Hope Lodge - The Richard M. Schulze Family American Cancer Society Hope Lodge - Minneapolis
2500 University Avenue SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414
 | Target Audience:
| Adult cancer patients over 18 & a caregiver while they are actively undergoing cancer treatment, when the travel distance is more than 40 miles | | Fees: | Free | Contact Info: | | |
Description:
The Hope Lodge serves as a home away from home, free of charge, for adult cancer patients and their caregiver. Hope Lodge, a non-medical facility, offers a sense of community and comfort to cancer patients who must travel more that 40 miles to the Twin Cities for lifesaving cancer treatment.
During the often long and emotional process of treatment, cancer patients receive support at Hope Lodge from professionals, families, friends and other cancer patients and caregivers to help build the hope needed during their cancer experience.
The Hope Lodge Features:
- Free overnight lodging for adult cancer patient and a caregiver
- 40 private, handicap accessible guest rooms with 2 beds, sitting are, bathroom, phone, internet, & VCR/DVD
- 6 fully equipped kitchens
- A community dining room
- Television lounges, library, sitting rooms, recreational area & outdoor patios
- Free, secure web site to keep family & friends updated
- On-site laundry facilities
- Numerous optional social activities and entertainment
- On-site cancer support group meetings
- Look Good...Feel Better classes that teach women beauty techniques to help enhance their appearance and self-image during treatment
Call for eligibility requirements, volunteer opportunities, tours or to make a gift.
Additional Contact Information:
The Schulze Family American Cancer Society Hope Lodge - Minneapolis opened in December of 2007.
Last updated: 1/7/08
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