The Wabash County Cancer Society Story
The Wabash County Cancer Society (WCCS) was formed in 1959 when a group of doctors of Wabash County saw a need to help the cancer patients of Wabash County.
Our goal is to make sure everyone with cancer in Wabash County knows that they can receive assistance, which helps relieve some of the burden while fighting this disease. And also to increase our membership within the society with members from all over the county.
At Wabash County Cancer Society of Indiana we’re raising funds and promoting initiatives to serve the people who need them most. We believe in taking action with urgency in order to raise public awareness about some of the most pressing issues facing today’s society.
PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE FOLLOWING:
Although we are a cancer society; WE ARE NOT AFFILIATED WITH The American Cancer Society and we do not receive any funding from them. We also are not affiliated with Wabash Cancer Society that has popped up here recently. Please be aware that we are unsure of these groups, their affiliations, and what their intentions may be. Please be aware of groups that may be out to defraud you or scam you. If you have any questions...always feel free to reach out to us directly.
All funds and donations collected by us are used exclusively towards the care of Wabash County cancer patients. Please join us by supporting our efforts to make a measurable difference in the lives of others.
The WCCS is funded through both public and private donations, memorials, and fundraisers. Such fundraisers are: The Tree of Caring in February, the chair auction during the North Manchester Festivals, Wabash Canonball Chili for Charity(blessed recipient several times), Wabash County Cares fundraisers, and motorcycle rides sponsored by Brandt's Harley Davidson of Wabash.
Membership is open to the residents of Wabash County with their interests in the support and function of the Society. The membership will continue working on behalf of those in need through regular attendance at their meetings. The WCCS meets on the first Thursday of every month at The Learn More Center(603 Bond St, N. Manchester, IN) Gymnastics/Conference room; unless a holiday falls on that day or notification is sent to members prior to meeting (Also watch our Facebook page for updates).
The WCCS is a United Fund Agency (YOU CAN VIEW THEIR WEBPAGE by CLICKING HERE). We provide support to the United Fund by participating in their annual golf outing, attend their agency meetings, and by giving the United Fund both monthly and annual reports of WCCS business.
BE SURE TO CHECK OUT OUR NEW UPDATES ON OUR DOCUMENTS & DONATION PAGES!
EQUIPMENT LOAN
Unfortunately, we are no longer offering equipment loan due to age of equipment, replacement costs, and people not returning what was loaned. However, you may contact Cancer Services of NE Indiana and request equipment from them; their information is listed on our RESOURCES page.
PRESCRIPTION REIMBURSEMENT
Prescription assistance is available after being approved. You must purchase the medications first and then present receipts to be eligible for reimbursement. (Chemo and experimental treatments not included.)
TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT
Gas mileage reimbursement is available after being approved (generally within Indiana only but each case will be evaluated). You must submit a mileage record sheet to be eligible for reimbursement for your transportation costs. You must turn in mileage sheets within 3 months or first recorded trip or we WILL NOT reimburse you for your mileage. (Rate per mile is determined by board yearly.)
(WE ARE CURRENTLY UNABLE TO PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION TO APPOINTMENTS AT THIS TIME. AS ALWAYS, WE ARE LOOKING INTO WAYS TO BETTER SERVE OUR COMMUNITY AND CURRENTLY RESEARCHING SOME POSSIBLE OPTIONS AT THIS TIME.)
The Wabash County Cancer Society is 501c3 Non Profit Organization and is an agency of the Wabash County United Fund Inc.