THE CURE FOUNDATION'S
FINANCIAL AID FOR COLD CAPPING PROGRAM

CURE Foundation’s Financial Assistance Cold Capping Program was created to break down financial barriers, making cold capping more accessible, so that financially disadvantaged breast cancer patients have the option to retain their hair – and with it, a sense of confidence and normalcy – throughout treatment.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

 

Low-income breast cancer patients may be eligible for a one-time grant to help offset some of the costs of cold capping.   Grants are awarded based on specific eligibility criteria and the availability of funds.


Kindly note that those applying for this grant are not eligible to apply to CURE’s Financial Assistance Program.

  • AM I ELIGIBLE?

    The applicant must be:


    • The applicant must be recently diagnosed with breast cancer. 

    • Must be starting active chemotherapy.

    • The applicant must be a Canadian citizen, approved landed immigrant or permanent resident.

    • The application must be signed by either the patient`s social worker, nurse or oncologist. 


  • WHAT DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED?


    The application MUST be signed by the applicant and their health care professional.


    • Completed application

    • A copy of Notice of Assessment for the last fiscal year (all 4 pages) 

    • A copy of spouse’s Notice of Assessment (if applicable) for the last fiscal year (all 4 pages)

    • Only if on sick leave: Proof of employment income in the year prior to breast cancer diagnosis; last pay stub, recent proof of salary, disability insurance or employment insurance. 


    A letter of intent*. It should: 

    1. Explain your desire to cold cap in detail.

    2. Address the financial impact your diagnosis has had on you (and your family, if applicable)



    IMPORTANT: Health care professional’s contact information should be clearly written and include  a phone number and an email address. To avoid delays in the application process, we strongly recommend that you select a readily contactable health care professional (preferably a social worker or nurse). NOTE: Your application will not be processed without a confirmation from a health care professional



    A copy of your Notice of Assessment from the last fiscal year. (all four pages)


    If applicable, include the following documents:

    • A copy of your spouse’s Notice of Assessment from the last fiscal year. (all four pages)
    • Copies of birth certificates for all children under the age of 18.
    • Only if on sick leave: Proof of employment income in the year prior to breast cancer diagnosis (e.g., last pay stub, recent proof of salary or disability insurance or employment insurance)

    *CURE Foundation also welcomes letters of support written by your health care professional in  addition to your letter of intent. Letters of support should be sent to us directly from your health care professional.

  • HOW DO I SUBMIT MY REQUEST?

    Steps to submitting an application


    Step 1: Confirm eligibility.

    Step 2: Download application.

    Step 3: Complete and email your application to infocure@curefoundation.com

    An email acknowledgement of receipt will be sent to you. 


    OR print and mail your completed application to:


    CURE Foundation

    ATTN: Financial Assistance Program

    1320 Graham Boulevard, Suite 110

    Mont-Royal, QC H3P 3C8

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