Elise
When their daughter Elise was first diagnosed with sarcoma at the age of nine, Chris Gauthier and Melisa Tintocalis heard about Sanborn through the friend of a woman who had been helped by the Foundation. “Our first impulse was that we wouldn’t qualify, but she kept urging us to look into it. I am so glad we did.”
Sanborn’s financial support has included counseling to help the couple better handle the stress of a child’s cancer and tutoring assistance for Elise, who as a result did not need to repeat the year of school she missed during treatment. “Sanborn was amazing. They had our back and made it simple to get the financial support we needed,” says Tintocalis. “Finances do not need to be stressful during this incredibly stressful time. The money to help Arlington residents living with cancer has been set aside. Embrace the support that is offered.”
Carol
A hospital social worker told Carol Bell about Sanborn following her diagnosis of rectal cancer in 2017. The Foundation has covered co-payments, transportation and parking to medical appointments, and prescriptions.
“With a cancer diagnosis, I know too well the stresses and challenges of cancer. Without Sanborn I would be struggling financially, but they helped to alleviate the enormous stress I had. I wasn’t able to work during treatment, so knowing I could count on them was extremely helpful.”
Christine
An acupuncturist at Dana Farber first told Christine Anastos about Sanborn during her treatment for breast cancer. “I’ve been more willing to try acupuncture, meditation, and other holistic therapies because of Sanborn’s financial assistance.”
Because of the help she’s received from Sanborn, Christine was able to help fund an appearance in Boston by environmental activist Erin Brockovich. “It’s my way of giving back all that Sanborn has done for me.”
Mark
Complications from Mark Sandman’s leukemia diagnosis require him to take one medication that costs him about $600 per month, after insurance.
“When I first heard of Sanborn, it sounded too good to be true. The support has been a lifesaver. I had to retire after my diagnosis but have not needed to delve into retirement funds to cover all my expenses because of Sanborn. This support improves the quality of my day-to-day life. It is such a blessing.”
Amy
Soon after she was diagnosed with breast cancer, Amy Yelin learned about Sanborn from another Thompson School mom. Sanborn’s support has included all of Amy’s out-of-pocket expenses and co-pays, wigs and supplies related to lymphedema.
“The finances involved in living with cancer are challenging and Sanborn’s help has given me enormous peace of mind.”
