Cancer diagnosis challenges local family: The Needy Fund pitches in
The cancer diagnosis was devastating. She would need immediate surgery and would likely miss five months of work. Suddenly, the road ahead for this local woman, her husband and their family was full of challenges.
The financial strain was overwhelming. Additional medical costs, extensive travel for treatment and child care, coupled with the loss of income and a rising electric bill left the family in a very tough situation. They reached out to the Cape Cod Times Needy Fund for help.
Thanks to your generous donations, the Needy Fund was able to assist with the utility bill, providing some relief during this difficult time.
What is the Cape Cod Times Needy Fund?
The nonprofit Cape Cod Times Needy Fund has provided emergency financial assistance to thousands of Cape Codders and Islanders since 1936. That assistance is made possible because of the continued generosity of neighbors helping neighbors.
The Needy Fund provides short-term emergency assistance to Cape and Islands residents so they can continue to go to work and/or stay in their homes. People in need submit their requests for help to the Needy Fund, which in turn pays for the goods or services — a medical bill, for example — through a voucher system. No cash is given to Needy Fund recipients.
How to donate to the Needy Fund
Donations, which are tax-deductible, may be made online here.
Checks payable to the Cape Cod Times Needy Fund should be mailed to Cape Cod Times Needy Fund, P.O. Box 36, Hyannis, MA 02601.
How to get Needy Fund assistance
Those needing assistance may contact the Needy Fund at 508-778-5661 or 800-422-1446.
Questions can be emailed to info@needyfund.org. The Needy Fund is also on Facebook (facebook.com/NeedyFund) and X (formerly Twitter) @NeedyFund.
Needy Fund donors
The fundraising goal this season is $1.6 million, and every donation helps. Thanks to everyone who has made a donation to the Cape Cod Times Needy Fund.
Total Contributions to Date: $1,166,997.87
Cataumet Boats;$5,500
Peter and Jeannie Meyer;$2,500
Osterville - Mashpee Rotary Club;$2,500
John Balboni;$1,500
Robert and Irene Dilworth;$1,000
Evan and Lois Evans;$1,000
Anonymous;$1,000
In memory of Richard and Mary Childs of Centerville MA from Randolph and Anastasia Rogers;$750
Mark Cordeiro;$500
Fallon Fence,Inc.;$500
Sunderland Printing Instant Offset Press,Inc.;$500
Nancy K. Wilbur;$500
Diane and John Mercaldo;$500
Matt, Mikey, Mackenzie, Diana, Miles, Sean, Katie, Johnny and Charlie;$500
Alice N. Galick;$500
In memory of Marcia Rzkbost from the Ruane Family;$500
The Fishbein Family;$500
Anonymous;$500
Robert and Penny Schofield;$300
The Kohr Family;$300
Linda Fulton;$250
In honor of all first responders on Cape Cod from Michael and Syrel Dawson;$250
Kerry Insurance Agency,Inc.;$250
Robert and Alexena Frazee;$250
Anonymous;$250
Anonymous;$250
M. Kathryn and Thomas Brown;$25
John and Mari Burroughs;$50
David C. Witter;$15
Arly and Jeff;$25
Thanks to Katie and Charlotte Jenner Landscaping - paying it forward from Jean Baker;$100
Judy and Larry Moody;$100
Anonymous;$50
Alexis Devine;$25
Sebastian and Joann Lombardo;$100
Bob and Pat Todd;$100
In memory of Andy Hallett;$50
Anonymous;$50
In honor of Jackie Finnikin, our postal delivery carrier from Fred and Mary Dempsey;$25
Nancy E. McCarthy;$50
In memory of our parents;$100
Anonymous;$100
Rellan and Susan Monson;$100
William and M. Joanne Reade;$100
Robert Slesinski;$25
From Erica Long in Heaven;$25
Lawrence and Nancy Meads;$50
In loving memory of Alice and Jim from Jeanie ;$100
George and Barbara Bishop;$100
Susan and Marcus Buckley;$100
Robert and Anne Smaglia;$200
In memory of Rick Setterlund from The Myrbecks;$25
In memory of Donald and Marcia Durfor from Marianne Durfor;$50
In loving memory of Bill Cullen from Barbara and Cindy;$100
Charles and Betsy Dow;$200
In memory of William R. Alexander;$100
Kathleen Ott;$50
Marcia Randall;$50
Anonymous;$100
In memory of Alan Nelson from Elizabeth Davidian;$50
James and Deborah Morgan;$50
In loving memory of Herman and Jemima Wiesner;$25
Anonymous;$50
Paul and Nancy Leverone;$50
Joan Bernstein;$100
Anonymous;$100
Shirley Meymaris;$30
Jim Canavan Design ;$100
In memory of Robert Garner and Irene Cole;$100
In memory of Vivian Cushing from Gerald and Virginia Young;$50
In memory of my parents from Victoria Vieira;$125
Kenneth Nosal;$25
Anonymous;$25
In memory of Jerry Armstrong and sister Catherine Quinn;$100
Theodore and Lesley Zicko;$200
Marilyn Taylor Archibald;$25
Michelle Clarkson;$200
Kathleen Smith-Brown;$200
Barbara A Collins;$100
Anonymous;$25
In memory of Bob and David;$100
Anonymous;$200
Elaine Dickinson;$50
Anonymous;$50
Jack and Linda Hughes;$50
The Potters;$100
In memory of Steven E Grizey;$25
The Colletti Family;$200
Anonymous;$200
Anonymous;$50
William Sempolinski;$200
Kenny J.;$50
Anonymous;$15
Hap and Karen Hapenny;$100
Joseph Shramek;$50
Anonymous;$25
Kimball and June Simmons;$150
Bill Hackett;$100
Anonymous;$10
Patricia and Frank Barnhart;$100
In memory of David Sawicki from Richard and Evelyn Sommers;$50
In memory of Paul;$25
This article originally appeared on Cape Cod Times: Cape Cod Times Needy Fund helps local family through medical challenge
