How Does My Punta Gorda, Florida Car Donation Fight Breast Cancer?

Since 2015, Breast Cancer Car Donations has helped communities like yours by turning unwanted vehicles into breast cancer support. On this page, you’ll learn how easy it is to donate a car in Punta Gorda, how your donation supports local programs, and what benefits you receive in return. Your gift helps fund screenings, treatment, research, and services for patients and their families. When you’re ready to get started, call Breast Cancer Car Donations at 866-540-5069 to see how your vehicle can make a real difference.

Breast cancer affects thousands of families every year in the United States and around the world. Through Breast Cancer Car Donations, you can support nonprofit organization partners that provide breast cancer care, fund research, and expand access to essential services.

Our car donations program in the city helps to support partner programs seeking to:

• Provide uninsured and underserved breast cancer patients access to screening, diagnosis, and effective treatment
• Support research on breast cancer cure
• Help in empowering breast cancer patients, survivors, and their families by providing patient-centered care aimed at enhancing quality of life
• Help patients in managing the unwanted side effects of breast cancer treatment such as removal of parts or all of the affected breast and hair loss
• Raise awareness about breast cancer prevention and detection of early breast cancer signs

What is Breast Cancer and How Does it Develop?

Breast cancer happens when cells in the breast start growing out of control and form a tumor. In most cases, this form of cancer begins in the ducts that carry milk to the nipple. This is called ductal cancer. In other cases, it starts in the glands that produce milk; this is known as lobular cancer.

Not every lump in the breast is cancer. Some lumps are harmless growths that don’t spread. Still, finding a lump can increase the risk of breast cancer, which is why it’s important to talk with a doctor and get checked.

Breast cancer becomes more serious when cancer cells spread to the blood or lymph system and travel to other parts of the body. The more lymph nodes that contain cancer cells, the greater the chance the cancer can spread to other organs.

How Do I Donate My Car in Punta Gorda, Florida?

We’ve made the Punta Gorda, Florida car donations process quick and easy. Just follow these three steps to get your vehicle picked up for free:

Step 1: Fill out our online vehicle donation form or call (866) 540-5069. One of our donor specialists will assist you. We’ll ask for your vehicle’s details (including the make and model). We’ll also request your preferred pick-up time, date, and location.

Step 2: We’ll verify your information to determine whether your vehicle qualifies. If it does, we’ll schedule a free pickup with a professional tow company. You won’t pay a dime.

Step 3: The tow company will pick up your vehicle at the scheduled date, time, and location. You’ll receive a donation receipt that releases you from liability. You can then cancel your vehicle’s insurance and registration.

After pickup, your vehicle will be sold at auction. Once the sale is complete, we’ll send you a letter with the final sale price. This letter includes your sales receipt or IRS form, which you’ll use to claim your tax deduction when you file your taxes.

If your vehicle sells for less than $500, you can claim the sale price or the fair market value up to $500 (whichever is higher). You can estimate fair market value by comparing prices for similar vehicles of the same make, model, year, and condition. If your vehicle sells for more than $500, you may claim a tax deduction equal to the full sale price.

Beyond Donating, How Else Can I Help My Community?

Along with donating a vehicle, you can support your community by volunteering with local medical centers. Many hospitals are looking for volunteers who can help patients and families touched by breast cancer.

You can reach out to AdventHealth Port Charlotte at 2500 Harbor Blvd, Port Charlotte, FL 33952, about five miles from Punta Gorda, to ask about volunteer opportunities. You can also contact HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital at 21298 Olean Blvd, Port Charlotte, FL 33952 - also about five miles away.

Volunteering your time is a powerful way to support health care efforts close to home.

How Do I Make a Difference Right Now?

Join the fight against breast cancer by donating your vehicle to our Punta Gorda, Florida car donations program. You can contact us by calling (866) 540-5069. Donate today and get your rewards, including your tax deduction!

No matter where you live in the area - whether it’s Deep Creek North, Gilchrist, Ridge Harbor, Tropical Gulf Acres, or anywhere in between - we’re ready to pick up your vehicle.