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Chelsea’s Rainbow Fund helps families of children with cancer who are receiving care out of the area. The Kinblom family established this fund in memory of their daughter, who inspired hope, courage and love for others.

A committee appointed by The Foundation of Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital evaluates and approves all applications based on the following criteria:

• Financial need: This is the primary criterion considered. In general, the maximum annual household income to receive a grant is $75,000. However, if you are over this threshold, please reach out to our office for exemptions based on special circumstances.
• Age: Children must be 26 years of age and under.
• Residence: Applicants must live in Clinton, Essex or Franklin County.

The fund provides financial assistance to the family and grant size is limited. We award grants on an equal opportunity basis regardless of sex, color, race, creed or religion.

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Jane's Fight Fund was established in 2019 by the Sample family in honor of Jane Sample, who was diagnosed in November 2016 with Stage 4 stomach cancer. The fund helps ease financial burdens and lift the spirits of families in need by holding give aways three times a year. Recipients may use this gift as they see fit.

To qualify for a drawing, you must currently be undergoing cancer treatment and reside in Clinton, Franklin or Essex County, NY. Qualifying individuals must complete an application for entry into each drawing. For the drawing, they will be assigned a number to help with confidentiality. Drawings are held on June 30 (Jane's Birthday), October 30 and February 28.

To follow the random drawings and learn more about upcoming Jane's Fight Fund events, visit Jane's Fight Fund Facebook Page.

To support Jane’s Fight Fund, you can make a donation here.

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In keeping with the mission of The Foundation of Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital to improve the health of the community, the Board of Directors established our Community Grant Funding Program. We provide periodic grants to assist local nonprofit organizations addressing significant regional health and wellness issues in Clinton, Essex and Franklin Counties.

A committee of volunteers representing a cross‐section of the community established the guidelines and criteria for the grant program. The committee considers programs that address health-related issues. Projects showing cooperation and collaboration with other agencies are encouraged.

We award grants twice per year, spring and fall, and look for the following factors when reviewing grant proposals:

• Addressing community health needs as defined in the community health assessment
• Reliability, past record and the mission of the organization
• Financial feasibility of the project
• Pursuit of multiple funding sources
• Partial funding request
• Request for a specific project versus general operating funding
• Projects that are not duplicative of another service in the community

All funding requests must include a completed Community Grant Funding Application and project budget. Applications must be completed through our online form which will be available when we are accepting applications. Please check back in the spring.

The Wish Fund grants wishes to people with a health condition or illness that limits their life expectancy. Applicants must be a resident of Clinton, Essex or Franklin County. The Foundation of Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital created this fund through a donation by the Adirondack Champlain Valley Realtors (ACVR).

ACVR partners with The Foundation to help manage the funds and application process. Together, we do our best to grant wishes for people unable to fulfill them on their own.

To apply, complete the application below, sign section 6 and mail the application to The Foundation of CVPH, 75 Beekman Street, Plattsburgh, NY 12901. We will review your application to determine your (or your dependent’s) eligibility and approve or deny your request as quickly as possible. If approved, we provide grants up to $5,000. Contact us at foundationofcvph@cvph.org or 518-562-7169 for more information.

Previous wishes have included:

• Family trip to Walt Disney World
• Car trip to Dollywood
• Visit to the Bronx Zoo
• Tickets to the Boston Bruins
• A special family dinner
• A pig roast with family and friends
• Driving vacation around Maine in the summer

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Each travel fund was created with a specific purpose and has a unique history. Brief descriptions are below. We are happy to provide you with more information.

• April LaValley Fund: Assists patients diagnosed with cystic fibrosis who must receive care out of the area. April won the hearts of North Country residents and was dubbed an ‘angel.’ Her wish was to help others suffering from cystic fibrosis.
• CVPH Travel Fund: Assists adults who need specialized medical care out of the area. The Foundation of Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital Board of Directors established this fund in 2001.
• Melissa Lahtinen Penfield Fund: Provides assistance to organ transplant recipients and donors. WIRY and the Lahtinen and Penfield families created this fund to honor Melissa’s memory and legacy.
• Roger Senecal Fund: Assists income-eligible families who have ill children and need to receive care out of the area. The outpouring of support that Roger received as a little boy in the 1980s continues to make an impact today.

A committee appointed by The Foundation of Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital evaluates and approves all applications based on the following criteria:

• Financial need: This is the primary criterion considered. The maximum annual household income to receive assistance is $75,000.  If you are over this threshold, please reach out to our office for exemptions based on special circumstances.
• Residence: Applicants must live in Clinton, Essex or Franklin County

These funds are intended to provide assistance to the patient and one travel companion. In addition:

• Funds may assist with gas mileage, ferry tickets, lodging and food
• Funds may not assist with healthcare expenses, medications or medical equipment
• Reimbursement for meals does not include alcohol and may not exceed $25 per day
• Receipts and current mailing address must accompany all requests for fund reimbursement
• Reimbursement is only for expenses outside the area
• Grant size is limited
• We award grants on an equal opportunity basis regardless of sex, color, race, creed or religion

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