At AutoHeart, we are dedicated to providing crucial support services for cancer patients in Miami. Our mission is to alleviate the burdens faced by patients undergoing treatment, ensuring they have access to essential resources such as transportation, lodging, and financial assistance. Every dollar donated goes directly to improving the lives of those battling cancer, making it easier for them to focus on recovery.
With your support, we can leverage each vehicle donation to fund programs that truly make a difference. For instance, a single donated car can facilitate dozens of transportation rides or provide critical lodging for families in need. By choosing AutoHeart, you are choosing to stand by cancer patients in their time of need, helping them navigate their treatment journeys with dignity and support.
Programs your donation funds
- Transportation to treatment (gas cards, Lyft credits)
- Copay assistance for medications and treatments
- Lodging during treatment (Hope Lodge-style programs)
- Survivorship programs for post-treatment support
- Caregiver-respite services for family caregivers
- Wigs/prostheses for patients undergoing treatment
- Patient navigator staff to assist with logistics
↗Real impact, real numbers
Your donations can create significant change in the lives of cancer patients. For example, a donation of $1,500 funds approximately 50 round-trip rides to chemotherapy or radiation for patients without reliable transportation. Alternatively, it can cover a month of lodging for a patient family during treatment, or provide copay assistance that allows low-income patients to manage their treatment cycles. Every dollar counts, and your support helps us maximize the impact on those who need it most.
How we vet recipient partners
We prioritize partnerships with organizations that meet strict criteria for accountability and transparency. Our preferred partners are those recognized within established patient-assistance networks, ensuring they provide high-quality services directly to patients rather than being heavily invested in research funding. We also require detailed reporting on patient metrics served, so you can trust that your donations are making a measurable impact in the community.
How proceeds flow
After towing and processing costs, approximately 70-80% of the gross proceeds from vehicle donations go directly to our partner programs. From there, funds are allocated based on a high program-ratio standard, ensuring that the majority of donations are invested back into patient services. Your contribution will meaningfully support the mission of enhancing cancer patients' lives in Miami.
Miami recipient landscape
Miami faces unique challenges when it comes to cancer care, with many patients lacking access to reliable transportation and financial resources for treatment-related expenses. The local healthcare landscape is increasingly strained, making your support even more critical. By donating through AutoHeart, you are not only helping local patients directly but also addressing the pressing needs within the Florida healthcare system.