Twin City Wheels is committed to improving the lives of cancer patients in Minneapolis through crucial support services. Our mission is to alleviate the burdens associated with cancer treatment by providing transportation, lodging, and financial assistance during a challenging time. Each dollar donated goes directly toward helping those in our community navigate the complexities of cancer treatment while minimizing financial stress.
With the high costs of treatment, many patients struggle to cover travel expenses or lodging. When you donate a vehicle, you enable us to transform those resources into vital support services, ensuring that patients can focus on what matters most—their recovery. Join us in making a real difference in the lives of cancer patients and their families in Minneapolis.
Programs your donation funds
- Transportation to treatment (gas cards, Lyft credits)
- Copay assistance for low-income patients
- Lodging during treatment (Hope Lodge-style programs)
- Survivorship programs for ongoing support
- Caregiver-respite services for family members
- Wigs and prostheses for patients in treatment
- Patient navigator staff to guide through the process
↗Real impact, real numbers
Your donation of $1,500 can fund approximately 50 round-trip rides to chemotherapy or radiation for patients without reliable transportation. Alternatively, it can provide a month of lodging for one patient family during treatment, or cover copay assistance for multiple treatment cycles for low-income patients. As a donor, your impact is profoundly felt in the community, ensuring that critical support services are accessible to those who need them the most.
How we vet recipient partners
We take our partnerships seriously, prioritizing collaboration with organizations that demonstrate a commitment to patient assistance and high transparency. We prefer partners that are recognized networks for cancer support and have a proven track record of providing assistance directly to patients, prioritizing services over research funding. Our vetting criteria ensure that your donations are delivered to trustworthy organizations that prioritize patient care.
How proceeds flow
After covering towing and processing costs, approximately 70-80% of the gross proceeds from vehicle donations flow directly to our partner organizations. Following this, funds are allocated based on a high program-ratio, ensuring the majority of your contribution directly supports patient assistance services rather than administrative costs.
Minneapolis recipient landscape
In Minneapolis, the need for cancer patient support services has never been greater. Many local patients face geographical and financial barriers that complicate their treatment journey. With limited state-level funding for patient assistance programs, your contribution plays a vital role in filling those gaps. By supporting Twin City Wheels, you directly impact the lives of Minnesota cancer patients struggling with the costs of care.