CARTI has been awarded a $45,000 grant from the Arkansas Cancer Coalition to help implement cancer control efforts in support of the Arkansas Cancer Plan.
“We are incredibly thankful for this generous gift from our friends at the Arkansas Cancer Coalition,” says Kathi Jones, CARTI Foundation president. “This grant will directly benefit the CARTI Transportation Assistance program, which is designed to help reduce some of the treatment barriers often faced by some of our most vulnerable patients.”
Jones said the grant would specifically help CARTI to provide qualifying patients with fuel assistance for trips to receive treatment, as well as to help with transporting equipment and staff to treatment facilities in Stuttgart and El Dorado.
“The Arkansas Cancer Coalition is committed to reducing the human suffering and economic burden from cancer for the citizens of Arkansas,” said Trena Mitchell, ACC executive director. “By partnering with academic and community-based organizations, we can multiply our efforts by reaching those in counties with the highest needs.”
“CARTI is highly qualified to make an impact on reducing the impact of cancer by implementing the goals and strategies of the Arkansas Cancer Plan,” said Mitchell.
The Arkansas Cancer Coalition provides an overview of the current status of cancer control in Arkansas, maintains a plan of cancer control goals and strategies, and improves the quality of life for those persons affected by cancer. For more information, contact the Arkansas Cancer Coalition at (501) 404-2363, or visit arcancercoalition.org.