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A Local Mission Making a Real Impact in Southeast Missouri
In communities like Poplar Bluff, support during life’s hardest moments often comes from neighbors helping neighbors—and that’s exactly what the United Cancer Assistance Network-UCAN is all about.
Borrowed Time Real Estate is proud to support and spotlight an organization that is quietly changing lives across Southeast Missouri.
UCAN’s mission is simple but powerful:
ease the burdens that come with a cancer diagnosis.
💛 What UCAN Does for Local Families
A cancer diagnosis doesn’t just affect health—it impacts finances, transportation, nutrition, and emotional well-being. UCAN steps in to help fill those gaps for local patients undergoing treatment.
Here’s how they make a difference:
- 🚗 Transportation Assistance
Gas cards or travel support for patients going to chemotherapy or radiation treatments - 🥤 Nutritional Support
Providing essential nutritional drinks for patients during treatment - 💡 Financial Relief
Assistance with utilities and household bills during difficult times - 🤝 Emotional & Guidance Support
Offering compassion, direction, and reassurance for patients and their families
These services are funded by local citizens, making UCAN a true community-powered organization.
📊 Why Support Like This Matters (Backed by Data)
Cancer care comes with significant financial strain for many families.
According to the National Cancer Institute:
- Many cancer patients face “financial toxicity,” meaning treatment costs can lead to long-term financial hardship
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also notes:
- Cancer patients often require frequent travel for treatment, which adds to both emotional and financial stress
Organizations like UCAN directly address these real-world challenges—right here in our local community.
🚶♀️ Join the Movement: 2026 UCAN Walk
One of the biggest ways the community comes together each year is the 2026 UCAN Walk, happening soon:
📅 Date: April 25, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:30 AM
This event is more than just a walk—it’s a chance to:
- Support local cancer patients
- Honor survivors and loved ones
- Contribute to a mission that stays right here in Southeast Missouri
👉 Learn more or sign up: https://poplarbluffucan.org/
📍 How to Get Help from UCAN
If you or someone you know is currently battling cancer, UCAN offers completely free support. Reach out to them directly for more information.
📍 Location:
1899 N Westwood Blvd, Suite C Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
📞 Phone: 573-776-1892
💻 Website: https://poplarbluffucan.org/
📱 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064851455969
❤️ A Community That Shows Up
At Borrowed Time Real Estate, it’s always an honor to support organizations like UCAN that are doing meaningful work behind the scenes.
This is what “community” really looks like:
- Showing up for one another
- Giving when it matters most
- Making sure no one fights alone
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