Indy Car Connect is dedicated to helping cancer patients in Indianapolis gain access to essential support services that enhance their quality of life during treatment. As cancer can profoundly affect patients and their families, our initiative focuses on delivering vital assistance, ensuring that financial barriers do not obstruct their journey to healing.
Your generous car donation helps us fund transportation to treatment, lodging during extended care, and other essential services like copay assistance and caregiver respite. Each dollar contributed not only supports these patients but also amplifies the impact through partnerships with established assistance networks, maximizing every contribution.
Programs your donation funds
- Transportation to treatment (gas cards, Lyft credits)
- Lodging assistance (Hope Lodge-style programs)
- Copay assistance for low-income patients
- Survivorship programs for post-treatment support
- Caregiver respite services to support family caregivers
- Wigs and prostheses for patients undergoing treatment
- Patient navigator staff to guide patients through their journey
↗Real impact, real numbers
With just a $1,500 donation, we can facilitate approximately 50 round-trip rides for patients needing transportation to chemotherapy or radiation. Alternatively, this amount can provide a family with a month of lodging during treatment or cover copay assistance for multiple treatment cycles for low-income patients. For those who can support with $2,500, the impact doubles, significantly improving patient accessibility during critical treatment phases. Your contribution of $5,000 can fund extensive support across multiple dimensions of patient care, demonstrating the transformative potential of your generosity.
How we vet recipient partners
To ensure that our partner nonprofits are legitimate and accountable, we prioritize collaborations with organizations recognized within patient-assistance networks. We focus on high program ratios, meaning that a significant portion of funds raised goes directly to patient services rather than research. Transparent reporting on metrics such as the number of patients served will also be a key criterion for our selected partners, reaffirming our commitment to donor trust and impact.
How proceeds flow
After deducting towing and processing costs, approximately 70-80% of the proceeds from vehicle donations reach our partner organizations. This amount is then allocated based on a verified program-ratio that prioritizes patient services, ensuring that a significant portion of every dollar supports direct assistance for cancer patients in need.
Indianapolis recipient landscape
Indianapolis is home to a diverse population facing significant healthcare challenges, particularly those impacted by cancer. Our local support programs cater to the unique needs of families navigating treatment while striving to alleviate financial burdens. With limited state-level funding for cancer patient support, Indy Car Connect provides a critical lifeline to those who need it most, helping families stay strong during difficult times.