According to Cancer Council Australia, it is estimated that there are 124,910 new cases of cancer diagnosed each year.
“1 in 2 Australian men and 1 in 3 Australian women will be diagnosed with cancer by the age of 85.”
With a high chance of being diagnosed with cancer or knowing someone who will have cancer in the future, online fundraising for cancer causes can help ease the financial burden for patients in need and help provide the assistance they need towards the road to recovery.
There are two forms of online fundraising that can be used to help cancer patients.
1. Online Fundraising For Cancer Patients Indirectly
The first is fundraising for a charity or not for profit that aims to help cancer patients in providing services and support. There are many types of fundraising ideas that are used to help raise money online for a charity or cancer cause.
Here are a few common examples:
• Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea supported by the Cancer Council Australia is one example of a fundraising idea that has helped many cancer patients along the way.
• City to Surf offers opportunities for Australians to support a cause or charity such as Black Cats, which is a charity that helps patients diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
• The World’s Greatest Head Shave organized by the Leukaemia Foundation is another annual event that aims to help patients with Leukaemia, a form of cancer.
This is a common option that has been useful for cancer patients who want to give back after receiving care from a charity or hospital. It is also an opportunity for local Australians to spread awareness and help other individuals with cancer in their community.
2. Online Fundraising For Cancer Patients directly
The second form of online fundraising for cancer patients is to help cancer patients with financial assistance directly.
This is useful for Australians who are:
• Struggling to cover medical bills.
• Have additional costs not covered by insurance or provided by other funding sources such as carer costs, home modifications, treatment and/or specialist appointments.
• Living off one income stream due to loss of income or extended sick leave.
• Living in a rural or remote areas and need to cover accommodation and transport costs.
The importance of fundraising for cancer patients directly is to help cover the financial burden that may have happened as a result of being diagnosed with cancer. During the diagnosis period, many patients and their families will feel stress and concerned not only for their loved ones’ health but for the financial burden that comes with it. To relive some of the stress and burden, Australians can raise money for their own medical expenses and therefore focus their time on getting better. As a result, it allows patients to spend more time with family and friends at this time of need.
People Pledge is an online fundraising platform for cancer patients to help raise money for medical bills and expenses. This is an online fundraising website where individuals can easily receive donations from their own networks such as friends, family, colleagues and your local community.