Oklahoma Cancer Care Support: Housing, Transportation and Hope With Rachel Stratton

David Raubach sits down with Rachel Stratton, Associate Director of the American Cancer Society (ACS). Rachel breaks down what ACS actually does in Oklahoma and why Hope Lodge is one of the most practical resources for patients who travel for treatment. She explains how Hope Lodge runs like a hotel but functions like a community, offering free lodging that can save families thousands during weeks of care, plus a shuttle system to get guests to treatment centers like Oklahoma Proton Center, Mercy and Integris.You will hear how local events like Cattle Barons Ball help fund the Hope Lodge, what it took to build the facility and the real impact since opening in August 2023 including 2,500 unique patients served and about 30,000 free room nights. The conversation also covers volunteer options like providing meals, pantry support and holiday decorating plus how ACS supports screening awareness, transportation barriers and cancer research funding across Oklahoma.If you want to volunteer, give back as a company or learn how ACS helps patients beyond research, this episode gives a clear look at where support is needed and how to get involved.For more information:https://www.cancer.org/To Donate:https://www.cancer.org/donate/hope.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaignid=21603275924&utm_adgroupid=169792393161&utm_keyword=american%20cancer%20society&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21603275924&gbraid=0AAAAAD2heecyEBJSoRZMg7r5zvVIikuz6&gclid=CjwKCAiA-__MBhAKEiwASBmsBMG8P9ez-JEsCESw_bbAHvWPl2LJeNgzkZc1GLSiocPMH1D5TGkFhxoCZVcQAvD_BwE