OUR PROGRAMS & SERVICES
Supporting cancer patients and families through every step of the journey
At Proton Pals Foundation, we believe no one should face cancer alone. That’s why we offer a wide range of free support services for proton therapy patients and their loved ones—designed to ease the burden of treatment, lift spirits, and create community.
We proudly support patients at the Oklahoma Proton Center and the Stephenson Cancer Center at OU Health.
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CELEBRATIONS
Because healing happens together
We create opportunities for survivors to celebrate through special events and educational opportunities to share, listen and learn from one another.
COUNSELING & THERAPY
Navigating the emotional toll of cancer
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We work with patients and providers to ensure access to support groups, counseling and therapy to assist families in coping with serious illness.
HOUSING
We secure free and/or low-cost hotel rooms or underwrite patients rent and/or mortgage during treatment.
NUTRITION
We work with patients and/or their families to make sure they have access to healthy meals through restaurant or grocery store gift cards, provide meals and/or supply Ensure or Boost.
PEDIATRIC
We provide a myriad of initiatives in support of pediatric patients including ongoing social activities, end of treatment celebrations, and technology/games in addition to our other services for patients and their families.
RESEARCH
We will be active in participating local, national and international studies and clinical trials that will advance proton therapy treatment and patient care and continue to demonstrate the positive impact of proton therapy to treat cancer while sparing healthy tissue so to continue to justify expanded insurance coverage for patients.
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
We provide free and/or discounted tickets to a wide variety of activities in our community such as tickets to the zoo, museums, sporting events, concerts and theater productions.
SURVIVORSHIP
We create opportunities for survivors to focus on their mental, physical and emotional health through fitness, education, and social activities.
TRANSPORTATION
We provide gas cards and/or underwrite airfare, taxis and/or Uber/Lyft to ensure patients and their families have the ability to obtain treatment.
TREATMENT
We underwrite a portion of treatment expenses to patients needing assistance paying for their proton therapy or other ancillary expenses so to ensure access to treatment.
WELLNESS
We strive to enhance the lives of patients through exercise, education and group support so to successfully make lifestyle changes that make a positive impact on their well-being while being surrounded by others who have similar experiences.