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Selma Schimmel Vital Grant is a grant from Vital Options International that provides financial assistance to patients and families experiencing significant hardship due to a chronic, terminal, or rare condition such as cancer, Parkinson's, or Huntington's Disease.
Founded in 1983 by cancer advocate Selma Schimmel, Vital Options International reviews applications and, in many cases, forwards qualified applicants to partner organizations for processing and award. Eligible applicants include patients and their primary family caregivers currently facing financial hardship as a direct result of a serious diagnosis. Grant amounts are not specified on the website.
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Selma Schimmel Vital Grant | Vital Options Selma Schimmel Vital Grant “When a cancer or other diagnosis comes, the patient’s health is not the only thing that is affected. More times than not, the emotional, spiritual and financial health of the family is shaken to its core” Selma Schimmel Vital Options International (VOI) was founded in 1983 by Selma Schimmel after being diagnosed with Breast Cancer.
Selma was a visionary and pioneer in the way she developed programs to educate and support others around the world who received a cancer diagnosis. In 2014 we lost Selma to cancer, but Vital Options International lives on with her spirit to guide us. With a new Board of Directors whose passion for helping others is unparalleled, we are excited to share a new development in the way we help Patients and their families.
Assisting People Facing Financial Hardship The VOI Board of Directors has established the Selma Schimmel Vital Grant, a monetary gift distributed to qualified patients. The grant program will assist those facing a significant financial hardship due to the diagnosis of a chronic, terminal or rare condition such as cancer, Parkinson’s, Huntington’s Disease or many others.
Vital Options International will review grant applications and in many cases forward qualified applicants to partner organizations who will review, process and award grants to qualified patients and caregivers. PLEASE NOTE: Due to the number of applications we receive and the time we put into reviewing each application, you will be notified ONLY if we are able to provide you with assistance.
You may however receive information on other organizations that provide support services to patients and caregivers. PLEASE NOTE: Due to the number of applications we receive and the time we put into reviewing each application, you will be notified ONLY if we are able to provide you with assistance. You may however receive information on other organizations that provide support services to patients and caregivers.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Qualified patients and their families enduring financial hardship while battling a chronic, terminal, or rare condition. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Selma Schimmel Vital Grant is funded by Vital Options International. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
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