Donate to Lee’s Friends | Support Cancer Patients & Families

Cancer patients shouldn’t have to worry about how they will get to their appointments, or choose between accessing potentially life-saving treatments and meeting basic human needs. But many are faced with these impossible decisions every day. Lee’s Friends provides free transportation to and from cancer-related appointments for patients, awards grants to offset the financial burden patients experience during treatment, and emotionally supports patients and their families throughout their cancer journey. When you give to Lee’s Friends, you are telling cancer patients that they can count on you and Lee’s Friends to be there.

The Sobering Statistics

Cancer is the leading cause of death in our service area¹
Cancer rates are on the rise for African Americans in Virginia²
Reliable transportation and limited financial resources impact access to care³
The average cost of out-of-pocket cancer care is a staggering $166,048.40 per patient⁴
About 2 of every 10 cancer patients becomes depressed and 25% feel a great deal of anxiety⁵
Cancer patients are at-risk for Post-Traumatic Stress (PTS)⁶

When you make a gift to Lee’s Friends, you provide care and support for patients throughout the year, in these ways and many others. Giving is easy. You can make a difference today with a gift by cash, check, or credit card, or you can donate online.

Make it Monthly

Becoming a monthly donor is one of the most powerful ways to help people with cancer, right here in Hampton Roads. Your ongoing generosity supports our mission all year long.

Other Gifts

For other ways to give smarter including gifts of appreciated stock, giving through your will or estate, charitable designations through a donor advised fund, IRA or RMD contributions, life insurance, or gifts in honor of or in memory of someone you love, please contact Carol Olsen at (757) 440-7501 or colsen@leesfriends.org.

By Mail

Lee’s Friends is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization. Our tax identification number is 54-1533488.

“We have happily donated to Lee’s Friends for many years because we believe in the outstanding work it does. We believe in smaller nonprofits and think our donations can do the most good for groups like this. We think Lee’s Friends is a vital service for cancer patients and will continue to support them each year.”

- Keri & Craig Upton

“The Beazley Foundation has proudly supported Lee’s Friends since 2007. This remarkable organization provides essential emotional and practical support to cancer patients and their families as they navigate the overwhelming challenges of diagnosis and treatment. For decades, Lee’s Friends has been a beacon of hope for those in crisis, and we are honored to stand with them.”

- The Beazley Foundation

“The comfort, hope, and strength Lee’s Friends brings to cancer patients and their families is truly inspiring. We’re honored to stand with them and help carry their mission forward.”