Steel Wheels is committed to supporting cancer patients in Columbus, Ohio, by providing essential services that address their needs beyond medical care. Cancer can be a daunting journey, and many patients face challenges such as transportation to treatments, financial burdens from copays, and the need for lodging during extended care. By donating your vehicle, you can help alleviate some of these challenges and ensure that patients and their families have access to vital resources.
A single car donation can turn into impactful support for numerous patients. Your contribution allows us to fund services like transportation to appointments, lodging for families during treatment, and assistance for copays. Each dollar you donate is leveraged to maximize support for those who need it the most, turning your generosity into a tangible lifeline for cancer patients in our community.
Programs your donation funds
- Transportation to treatment (gas cards, Lyft credits)
- Copay assistance for low-income patients
- Lodging during treatment (Hope Lodge-style programs)
- Survivorship programs for long-term support
- Caregiver-respite services to support families
- Wigs and prostheses for patients in treatment
- Patient navigator staff for personalized support
↗Real impact, real numbers
Your donation can have a profound impact on cancer patients’ lives. A contribution of $1,500 can fund approximately 50 round-trip rides to chemotherapy or radiation treatments for patients without transportation options. Similarly, it could cover a month of lodging for a family during their loved one’s treatment or provide copay assistance that supports multiple treatment cycles for low-income patients. With higher contributions, the reach expands even further, directly translating to more rides, more nights of lodging, and broader support for patients navigating this challenging journey.
How we vet recipient partners
To ensure that your donations are making a real difference, we carefully vet our partner nonprofits. We prioritize organizations that are recognized within established patient-assistance networks and exhibit a high program-ratio, allocating the majority of funds directly to patient services rather than research. Our partners also provide transparent reporting on metrics related to the number of patients served, ensuring your contributions are impactful and accountable.
How proceeds flow
After accounting for towing and processing costs, 70-80% of the proceeds from each vehicle donation are directed to our partner organizations that provide crucial support to cancer patients. The remaining funds are then allocated based on their program-ratio, ensuring that the maximum amount reaches those who need it most.
Columbus recipient landscape
In Columbus, the need for cancer support services is critical. Local programs provide vital assistance, but they often operate with limited funding. Your vehicle donation helps fill this gap, providing necessary resources to local cancer patients and their families. Ohio has a supportive community for cancer treatment, but many families still struggle with the costs associated with travel and lodging during treatment. Your support directly addresses these pressing needs.