Having had a close family member win a battle with cancer has helped me understand the importance of the services that the Pay It Forward Fund provides for cancer patients and their families. I really appreciate that donations provide such specific and necessary help for people in need - whether you're giving $25 to pay for a telephone bill or $1,000 for a mortgage payment - it's motivating to know exactly how your donation will make a difference for someone in need.

Please join me in supporting the Pay It Forward Fund on Give to the Max Day November 17. I'm so honored to support the important work they do:

Pay It Forward Fund is a non-profit organization that helps patients pay their bills while they undergo treatment for breast and women’s cancers. We pay essential living expenses so patients can focus on what’s really important—getting healthy.
Even people with health insurance often struggle financially during cancer treatment. In fact, over 60% of the costs associated with treatment are indirect.

Many patients face high deductibles and co-payments, and some become too sick to work or to care for their children. Unanticipated expenses and lost wages can quickly put patients behind on their bills. But the Pay It Forward Fund is here to help.

Our hope is that patients who receive help will someday, some how, find a way to pay it forward by helping another patient in need.

Pay It Forward Fund is administered by the North Memorial Foundation at no charge. One hundred percent of your donation will be used to help patients in need.