CarLift Utah is committed to offering vital support to cancer patients in Salt Lake City. Our mission is to alleviate the challenges faced by those undergoing treatment, ensuring they have access to essential services like transportation, lodging, and financial assistance. Every vehicle donation helps us bridge the gap for patients who may struggle to reach their treatments due to financial burdens or lack of transportation.
Your contribution goes further than you might think. With each vehicle you donate, we can leverage these funds to provide direct support to individuals and families affected by cancer. By focusing on practical needs rather than research funding, we are dedicated to making a tangible impact in our community. Join us in providing hope and relief to those navigating their cancer journey.
Programs your donation funds
- Transportation to treatment (gas cards, Lyft credits)
- Copay assistance for low-income patients
- Lodging programs during treatment
- Caregiver-respite services
- Wigs and prostheses for patients in treatment
- Patient navigator staff to guide families
↗Real impact, real numbers
Your donation can truly change lives. A $1,500 vehicle can fund approximately 50 round-trip rides to chemotherapy or radiation for patients without transportation. Alternatively, it could cover a month of lodging for a family during treatment, or provide copay assistance for multiple treatment cycles for low-income patients. Whether your donation is $2,500 or $5,000, every dollar makes a measurable impact on the lives of cancer patients who need it most.
How we vet recipient partners
To ensure that we partner with reputable organizations, we prioritize those that are highly regarded within established patient-assistance networks. We seek partners with high program ratios, where the majority of funds directly support patient services rather than research. Our commitment to transparency is paramount, as we regularly report on patient metrics and the lives we touch through our services.
How proceeds flow
After covering necessary towing and processing costs, approximately 70-80% of the gross proceeds from each vehicle donation are directed towards our partner organizations. From there, a program ratio is applied to ensure that funds are allocated directly to patient services. This means your donation goes further in supporting cancer patients in our community.
Salt Lake City recipient landscape
In Salt Lake City, cancer patients face unique challenges that call for immediate support. Local services are vital in addressing transportation and lodging needs for those undergoing treatment. With limited state-level funding available, your contributions help fill critical gaps, ensuring that patients receive the assistance they require. Together, we can make a lasting difference in our community.