Heartfelt Rides is dedicated to easing the burdens of cancer patients in Birmingham, Alabama, by providing essential support services that go beyond research. Our mission is to ensure patients have access to reliable transportation, financial assistance, and resources to help them navigate their treatment journey with dignity and hope.
Every dollar donated to Heartfelt Rides translates into critical support for our community's cancer patients. With your contributions, we can arrange transportation to treatment, offer lodging during long treatment cycles, and provide necessary assistance for copays and caregiver respite services. Each donation empowers patients and their families to focus on what truly matters—their health and recovery.
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 ongoing support
- Caregiver-respite services for family support
- Wigs and prostheses for patients in treatment
- Patient navigator staff to guide through processes
↗Real impact, real numbers
A donation of $1,500 can fund approximately 50 round-trip rides to chemotherapy or radiation for patients lacking transportation, or cover a month of lodging for a patient family during treatment. Additionally, this amount may assist with copays for multiple treatment cycles, alleviating financial burdens for low-income patients. Your contribution enables us to create tangible impacts in the lives of those facing cancer treatment, supporting both their physical and emotional well-being.
How we vet recipient partners
At Heartfelt Rides, we prioritize transparency and accountability when selecting our partner nonprofits. We prefer to collaborate with organizations recognized by reputable patient-assistance networks. Our partners demonstrate a high program-ratio, ensuring that donor funds are primarily directed toward direct patient services rather than research funding. We conduct thorough reviews to confirm that our partners meet these criteria, ensuring your contributions are used effectively.
How proceeds flow
After accounting for towing and processing costs, approximately 70-80% of the gross proceeds from vehicle donations are allocated directly to support our partner programs. This net amount is then applied according to our program ratio, allowing us to maximize the impact of every dollar raised. We prioritize ensuring that a significant portion of every donation goes directly to the services that support cancer patients in Birmingham.
Birmingham recipient landscape
Birmingham faces numerous challenges, including a growing need for accessible cancer patient support services. Heartfelt Rides is committed to addressing these local needs by providing dedicated programs that serve cancer patients and their families. With a landscape of limited state-level funding, community contributions are vital in filling these gaps, ensuring that every patient has the resources they need throughout their treatment journey.