Support
Financial Support From EYS
EYS is a 501(c)(3) organization. The application process involves 2 forms. Please download these forms by clicking on the links below, fill them out and send them back to us so that we may process your request.
EYS APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS & GUIDELINES (PDF)
EYS APPLICATION FOR SUPPORT (PDF)
For more information on applying or on the application process, please call 585.624.9690
Other Local Support
- Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester (BCCR)
Ongoing groups for those with breast cancer from newly diagnosed to metastatic
- Gilda’s Club of Rochester (585)243-9700
Support for those with cancer and their families, groups for children
- The American Cancer Society (800)227-2345, Rochester: (585)288-1950
Reach to Recovery one on one support with a cancer survivor. Support groups in many areas
- Sands Cancer Center (585)394-3302
Jennifer Klien/Spiritual caregiver
- Finger Lakes Breast Cancer Support Group (315)585-6625-Gail
Geneva General Hospital
- HIS Breast Cancer Awareness www.HISbreastcancer.org
Specifically for men with breast cancer, helpful to all
- Camp Good Days and Special Times (585)624-5555
Programs for anyone with cancer. Many camps for all ages, supportive friends/spouse programs, Kids Adjusting Through Support-KATS
Nationwide Support
- The National Cancer Institute www.cancer.gov
Government agency provides info about cancer treatment, training, research, clinical trials, and more.
- National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship-NCCS www.cansearch.org
Network of independent organizations working in area of survivor-ship and cancer support.
- OncoLink www.oncolink.com
Sponsored by the University of PA Cancer Center, site has detailed descriptions of variety of cancers, information, news, survivors stories and answers to FAQs.
Prostheses
- Finger Lakes Brace Company (585)394-5840
Two locations: 229 Parrish St. & 23 North St., Canandaigua, NY
- Pink Heart Funds (866)757-PINK www.pinkheartsfunds.org
Provide free wigs, prostheses, lymph edema sleeves with insurance forms
