Dedicated to a Mission
The Beauty Foundation for Cancer Care’s mission is to alleviate the overwhelming financial and emotional strains that cancer treatments place on families. We are a 100% volunteer based, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our goal is to help inspire the courage, strength and confidence that is needed to fight cancer.
We help remove the burdens that families face when one of their members is fighting cancer. We raise money to offset the expenses they incur, including those that aren’t covered by insurance such as child care, household bills, transportation costs associated with treatment, and other needs from lifestyle changes caused by cancer.
We seek to help families through extremely difficult times with resources such as providing assistance during the holidays for those who are too ill or are unable to afford to celebrate them. Additionally, we support the development of educational materials and provide assistance to local cancer centers.
"There really are no words to adequately thank you for what you have done for my family, especially for me. You brought joy during a year that was exceptionally heavy. You were and are a constant reminder that there are still WONDERFUL people, not only in the world, but in our immediate community. You brought peace to my mind and to my heart that's really indescribable, knowing that my family's needs would be taken care of this holiday season and that they would feel true joy. That is a gift that is immeasurable. Thank you from the bottom of my heart."
— J.M., New Jersey
How We Began
In 2008, the Beauty Foundation for Cancer Care was created with the mission to alleviate some of the burdens placed on women facing a cancer diagnosis. In the beginning the Foundation gave small monetary grants to help women with groceries, childcare and other small expenses.
The foundation’s mission was based on the concept that a woman holds up the family. When a woman is sick, it creates a situation of stress for the family. The woman worries about childcare, meals for her family and keeping the house clean. If we could provide a small amount of support in these areas, maybe the woman could focus on her own healing.
As time went on, we realized that whenever anyone in the family is sick, the same burdens exist. When a husband or child is sick, childcare, groceries, meals and housecleaning are still a tremendous issue. Therefore, we expanded our mission to help any individuals that are currently being treated for cancer.
To date we have supported thousands of families, providing over $3M in grants and services. We pray for a cure to end cancer, but until then we are committed to helping individuals and families lessen their burdens so they can focus on healing.