Pediatric Mobile Angel Unit Program Recipient Ashariah Buller and her mother.
Before the establishment of the Kern County Cancer Foundation cancer patients had to choose between paying for their mortgage or paying for treatment. Local oncologists and community members rallied together to start KCCF in 2012 to eliminate the financial burden brought on by a cancer diagnosis.
Through donations and fundraising efforts, we have been able to award approximately $3.5 million and help more than 700 patients with the overwhelming cost of treatment. Even when insured, copays and deductibles add up quickly.
In addition to medical costs related to cancer treatment, Kern County is also challenged with a lack of treatment facilities for children diagnosed with cancer. Families have struggled with the cost of transporting their children to regular treatment out of the county. The closest treatment facility is over 100 miles away. Recognizing the need, KCCF began transporting children in 2020 to and from treatment via shuttle and providing financial assistance to qualified families.
The Kern County Cancer Foundation is proud to provide for residents of all ages and ethnic groups in Kern County regardless of where they receive their treatment.
The heart of our organization is to assist as many local patients as we can — to lend a supportive hand during a trying time. As the need in our community grows additional donations are necessary. Please join us in our efforts to meet these needs by donating today.
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Children diagnosed with cancer got some extra holiday cheer receiving gifts and visit from Santa himself.
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Underinsured or uninsured patients may be awarded assistance to bridge the gap between insurance costs and cancer related treatments.
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Our Mobile Angel Unit exists to help our youngest patients get to and from needed out-of-area appointments.
learn moreWe would like to thank Kern Family Health Care for being a continued supporter of our Pediatric Mobile Angel Unit. This year KFHC provided funds to our program to cover the cost of gas for our shuttles. These shuttles transport children and their parents each week up to Valley Children's Hospital and down to UCLA, and CHLA. Our families depend on our vehicles to get to their life-saving treatment. Thank you for fueling our program!
My wife and I would like to take this time to express our deepest gratitude to you and the KCCF committee in approving financial assistance towards my cancer treatment. It's one less thing to worry about while going through this "cancer" journey.
Book Signing from Ray Scott a long-time cancer survivor and volunteer for the KCCF.
Bakersfield Centennial Plaza, Truxtun Ave. Bakersfield, Ca.
Book Signing from Ray Scott a long-time stage 4 colon cancer survivor and volunteer for the KCCF will debut his new book "My Cancer God's Mercy," discover his journey through divine grace and healing. Purchase your copy on Amazon on April 8th and come meet Ray Scott. Share your story too.
**** Half of the proceeds will be gifted to the Kern County Cancer foundation and CBCC****
Place: Bakersfield Centennial Plaza
Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
The Horse Ranch
Join the Kern County Cancer Foundation for an evening of fundraising, live music, multi-catered food stations, drinks & auctions.
This event raises support for Kern County cancer patients. Your generous contribution helps with medical costs associated with one’s cancer care, including prescriptions, co-pays, deductibles, insurance premiums and COBRA. With funds raised from the last seven years, KCCF has allocated over $3.5 million dollars to over 750 local cancer patients in need.
Together, we can provide hope to our community, fight for those we cherish and healing for loved ones lost.
To register: kerncountycancerfoundation.org/dustbowl-to-diamonds/
