I joined Biznik last year but have only just moved to Seattle. In San Diego I co-founded a non-profit organization - Cancer Angels San Diego - whose mission is to provide financial assistance for basic needs (rent, utilities, food, etc.) to those with Stage IV cancers for as long as it is needed.
The woman who has shared my home in California has battled Stage IV breast cancer for the last 8 years and I have seen first hand the emotional stress of living with cancer and with having run out of money.
I am researching if a similar organization exists in Seattle that I could join. If it does not I may well work to find people to join me in founding one.
The American Cancer Society estimates that at least one third of cancer patients suffer devastating financial hardship. I have seen it first hand.
In the meantime I am looking at other organizations to volunteer my time.