The Lafayette County Cancer Coalition is a not-for-profit organization serving the residents of Lafayette County, Missouri. The LCCC is staffed entirely by volunteers who donate their time and services to Lafayette County residents diagnosed with cancer.
At present, our only source of income is memorials or other contributions and our annual Golf Tournament and Walkathon. Each dollar received is used for cancer patients living in Lafayette County.
Join our group to assist cancer residents in Lafayette County.
Lafayette County Cancer Coalition
PO Box 88
Higginsville, MO 64037
All of our forms can be accessed by clicking the link below.
Lafayette County Cancer Coalition's mission is to provide education, assistance, public understanding and support services to victims and families of Lafayette County in matters related to cancer and its eventual elimination. Our services are available for ALL residents of Lafayette County.
Our services include assistance with transportation costs, food supplement, assistance with wig costs, assistance with costs associated with mammograms and prostate exams, and a support network for patients and caregivers.
Our informational resources, assistance forms, events, etc. can be found right here on our website.
If you need further information or have qeustions, please contact us at lafcocancer@gmail.com.
Our services are available for ALL resident of Lafayette County. By filling out the Assistance and Reimbursement forms, the patient's physician states their need or you provide the requested information.
Many of our services provided for example transportation, food supplements, wigs, and other prosthetic appliances require some method of control. Therefore, we will rely on the patient's physician to state the patient's needs.
We will assist with the cost of transportation to hospitals or treatment centers for patients to receive chemotherapy or radiation therapy after they have been diagnosed. Also, transportation assistance to cancer related doctor appointments, etc. Submit one transportation form for each series of treatment and/or each doctor's appointment.
Any cancer patient needing a wig, hat, or turban should fill out the form to receive assistance in purchasing a wig, hat, or turban of their choice. If you have purchased one, please fill out the form and attach your receipt for consideration.
We try to keep a supply of food supplements for eligible patients when they present a requirement from their physician. For additional devices, the LCCC will rely upon the patient's physician to provide the necessary information for the needs of certain items or purchase of such items. Other items may be purchased if the patient's physician indicates the need and our funds will allow it.
To receive assistance for mammograms, prostrate exams, or other cancer related exams and services, we ask that you fill out the general assistance form. Other services mentioned on the form can be for cancer related exams or services which should be specifically explained with a doctor's request and/or statement attached. These services will be considered and reviewed by LCCC.
The general membership meets quarterly usually on the first Thursday of the month. The Board of Directors meet as needed. Below are the 2024 meeting dates.
2024 Meeting Dates
February 1st
LCCC General Meeting, 7 PM
May 2nd
LCCC General Meeting, 7 PM
August 1st
LCCC General Meeting, 7 PM
August 3rd
LCCC Golf Tournament
October 5th
Annual Walk-A-Thon 5K
November 7th
LCCC General Meeting, 7 PM
The Lafayette County Cancer Coalition is centered in Higginsville, Missouri, and is run entirely by volunteers. Every dollar received is used for cancer patients living in Lafayette County. In order to make the most use of every dollar received, the LCCC does not have a rented space or dedicated "meeting center".
Lafayette County Cancer Coalition
PO Box 88
Higginsville, MO 64037
lafcocancer@gmail.com
Janet Erdman
(660) 674-2453
Lois Wiley
(660) 238-2060
Use the links below to download forms and get assistance.