The First Mile Foundation is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Therefore, all monies that the Foundation collects are tax deductible. When you donate to or take part in Foundation activities you are directly supporting our mission.

This year, the First Mile Foundation is partnering on two programs with the Crozer Regional Cancer Center at Crozer-Chester Medical Center and the Delaware County Regional Cancer Center at Delaware County Memorial Hospital. These programs, the Passport to Health and the Patient Expense Funding Initiative, bring resources to those who need it most.

The Passport to Health Program reaches over 5,600 students in many different schools. The goal of the program is to focus on developing healthy behaviors in an attempt to prevent chronic illnesses, including the prevention of risk factors known to contribute to the onset of cancer. Next year, we are hoping to expand the program to more schools and pilot a new program in some of the schools.

In conjunction with the Crozer Regional Cancer Center and the Delaware County Regional Cancer Center, the Foundation has established a patient expense funding initiative for those patients that can’t afford certain expenses during their care. These funds have enabled patients to continue their care with the comfort of knowing that someone was there to help. Help us get money to where it can have the most immediate impact.

While our work takes the forefront, we have also worked with additional organizations in the past and continue to look for ways to leverage other groups so we can have the greatest impact. We are currently reviewing additional partnership opportunities for the future. Please contact us to apply to have your charity partner with the First Mile Foundation.

In addition, the Foundation has funds available for individuals and families who may need assistance meeting their bills during cancer treatment. If you would like to apply for a First Mile Foundation Individual or Family Grant, please contact us at contactus@thefirstmile.org.