The American Cancer Society Hope Lodge is a place for patients who travel for treatment a place to stay for free, to lessen the financial burden. For more information on the Hope Lodge, visit cancer.org or call 1.800.227.2345
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The Hope Lodge in Kansas City provides guests with access to many American Cancer Society resources to assist with cancer information and community referrals. The Lodge also provides quality American Cancer Society programs and services to help patients and caregivers manage their cancer experience. Because people have a greater chance of overcoming cancer when they have access to the care they need, relief from worrying about how to get to their treatments, and support from others who have been there, the Hope Lodge is connecting those facing cancer with the information, day-to-day help, and emotional support they need to help them through every step of their cancer journey.
Guests are given the opportunity to participate in a variety of optional programs and activities during their stay at the Hope Lodge. Activities include weekly grocery store runs, computer classes, movie nights, bingo, potluck dinners, tai chi classes, karaoke, cancer support groups, volunteer provided meals, and much more. There are also a number of American Cancer Society programs and services available to guests.
American Cancer Society Programs and Services available to Hope Lodge Guests:
Look Good...Feel Better® - a community based, free, national service that teaches female cancer patients beauty techniques to help restore their appearance and self-image during cancer treatments. Look Good, Feel Better sessions take place at Hope Lodge every month.
cancer.org - The American Cancer Society's website is an interactive site equipped with cancer information, cancer profiler, on-line discussions, calendar of events, local resources, a network of survivors, and more.
1-800-227-2345 - The American Cancer Society's National Cancer Information Center toll-free number is available 24hours a day, 7 days a week. Information Specialists will answer cancer related questions, connect you to your local office, and send you free information.
Transportation Assistance - The American Cancer Society provides transportation assistance in the form of a gas card to help with gasoline reimbursement. Criteria may be found on the application which you can receive at your local American Cancer Society office.
