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The
Thomara
Latimer Cancer
Foundation is a grass-roots non-profit, 501c(3) charitable organization dedicated
to providing compassionate, valuable services and resources to pediatric
and young adult cancer patients and providing scholarships to young
people in pursuit of biomedical studies. The TLCF Board is comprised
of cancer advocates, professionals from various careers, physicians, nurses,
and family and friends of Thomara.
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Lifestyles
change when Cancer
appears. Thomara, age 21, was a senior at Grand Valley State University,
preparing for her passion to become a pediatrician when her change took
place. A diagnosis of small cell cancer was made. Although
she transitioned on December 10, 1997, her legacy continues through
the Thomara Latimer Cancer Foundation.
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Foundation
membership is open to any individual or group who supports the foundation
with financial contributions or by volunteering services. Foundation
support comes through memberships, individual contributions, special
events, and contributions from corporations and businesses.
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Our
Mission
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To provide compassionate,
valuable services, resources, and funds to children and their
families who are struggling with the challenges of cancer
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To provide compassionate,
valuable services, special needs, resources, and funds to
adult cancer patients
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To provide
scholarships
to students in pursuit of any area of medicine
Our
Initiatives
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To provide funds for cancer
medication or treatment not covered by insurance companies
including alternative or homeopathic
medications, alternative care,expenses incurred
due to patient treatment such as family lodging for out-of-
town/out-of-state treatment
and post-lodging
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To provide funds for homecare
assistance
including
home nursing, cleaning services, etc.
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To provide transportation
to and from treatment, physician or support facilities
frequent
office visits sometimes warrant supplemental funds for car repair
or payment
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To supplement or assist with
final arrangements
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To provide special needs funds for wigs/head coverings for diagnosis or treatment
related hair loss, and prothesis, wheelchairs, or hospital beds
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To provide
scholarships
to students in pursuit of any area of medical studies, biomedical,
pediatrics, oncological studies, oncological research, nursing,
technician, pharmacy, etc.
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