, the program provides a home away from home for people with cancer and their caregivers, completely free of charge and close to where they’re receiving treatment. In 2019 alone, Hope Lodge communities provided guests with 500,000 free nights of lodging, saving these families $50 million in hotel costs.
Dern says another benefit she appreciated during her stay at Hope Lodge Baltimore was the shuttle service that took her to and from appointments. Dern was especially grateful for the transport towards the end of her treatment when, just as Scobolink experienced, the higher dose of radiation she received made her skin in that area raw and made driving much tougher.
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