Badger Auto Aid is dedicated to providing critical support services for cancer patients throughout Wisconsin. We focus on assisting patients with transportation, lodging, and other essential needs that arise during their treatment journey. Many individuals facing cancer find themselves overwhelmed with the burden of medical expenses and the logistics of treatment, often compounded by transportation challenges. Your contribution can provide much-needed relief and enable patients to prioritize their health and recovery.
With each dollar donated through our vehicle donation program, we leverage those funds to address pressing needs faced by cancer patients. Your support ensures that those without reliable transportation can access necessary treatments and resources. Every vehicle donated translates into a vital lifeline for families navigating the challenges of cancer.
Programs your donation funds
- Transportation to treatment (gas cards, Lyft credits, medical transport arrangements)
- Copay assistance for medical expenses
- Lodging during treatment (Hope Lodge-style programs)
- Survivorship programs for ongoing support
- Caregiver-respite services to relieve family members
- Wigs and prostheses for patients undergoing treatment
- Patient navigator staff to assist in care coordination
↗Real impact, real numbers
With a donation of $1,500, you could fund approximately 50 round-trip rides to chemotherapy or radiation for patients without transportation options. Alternatively, this funding could cover a month's lodging for a patient and their family during treatment. For low-income patients, it could also provide copay assistance for multiple treatment cycles, relieving some of their financial burdens. Your impactful gifts can change lives and ensure that no one has to face cancer alone.
How we vet recipient partners
At Badger Auto Aid, we prioritize partnering with organizations that have been vetted through patient-assistance networks like the Cancer Support Community or the Patient Advocate Foundation. We ensure these organizations maintain a high program-ratio, directing the majority of funds received to patient services rather than research, and we require transparent reporting on metrics detailing the number of patients served to guarantee accountability and trust in our partnerships.
How proceeds flow
After accounting for towing and processing costs, approximately 70-80% of gross proceeds from vehicle sales are directed to our partner organizations. From there, a program ratio is applied to ensure that the maximum amount of funds is utilized for direct patient services, allowing your donation to have the greatest impact on cancer patients in need.
Wisconsin recipient landscape
In Wisconsin, cancer patients face unique challenges, from navigating treatment options to securing reliable transportation and lodging. Many families struggle with the financial burden of their medical care, making our support services crucial. Local programs that receive funding through your donations are tailored to meet the specific needs of our community, providing comprehensive resources for those affected by cancer across the state.