Megan's Wings, Inc.
Gas Assistance Program · About this organization
What you get
A $50–$100 gas card each month for up to four consecutive months, capped at $400 per year, for treatment trips. The card amount depends on distance and treatment frequency.
How to start
Your social worker starts the request. Ask them to fill in the request form with you.
Good to know
- Up to four consecutive months of gas cards.
The details, as published
Megan’s Wings Gas Assistance Program mails $50–$100 gas cards for up to four consecutive months to pediatric and young-adult cancer patients in active treatment at Southern California hospitals or cancer centers. The family must have transportation hardship and meet one of two published travel thresholds: at least 15 miles one way four times monthly or 45 miles one way twice monthly. A parent, guardian, or medical social worker applies through the linked form, and applications are reviewed weekly.
What help you may get
Household Bills And Cash Assistance
Gas Assistance Program — household bills and cash assistance
Megan’s Wings Gas Assistance Program mails $50–$100 gas cards for up to four consecutive months to pediatric and young-adult cancer patients in active treatment at Southern California hospitals or cancer centers. The family must have transportation hardship and meet one of two published travel thresholds: at least 15 miles one way four times monthly or 45 miles one way twice monthly. A parent, guardian, or medical social worker applies through the linked form, and applications are reviewed weekly.
Up to $100 · Recurring
Can cover
- Gas for travel to cancer treatment and appointments
- $50–$100 gas card monthly based on distance and treatment frequency, for up to four consecutive months.
- Up to four consecutive monthly gas cards.
Travel And Transportation
Gas Assistance Program — travel and transportation
Megan’s Wings Gas Assistance Program mails $50–$100 gas cards for up to four consecutive months to pediatric and young-adult cancer patients in active treatment at Southern California hospitals or cancer centers. The family must have transportation hardship and meet one of two published travel thresholds: at least 15 miles one way four times monthly or 45 miles one way twice monthly. A parent, guardian, or medical social worker applies through the linked form, and applications are reviewed weekly.
Up to $100 · Recurring
Can cover
- Gas for travel to cancer treatment and appointments
- $50–$100 gas card monthly based on distance and treatment frequency, for up to four consecutive months.
- Up to four consecutive monthly gas cards.
- The published monetary limit is shared across the listed benefit components.
Check the main eligibility rules
Diagnosis
B-ALL is in scope. The official program serves children with cancer or a category that includes pediatric B-ALL.
Age
Age 0 to age 26, measured at application.
- The program covers pediatric or young-adult patients through age 26.
Treatment status
Active Treatment
- A provider must verify the patient or diagnosis.
- Active treatment at a Southern California hospital or cancer center.
Financial need is required.
- The official page does not publish a numeric income ceiling.
Where you live and where your child is treated
Where your family lives
You must live in: Southern California.
Where your child is treated
Treatment must be connected to: The patient must be in active treatment at a Southern California hospital or cancer center..
- The patient must be in active treatment at a Southern California hospital or cancer center.
How to get started
Set up the ask for my social worker
Does a social worker or care team need to start it? Yes. Ask your child’s social worker or care team to begin the request.
Who can start: Social Worker
- Confirm active treatment and the monthly distance/frequency threshold.
- Submit the Gas Assistance application.
- Wait for weekly review and approval notice by letter or email.
Ways to apply or ask
- Online Portal · Open form or page
Documents to prepare
The program does not publish a document checklist. Ask before gathering paperwork.
- Approved gas cards are mailed directly to the family’s home.
Availability and timing
| Program | Active |
|---|---|
| Applications | Open |
| Funding or space | Fund Dependent |
| Application window | Rolling |
| Last checked | Aug 24, 2026 |
- The official site presented the program as active on the research date.
- The official page presents intake as available year-round.
- Applications are reviewed weekly.
Limitations and things to confirm
No additional limitations are published.
- May a family reapply after the four-month cycle?
- What treatment or travel documents must accompany the application?
- Which Southern California hospitals and cancer centers currently participate?
Official sources
Program details were last verified Aug 24, 2026. Availability can change, so check the official program before applying.
- About | Megan’s Wings · checked Aug 24, 2026
- About | Megan’s Wings · checked Aug 23, 2026
- How We Help | Megan’s Wings · checked Aug 23, 2026
- Birthday Club · checked Aug 24, 2026