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| Appropriations Request | |
| Posted: April 3, 2009 | |
HELP Project |
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| Amount Requested: $110,000 |
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| Funding is requested for a project to support cancer diagnosed patients, caregivers and family members by providing them with emotional relief and educational awareness as well as holistic recovery assistance to improve their quality of life. Currently Rhode Island lacks well-implemented blood cancer educational programs and supportive services. Through a series of 12 educational programs focusing on clarifying diagnosis, discussing current treatment options, providing coping strategies and family support groups, patients will be able to take control over their treatment decisions and make healthier lifestyle choices around their disease. This project will be coordinated between healthcare institutions, the faith-based community and non-profit agencies and also work with underserved and uninsured patients. | |
| Recipient's address: Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 1150 Pontiac Avenue, Suite 1 Cranston, RI 02920 | |