What is the Kingman Cancer Care Unit?

Located in Kingman, Arizona, the Kingman Cancer Care Unit is a committed group of community members who raise and administer funds to assist local cancer patients with their needs.

 

What services do you provide?

The Kingman Cancer Care Unit provides assistance to local cancer patients for needs not covered by health insurance or other programs. For example, we have a medical equipment loan closet to provide needed medical equipment. We also provide financial assistance for medications, personal items, and travel for cancer treatment. Additionally, we can help with living expenses for cancer patients who are unable to cover costs during their illness.

 

Who do you help?

The Kingman Cancer Care Unit (KCCU) provides financial assistance and moral support to cancer patients who reside in the Kingman Arizona area. To qualify for assistance through the Kingman Cancer Care Unit, the recipient must:

• Have a documented cancer diagnosis
• Be actively undergoing cancer treatment (chemotherapy, radiation, palliative care, hospice, etc.)
• Live in the Kingman Arizona area, which includes the communities of Kingman, Butler, Cedar Hills, Chloride, Dolan Springs, Golden Valley, Hackberry, Meadview, Peach Springs, Truxton, Valentine, Valle Vista, White Hills, Wikieup, and Yucca.
• Have a demonstrated need for KCCU support.

 

How can a cancer patient get assistance from the Kingman Cancer Care Unit?

Please talk to your oncologist, cancer patient advocate, or other cancer care professional about your needs. There are many resources for assistance. However, if appropriate, your medical provider will contact the Kingman Cancer Care Unit on your behalf.

Additionally, local cancer patients or a family member can apply directly to the Kingman Cancer Care Unit (KCCU).  Please complete and submit a Contact Form.  The KCCU Service Committee will review your request and call you to discuss what we can do for you.

 

Is the Kingman Cancer Care Unit affiliated with any other cancer organizations?

No, we are an independent 501(c)(3) organization dedicated entirely to serving local cancer patients in the Kingman Arizona area. However, we do partner with area medical providers and other civic organizations to eliminate duplication of effort and leverage funding to meet the needs of local cancer patients in their battle against the disease. All Kingman Cancer Care Unit funding and activities stay in our community.

 

Does anyone in the organization get paid?

No. Kingman Cancer Care Unit members are volunteers.

 

Where does the Kingman Cancer Care Unit get its funding?

The Kingman Cancer Care Unit is fortunate to receive funding from a variety of sources including individuals, local businesses and organizations, special events, and community fundraisers.

 

Does United Way support the Kingman Cancer Care Unit?

The Kingman Cancer Care Unit is not a United Way funded organization. However, we are fortunate that during United Way campaigns, many individuals will “write in” the Kingman Cancer Care Unit as their charity.

 

How can I help?

There are a number of ways you can become involved in our mission of assisting local cancer patients:

• You can make a financial donation, which will go directly to helping someone in our community who is battling cancer.

• You can donate new or slightly-used medical equipment (walkers, wheelchairs, shower-chairs, etc.)

• You can become a member of the Kingman Cancer Care Unit.

• If your time is limited, you can also volunteer to help at individual fundraisers and special events, such as our annual Arts and Crafts Fair. Please contact us for more information.

 

How can I donate?

We accept financial gifts and donations of new or slightly-used items that can benefit our patients, such as medical equipment.  If you would like to donate medical equipment (wheelchairs, walkers, etc.), please contact us to make arrangements.

There are many ways to give financially to the Kingman Cancer Care Unit:

• Donate online using your credit card; or mail a check to:

Kingman Cancer Care Unit
P.O. Box 3014
Kingman, AZ 86402

• Attend a fundraising event that benefits the Kingman Cancer Care Unit

• Organize a fundraising activity through your business, school, church, or community group.

 

Is my contribution tax deductible?

Yes. The Kingman Cancer Care Unit is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and all contributions are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.

 

Do you accept memorial gifts?

Yes. Every day, more and more people are choosing to honor a loved one with a financial donation to the Kingman Cancer Care Unit. When you make your gift, please note the name of the person being honored (and next of kin for memorial gifts) along with their address and we will send them a card informing them of your gift.

 

How can our business, school, church or community group contribute to your mission?

Throughout the course of the year, many groups and individuals host fundraisers to benefit the Kingman Cancer Care Unit. Please visit our organize a fundraiser page to learn more.

 

Can I request a speaker to provide more information about KCCU to employee or community groups?

Absolutely!  We welcome the opportunity to promote greater awareness of how the Kingman Cancer Care Unit helps cancer patients in our community.  Please contact us to request a speaker.

 

How can I become a member of KCCU?

If you are interested in volunteering with KCCU, please visit our membership page. We also invite you to attend a KCCU meeting (see below). We always have membership forms available at our meetings.

 

When and where are KCCU meetings?

Kingman Cancer Care Unit members meet monthly at 5:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month (except for June, July, and November) at the Kathryn Heidenreich Center located at 1776 Airway Avenue in Kingman, AZ. Our meetings are free and open to the public. We would love for you to attend to learn more about who we are and how we serve our community!