In the first year of its existence, 1997, DOOR CANcer, Inc. did not make any awards to individuals. The BOD members were busy raising the donations to make this possible, but by 1998, financial assistance began to be distributed. In the decade to follow, a total of $275,337 has been given to patients. Here is a summary of financial assistance awards in the 10 year period from 1998 to 2007.
- 1998 - $1300
- 1999 - $5038
- 2000 - $10654
- 2001 - $18103
- 2002 - $19862
- 2003 - $19306
- 2004 - $58830
- 2005 - $33803 plus $25000 donation to DCMH Foundation for Cancer Center
- 2006 - $42520 plus $5000 donation to DCMH Foundation for Cancer Center
- 2007 - $65921 plus $20000 donation to DCMH Foundation for Cancer Center
These figures do not include a $5000 gift made by DOOR Can to the Lakeland Red Cross for the purchase of a handicapped accessible van to transport patients for medical appointments.
