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Application Process
We aim to expand our reach to more families in the Chicagoland area and are committed to extending our support as far as our resources allow. Currently, we are only accepting applications from social workers on behalf of their patients, specifically from the Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago, IL. If you would like to submit an application, email us at finleyforeverfoundation@gmail.com with your social worker's information (name, email, phone number, and hospital).
Assistance will be considered to applicants who meet the criteria below. Please allow up to eight weeks for the foundation to process the application. Assistance will be provided based on the applicant’s needs and the foundation board’s discretion. Because the Finley Forever Foundation is a local non-profit organization that relies on donations, our budget can change at any given time which plays a part in how we provide assistance.
Please check the Frequently Asked Questions below for more information.
Applicant Criteria
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The applicant should reside within 40 miles of Chicago’s 60655 zip code.
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The applicant should be 18 years old or younger.
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The applicant should meet one of the following:
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Applicant is currently in treatment for neuroblastoma.
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Applicant’s treatment for neuroblastoma is completed, in which case we can provide assistance for one year after the completion date.
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Applicant is still being treated for any long-term side effects caused by neuroblastoma treatment or neuroblastoma itself. Such side effects can include being wheelchair-bound, participating in physical therapy, or getting speech therapy.
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The applicant’s health care provider (physician, nurse, social worker) may need to sign the application and/or provide a letter of current treatment status up request of the foundation board.
Frequently Asked Questions
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