The American Cancer Society is trying to make this difficult situation easier for cancer patients and their families through 26 Hope Lodges – free, temporary housing facilities for cancer patients who are undergoing treatment. But Hope Lodges are more than just a place to stay – they provide a home-like nurturing environment, so patients can get support from others going through the same experience. A cancer survivor’s recovery involves much more than medical treatments; it takes hope to heal. Hope Lodge offers the warmth and security of home in a setting where the love and encouragement of others enlighten and inspire guests. At Hope Lodge, guests rally around each other, building life-affirming connections and lifetime friendships.

Hope Lodge is also a place to learn about cancer and how best to fight the disease. Guests have access to the American Cancer Society’s 24-hour toll-free call center, Web site, and comprehensive on-site libraries full of information. At Hope Lodge, cancer patients and their loved ones are armed with the vital information to help them make informed decisions.

In addition to a comfortable and resourceful environment, Hope Lodge also provides convenient accommodations such as private rooms and bathrooms, with space for a family member or caregiver. Lodges offer kitchen facilities and rooms for gathering to watch TV or to share encouragement. Transportation to nearby treatment is also provided through the Lodges.

Hope Lodges are just one tangible example of how the American Cancer Society gives back to communities. Hope Lodges not only increase access to care and provide a home away from home free of charge for the growing number of cancer patients and their families seeking treatment far from home, but they also serve as a community center for a variety of cancer initiatives, programs, and patient support programs.

Accommodations and eligibility requirements may vary by location. To find a Hope Lodge and to learn more about a specific facility, please see the list below, or call the American Cancer Society toll free at 1-800-ACS-2345.

Alabama
Florida
Georgia
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maryland
Massachusetts
Minnesota
Michigan
Missouri
New York
North Carolina
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Puerto Rico
South Carolina
Tennessee
Vermont
Wisconsin

Alabama

BIRMINGHAM
Angelia Taylor
1104 Ireland Way
Birmingham, AL 35205
Phone: 205-558-7860 or 1-888-513-9933
Email: ataylor@cancer.org
Fax Number: 205-558-7862
Resident Capacity: 33 Rooms
Year Open: 2000
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Florida

GAINESVILLE
Judy Mace
2121 S.W. 16th Street
Gainesville, FL 32608-1417
Phone Number: 352-338-0601
Fax Number: 352-378-7792
Email: judy.mace@cancer.org
Resident Capacity: 47 Suites
Year Open: 1986
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TAMPA
Sharon Walker-Whitehead
12810 Magnolia Drive
Tampa, FL 33612
Phone Number: 813-490-4700
Email: Sharon.Whitehead@cancer.org
Resident Capacity: 40 Suites
Year Open: 2002
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Georgia

ATLANTA
Erica Price
1552 Shoup Ct.
Decatur, GA 30033
General Phone Number: 404-327-9200
For reservations or information: 888-227-6333
Fax Number: 404-327-9808
Email: erica.price@cancer.org
Resident Capacity: 34 Suites
Year Open: 1998
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ATLANTA
Hope Lodge Connection at Atlanta Medical Center
Terri Lewinson (email: terri.lewinson@cancer.org)
320 Parkway Dr., NE, Atlanta, GA 30312
General Phone Number: 404-265-0058
For reservations or information: 888-227-6333
Fax Number: 404-265-0059
Email: terri.lewinson@cancer.org
Resident Capacity: 12
Year Open: 2005

Kentucky

LEXINGTON
Sheldon Kozee, Director
1500 College Way
Lexington, KY 40502
Phone Number: 859-260-8303
Fax Number: 859-260-8302
Email: sheldon.kozee@cancer.org
Resident Capacity: 32 suites
Year Open: March 2007
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Louisiana

NEW ORLEANS
Darlene D. Santana, Director
American Cancer Society
Patrick F. Taylor Hope Lodge
2609 River Road
New Orleans, LA 70121
Direct line: (504)219-2202
Front Desk: (504)219-2200
Fax: (504)219-2240
Email: darlene.santana@cancer.org
Capacity: 34 Rooms
Open July 2006
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Robert Seyda, Assistant Director
American Cancer Society
Patrick F. Taylor Hope Lodge
2609 River Road
New Orleans, LA 70121
Direct line: (504)219-2201
Email: robert.seyda@cancer.org

Maryland

BALTIMORE
Karen Seaberry
636 West Lexington Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Phone Number: 410-547-2522
For reservations or information: 888-227-6333
Fax Number: 410-539-8890
Email: karen.seaberry@cancer.org
Resident Capacity: 26 Rooms
Year Open: 1987

Massachusetts

BOSTON
Thomas Sellers, Chief Financial Officer & Project Manager Hope Lodge Boston
30 Speen Street
Framingham, MA 01701
Phone Number: 508-270-4760
Fax Number: 508-270-4699
Email: thomas.sellers.cancer.org
Anticipated Opening: Fall 2008
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WORCESTER
Debra Aharonian
7 Oak Street
Worchester, MA 01609
Phone Number: 508-792-2985
Fax Number: 508-753-3986
Email: debra.aharonian@cancer.org
Resident Capacity: 9 Rooms
Year Open: 1984
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Michigan

GRAND RAPIDS
Karyl DeBruyn
129 Jefferson, SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone Number: 616-551-4000
Fax Number: 616-551-4060
Email: karyl.debruyn@cancer.org
Resident Capacity: 21
Year Open: 2008

Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS
Mary Wiles
2500 University Ave SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Phone Number: 612-238-7603
Fax: 612-379-6353
Email: Email: mary.wiles@cancer.org
Resident Capacity: 40
Year Open: 2007

ROCHESTER
Jammie Douglas, Manager
411 Second St. N.W.
Rochester, MN 55901
Phone Number: 507-529-HOPE
Fax Number: 507-529-4666
Email: jammie.douglas@cancer.org
Resident Capacity: 29 Rooms
Year Open: April 1999
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Missouri

KANSAS CITY
Nichole Duval
1120 Pennsylvania Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64105
Phone Number: 816-842-6427
Fax Number: 816-842-5754
Email: nichole.duval@cancer.org
Resident Capacity: 45 Suites
Opened Summer 2000
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ST. LOUIS
June Shinners, Director
4215 Lindell Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63108
Phone Number: 314-286-8150
Toll-Free: 1-800-489-9730
Fax Number: 314-286-8155
Email: june.shinners@cancer.org
Resident Capacity: 45 Rooms
Year Open: 1995
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New York

BUFFALO
Ann Raderman
197 Summer Street
Buffalo, NY 14222
Phone Number: 716-882-9244
Fax Number: 716-882-4436
Email: ann.raderman@cancer.org
Resident Capacity: 15 Rooms
Year Open: 1984
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NEW YORK CITY
Katherine Crappse
132 West 32nd Street
New York, New York 10001
Phone Number: 212-237-3865
Fax Number: 212-237-3852
Email: katherine.crappse@cancer.org
Year Open: 2007
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ROCHESTER
Kathleen Hughes
1400 N. Winton Road
Rochester, NY 14609
Phone Number: 585-288-1951
Fax Number: 585-288-6467
Email: kathleen.hughes@cancer.org
Resident Capacity: 12 Rooms
Year Open: 1982
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North Carolina

GREENVILLE
McConnell-Raab Hope Lodge
930-A Wellness Dr.
Greenville, NC 27834
General Phone Number: 252-695-6143
For reservations or information: 888-227-6333
Fax Number: 252-695-6557
Email: tom.craigens@cancer.org
Resident Capacity: 20 Suites
Year Open: May 28, 2002
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Ohio

CINCINNATI
Robert Ange
2806 Reading Road
Cincinnati, Ohio 45206
Phone Number: 513-618-5585
Fax: 513-618-5586
Email: Robert.Ange@cancer.org
Resident Capacity: 23
Year Open: 2004
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CLEVELAND
Cristina Williams
11432 Mayfield Road
Cleveland, OH 44106-2364
Phone Number: 216-844-4673
Fax Number: 216-844-2959
Email: cristina.williams@cancer.org
Resident Capacity: 31 Rooms
Year Open: 1995
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Pennsylvania

HERSHEY
Andrea Young, Manager
125 Lucy Ave.
Hummelstown, PA 17036-9134
Phone Number: 717-533-5111
Fax Number: 717-533-2587
Email: andrea.young@cancer.org
Resident Capacity: 14 Rooms
Year Open: 1988
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Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN (Children Only)
Barbara Rios
1552 Victoria Street
San Juan, PR 00912
Phone Number: 787-725-0233
Fax Number: 787-723-3277
Email: barbara.rios@cancer.org
Resident Capacity: 11 Rooms
Year Open: 1994

South Carolina

CHARLESTON
Sundi Herring
269 Calhoun Street
Charleston, SC 29401-1111
General Phone Number: 843-958-0930
For reservations or information: 888-227-6333
Fax Number: 843-958-9054
Email: Sundi.Herring@cancer.org
Resident Capacity: 8 Suites
Year Open: 1970
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Tennessee

NASHVILLE
Craig Moore
2008 Charlotte Ave
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: 615-342-0840
Fax: 615-342-0888
E-mail:Craig.Moore@cancer.org
Resident Capacity: 41 rooms
Year Open: 2004
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Vermont

BURLINGTON
Angela Putnam, Director
237 East Avenue
Burlington, VT 05401
Phone and Fax Number: 802-658-0649
Email: Angela.Putnam@cancer.org
Resident Capacity: 16 Private Suites
Year Open: 2007
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Wisconsin

MARSHFIELD
Joleen Specht, Manager
611 West Doege Street
Marshfield, WI 54449
Phone: 715-486-9100 x 104
Fax: 715.486.9190
Email: joleen.specht@cancer.org
Resident capacity: 22 Rooms
Year opened: 2003
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Revised: 12/6/2007