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Nutritional drinks
Boost, Ensure, and similar drinks to help meet nutritional needs during treatment.
Neighbors helping neighbors
Moving cancer care forward.
We link Miami County residents battling cancer with practical resources, compassionate support, and a community that cares.
“To encourage and provide services to cancer patients and their families to help reduce the suffering of cancer.”
100% localDonations stay in Miami County
Practical supportFrom nutrition to transportation
Volunteer poweredCommunity care in action
How we can help
Support for the road ahead
Miami County residents in cancer treatment can apply for services created to ease everyday burdens and help them focus on healing.
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Gas & transportation
Gas cards for treatment travel or transportation to the city for treatment when needed.
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Grocery cards
Grocery assistance for clients in treatment to support their nutritional welfare.
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Medical equipment
Hospital beds, walkers, stool risers, shower transfer benches, wheelchairs, and more.
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Soft goods
Depends, wigs, bed pads, blankets, and other comfort and care items.
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Resource assistance
Helpful information and connections to additional resources available to local residents.
Steps for assistance
Getting help starts here.
You must be a Miami County, Kansas resident to receive support from the foundation.
Download and complete the application
Fill out the New Client Application with your current information.
Download applicationHand deliver it to our office
Bring the completed application to 2 W. Peoria, Paola, Kansas 66071. Please call ahead at 913-294-2050 to confirm current office hours.
About MCCF
Local care. Real impact.
The Miami County Cancer Foundation exists to assist Miami County, Kansas residents and their families facing cancer.
We link people with available resources—from nutrition shakes and gas cards to medical equipment and other everyday support. We are a volunteer organization, and all funds go directly back to Miami County residents who can use the extra help.
- Serving all residents of Miami County, Kansas
- Supporting patients and their families
- Powered by volunteers, memorials, fundraisers, and donations
- A registered 501(c)(3) organization
MCCF Meetings
Third Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m.
The American Legion, 5 Delaware St, Paola, KS 66071
Third Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m.
The American Legion, 5 Delaware St, Paola, KS 66071
Give with confidence
Your support stays close to home.
100% of donations stay in Miami County, helping local citizens diagnosed with cancer.
Contributions provide transportation help, nutritional products, medical equipment, and other items needed for cancer care.
Contact us to giveOne-time donations
Mail your donation to:
Miami County Cancer Foundation
2 W Peoria
Paola, Kansas 66071
Your donation will support Miami County residents who have been diagnosed with cancer.
Monthly giving
Provide pre-arranged gifts of a set amount through your credit card. Contact us and we’ll help you arrange recurring support.
Legacy, memorial & tribute giving
A donation in memory of or in tribute to a friend or family member is a meaningful way to show you care. You can also honor someone on a special occasion.
Call 913-294-2050 to create a donation area honoring your loved one.
Event sponsorship
MCCF holds events throughout the year to raise funds and cancer awareness. Sponsorship levels are available for individuals and businesses.
Facebook birthday fundraisers
Use Facebook Birthday Fundraising to raise money for MCCF and bring attention to the fight against cancer. Facebook provides the funds raised directly to the nonprofit.
Get in touch
We’re here to help.
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2 W. Peoria St
Paola, KS 66071
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Office information
Stop by or call.
Regular office hours
Tuesday–Thursday
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Closed on holidays and when school is out due to inclement weather.
Because older assistance materials list different office days, please call before hand-delivering an application.
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