Mission Statement
Needs Beyond Medicine is dedicated to reducing the burden of cancer on individuals undergoing treatment by extending crucial financial support for non-medical expenses. Our mission encompasses not only providing relief but also fostering awareness through educational outreach, emphasizing the significance of early cancer detection and prevention.
Programs
Relief Program
Needs Beyond Medicine’s Relief Program creates financial assistance grants for individuals undergoing cancer treatment. These grants supplement living expenses not classified as medical expenses, covering costs such as transportation, groceries, utilities, rent, and more. By providing this support, the Relief Program offers much-needed relief for adults facing the greatest fight and period of hardship in their lives.
Educational Outreach
Through partnerships with health-focused organizations, Needs Beyond Medicine promotes and supports community outreach programs. Our goal is to raise awareness and educate the public about the symptoms of prevalent cancers. All educational seminars are free to attend, delivering essential information on early detection and providing additional resources for prevention.
Fundraisers
canSURVIVE
canSURVIVE is Needs Beyond Medicine’s signature annual fundraiser, a tradition held every November since its inception in 2009. This unique event takes the form of a photo gallery stroll, featuring portraits of cancer survivors from the Utah area. Each survivor's portrait is accompanied by their personal story, providing a powerful narrative of how they triumphed over this formidable disease. Participants in previous years have shared their experiences, offered words of advice to the public, or conveyed quotes that inspired them on their journey.
Karen P. Brown Relief Golf Tournament
The Karen Poulsen Brown scholarship was established by the Needs Beyond Medicine Board of Directors to honor Karen’s dedication to her family, community, and the field of nursing. Having worked in nursing for over 20 years, Karen exhibited unwavering commitment, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude. This scholarship, set at $1,000, aims to assist future nursing students who embody the same qualities. It is designed to help students offset specific college education costs.
At Needs Beyond Medicine, these values serve as the foundation for our impactful contributions to the lives of those affected by cancer, fostering a community that is informed, supported, and resilient.
