BEF LUNG TRANSPLANT GRANT PROGRAM
While the cost of transplantation is typically covered by most insurance
companies, travel and relocation costs are typically absorbed by the
patient’s families. The BEF Lung Transplant Grants Program is designed to
help families cover the expenses that are not covered by their insurance.
Possible expenses to the recipient and family include, but are not limited
to: Patient and family transportation costs for evaluation, surgery, and
clinic visits after transplant; and housing, food, and living expenses
associated with relocation to the transplant site.
Candidate Evaluation:
Applicants need to provide a letter from a social worker stating their needs
as well as a detailed cost breakdown from the family specifying where the
funds would be allocated. All grant requests are reviewed by a committee
that includes: Jerry Cahill, Volunteer Director of Education and Team Boomer;
Dave Rimington, President; and Boomer Esiason, Chairman. Grant recipients are
required to provide a copy of
official receipts to the Foundation for all expenses that are covered by the
grant. All donations made by BEF are made to the CF clinics directly, which
closely monitor the grant recipients’ expenses.
Please email
Jerry Cahill or call 646-292-7937 if you have question about the program
or would like to make a donation.
To apply please complete the grant application form and mail or fax it to:
Boomer Esiason Foundation
Attn: Jerry Cahill
483 10th Avenue, Suite 300
New York, NY 10018
Fax: 646-292-7945
Tel: 646-292-7937
BEF Lung Transplant Grant Application Form
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