Transforming Lives,
Together
Our Mission
The Ackerman Cancer Foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of life for cancer patients and those touched by cancer by assisting them through financial hardship and removing barriers to receiving treatment.
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.
Ackerman Cancer Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Supporting Patients Every Step of the Way.
$45,000
Provided in transportation assistance, helping patients reach the care they need without the added burden of travel costs.
15,000+
Hours of utility support provided, helping patients keep essential services running while focusing on treatment and recovery.
100+
Overnight hotel stays provided for patients and families traveling far from home to receive cancer care in Northeast Flordia.
$5,000+
Provided in rent and mortgage assistance, helping patients maintain stable housing during treatment.
2,000+
Patients, caregivers, and family members supported through education, wellness, and support 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
Ms. Baker’s Story: Help With Utilities and Transportation During Cancer Treatment
The year Ms. Baker was diagnosed with cancer brought challenges that extended far beyond her diagnosis. She experienced the loss of family members, a devastating house fire, and the demands of chemotherapy and radiation following surgery.
Unable to work while undergoing cancer treatment, Ms. Baker relied on her savings to replace essential belongings lost in the fire while continuing to manage everyday expenses.
The Ackerman Cancer Foundation helped alleviate some of that financial pressure by providing assistance with her utility expenses and transportation to cancer treatment. Transportation support helped ensure Ms. Baker could get to her appointments without the added worry of paying for each trip.
By helping with essential expenses, the Foundation gave Ms. Baker additional stability and support while she focused on her treatment and recovery.
Mr. Blocker’s Story: Financial Support During Prostate Cancer Treatment
When Mr. Blocker was diagnosed with prostate cancer, the financial impact of treatment quickly became an additional source of stress. Although he receives disability benefits and Medicare, his limited monthly income made it difficult to cover his regular living expenses.
As Mr. Blocker prepared for treatment, the Ackerman Cancer Foundation stepped in to help ease some of that financial burden. The Foundation provided two months of rent assistance, helping him maintain stable housing throughout his prostate cancer treatment at Ackerman Cancer Center.
With one less financial concern to manage, Mr. Blocker was able to focus more of his energy on his health and treatment. Support from the Ackerman Cancer Foundation gave him greater peace of mind and helped him maintain stability during a challenging time.
Ms. Silver’s Story: Lodging Assistance While Traveling for Cancer Treatment
Ms. Silver traveled from Georgia to receive cancer treatment and faced an additional challenge: finding affordable lodging for the six weeks she needed to remain near her treatment center.
The extended stay created a significant financial burden, and covering six weeks of lodging was beyond what Ms. Silver could comfortably afford. She turned to the Ackerman Cancer Foundation for assistance.
The Foundation was able to cover her lodging expenses for the full six weeks of treatment, allowing Ms. Silver to remain close to her care team without the added stress of housing costs.
Grateful for the support she received, Ms. Silver was able to focus on her treatment rather than the financial burden of being away from home. Her story reflects the important role practical assistance can play in helping patients access the cancer care they need.
