Traci's Hope is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to help people diagnosed with breast cancer. We know how this disease can throw your life into a tailspin (taking care of family, home, job and other responsibilities). It is Traci's Hope goal to offer a way to relieve some of the stresses and demands of everyday life.

Details and Eligibility Requirements

Traci's Hope will provide funding for:

  1. Medical costs and supplies related to a breast cancer diagnosis.
  2. Utilities
  3. Housecleaning
  4. Rent/Mortgage
  5. Transportation
  6. Childcare
      * Other needs may be considered upon request.

You are eligible to apply to Traci's Hope if :

  1. You've been diagnosed with breast cancer (including recurrence or metastasis)
  2. You are in the midst of breast cancer treatment (surgery, radiation, chemotherapy)         or it has been less than a year since your treatment was completed.
  3. You live in Tioga or Broome County.

To apply, you will need to :

  1. Fill out an application form for Traci's Hope. Can be downloaded from this website.
  2. Get confirmation of diagnosis from your doctor.
  3. Fill out and sign a release form. Can be downloaded from this website.

LIMITATIONS

Limit for individuals are $500/year, with a lifetime maximum of $2,500.

Overall funding limitations will impact amount available to clients and decisions will be made regarding funding requests accordingly. Decisions will be made by committee.