About This Grant:
A.R. Gould Hospital (ARG), located in Presque Isle, Maine, is replacing its current linear accelerator, a critical tool in radiation therapy. During the replacement period, ARG patients will need to travel to their nearest cancer center for treatment, which may require daily travel, lodging, and additional expenses for meals and transportation. For patients traveling from Aroostook County to Brewer, each trip can exceed 300 miles. Grant funding will help ARG assist cancer patients whose out-of-pocket travel costs increase significantly, ensuring they can continue to receive essential, life-saving palliative or pain-reducing radiation therapy despite the distance from home.
MAINE CANCER FOUNDATION GRANTS TO THIS ORGANIZATION:
| Year | Grant Title | Category | Amount | Grant Recipient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Road to Radiation | Access to Care, Transportation | $10,000 | Northern Light A.R. Gould Hospital |
| 2024 | Aroostook County Sun Safety Collaborative | Sun Safety | $43,709 | Northern Light A.R. Gould Hospital |
| 2020 | COVID-19 Response Grant | Patient Support | $5,000 | Northern Light A.R. Gould Hospital |
| 2020 | COVID-19 Response Grant #2 | Patient Support | $5,000 | Northern Light A.R. Gould Hospital |
| 2020 | Removing Stigma and Barriers: Increasing Colorectal Screenings in Aroostook County | Colorectal Cancer, Screening | $70,710 | Northern Light A.R. Gould Hospital |
| 2020 | RideLink: Supporting Cancer Patient Transportation and Wellbeing in Aroostook County | Access to Care, Transportation | $40,000 | Northern Light A.R. Gould Hospital |