Established in 2017 with the approval of the Ministry of Health and Welfare, the Aibang Charity Trust Hope Fund is held under the trusteeship of Cathay United China Trust Bank and carries out its business in accordance with the social welfare charter. The Foundation is committed to helping patients suffering from cancer, rare diseases and serious injuries and illnesses to overcome the challenges of treatment and regain hope in life. The fund is funded by donations from well-meaning enterprises, organizations and individuals, and is fully used to support patients to complete treatment and return to normal life, so that love and hope can continue to be passed on in difficult times.
Rescue in emergencies to help patients tide over difficulties
At present, mainly through clinical referrals from physicians or nurses working with Patientsforce, eligible patients can apply for emergency relief from the Fund to reduce their medical burden and help them focus on treatment and recovery. In the past seven years, we have found that many patients have been unable to obtain a government-issued certificate of low and middle income due to various special reasons, and thus missed out on social assistance resources. To this end, the application requirements have been relaxed this year, and if proof of low or moderate income cannot be provided, a “Declaration of Income” signed by a medical or carer can be used as the basis for application. It is hoped that through this adjustment, more patients in difficult circumstances can be provided with practical help and regain their hope in life.
True Stories, Witness the Continuation of Hope
The Love Helps Public Welfare Trust has supported nearly a hundred patients, alleviating their financial pressure and enabling them to receive treatment with peace of mind thanks to the fund’s support.
Case Study
- Applicant’s information: Mr. Chen OO, aged 59, suffers from Fabry’s disease complicated with mental illness, physical disability and other multiple diseases, and seeks medical treatment in the Affiliated Hospital of Yangming Jiaotong University. Referral by a clinical care provider to apply for a grant.
- Treatment Status: Mr. Chen needs to be treated every two weeks and admitted to a nursing home for the elderly at a monthly cost of 3,000 yuan. He needs to pay for nursing care, daily necessities, and medical consumables. However, there is a lack of guardian assistance on a daily basis.
- Reason for application: Since Mr. Chen is a low-income household and does not have a guardian to provide proper care, he currently needs emergency medical expenses during treatment.
- Family Status: Mr. Chen is currently a low-income family and has a brother who is also a rare disease patient, and is mainly cared for by his older brother, who is engaged in rough labor.
- Result of the review: Agreed to provide emergency allowance, considering that there was no legal guardian who could assist during the medical treatment, so the main medical care staff assisted in the application.
