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Be the Fight Foundation
Family Assistance
What you get
When approved bill payment is requested, Be the Fight pays the company directly. The amount isn't published. Ask. Open now.
- Who starts it
- You
- How it’s sent
- Online, on their website
- Your time
- About 30 minutes
- Last checked
- Aug 27, 2026
Before you start, check you fit
- Only one request per family is allowed in the year following the prior application date.
- One request may be assisted per family per year from the last application date.
- Illinois residence is required and Chicagoland receives priority.
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What their form asksA preview, so you can gather things first. Fill it in on their site.
Open their application ↗ Checked Aug 27, 2026What the form asks for
Family assistance applicationToday's DatePatient's NamePatient's Date of BirthGenderDiagnosisDate of diagnosisHospital where patient is receiving treatmentWhat is the current status of the patient's treatmentParent/Guardian's NameEmail AddressCell Phone NumberHome Phone NumberAddressPatient's sibling name(s) and age(s)Name of Social WorkerName of PhysicianWhat exactly would you like BFF to help withIf you have a specific bill you need help with, please upload hereSome photos of your childHow did you hear about BFFHave ready
- Clear copy of the bill or supporting paperwork when requesting bill-payment assistance.
After you send
Wait for the assigned BFF contact; do not assume payment will be made by the bill due date. If you have not heard back in two weeks, write and ask whether it arrived.