Transforming Lives,
Together
Every Donation Matters.
The Ackerman Cancer Foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of life for cancer patients and those touched by cancer.
Your support helps cancer patients during one of the most difficult times of their lives. Your gift brings hope and strength to patients, who are achieving things they never thought possible.
We’re excited about transforming lives, and we know you are too.
Donations have provided over:
$45,000
Amount of transportation assistance provided to help patients travel to life-saving cancer treatments.
15,000+
Hours of electricity covered to help patients pay for utilities during treatment.
100+
Overnight hotel stays provided for out-of-town patients around Northeast Florida, with the help of 17 local hotels and extended-stays offering reduced rates to patients.
$5,000+
Assistance provided to help patients pay for rent and mortgage expenses.
2,000+
Patients, family members, and caregivers who attended foundation-supported education, support, and wellness programs.
100% of all donations go directly to patients.
All foundation administrative costs are provided by Ackerman Cancer Center employees.
Patient Stories
“The foundation was just what I needed to get through the financial and emotional difficulties I faced during my treatment.”
Cancer Survivor
“Ackerman Cancer Foundation helped me so much during my cancer treatment. They are truly a giving organization.”
Cancer Survivor & Foundation Donor
Mr. Blocker came to Ackerman when he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Although he receives disability and has Medicare, Mr. Blocker barely makes rent each month due to the minimal support he receives through his government assistance.
Since he would be responsible for the 20% that Medicare would not cover for services, the foundation was able to provide him some peace of mind by contributing towards his rent for the two months he will be in treatment.
Knowing that his housing is stable for the next few months of treatment has given the patient more confidence in his ability to maintain his quality of life during this challenging time.
For Ms. Baker, 2021 was year filled with many difficult challenges. Within the year she had lost family members, had a tragic house fire, and undergone adjuvant chemotherapy and radiation following surgery. Due to her ongoing need for treatment, Ms. Baker has not been able to work. Moreover, she has had to use her own savings to regain furniture that was lost to the fire.
Through the foundation, we have been able to help alleviate some of Ms. Baker’s financial burden by covering the cost of her utilities bill. We were also able to assist Ms. Baker with the cost of her JTA transportation so that she could come in for treatment without the worry of paying for each ride.
Ms. Silver came from Georgia for treatment and was unfortunately placed in a position where she had to potentially pay for lodging for 6 weeks. Due to her financial situation, it was unlikely that Ms. Silver could afford such a cost and she applied for assistance from the foundation.
The foundation was able to provide her with much-needed financial assistance, covering all of her lodging expenses for the 6 weeks that she was in treatment.
Ms. Silver expressed so much gratitude for the help provided to her by the foundation and couldn’t have been happier with her experience at Ackerman.