Revive Rides is dedicated to providing essential support services for cancer patients in Boston, ensuring that every individual has the resources they need to focus on healing. Our mission is to alleviate some of the burdens faced by patients and their families by facilitating access to transportation, lodging, and financial assistance. By donating, you become part of a compassionate network that empowers these brave individuals to navigate their treatment journeys more easily.
Your contribution to Revive Rides directly translates into tangible support for those undergoing treatment. Every dollar you donate goes a long way in providing services that are not covered by insurance, such as gas cards for transportation to appointments, lodging for families during extended treatments, and financial assistance for copays. Each donation creates a ripple effect of hope and resilience in the lives of cancer patients and their caregivers.
Programs your donation funds
- Transportation to treatment (gas cards, Lyft credits)
- Copay assistance for low-income patients
- Lodging during treatment (Hope Lodge-style programs)
- Survivorship programs for post-treatment support
- Caregiver-respite services
- Wigs/prostheses for patients undergoing treatment
- Patient navigator staff for support and guidance
↗Real impact, real numbers
With a donation of $1,500, you can fund approximately 50 round-trip rides to chemotherapy or radiation for patients without access to transportation. Alternatively, this amount could provide a full month of lodging for a family during their loved one’s treatment or cover copay assistance for multiple treatment cycles for low-income patients. When you consider a gift of $2,500 or $5,000, the impact multiplies, allowing us to reach even more patients and provide critical support when they need it most.
How we vet recipient partners
At Revive Rides, we prioritize accountability and transparency in our partnerships. We vet our recipient organizations to ensure they are recognized within established networks for patient assistance and have a high program ratio—meaning that a significant portion of their resources directly supports patient services rather than research. Additionally, we require transparent reporting on metrics such as the number of patients served, ensuring your donations are used effectively.
How proceeds flow
After the necessary costs of towing and processing, approximately 70-80% of the gross proceeds from vehicle donations will go directly to our partner organizations. From there, the program ratio applies, ensuring that funds are allocated primarily to direct patient services. This means your contribution has a significant and measurable impact on the lives of cancer patients right here in Boston.
Boston recipient landscape
Boston has a vibrant healthcare community, and yet many cancer patients face significant challenges in accessing the support they need. Local programs addressing transportation and lodging are vital, particularly as public funding can be limited. Revive Rides aims to fill these gaps, ensuring that Massachusetts residents battling cancer have the necessary resources to support their treatment journey without additional stress.