Patient and Family Services
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Financial Assistance
Patients currently receiving treatment or evaluation at Mayo Clinic, Rochester for a blood cancer are eligible for financial assistance once every 12 months. Financial assistance is available based on Red Drop Resources’ finances and ability to give; the average financial grant is about $500.
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Lodging Assistance
For patients seeking lodging in Rochester while here for treatment, Red Drop Resources has units available at our property, Travis’ House, as well as other units throughout the year. Lodging is available at no cost for a maximum of 75 nights. A referral from a Mayo Clinic social worker is required.
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Celebrations
Celebrations happen at any time, even when you are battling a blood cancer. Red Drop Resources can help with making any celebration special, regardless of if its a birthday, anniversary, retirement, or baby shower.
Our annual Winter Celebrations program provides holiday gifts to individuals and families. Applications for that program will open in October 2025.
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Diagnosis Confirmation Form
In order to receive any assistance from Red Drop Resources, we must confirm that you are currently seeking treatment or evaluation of a blood cancer and are at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester at least three times in a year. You can click below to download our diagnosis confirmation form. This can be uploaded to your application, emailed to us at info@rdrmn.org or faxed to us at (800) 219-6845.
Diagnosis confirmation
In order to receive any assistance from Red Drop Resources, we must confirm that you are currently seeking treatment or evaluation of a blood cancer and are at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester at least three times in a year. When applying for assistance, you can upload a letter from your medical team or an appointment guide from Mayo Clinic along with a visit summary that lists your diagnosis. Alternatively, you can click below to download our diganosis confirmation form. This can be uploaded to your application, emailed to us at info@rdrmn.org or faxed to us at (800) 219-6845.
FAQs
Who Qualifies for Assistance through Red Drop Resources?
Any patient with a diagnosis of leukemia, lymphoma, or myeloma who lives in Rochester, MN or must travel here at least 3 times per year for appointments or evaluations. Diagnosis confirmation is completed with Mayo Clinic prior to assistance being awarded.
How Long Does It Take to Get Financial Assistance?
This all depends on the volume of requests coming in and our own financial ability to give assistance. Generally, we have about a 6-8 week turn around time. You will be notified by email when your request is fulfilled.
Where is Travis’ House?
Travis’ House is located on East Center street, about two miles from the Methodist campus. The exact address is given upon confirmation of staying with us.
We offer many different forms of assistance to families.
Check out these videos on about how Red Drop Resources has helped families through our services and financial assistance!