Free Medical Equipment

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Hair to Stay provides need-based grants up to $1000 to offset the expense of scalp cooling systems for chemotherapy patients being treated in the United States who are at or below 300% of the Federal Poverty Level. For application, please visit http://www.hairtostay.org/apply-for-a-subsidy/.

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The Starkey Hearing Foundation provides free hearing aids to US residents who can demonstrate financial need through their Hear Now program. Eligibility is based on income which is based on the Federal Poverty Guidelines. To apply, visit https://www.starkeyhearingfoundation.org/Hear-Now or call toll free (800) 328-8602 for help over the phone.

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Firsthand Foundation provides funding for necessary medical equipment like wheelchairs, assistive technology equipment, care devices, hearing aids, etc. for children to age 18, and to 21 for children with a child-like mental state. Eligibility is based on financial need. For application and current max income amounts, visit https://www.firsthandfoundation.org/request-funding/.

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Free port pillows for any cancer patient to help provide cushion and protection while riding in the car. These provide an effective way to avoid irritation from the seatbelt. To request your free handmade port pillow for yourself or someone you’re caring for, visit the Hope and Hugs website http://www.hopeandhugs.com/hope-hugs-port-pillow-project/.

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Financial help for hearing aids, medical equipment, mobility equipment, and orthopedic shoes, prostheses, and wheelchairs. This program requires application by your doctor or other medical professional and eligibility is based on your financial need/funds availability. If you live in Colorado, have your doctor (or other professional) use this link http://www.friendsofman.org/ReferCO.php. For those outside Colorado, use this http://www.friendsofman.org/ReferOutsideCO.php.

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Free handmade knitted and crocheted prosthetic breast forms for women who have lost a breast due to lumpectomy or mastectomy.  Volunteers custom make these by hand based on each person’s needs and breast cup size. To request your free breast forms, visit http://awesomebreastforms.org/index.php/how-to-order-awesome-breastforms-2/.

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Provides assistance with the cost of prostheses and artificial limbs for children and young adults. Application process includes a 500-1200 word essay, and future commitment to volunteering. For program status and application, please visit http://www.cancersurvivorsfund.org/Applications/MedicalAssistanceEligibility.htm.

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Free alert band to any patient with or at risk of developing lymphedema. You can fill out the form here for your free band: http://lymphedema.com/alertband.htm.

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Free knitted prosthetics as a replacement for silicone after mastectomy. According to their website, “Knitted Knockers are a light comfortable knitted prosthetic that when placed in a bra has the shape and feel of a real breast, and are more comfortable than silicone prosthetic breasts.”  Request your free knitted knockers here http://knittedknockersusa.org/free_knockers.13.htm.

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Offers free referrals to ramp accessibility funding and building services across the USA. To locate providers in your state, visit this searchable database here http://www.ramps.org/free-ramps.htm.

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This free program connects those in need of enteral formula, pumps, tubing and other supplies with families who have items to donate. Products are free to recipients, however, shipping charges may apply. To learn how to request items, visit http://oley.org/?page=Equipment_Exchange#Request.