

Receiving a cancer diagnosis can be one of the most emotional and difficult experiences a person can go through. It can also be one of the most debilitating financial burdens. WellSpan is here to help lift some of the burdens during a time when patients and their families need it the most. The Summit Health Foundation’s Oncology Bridge Fund is an emergency assistance fund for WellSpan cancer patients in Franklin County who may need help while they are undergoing treatment – treatment that can make them sick, weak and unable to work for weeks.  This financial hardship can be overwhelming and devastating, but the Oncology Bridge Fund provides help with living expenses like transportation, groceries, medications, rent and utilities. With this help, patients can focus on their health and treatment plans. In 2022, the Oncology Bridge Fund provided nearly $31,785 to assist 58 patients in our community to relieve financial burdens. If you or a loved one needs assistance from the Oncology Bridge Fund* or additional information, please reach out to WellSpan Medical Oncology at (717) 217-6020 and select the option to speak to a social worker.

*Financial screening is part of the assessment for use of the funds.

For more information about the Oncology Bridge Fund please click this link.