At Bayou Rides Exchange, we are dedicated to empowering cancer patients in Louisiana by providing vital support services. Our mission focuses on alleviating the challenges faced by those battling cancer, particularly when it comes to transportation, lodging, and financial assistance. Many patients struggle to reach their treatment appointments due to a lack of reliable transport, and our efforts bridge that gap.
By donating a vehicle, you enable us to offer services such as gas cards and rideshare credits, ensuring patients can access their necessary treatments. For every dollar donated, we leverage it effectively to maximize support for local patients, turning each contribution into vital resources that help families navigate this challenging journey.
Programs your donation funds
- Transportation to treatment (gas cards, Lyft credits, medical transport arrangements)
- Copay assistance for low-income patients
- Lodging during treatment (Hope Lodge-style programs)
- Survivorship programs for long-term support
- Caregiver-respite services for family caregivers
- Wigs and prostheses for patients undergoing treatment
- Patient navigator staff for personalized support
↗Real impact, real numbers
Your generous contributions create a significant impact. A $1,500 donation funds approximately 50 round-trip rides to chemotherapy or radiation for patients lacking transportation. It can also cover a month of lodging for one patient family during treatment or assist with copay costs, ensuring multiple treatment cycles for low-income patients. With each donation tier—$2,500 or $5,000—the number of rides, nights of lodging, and copay assistance multiplies, offering invaluable support to those in need.
How we vet recipient partners
We ensure the legitimacy and accountability of our partner organizations by collaborating with nonprofits recognized within patient assistance networks. We prioritize partners with a high percentage of funds directed toward patient services rather than research, and we require transparent reporting on metrics regarding the number of patients served. This guarantees that your contributions directly benefit those who need it most.
How proceeds flow
After accounting for towing and processing costs, approximately 70-80% of the gross proceeds from vehicle donations will reach our partner organizations. Subsequently, a program ratio applies, directing funds specifically to patient support services. This transparent approach ensures that your donation translates into real assistance for cancer patients in Louisiana.
Louisiana recipient landscape
In Louisiana, access to cancer treatment can be particularly challenging due to geographical barriers and limited public transportation options. Our programs are designed to meet the unique needs of our community, addressing local disparities and ensuring that every patient receives the support they require. With state-level funding often falling short, your contributions play a critical role in providing these essential services.