Big Sky Rides is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for cancer patients in Montana by providing essential support services that alleviate the burdens of treatment. Our donation program focuses on transportation, lodging, and other vital support systems that cancer patients and their families desperately need during their journey.
When you donate a vehicle, your contribution directly empowers our programs. Each dollar is transformed into tangible support for patients, helping with transportation to treatment, lodging expenses, and more. By partnering with local organizations and meeting stringent vetting criteria, your donation ensures that it reaches those who need it most.
Programs your donation funds
- Transportation to treatment (gas cards, Lyft credits, medical transport)
- Co-pay assistance for treatment cycles
- Lodging during treatment (Hope Lodge-style programs)
- Survivorship programs to support post-treatment wellness
- Caregiver respite services for family members
- Wigs and prostheses for patients undergoing treatment
- Patient navigator staff to assist with resources
↗Real impact, real numbers
Your generous donation can have a profound impact on the lives of cancer patients in Montana. For instance, a contribution of $1,500 enables approximately 50 round-trip rides for patients receiving chemotherapy or radiation treatments. Alternatively, this amount can cover a month of lodging for one patient and their family during the treatment. With a $2,500 donation, you can support multiple treatment cycles for low-income patients through co-pay assistance, while a $5,000 gift enhances all these services, truly transforming lives during a critical time.
How we vet recipient partners
To ensure that your donations are used effectively, we meticulously vet our partner organizations that provide cancer patient support services. We prefer partners affiliated with reputable patient-assistance networks, emphasizing high program ratios that allocate funds directly to patient services rather than research. Transparency in reporting metrics is essential, allowing us to track how many patients are served through our programs.
How proceeds flow
When you donate your vehicle, after accounting for towing and processing costs, approximately 70-80% of the gross proceeds go directly to our partner organizations. This amount is then applied to the program ratio that funds specific services, ensuring that your contribution makes a meaningful difference in the lives of cancer patients. Every donation counts and is allocated with care and purpose.
Montana recipient landscape
In Montana, cancer patients face unique challenges, including geographical barriers and limited access to transportation and housing resources. By donating your vehicle, you directly contribute to local support programs that address these needs. Our focus is on providing comprehensive assistance that is essential in rural areas, working within the state-level funding landscape to bridge gaps in care for those battling cancer.