The Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Foundation provides financial assistance to cancer patients during their chemotherapy and/or radiation treatment so they can experience the benefit of healing therapies which are not covered by insurance.
Cancer patients living in the tri-valley cities of Pleasanton, Livermore, Dublin, San Ramon and Danville, California can apply for funds. All cancer patients: young and old, male and female may apply for funds to access services of acupressure, acupuncture, deep breathing techniques, guided mediation and/or visual imagery sessions.
The healing techniques of visualization, acupressure massage, deep breathing, meditation, and acupuncture often make a huge difference in alleviating pain and discomfort, helping mobility, keeping a positive outlook and giving the strength to fight the fight against cancer.
Funds raised provide immediate relief to a cancer patient. For example, a donation of $100 provides two healing therapeutic massage sessions; a donation of $300 provides up to six acupuncture sessions; and, a donation of $3000 to $5000 provides complementary healing therapies for a significant portion of the cancer treatment cycle. So often, funds for cancer foundations are designated for research and development (R&D) and to find a cure. This foundation is different as the funds are designated for the cancer patient and his/her immediate relief.