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Rides Save Lives

We have partnered with Lyft to provide affordable and reliable transportation services to individuals going to and from facilities to receive a COVID-19 vaccination, or going for a breast health appointment at the same time. The ride share credit covers round trip transportation to and from the vaccine site (up to $20 each way).

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About the Partnership

The tgin Foundation recently announced its partnership with Lyft, the ridesharing company, to provide safe and reliable transportation services for those needing to get the COVID-19 vaccine. The new ride program is nationwide and open to eligible persons, and women can combine their vaccine appointment and go to a breast health appointment at the same time.

 

Due to COVID-19, there is a rise of concern for individuals with cancer or a history of cancer. Fortunately, vaccines are approved for emergency use and are considered safe and effective. The Center for Disease Control (CDC),  National Comprehensive Cancer (NCNN), and other expert medical groups have recommended that people with cancer be prioritized for vaccination (Still, it is recommended to talk with your doctor about whether getting the vaccination is right for your specific situation). 

 

Appointments are required, so everyone must contact the location to arrange an appointment. Visit https://www.vaccines.gov/ to find vaccines in your area.

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Testimonials

I am 66 years old. I have been going to get tested for tests before I found out about this organization. Because of my condition I am no longer able to drive, and now I will not have to risk Getting Covid by riding public transportation. Thank you guys very much I am thankful!
Rosa
Applicant
This partnership is important & impactful and actually lifesaving for me! I recently lost my job because of Covid and wasn’t able to pay my car note. Therefore I was left without a way to get to the doctors office. Im so grateful and thankful for this partnership and the helpful things.
Taklya
Applicant

Often in minority neighborhoods there are limited access to different resources such as affordable and safe transportation. The bus and the train are all that some people rely on and this partnership would give women safer ways to travel!
Taylor
Applicant

transportation shouldn't stand between you and your health

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of patients identified poor access to a vehicle as a barrier that could results in missing a cancer treatment. 

 

Journal Cancer Practice

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of cancer patients may experience transportation problems at an increased rate of 19% compared to the general population. 

 

Clin Colorectal Cancer

1 %

of patients reported cost of transit as a main transportation barrier to treatment. 

 

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The new ride program is open to eligible persons, and women can combine their vaccine appointment and go to a breast health appointment at the same time.

Lyft has partnered with the tgin Foundation to provide safe and reliable transportation services for those needing to get the Covid-19 vaccine. The ride share credit may be obtained at www.tginfoundation.com/appy-now for round trip transportation to and from the vaccine site (up to $20 each way).

The tgin Foundation is a 501©(3) not for profit organization founded by the CEO of Thank God It’s Natural, Chris-Tia Donaldson. Our mission is to support uninsured women undergoing treatment for breast cancer, highlight the impact of health disparities on survivor outcomes, and stress the importance of early detection for women under the age of 40.

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To receive the free lyft credits, applicants must be women of color seeking transportation to a clinical breast exam, mammogram, chemo, attending a follow-up visit or seeking treatment in the Chicagoland area.

In the city of Chicago, Black women are 42% more likely to die from breast cancer than the general population. This partnership will help eliminate transportation barriers that prevent women from obtaining a clinical breast exam, mammogram, attending follow-up visits or seeking treatment. 

The tgin Foundation’s mission is to support uninsured women undergoing treatment for breast cancer, highlight the impact of health disparities on survivor outcomes, and stress the importance of early detection for women under the age of 40.

The tgin foundation is dedicated to supporting women of color undergoing treatment for breast cancer, highlighting the impact of health disparities on survivor outcomes, and stressing the importance of early detection for women under the age of 40. Therefore, to best align with our mission we are eliminating the transportation barrier that affects many African Americans in the Chicagoland area. 

The lyft credits are available to not only breast cancer survivors but also women obtaining a clinical breast exam, mammogram, attending follow-up visits or seeking treatment.

The applicants must visit tginfoundation.org and submit a short form with information about themselves and their transportation needs. Following their submission, a tgin Foundation representative will reach out to them with their code.

You can visit tginfoundation.org to learn more about the foundation. You can also follow us on instagram at @tginfoundation

Yes, you will need to be able to access a lyft account in order to use the free credits.