Travel Assistance Program

Life changes in many ways when you or a loved one is diagnosed with cancer. It is important to remember that you are not alone during this time.

Costs associated with transportation to and from treatment can be overwhelming for those diagnosed with cancer. Cancer Connection is here to help by providing information, support, resources, and limited financial grants towards the cost of expenses related to cancer care services outside your Southeast community.

The Lynne Wunsch Memorial Travel program was initially funded in 2002 with seed money from Coastal Helicopters, and continues today with generous support from Coastal’s flight events and from individual donations.

Applying for travel assistance from Cancer Connection is easy. You or your loved one and their health care provider only need to complete the Travel Assistance Patient Data Form and scan, fax, or mail it to us. Our contact information is on the form.

Our travel grants cover up to $750 each calendar year for cancer care travel-related expenses such as airfare, lodging, ferry and ground transportation. Travel assistance is for cancer patients who live in any of the communities in Southeast Alaska.

You are never required to divulge information regarding your income.

Please review the Travel Assistance Program Policy on this page.

*Note: Prior year receipts must be received by 3/31 of the current year in order to be considered for reimbursement