The Giving Wing - How Your Kindness Takes FlightSabesWings Quarterly - April 2025
Our Impact at a Glance
Directly supported hundreds of families with critical, life-stabilizing aid—proving no patient should have to choose between treatment and survival.
Delivered over $650,000 in financial relief to those suffering from Medical Financial Toxicity (MFT), with a focus on restoring dignity and hope.
Advocated for national awareness of MFT, giving a name to a crisis too many face in silence—and driving real conversations toward change.
Customized support for each patient, meeting them with compassion, urgency, and solutions tailored to their unique circumstances.
Built a passionate, nationwide network of ambassadors, donors, and survivors—uniting voices to strike out MFT for good.
Introducing: Hope Without Limits ~ A Direct Patient Impact Fund
At SabesWings, we know that sometimes the need goes beyond what our traditional programs can support. That’s why we’ve launched Hope Without Limits, a new initiative that delivers 100% of donated funds directly to select patients facing extraordinary circumstances—patients like Kelly Boyle.
No overhead. No red tape. Just real help, right when it’s needed most.
Meet the Newest Recipient of Our Direct Patient Impact Fund: Her Name is Kelly. And Right Now, She Needs Us.
She doesn’t ask for help.
Even after 70 rounds of radiation.
Even after 24 surgeries that reshaped her face and fractured her strength.
Even after losing her hearing, her balance, her ability to work, drive, or live the life she once knew.
Kelly Boyle still smiles. She still shows up for her son. She still finds ways to laugh, to be light, to be a mother.
But behind her strength is a woman who is breaking.
Click below to read Kelly’s story…
What’s Ahead in 2025: Progress with Purpose
Behind the scenes, we’ve been working tirelessly to amplify our mission and expand our reach:
The SabesWings Lift Hope Board with UCLA & Dr. DiCarlo
We’ve partnered with leading minds at UCLA Health, forming the Lift Hope Board with Dr. DiCarlo and other medical leaders.
Together, we are researching and developing real-time interventions for patients facing Medical Financial Toxicity (MFT)—bridging the gap between diagnosis and financial ruin.
Pushing Forward a Congressional Bill
We’ve taken our advocacy to the national level, working on a Congressional Bill that addresses the catastrophic financial toll of cancer. This bill aims to make systemic changes so that future patients don’t have to choose between life-saving treatment and basic survival.
Growing Our Impact
Whether it's through grant assistance, awareness campaigns, or strategic partnerships, SabesWings continues to increase its reach—ensuring more patients get the help they need, when they need it.
Why This Work Matters Now More Than Ever
Cancer is not just a health battle—it’s a financial one. The numbers are more alarming than ever:
More than 50% of cancer patients report losing income due to their illness.
Nearly 1 in 5 lose their jobs entirely.
2 in 3 adults with cancer-related medical debt cut back on essentials like food, utilities, and clothing.
Over 33% of cancer survivors deplete their entire savings just to keep up with costs.
On average, households with cancer lose over $125,000 in assets—from real estate to retirement funds.
52% of caregivers report household hardship 12 months after a child’s diagnosis, struggling to afford basic necessities.
These are not just statistics. These are real families. Real lives. And every day, SabesWings is showing up for them.
The 1985 Campaign is live.
A monthly giving movement inspired by Bret Saberhagen’s legendary MVP season in 1985. For just $19.85 a month, each donor helps cover a cancer patient’s utility bills for one critical month each year—keeping families warm, the lights on, and hope alive.
We’re building a $10M endowment to make sure cancer patients never have to choose between treatment and survival.
Be part of this bold mission. Help us rewrite what it means to battle cancer—with dignity, support, and financial relief.
As Tax Season Approaches, Leave a Legacy That Lasts
With tax season upon us, it’s the perfect time to reflect not just on our finances—but on our impact.
Consider making SabesWings a part of your financial or estate planning.
Through legacy giving, donor-advised funds, or charitable bequests, your support can ensure that future generations of cancer patients will never have to face the unbearable burden of Medical Financial Toxicity alone.
“Legacy is not just about what we leave behind—it’s about who we lift up while we’re here.” ~ Kandace Saberhagen
Whether you're planning your annual giving or your long-term legacy, we would be honored to be part of your story.
Thank You for Believing in Us
With your support, we’re creating real, measurable change. 2025 is shaping up to be our most impactful year yet—and we can’t wait to share it with you.
Together, we are lifting hope, one family at a time