Our mission is to support the non-medical needs of patients and their family members. We do this first by listening to the needs of the patient and their families.

None of our assistance is income based, but it is diagnosis dependent, meaning documentation from a medical professional will be required. At this time, the board of directors has decided to assist every patient that qualifies and not turn anyone away, this means that our assistance packages to patients are small, but no one is ever turned away.

We respond to requests in order of when they are submitted and based on availability of funds and assistance.

General Financial Assistance

If you are a Rochester, MN resident or are here receiving treatment at least 3 times per year, you may quality for general financial assistance. This assistance may be used towards medical bills, home improvements, or whatever your current needs may be. Annual award per patient is $500-$750.

Patients may self-refer or have a caregiver/healthcare provider place a referral on their behalf. All referrals are confirmed with your healthcare team; in order to prevent any delays with this process, please sign an authorization with Mayo Clinic for information to be exchanged with Red Drop Resources. Contact your healthcare team with questions on how to complete this authorization.

Financial assistance packages range from $500-$750 and may include gift cards to local gas stations, restaurants, or parking passes. Patients may apply for assistance every twelve months for as long as they continue to be in active treatment for a blood cancer and are receiving their care at Mayo Clinic.

Lodging Opportunities

Red Resources offers lodging assistance at our property, Travis’ House, which has two apartments for use by families staying in Rochester, Minnesota for treatments of blood cancer.

Unit A has two bedrooms along with a full kitchen, living room, eat-in kitchen space, and bathroom.

Unit B is a smaller, one-bedroom efficiency style apartment with a kitchenette.

Laundry is shared by the two units. All units and Red Drop Resources property is smoke and pet free.

See pictures and learn more about Travis’s House here.

These properties are intended for patients and their families experiencing financial hardship or difficulties in finding lodging which fits their family’s needs. Families should speak with a social worker from Mayo Clinic to be referred for the lodging. A direct referral from a social worker is required.

Social Workers: Please email info@rdrmn.org with the patient’s name, date of birth, diagnosis, and desired check-in date.

Celebrations

When a family member is battling a blood cancer, even the most meaningful celebrations can be overwhelming. Red Drop Resources can assist with any celebration by either planning an event, providing gifts, or simply providing supplies for a celebration to take place. Regardless of the need, we are here to help. Those requesting assistance with a celebration, should complete the financial assistance form below and then email kristina@rdrmn.org to ensure prompt response.