The study showed low awareness of Russians about charity for cancer patients

More than a third of Russians are unaware of the existence of charitable foundations in Russia that help adult patients with cancer. This is stated in a study based on a survey jointly organized by T-Bank and the Oncologica charitable Foundation for adult cancer patients and their loved ones as part of the Course of Kindness project.

Helping children turned out to be the most popular area of charity, with 64% of respondents donating to it over the past year. Next comes helping animals, people in difficult situations, and the elderly. Only 14% of the respondents have donated over the past 12 months to support adults with cancer.

"We know that fees for the treatment of adults with cancer are less common in the media field, and this leads to a lack of knowledge about the problem. The main flow of donations is directed to children, although a significant proportion of cancer patients are adults. That is why, as part of the Course of Kindness, we consider it important to help foundations that work with different target audiences and find solutions to systemic problems," said Tatiana Polyakova, Head of T-Bank's Strategic Social Projects Department.

40% of the respondents have experienced cancer in themselves or their loved ones. Only 6% sought help from specialized cancer support funds. At the same time, Russians know little about charity aimed at adult cancer patients. 36%, or more than a third of Russians, do not know about the existence of charitable foundations in Russia that help adults with cancer.

"The study confirms what we see on a daily basis: adult cancer patients remain in a blind spot. As a result, a significant number of people find themselves without support. That is why it is important for us not just to talk about help, but to make it available in practice," commented Miroslava Sergeenko, founder and president of the Oncologica Charitable Foundation.

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