Photo by Will Barkoff under Unsplash License[/caption]Since 2015, Breast Cancer Car Donations has helped communities like Ithaca turn unwanted vehicles into meaningful support for women fighting breast cancer. As you explore this page, you'll learn how your donation funds crucial services, the types of vehicles you can give and how quick and simple the process is from start to finish. You'll also see how your gift directly helps patients in your area and how you benefit as a donor.
When you donate that car to us, you'll show the best part of yourself and become a hero in the eyes of the many breast cancer patients who would benefit from your donation. No matter where you live in Ithaca -- whether it's Cornell University, Fall Creek, Forest Home, South Hill or anywhere in between -- we're ready to pick up your vehicle. To learn more, call 866-540-5069 today.
Why Go for Ithaca, New York Car Donations?
For over 20 years now, we at Breast Cancer Car Donations have been working tirelessly to help fight breast cancer, a disease that affects hundreds of thousands of Americans and claims tens of thousands of lives every year. We generate funding by managing car donations nationwide on behalf of our certified 501(c)(3) nonprofit partners, which include the American Breast Cancer Foundation (ABCF) and Women Involved in Nurturing, Giving, Sharing, Inc. (WINGS).
The proceeds from donated vehicles help sustain life-changing programs that give breast cancer patients a chance to live longer, healthier lives. When you donate your old or unwanted vehicle through our Ithaca, New York car donations program, you help our charity partners deliver the following services:
- Financial assistance to uninsured and underserved breast cancer patients to help pay for their treatment including surgery, oncology services, hospital fees and outpatient medication
- Easy access to health facilities, clinics and hospitals for all individuals seeking breast cancer screening, diagnosis and treatment
- Public information campaign on early detection and diagnosis of breast cancer as well as effective treatment and preventive measures
- Breast cancer research to find new and better ways to prevent, detect, manage and treat the disease with the ultimate objective of finding a cure for it
It's not every day that you get the chance to do something truly meaningful. Take this opportunity to help save lives by calling us at 866-540-5069 to make your car donation.
How Will I Benefit from My Car Donation?
Our vehicle donation program benefits breast cancer patients and donors alike. When you donate your vehicle to us, you can expect these meaningful rewards:
- A huge tax deduction Because we'll have your car auctioned at the highest price possible through our charity partners, we can help maximize your tax deduction.
- The quickest, easiest and smoothest donation process Our donation process requires only a few minutes of your time.
- Fast and absolutely free towing services Your vehicle will be towed at no cost to you.
- No need to do paperwork We handle all required documents from start to finish.
- No more wasting money on repairs and other expenses You save money by getting rid of a vehicle that drains your resources through maintenance, repairs, registration and insurance.
How Do I Join Ithaca, New York Car Donations?
Start by filling out our online donation form or by calling 866-540-5069. You'll provide your contact details and your vehicle's year, make, model, VIN, condition and title status.
Next, we'll assign a professional towing company to pick up your car at no cost, on the date and time you choose. You'll receive a towing receipt that releases you from all future liability. You can use this receipt to cancel your registration and insurance.
We'll then place your donated vehicle in auction. Once sold, we'll mail you your 100% tax-deductible sales receipt within 30 days. Your tax deduction will be based on the final sale price printed on the receipt.
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Photo by Loiyd under Pexels License[/caption]Beyond Donating, How Else Can I Help My Community?
If you'd like to support your community beyond donating a vehicle, several Ithaca-area health organizations may offer volunteer opportunities. Reaching out to these centers is a powerful way to offer added help to those facing cancer:
- Cayuga Medical Center – 101 Dates Dr, Ithaca, NY, often relies on volunteers for patient support tasks and hospitality services.
- Tompkins County Whole Health / Public Health Department – 55 Brown Rd, Ithaca, NY, oversees community health programs and may need volunteers for education, outreach or support initiatives.
- The Cancer Services Program for Cortland & Tompkins Counties – 402 N Main St, Cortland, NY, provides screening and support services and may welcome volunteers to assist with client coordination or community events.
Do I Need the Title to Donate My Vehicle?
In most cases, you'll need a valid title to complete your donation. If your title is lost or damaged, let us know. We can help guide you through the process of obtaining a replacement so your donation proceeds smoothly.
How Do I Get My Car Ready to Donate?
Preparing your vehicle is easy. Remove all personal belongings from the interior, trunk and storage compartments. You don't need to clean or repair it. For contactless pickup, leave the keys and title inside and tell us where to find them. Once cleared of your belongings, your car is ready for pickup.
What If My Car Doesn't Run?
Running or not, we can often accept your vehicle. As long as it is towable, we can pick it up for free. Non-running cars, damaged cars and vehicles that haven't moved in years are welcome in our Ithaca donation program.
What Vehicles Are Accepted for Donation?
We accept nearly all types of vehicles for donation. You can donate cars, vans, trucks, SUVs, pickups and motorcycles. We also accept RVs, campers, 5th wheelers, recreational vehicles, motorhomes and pop-up trailers.
We welcome ATVs, riding lawnmowers, snowmobiles, wheelchairs, golf carts, tractors and farm equipment, as well as fleet vehicles such as buses, passenger vans and cargo vans.
We also gladly accept yachts, motorboats, fishing boats, pontoon boats, jet skis and even private jets, planes and helicopters.
Ready to Donate to Save Lives?
With your car donation, people diagnosed with breast cancer will have something positive to hold on to. Contact us at 866-540-5069 and throw lifelines to these individuals through our Ithaca, New York car donations program!
