Case for Support
Our Mission
About Radiating Hope
Cancer does not discriminate against age, race, geography, or economic status. But appropriate treatment for this horrible disease, unfortunately, is not available to all. In the United States, eight out of ten children diagnosed with cancer will survive more than ten years. However, in low-income countries, fewer than two children will survive, and many without pain relief or access to treatment.
In Africa, cancer is currently the leading cause of death, claiming more lives than HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis combined. For cancer patients in the US, 60-70% will receive some form of necessary radiation therapy whereas the vast majority of people living in developing nations do not have access to this crucial treatment. The reason is simple – there is a lack of radiation equipment. Worldwide standards indicate there should be one radiation megavoltage machine for every 100,000 to 200,000 people within a region. Radiation Hope is dedicated to advancing cancer care in developing countries by addressing this vital need.
Radiating Hope is a nonprofit focused on appropriate and necessary treatment and equipment for cancer care. Our mission is to improve cancer care, specifically radiation oncology care, around the globe.
How We Help
With the help of our generous volunteers and donors, Radiating Hope identifies and secures available radiation machines, transports them to developing countries in need, and trains staff on how to use these life-saving machines.
Radiating Hope has facilitated successful equipment donations to a host of developing countries, including Panama, Senegal, Ethiopia, Nepal, Guatemala, Tanzania and Honduras. To date, Radiating Hope has delivered 24 radiation machines, both new and donated, all over the world. Each project is a game changer for the receiving facility and has a huge impact on a country’s future radiation treatment development.
Radiating Hope is already making strides toward expanding their mission and reach by partnering with various organizations in three important areas: equipment and placement; training and education; and events and awareness. In addition to these three areas, the need for direct funding through gifts and pledges are critical to the success of our program.
Funding Needs
In order to continue this important work, Radiating Hope has worked to identify some immediate needs. Along with identifying the needs, we are also working to identify individuals, corporations, and foundations willing to become a part of this important mission as financial supporters. Our volunteers work tirelessly on the logistics of getting these machines to communities in need and they spend long hours traveling and training physicians to use the equipment. But there is more to be done and it will require necessary funding to be successful.
Conclusion
The important work of Radiating Hope has unlimited potential. The impact of even just one radiation machine in a community can result in thousands of lives saved. As we expand our reach with more equipment and more countries in need, the lives of cancer patients and their families will be forever changed. Radiating Hope is committed to being a major part of that change and with your help, we will be successful.
Cancer does not discriminate against age, race, geography, or economic status. But appropriate treatment for this horrible disease, unfortunately, is not available to all. In the United States, eight out of ten children diagnosed with cancer will survive more than ten years. However, in low-income countries, fewer than two children will survive, and many without pain relief or access to treatment.
In Africa, cancer is currently the leading cause of death, claiming more lives than HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis combined. For cancer patients in the US, 60-70% will receive some form of necessary radiation therapy whereas the vast majority of people living in developing nations do not have access to this crucial treatment. The reason is simple – there is a lack of radiation equipment. Worldwide standards indicate there should be one radiation megavoltage machine for every 100,000 to 200,000 people within a region. Radiation Hope is dedicated to advancing cancer care in developing countries by addressing this vital need.
Radiating Hope is a nonprofit focused on appropriate and necessary treatment and equipment for cancer care. Our mission is to improve cancer care, specifically radiation oncology care, around the globe.
How We Help
With the help of our generous volunteers and donors, Radiating Hope identifies and secures available radiation machines, transports them to developing countries in need, and trains staff on how to use these life-saving machines.
Radiating Hope has facilitated successful equipment donations to a host of developing countries, including Panama, Senegal, Ethiopia, Nepal, Guatemala, Tanzania and Honduras. To date, Radiating Hope has delivered 24 radiation machines, both new and donated, all over the world. Each project is a game changer for the receiving facility and has a huge impact on a country’s future radiation treatment development.
Radiating Hope is already making strides toward expanding their mission and reach by partnering with various organizations in three important areas: equipment and placement; training and education; and events and awareness. In addition to these three areas, the need for direct funding through gifts and pledges are critical to the success of our program.
Funding Needs
In order to continue this important work, Radiating Hope has worked to identify some immediate needs. Along with identifying the needs, we are also working to identify individuals, corporations, and foundations willing to become a part of this important mission as financial supporters. Our volunteers work tirelessly on the logistics of getting these machines to communities in need and they spend long hours traveling and training physicians to use the equipment. But there is more to be done and it will require necessary funding to be successful.
Conclusion
The important work of Radiating Hope has unlimited potential. The impact of even just one radiation machine in a community can result in thousands of lives saved. As we expand our reach with more equipment and more countries in need, the lives of cancer patients and their families will be forever changed. Radiating Hope is committed to being a major part of that change and with your help, we will be successful.
