Ride Revival is dedicated to improving the lives of cancer patients in Oakland, California, by providing crucial support services that extend beyond research. We focus on practical assistance such as transportation to treatment, copay assistance, and lodging for patients and their families during critical periods. Many patients face significant barriers, including transportation challenges and financial burdens, which can affect their access to potentially life-saving care.
Every dollar you contribute helps us leverage our vehicle donation program to ensure that cancer patients can reach their treatment appointments, receive necessary medical care, and thrive throughout their journey. Your car donation not only provides immediate support, but it also creates a ripple effect that enables safer, more reliable access to treatment services.
Programs your donation funds
- Transportation to treatment (gas cards, Lyft credits, medical transport)
- Copay assistance for low-income patients
- Lodging during treatment (Hope Lodge-style programs)
- Survivorship programs to support life after treatment
- Caregiver-respite services for patient support
- Wigs and prostheses for patients undergoing treatment
- Patient navigator staff for personalized assistance
↗Real impact, real numbers
With a contribution of $1,500, you can fund approximately 50 round-trip rides for patients in need of transportation to chemotherapy or radiation sessions. This amount can also cover a month of lodging for a patient family during treatment or provide copay assistance that supports multiple treatment cycles for low-income patients. Every donation, no matter the size, adds up to impactful support that helps cancer patients access the care and resources they need to heal.
How we vet recipient partners
At Ride Revival, we prioritize partnerships with nonprofit organizations that are recognized within established patient-assistance networks. Our vetting criteria include a focus on high program ratios that demonstrate a commitment to patient services over administrative expenses. We seek partners who maintain transparency in their reporting, ensuring that funds raised directly contribute to helping patients live better lives through the support of tangible services.
How proceeds flow
After deducting tow and processing costs, around 70-80% of gross vehicle donation proceeds are directed to our partner programs. This ensures that the majority of your contribution goes towards supporting patients in need through essential services. With our program-ratio metrics, we further ensure that your donations are utilized effectively to directly benefit cancer patients.
Oakland recipient landscape
In Oakland and throughout California, the need for cancer patient support services is significant. Local programs are tailored to address the distinct challenges faced by patients in our community, including transportation and lodging during treatment. With ongoing state-level funding constraints, it's essential that we come together to provide the necessary resources so that every patient has access to vital care without added financial stress.