In West Virginia, many cancer patients face overwhelming challenges during their treatment, not only from the illness itself but also from the logistical and financial hurdles that accompany it. Appalachian Autos is dedicated to alleviating these burdens by providing essential support services to cancer patients. Your vehicle donation helps fund transportation to treatment, lodging during care, and a range of survivorship programs that empower patients and their families.
Every dollar from your donation goes further here; for example, a single vehicle donation valued at $1,500 can fund approximately 50 round-trip rides to chemotherapy or radiation for patients without reliable transportation. This means that your contribution makes a tangible difference in the lives of those who need it most, allowing them to focus on healing instead of worrying about the costs of treatment.
Programs your donation funds
- Transportation to treatment (gas cards, Lyft credits, medical transport)
- Copay assistance for low-income patients
- Lodging during treatment (Hope Lodge-style programs)
- Survivorship programs for emotional health
- Caregiver-respite services
- Wigs and prostheses for patients undergoing treatment
- Patient navigator staff to assist with care coordination
↗Real impact, real numbers
Your generous donation can create significant impact: a $1,500 vehicle donation can provide approximately 50 round-trip rides to chemotherapy for patients without transportation, or cover a month of lodging for a family during treatment. With a $2,500 donation, we can assist multiple families with copay assistance covering several treatment cycles. Even a $5,000 gift can enable us to fund lodging and transportation for multiple patients, reducing the financial burden of cancer treatment and allowing patients to focus on their recovery.
How we vet recipient partners
At Appalachian Autos, we prioritize transparency and accountability in our partnerships. We collaborate with organizations that are recognized by patient assistance networks and have a proven record of delivering direct support to cancer patients. Our vetting process ensures that recipient nonprofits focus on patient services over research funding, maintaining a high program ratio for every dollar received. We also require transparent reporting on the number of patients served, ensuring that your contributions are effectively improving lives.
How proceeds flow
After deducting towing and processing costs, 70-80% of the gross proceeds from every vehicle donation will be directed to our partner organizations. The remaining funds are allocated to operational costs. From there, each partner organization allocates a portion of the funds to specific programs aimed at supporting cancer patients directly, ensuring that your donation is making a real difference in the community.
West Virginia recipient landscape
West Virginia has a unique landscape when it comes to healthcare access, especially for cancer patients. Many families in our state struggle with transportation and lodging while seeking treatment. With limited resources available at the state level, donations through Appalachian Autos are vital in bridging these gaps. Our programs directly address the needs of local patients, ensuring essential services are available when they need them most.