Chesapeake Chariots is dedicated to improving the lives of cancer patients in Maryland by providing essential support services that empower them on their journey to recovery. Our programs address critical needs such as transportation to treatment, lodging during treatment, and financial assistance for copays. With a focus on direct patient support, we ensure that every dollar donated translates into tangible help for those facing the challenges of cancer.
Your contribution plays a pivotal role in this mission. For every vehicle donation, we leverage the funds to offer vital resources to patients who often struggle to access care due to economic or logistical barriers. Every dollar you donate directly impacts the lives of patients and their families, making treatments more accessible and less burdensome.
Programs your donation funds
- Transportation to treatment (gas cards, Lyft credits)
- Copay assistance for low-income patients
- Lodging during treatment (Hope Lodge-style programs)
- Survivorship programs for patients post-treatment
- Caregiver-respite services for primary caregivers
- Wigs and prostheses for patients in treatment
- Patient navigator staff to guide patients through care
↗Real impact, real numbers
Your generous donation has the power to create significant impact. For a $1,500 contribution, we can fund approximately 50 round-trip rides to chemotherapy or radiation treatments for patients who lack transportation options. Alternatively, this amount could support a month's worth of lodging for a patient family during their treatment journey, or provide critical copay assistance that covers several treatment cycles for low-income patients. With your help, we can dramatically improve the quality of life for those fighting cancer and their caregivers.
How we vet recipient partners
To ensure that our partner nonprofits are trustworthy and effective, we adhere to strict vetting criteria. We prioritize organizations that are listed with reputable patient-assistance networks, focusing on those that have a high program-ratio of funds directed to patient services versus research funding. Additionally, we require transparent reporting on patient-served metrics to guarantee that donations are utilized effectively and reach the intended recipients.
How proceeds flow
When you donate your vehicle to Chesapeake Chariots, you can be confident that 70-80% of the gross proceeds will reach our partner organizations after covering towing and processing costs. From there, a program ratio is applied to ensure funds are allocated directly to impactful patient support services. Your donation makes a real difference in the lives of cancer patients in Maryland.
Maryland recipient landscape
Maryland has a diverse population of cancer patients facing unique challenges with access to treatment and support. Local programs funded by Chesapeake Chariots address these needs directly, providing essential resources to those affected by cancer in our communities. With limited state-level funding for patient services, your donation is crucial in filling these gaps and ensuring that families receive the help they need during difficult times.