Together In The
Fight Against Cancer
Every family deserves the peace to focus on recovery, not bills.
Our goal is to ease the stress & financial burden not covered by insurance giving families with children fighting cancer relief & hope.
Our Story, Our Mission
We recognize the profound struggles families endure when a child faces cancer. The financial burdens from lost income to ongoing travel and increasing bills—add to the emotional and physical toll.
We ensure that no family copes with these challenges alone by providing vital financial aid for expenses not covered by insurance, allowing families to concentrate on their child’s recovery.
Support When It Matters Most
Reason For Hope
Every day, children diagnosed with cancer fight for their future dreams. Your donation brings hope, strength, and brighter prospects. Help light the way to their recovery.
Gift of Comfort
Imagine the stress of facing overwhelming medical bills. Your donation lifts a burden, allowing families to focus on their child’s recovery rather than financial worries. Provide comfort when it’s needed most.
Join Our Family
By donating, you become part of a united front against childhood cancer. Your support ensures no family battles alone, providing funds for medical and travel expenses during their toughest times.
Make An Impact
Your contributions bring smiles, relief, and hope to families in need. You become part of their powerful stories, making a difference in their lives with every donation, and supporting their journeys of resilience.
Common financial BURDENS not covered by insurance:
Rent & Mortgage
Caregiving
Utilities
Groceries
Travel Expenses
Lodging
Food & Meals
Every Moment Counts
in a Child’s Battle with Cancer
Imagine the devastation of learning your child has cancer and the fear of not affording their care. No parent should face choosing between medical treatments and basic needs. At My Family Matters Foundation, we remove these financial hurdles providing relief, one family at a time.
No child
misses a treatment due to lack of transportation.
No family
sleeps in their car because they’ve traveled far from home for care.
No PARENT
should lose sleep over bills when their child’s health is at stake.
Ways To Give – How You Can Help
We stand with these families in their darkest hours. But we cannot do it without your help. 501(c)(3) Documentation
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Heartwarming Stories, News & Updates
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Understanding Non-Medical Financial Burdens
TRANSPORTATION COSTS
FACT: Families often travel long distances to specialized cancer treatmentcenters, incurring significant costs on fuel, public transport, andsometimes airfare.
Impact: These necessary travel expenses are rarely covered byinsurance, increasing the financial strain on families.
lodging expenses
FACT: Extended stays near treatment facilities are common, especiallywhen children receive treatment far from home.
INSIGHT: Costs for hotels or other accommodations can quickly add up andare typically not covered by health insurance.
LOST INCOME
FACT: Many parents reduce their working hours or leave their jobs to carefor their child, leading to a loss of income.
Reality: The reduction or loss of income is a significant financial hit forfamilies, complicating their ability to manage everyday expenses andmedical costs.
CHILDCARE FOR SIBLINGS
FACT: Childcare for siblings becomes a necessity when parents are awayat the hospital, adding another layer of expense.
Challenge: These additional childcare costs can be burdensome and arenot considered medical expenses by insurance companies.
HOME MODIFICATIONS
FACT: Certain cancers require modifications to the hometo accommodatewheelchairs, special sanitary needs, or to create a sterileenvironment.
Consideration: The cost of these modifications adds to the financialchallenges faced by families and is not covered by standard healthinsurance policies.
SPECIAL DIETS & NUTRITIONAL NEEDS
FACT: Cancer treatment often requires special diets or nutritionalsupplements to ensure the child’s body can handle the treatmentsand recover.
Understanding: These necessary dietary adjustments are additional coststhat health insurance does not cover.
PSYCHOLOGICAL SUPPORT
FACT: The emotional and psychological impact of cancer treatment on thechild and family members often necessitates professional counseling.
Awareness: Mental health support is essential but can beanotherfinancial burden as ongoing counseling costs are infrequentlycovered by insurance.
EVERYDAY LIVING EXPENSES
FACT: With all focus going towards the child’s health, regular livingexpenses like utilities, groceries, and more continue to accumulate.
Hardship: The continuous nature of these costs can create significantfinancial distress, compounded by other cancer-related expenses.
No One Expects Cancer
When a child’s cancer diagnosis brings unbearable choices, families face an overwhelming balancing act between work and care.
My Family Matters Foundation understands these hardships— stepping in to help cover the non-medical expenses that insurance doesn’t
Doc Reno – The Man Behind the Misson
MEET THE FOUNDER
Cancer nearly silenced the voice of national radio powerhouse Doc Reno.
It also led the dynamo media personality to launch the My Family Matters Foundation to fill a heart-breaking need he encountered during his treatment and recovery.
Originally from Cleveland, Doc Reno came to South Florida in 2002. Here, he built a coast-to-coast following for iHeartRadio with shows in major markets including New York, Washington, D.C., San Diego, Dallas, Miami just to name a few.
At the same time, he pursued a healthy lifestyle, becoming an avid runner who has completed marathons and half-marathons. He serves the community through his association with many charities including Joe DiMaggio’s Children’s Hospital.
